Idle Gun Tycoon - Shoot Now! | Game Brain

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"Idle Gun Tycoon - Shoot Now!" is a casual, single-player game with sensational graphics that allows players to merge guns and aim and shoot. Despite the fun gun games and shooting elements, the game is riddled with bugs and annoying ads that can disrupt gameplay. The game's description boasts of being a super fun gun and shooting game where players can merge guns and shoot now.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,859 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization814 negative mentions

The game has a variety of weapons and a rewarding system that keeps players engaged.
The graphics are good and the gameplay can be entertaining when not interrupted by ads.
The concept of merging guns and shooting is fun and can be addictive.

The game is riddled with excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every action.
Many players report that the game is not as advertised, lacking the promised features like gun assembly.
The gameplay can be repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.

monetization
825 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express frustration over the inability to fully remove ads even after making in-app purchases, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the overwhelming number of ads significantly detracts from the gameplay experience, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- “I can get VIP with no ads for ten bucks a week.”
- “No ads hella lit.”
- “At first, little to no ads... and then...”
- “A common complaint among freemium gamers I know, but an ad every time you go to a different screen in the game is excessive. You literally spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “I understand having some ads, but not to the point where I spend 10 minutes watching them and 2 minutes actually playing it.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing this game.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
65%
14%
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, with players reporting spending significantly more time watching advertisements than actually engaging with the game. While some users find the core gameplay mechanics enjoyable, they are frustrated by the repetitive nature and the deceptive advertising that misrepresents the actual gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from poor design choices that prioritize ad revenue over a satisfying player experience.
- “While the gameplay is amusing, there are ads every 30 seconds.”
- “Great gameplay, tons of fun.”
- “Good idle game with legitimate fun gameplay.”
- “No hunting scenarios, just shooting at plates, bottles, cardboard boxes, etc. This game should be removed by Google for the gameplay experience being a lie versus what is advertised and for the sheer amount of ads this game has.”
- “Any issues I have with the gameplay are wildly overshadowed by how intrusive the ads are - it's a clicker that serves fullscreen ads every 15-20 interactions.”
- “In ten minutes of gameplay, you have to watch ads for about 7 minutes.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
17%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally praised as amazing, immersive, and visually appealing, with many users highlighting their quality and detail. However, some players noted issues with functionality, such as the lack of realistic gun mechanics and frequent ads that detracted from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point, technical problems and misleading advertising have led to mixed feelings among users.
- “First of all the game is sooo awesome and the graphics are amazing!!!!”
- “Awesome graphics, very immersive in my experience, but also simple enough for average people to play it.”
- “The graphics are just amazing; I could play forever.”
- “The graphics were good except for the lack of functionality - the guns didn't visibly show their operation, i.e., there was no blowback and recoil was not great.”
- “This game is garbage compared to the graphics shown in the ad.”
- “Rubbish game, absolutely rubbish: poor control, poor graphics, poor gameplay.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing during loading screens and gameplay, particularly at level 99. Users report glitches, especially on specific devices like the Samsung A20, and excessive ads exacerbate the experience, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability problems hinder enjoyment.
- “It freezes on the load menu for a very long time, and when it gets to the play menu, it stops working.”
- “It stays on what I guess is the loading screen, but if it goes into the game, my phone gets buggy and lags.”
- “Game freezes before any gameplay.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and entertaining. However, some users criticize the ads as unamusing and overly intrusive, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Very funny game”
- “Fun and funny”
- “Good quality and laughing fox”
- “The ads in this game are not funny; they are milking it for all it's worth.”
- “The humor feels forced and falls flat, making the experience less enjoyable.”
- “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got tired clichés that just don't land.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly as they progress to higher levels where early successes diminish and challenges become more difficult. Many describe the experience as boring and laborious, with some considering uninstalling due to the excessive grind required.
- “Like most of these kinds of games, early successes slow to a grinding labor. I am on level 47 using a level 20 gun. Can't beat it... probably will uninstall.”
- “Really grindy after gun 16. Also, the Vector fires like an AR and the P90 also fires like an AR. The things you need to destroy are dumb; a bottle of wine takes three shots from an AR. It doesn't make all that much sense.”
- “Tedious beyond belief.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally enjoyable, but players express frustration with the mission failure mechanics, which can occur even when they exceed point targets. Additionally, the presence of excessive ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “I like it, but sometimes I score more points than the target and it still says mission failed.”
- “In range mode, even if I score enough points, it will show mission failed until I have unlocked a higher gun.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the overwhelming frequency of ads, which detracts from their emotional engagement with the game. The constant interruptions lead to a negative experience, prompting some players to rate the game poorly due to the disruptive nature of the advertisements.