Idle Egypt Tycoon: Empire Game

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"Idle Egypt Tycoon: Empire Game" is a simulation game that allows you to build and manage towns in ancient Egypt, earning money and gold along the way. However, the game is marred by numerous bugs and intrusive ads that may hinder the overall gaming experience. The goal is to expand your empire by constructing various buildings and upgrading them to generate more income. Despite its flaws, the game can still be enjoyable for fans of idle and tycoon games.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Idle Egypt Tycoon: Empire Game screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 699 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

monetization149 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and enjoyable graphics.
Developers are responsive to feedback and actively fix issues.
The option to watch ads for bonuses is appreciated, and the ad-free purchase actually works.

The game is plagued by excessive forced ads that disrupt gameplay.
Progression is slow, and many players feel there is not enough content after completing the pyramid.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing and disappearing currency, make the game frustrating.

monetization
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players reporting an overwhelming number of forced ads that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads make the game unplayable without spending money. Overall, the consensus is that the game leans heavily on ads for revenue, often at the expense of user enjoyment.
- “Giving it 4 stars because when you buy the no ads version, they mean no ads, which isn't common in a game of this quality.”
- “Most incredibly, if you buy the 'no ads' option, you actually get no more ads!”
- “For this game, I really love the fact that after you purchase the no ads, you get to enjoy the game fully!”
- “The amount of ads is outrageous!”
- “Game was good until the forced display of ads.”
- “I was really enjoying this game until the ads got ridiculous.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging initially, but it is heavily marred by intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, with players reporting a frustrating ratio of ads to actual gameplay time. Many users express disappointment with the progression mechanics and the repetitive nature of the game, leading to a sense of boredom after a short period. While there is potential for improvement, the overwhelming presence of ads has led some players to uninstall the game despite its enjoyable concept.
- “After playing it for a bit and guessing the mechanics, it was pretty funny when it said I completed the tutorial.”
- “The gameplay is fun; I like the idea of it and the gameplay.”
- “Uninstalling after 30 minutes of gameplay, even though the game has great potential.”
- “All that needs to be said is this game delivers on its name, but is more ads than gameplay.”
- “The ratio seems to be about 3 minutes of ads per 1 minute of gameplay.”
- “But ads are intrusive, gameplay gets slow, and anything after the first city is boring and stale and useless.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, glitches, and unresponsive icons, particularly during key interactions. Players report being forced to restart the app every 15 minutes and encountering missing missions and villagers, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users express hope for improvements in future updates, the current state is described as buggy and frustrating.
- “It freezes up when the pharaoh guy comes up and says he is giving you enough to upgrade, and the finger points to the upgrade icon, but I am unable to select it, or any other icon.”
- “Every 15 minutes or so, the game freezes and I am forced to close and restart the app.”
- “Loved the game until map 2; now it glitches out and the people vanish instead of building the pyramid.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the high detail and sharp visuals, while others express frustration with performance issues, such as low frame rates. Despite some negative comments, several users highlight the game's impressive graphical quality and engaging visual context.
- “The only plus is the new graphics with higher detail to naming the places and jobs in more visual context.”
- “Graphics are sharp.”
- “Great graphics, just started playing yesterday but am liking it so far.”
- “I really want to like this game, but it's only running at like 20 frames for me, where most games with this graphic quality work just fine.”
- “Too bad, as the graphics are decent and the setup looks good.”
- “Graphics suck.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and meaningful content, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of missions and quests in later cities, as well as the repetitive nature of tasks. Many users find the experience frustrating due to frequent ads interrupting gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the story. Overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped and in need of more features to enhance player experience.
- “Once it's polished and given a few features, like missions or achievements for building the city rather than just following the percentage completion of the pyramid, I'll give it more stars.”
- “So many glitches, no missions in cities 2 and 3, no bonuses to collectibles in those cities either, just money.”
- “Also miss quests and a little more meaning after the pyramid is done.”
- “I had 3 missions that all said 'send 10 villagers to the pyramid' all at the same time.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable, particularly during the tutorial phase. However, some users noted that the experience is marred by bugs and high prices, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the game's comedic elements and find it entertaining to play.
- “After playing it for a bit and guessing the mechanics, it said I completed the tutorial, which was pretty funny.”
- “It's a funny game, but with a lot of bugs. As someone already said, the prices are exorbitant for what they are offering.”
- “It's funny, and I can play it any time.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the excessive ad presence detracts from the overall experience, leading some to label the genre as "ad farming games."
- “The gameplay is fun, but the almost constant ads are beyond tedious.”
- “Nice theme, but so many ads... they should really start calling this genre of game 'ad farming games' because the makers use the players to farm ads.”
- “Why can't some like 2 or 3 be left behind to help with farming offline?”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users noting the complete absence of music, which contributes to a dull experience. Many express a desire for at least some background music, specifically suggesting the inclusion of Egyptian-themed tracks to enhance the atmosphere.
- “The game would greatly benefit from some engaging music to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “I would love to hear some Egyptian music to complement the game's theme.”
- “One of the worst idle apps I've seen; it has no music at all and gets boring fast.”
- “At least add some music... it's too quiet.”
- “Needs some Egyptian music.”