Idle Human
- July 3, 2019
- Funcell Games
- 5h median play time
Idle Human is a simulation game with ingenious gameplay that lets you build a human cell by cell in a fun and instructive way. Despite its outstanding graphics, stellar soundtrack, and wholesome story, the game is marred by lots of grinding, annoying ads, and numerous bugs. Overall, it offers a unique and entertaining experience for players who don't mind a few imperfections.
Reviews
- monetization4,787 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads every few seconds, often during gameplay, which disrupts their experience and leads to frustration. Many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the "no ads" purchase option, as it does not eliminate the mandatory ads required for upgrades and rewards, making the game feel more like an ad platform than an enjoyable experience. Overall, while the game has potential, the aggressive monetization strategy through forced ads has significantly detracted from its appeal.
“It's an awesome game to play, but after I purchased no ads I still constantly was receiving pop ups that forced me to continue to have to watch ads, which makes me feel as if I just wasted money on a purchase that meant nothing.”
“I paid for no ads and I still have to watch ads to boost my cell production after unlocking new organs.”
“I paid for no ads but everything I do I have to watch an ad to get my rewards for getting rid of viruses, upgrades, and everything in between.”
“I wanted to give a high rating as I believe it is a game worthy of it, but shortly in I realized it's really nothing more than a 'force ads in your face every 10-30 seconds with no way to skip, oh and also more ads just to unlock max levels' type thing.”
“For such an interesting concept, design, and structure, it really disappoints me that the amount of ads renders the game unplayable.”
“The absurd amount of ads ruined it for me.”
- graphics179 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "amazing" and "realistic," particularly in depicting human anatomy and details. However, several users express frustration over the frequent and intrusive ads, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the visuals engaging and educational, others feel that the graphics could be improved further, especially given the game's price point.
“The graphics are absolutely amazing (for a mobile game).”
“Fabulous graphics for a phone game.”
“Great graphics and has a realistic shine to it.”
“The graphics and quality of this game are shocking, it's like playing the oldest version of The Sims but worse.”
“Game is terrible design, poor graphics, substandard gameplay.”
“This is the worst game of my life this is even worse than human evolution, too many ads I hate everything about the game bad graphics, slow game, worst game ever!!!!!!!”
- gameplay161 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as easy to learn and visually appealing, with interesting educational elements. However, it is heavily marred by excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, often leading to frustration among players. While some enjoy the mechanics and potential of the game, many feel that the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
“The gameplay is well thought out, there are many features that make the game impossible to uninstall.”
“Good graphics, good mechanics, and I think it's really cool how you can change from human to cyborg, zombie, alien, etc.”
“Amazing gameplay and graphics!”
“The overall gameplay is also disappointing; the fact of the matter is that it's boring and not worth the memory it takes up.”
“Game is terrible design, poor graphics, substandard gameplay.”
“The ads overwhelm the gameplay itself, and I strongly would not recommend.”
- music71 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience for players. Many users find it inspirational and relaxing, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, although some express frustration with ads interrupting the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding depth and enjoyment to the gameplay.
“Great game, very educational, nice graphics, and calming music.”
“The music is great, the concept is fun, and the progression is interesting!”
“The music is so peaceful, please don't change the music ever; the game is really, really good, try it out for yourselves.”
“I really want to like this game but ads pause music and you 'win' cells that force you to watch ads.”
“It's a decently fun game, but extremely disappointed that I can't play my music at the same time as the game, even when the game's sound is turned off.”
“The music gets very annoying after some time.”
- stability39 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent freezing and crashing reported, often leading to lost progress. Many players experience bugs related to advertisements, which exacerbate the instability, causing the app to lock up or require restarts. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to enhance stability and reduce glitches.
“It's nice, not very buggy, and it doesn't shove the ads in my face; I'm given a choice to watch them.”
“Best game ever, barely any ads and no glitches.”
“I hope that they make part 2 with no ads, no problems, and no glitches. You don't have to click a million times to get money; it gives you 1 million when you come back. I love it.”
“If the app freezes, which happens about every other time you use it, you lose a lot of progress.”
“Unfortunately, the game freezes up on the Galaxy Note 10+.”
“Way too many commercial glitches that cause the app to shut down and cause players to lose game advancement.”
- grinding33 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game involves excessive grinding, often leading to a tedious experience for players. Many users express frustration with the frequent interruptions for ads, which further prolong the grinding process and detract from gameplay enjoyment. While some find the game interesting, the overwhelming grind and ad reliance make it feel repetitive and unenjoyable for many.
“Dreadful ad farming simulator.”
“Greedy and makes an otherwise interesting idle game extremely tedious.”
“This game is very tedious, and there are way too many advertisements.”
- humor17 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and a good way to pass the time, often highlighting its silly and absurd elements. However, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the experience, with many users expressing frustration that the frequent interruptions make the game less enjoyable and even turn it into an "ad simulator." Despite these issues, some players still appreciate the comedic aspects and the quirky nature of the content.
“The game is funny, anatomically correct and (almost) ad free!”
“Also, most of the facts are wrong or made up, which is pretty funny to me.”
“Learning how the body looks in a funny way!”
“The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and unoriginal, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and often miss the mark completely.”
“The attempts at humor are so cringe-worthy that they detract from the overall experience.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the overwhelming presence of ads in the game, which detracts from the overall experience and emotional engagement. While some appreciate the emotional music and the concept of creating characters, the constant interruptions and glitches lead to a negative emotional response, prompting many to consider uninstalling the game. Overall, the emotional impact is undermined by technical issues and excessive advertising.
“I never knew it would be really touching especially when you finish creating this human that you've patiently worked for.”
“Kinda emotional music for this game but quality facts.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of the game is well-written and engaging, with players expressing a desire to immerse themselves further. However, the frequent interruptions from ads detract from the experience, leading some users to wish for a paid ad-free option to enhance gameplay and progression.
“Such a well written story I could go on for days.”
“You really have to spend time watching ads to progress in the game. I wish there was a no-ads version for a few dollars because I would pay that to be able to play this game and earn the needed in-game currency some other way (completing missions or something) than sitting through a 15-30 second ad every few minutes.”
“Too many ads! Like when I destroy a virus to get a prize, I have to watch an ad to claim it. What is the point of a prize? Fix your ads; in the meantime, I'm uninstalling.”
“Such a well-written story; I could go on for days.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the prestige points that encourage replay, others find the experience diminished by frequent unskippable ads, leading to frustration and a lack of long-term engagement.
“Fun game with replayability thanks to the prestige points.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting poor performance and noticeable lag, particularly on lower-end devices, while others experienced good performance overall.
“However, it was laggy for me, which seems to indicate that the game is poorly optimized for lower-end devices.”
“Poor performance.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's music for significantly enhancing the atmosphere, contributing to the overall feeling and immersive experience. The combination of sound and features creates a compelling environment that players appreciate.
“The music really enhances the atmosphere, creating a unique feeling that complements the features of the game. I love it! Keep up the good work!”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel impactful and engaging.”
“The combination of visuals and sound design creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”