Idle Golf Club Manager Tycoon

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"Idle Golf Club Manager Tycoon" is a Simulation game with good graphics, but it is very grinding and has issues with bugs and excessive advertisements. In the game, you build and manage your own golf empire with the goal of becoming the top golf tycoon worldwide. Despite its flaws, the game offers the chance to create and customize your own golf club while striving for global domination in the golfing world.

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Play Modes

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

Idle Golf Club Manager Tycoon screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,339 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization311 negative mentions

The game starts off fun and engaging, with a good variety of features.
The graphics are clean and appealing, making the gameplay enjoyable.
The game is a decent time killer, allowing players to progress at their own pace.

Progression slows significantly after unlocking hole 8, making it tedious to advance.
The game is plagued by numerous ads, which can interrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
There are persistent bugs, such as golfers getting stuck and not using carts, which hinder the overall experience.

monetization
333 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and are perceived as excessive and intrusive. While some users initially enjoyed the option to watch ads for bonuses, the shift to mandatory ads for progression has led to a negative experience, prompting many to feel that the game is more about watching advertisements than actual gameplay. Additionally, the cost to remove ads is seen as steep, with many players feeling that the game is designed primarily as a cash grab rather than a balanced gaming experience.
- “That's sort of annoying, but I get that's how to make money, since in-game purchases are minimal and they don't really push you.”
- “I actually like the game, typical idle game stuff, either pay for no ads or be prepared for ads.”
- “This is a fun little game, the fact that it has no ads unless you choose to get a boost makes it even better.”
- “The gameplay is basically you watch ads, and in exchange, you can earn in-game money to build a golf club.”
- “The intent isn't to be free; it's to be purposefully irritating to spend money to remove ads.”
- “The game is fun for the first few days, then after that, it's mainly just watching ads.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Common problems include golfers not using buggies, getting stuck at holes, and losing progress or rewards after watching ads. While some updates have improved the situation, many users still find the game frustratingly unstable, impacting their overall experience.
- “The game is too buggy and frustrating by hole 7.”
- “The glitch is the game freezes when you try to double or triple, and the further you advance, the more frequent the freeze-ups become.”
- “Game doesn't work properly, forgets upgrades that were made, and has many other glitches.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
40%
13%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as excellent and engaging, while others criticize them for being outdated or bland, reminiscent of 1990s quality. Many users appreciate the visual appeal and smoothness, but express frustration over gameplay issues, such as bugs and excessive ads, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, they are not enough to compensate for the game's other shortcomings.
- “Excellent clean, simplified graphics.”
- “The graphics are nice and the play is much better balanced than it was before.”
- “Loads of fun, great graphics and easy to play.”
- “Don't waste your time, graphics are poor and take forever to upgrade your course.”
- “1990's graphics should actually load and play a bit smoother.”
- “It's a nice game to play, the only thing I don't like is how the graphics make the people, cars, etc. walk through each other at times.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The gameplay is heavily criticized for being overly reliant on ads, with many users expressing frustration over mandatory ad interruptions that disrupt the experience. Players find the mechanics repetitive and lacking depth, often feeling that progress is hindered by the need to constantly watch ads or deal with bugs. Overall, while the graphics are decent, the gameplay is described as boring and frustrating, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “This is truly one of the best management/tycoon games I have ever played. It is free without forced ads. Hope they don't change that. Gameplay is a bit slow when starting out, but it will be worth it. Love the game!”
- “Decent graphics and smooth, but gameplay is very boring with virtually nothing to really do.”
- “Gameplay is fun but hate losing progress constantly.”
- “The gameplay is basically you watch ads, and in exchange, you can earn in-game money to build a golf club.”
- “But then the developers got greedy and introduced an update where they randomly interrupt gameplay for an ad (with no reward given).”
- “Ads popping up during gameplay make this game almost unplayable!”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable initially, but it quickly becomes tedious and frustrating as progress slows significantly, often requiring watching ads or spending real money to advance. Many report losing progress upon reopening the game, leading to repetitive grinding without meaningful rewards, especially when trying to unlock later levels. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience at first, it devolves into a grind-heavy model that can feel overwhelming and unbalanced.
- “The progression comes to a grinding halt and relies on you watching a load of adverts to allow you to have extra money earned while not playing, which is the only way you can afford to get hole #9.”
- “I can spend an hour playing and close my game, but once I come back to it, everything that I just spent an hour grinding away doing is gone, thus I've got to redo it all over again.”
- “Decent game that comes to a grinding halt once you hit a paywall; upgrading from hole 8 to 9 is about 10 times more expensive, and the parking level 19-20 is about 250 million coins, while 20-21 is 205 million coins. You can earn a maximum of 80 million every 2 hours, so basically, you have to watch tons of ads, pay real money, or wait an eternity for one level up on your parking.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others describe it as dreadful and a detriment to the overall experience. Many appreciate the calming background tunes that enhance the idle gameplay, making it a suitable choice for relaxation. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying widely among players.
- “The background music is very relaxing to listen to.”
- “I love the music in the game; it's nice and calm so I can relax. I just want to know what song they had for their game.”
- “Music is absolutely dreadful.”
- “Gameplay is terrible, soundtrack is worse.”
- “The music is worth relaxing to... idle game... but the music!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurd pricing and update system, which players find "hilariously unbalanced," as well as the numerous bugs that create comically frustrating situations, such as players getting stuck on the course or walking instead of riding in carts. Overall, while the game attempts to be lighthearted, the execution leads to more frustration than laughter.
- “Playing without ads or paying takes forever, and pricing on updates is hilariously unbalanced, especially considering how little 99% of updates contribute to overall income.”
- “I can look past the hilariously short shot distance since I understand everything is looking for 3 strokes, but hole 7 is always bottlenecking.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's optimization is criticized, particularly regarding income management, which discourages players from upgrading beyond hole number 2. While the game is enjoyable, there is a clear need for better optimization overall.
- “The game runs smoothly, but there's definitely room for optimization.”
- “I appreciate the gameplay, but I think the performance could be improved with better optimization.”
- “Overall, it's a solid experience, though I believe further optimization would enhance the performance.”
- “Income is poorly optimized to the point you should not upgrade past hole number 2.”
- “The game's performance is severely hindered by inefficient optimization, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
- “Character abilities are not balanced well, making certain playstyles feel underwhelming due to poor optimization.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and guidance, with players feeling that there is no tutorial or meaningful narrative, leaving them feeling disoriented and underwhelmed.
- “There is no tutorial, no story, nothing; you're just thrown in with a tiny bit of money.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
- “I found the story to be incredibly bland and unoriginal, making it hard to stay invested.”