Idle Human Evolution

About

"Idle Human Evolution" is a game where you start as a monkey and evolve into a human. Using meat and fire can speed up the evolution process. The game involves idle gameplay, where players can watch as their character evolves over time, with the option to actively participate in the evolution by making choices that affect the outcome.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

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

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 270 reviews

monetization101 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and could be entertaining if not for the ads.
Some players found the game enjoyable and engaging for short periods.
The upgrade system has potential, and players appreciate the idea of evolving characters.

The game is plagued by forced ads, often appearing even when players decline to watch them.
Many users experienced glitches that reset their progress or caused in-game currency to display as 'NaN'.
Despite purchasing ad removal, players still encountered ads, leading to frustration and disappointment.

monetization
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that even after purchasing an ad-free option, they continue to encounter forced ads. Users express frustration over the frequency of ads interrupting gameplay, often feeling that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab rather than a well-designed game. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the enjoyment and functionality of the game.
- “No ads whatsoever.”
- “I bought the no ads perk.”
- “I enjoy this game; my only issue is I paid for no ads and still receive ads.”
- “I'm all for making ends meet and serving up ads, but if you prioritize ads over me even understanding the game, you've lost me.”
- “Could be a cool concept, but hard to enjoy when you are bombarded with ads literally every 5 seconds.”
- “I paid to remove forced ads and bought a no ad pack, and still have ads!!”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing during gameplay and after ads, which disrupts the user experience. Players have reported glitches related to resource management that can lead to being unable to progress, indicating a need for improved stability and bug fixes.
- “Eventually the game glitches when you create too many resources, and you are stuck at 'nan' (not a number) and can't upgrade anything else forever.”
- “The game freezes a lot.”
- “Too many ads; the game freezes after a few minutes of play.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by intrusive and frequent ads, which disrupt the flow and enjoyment, leading to a frustrating imbalance where players encounter significantly more advertising than actual gameplay.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive and easy to learn, yet challenging to master.”
- “The variety of levels and challenges makes each gameplay session feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I would have loved this, but there are forced ads. It appears to give you the option to say 'no thanks,' but it plays an ad anyway. There is more ad than gameplay.”
- “What's the point when it automatically starts and interrupts gameplay?”
- “10 hours of ads for every 10 seconds of gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the graphics, with some users expressing dissatisfaction due to poor quality and others feeling that the graphics are too demanding for their devices. Overall, the graphical performance seems to be a point of contention among players.
- “The graphics are poor.”
- “The graphics are too much for my phone.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks a cohesive storyline or clear objectives, focusing primarily on cosmetic customization for characters rather than narrative depth.
- “There is no storyline or goals, other than collecting skins for your monkeys.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
- “I found the story to be incredibly shallow and uninteresting.”