Idle Farm Tycoon - Merge Crops | Game Brain

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Idle Farm Tycoon - Merge Crops is a puzzle adventure game with stellar mechanics, outstanding visuals, and an exceptional soundtrack. As a billionaire capitalist farmer, your goal is to make money and grow your farm through merging crops and making strategic upgrades. However, the game is very grinding and has issues with bugs and excessive advertisements that may frustrate players. Despite these drawbacks, it's an entertaining and engaging game for farming and puzzle enthusiasts.

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Play Modes

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

Idle Farm Tycoon - Merge Crops screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,542 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

monetization413 negative mentions

The game has a fun and addictive concept that combines idle and merging mechanics.
Graphics are cute and the gameplay is generally smooth, making it enjoyable.
The game is a good time killer, providing a relaxing experience without too many ads.

Progression becomes extremely slow after a certain point, making it frustrating to advance.
The game often requires watching ads for upgrades, which can feel excessive and intrusive.
There are significant balance issues, with upgrade costs skyrocketing compared to earnings.

monetization
465 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
2%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its excessive and often mandatory ads, which many players feel detract from the overall experience. Users report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with some upgrades requiring multiple ads to complete, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab. While there is an option to pay a high price to remove ads, many find this cost unjustifiable given the game's reliance on ad revenue for progression.
- “While the game is good for passing the time, the in-game purchases are out of this world expensive.”
- “I love it very much! It is cool that you have the option to pay for no ads, and I will give it 5 stars. Thank you for making this game.”
- “It's a really fun game and there's no ads so far, and overall it's a great game.”
- “It feels like more ads than gameplay at times.”
- “You can't progress without watching ads, you can't upgrade buildings without watching mandatory ads, you can't earn enough for upgrades without watching ads.”
- “The game started off super fun and great but there are too many ads for almost no reward.”
grinding
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game. While some players enjoy the idle farming and merging mechanics, many find the grinding tedious and overly reliant on ads, leading to frustration with slow progress and the need for real money to advance. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “I uninstalled after a good amount of grinding; I can already see where the game goes further down the road (you'll need to spend a lot of real money to progress even a little bit).”
- “Quickly drags into long stretches of grinding where the part you need to upgrade most also costs the most, painfully ad reliant, overall unsatisfying.”
- “Gets a bit tedious and it takes quite a while to make any real progress; the 'story' is literally sit and wait to produce stuff to sell, that's it.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
30%
7%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and simple aesthetic, while others find them unremarkable or recycled from similar titles. Some users highlight the smooth performance and nostalgic feel of the visuals, noting that they enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are generally considered pleasant and fitting for the game's style.
- “I give this game a five star because you know how games ads make the game seem fun but when you play it's bad graphics, gameplay, etc. well I enjoy that this isn't a ripoff you actually get what you played for.”
- “Great game the controls are nice, the graphics are great and the way you upgrade them by merging them is fantastic.”
- “Amazing gameplay and graphics, I definitely suggest downloading it!”
- “Graphics are nothing special.”
- “And another bad thing is the recycled graphics of similar games.”
- “Boring visuals.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The gameplay of the game features a merge mechanic that adds interest and speed to the experience, but many players feel it is hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, often making the gameplay feel minimal. While some appreciate the blend of merge and tycoon elements, others criticize the balance and depth, noting that progression becomes difficult after a short period. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the fun and simplicity, while others find it bland and frustrating.
- “The addition of the 'merge' concept greatly speeds up the flow of the game if a player can handle the combined gameplay.”
- “Fun gameplay, cute characters and nice flow to the game.”
- “Great gameplay with minimal ads... very well done.”
- “It feels like more ads than gameplay at times.”
- “The gameplay is extremely bland, probably one of the worst idle games I have ever played.”
- “Normally I'm a big fan of their games, but this one feels like it had no thought and the whole 'watch an ad anytime you upgrade' mechanic is awful.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
13%
The music in the game is generally described as upbeat and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience for many players. While some appreciate its catchy rhythm and how it complements the gameplay, others find it grating or lacking in variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions vary on its quality and impact.
- “The background music is upbeat and reminds me not to be sedentary.”
- “Overall design is good, music is upbeat, and the interface appears to be easy to understand.”
- “In a short way, amazing for the graphics, very peaceful music and I love it.”
- “Very obvious clone of idle games, no sound, music is grating, very narrow gameplay.”
- “Good game so far, music is annoying though.”
- “Simple to follow, cute graphics, music could have more range.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being tedious and slow-paced, with players feeling stuck due to resource limitations and upgrade costs. While some enjoy the side missions that provide additional engagement, many express a desire for a more compelling narrative and clearer objectives, as the current gameplay often revolves around waiting for resources rather than advancing the story. Overall, the narrative lacks depth and fails to maintain player interest.
- “Not bad so far; I don't really like the plot cooldown timer, but it keeps me busy during downtime.”
- “Love the side missions that keep you busy.”
- “More storytelling is needed to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The story gets a bit tedious; it takes quite a while to make any real progress, and the 'story' is literally just sitting and waiting to produce stuff to sell, that's it.”
- “Like many others are reporting, the game hits a wall once you get to AC income. The first farm has all available plots used for animals, and I can't upgrade because the amount to upgrade jumped from AC to AL for a new plot and AQ to upgrade to the next level. With the animal plot filled, that's where all the free gifts go, so I can't make any headway except to wait for days to save up money to buy one new plant.”
- “Every time I return, the time to unlock the plot increases.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant bugs and freezing issues, particularly when trying to unlock features or claim rewards. While a few players report a smooth experience, the overall sentiment indicates that the game suffers from glitches that detract from its enjoyment, especially on certain devices.
- “Edit: support is reimbursing me, instead of fixing their buggy (costly) enhancements.”
- “If they can be sorted, then this is a 5-star game. Pressing buttons to unlock tiles, claim x2 cash, etc. does not progress to the video; instead, it freezes at a swirling loading symbol and the only solution is to cancel the game and enter without claiming it, being unable to activate items, which is the same for gifts.”
- “You click them and it just freezes until you restart.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as highly entertaining and enjoyable. Many express a desire for an ad-free experience to enhance their fun, highlighting the game's ability to make time fly while playing. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Funny and time disappears while you play.”
- “Cool game, funny, nice to play and interesting. Good job!”
- “I love this funny game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its simplicity and engaging optimization challenges, providing a fun experience that runs smoothly without technical issues.
- “A simple game with some interesting optimization challenges.”
- “Fun, easy to play, and runs smoothly.”