Idle Idle GameDev

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Idle Idle GameDev is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Make idle games while being idle

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,225 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

monetization75 negative mentions

Unique and engaging concept that combines idle mechanics with game development.
No forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.

The user interface is cluttered and often fails to update correctly, leading to confusion.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and battery drain.
Many bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating at times.

monetization
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
5%
79%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and intrusive monetization tactics. While optional ads are available for rewards, some users criticize the high prices of in-game purchases, particularly the cost to remove ads, which they feel is excessive. Overall, the game strikes a balance between providing a fun experience and offering optional monetization without overwhelming players with ads.
- “The game is pretty fun, with no aggressive microtransactions. You can support the developer by watching ads for free boosts.”
- “Also, the monetization seems fair and completely optional.”
- “Honestly a great game, no ads, interesting gameplay!”
- “This game is not worth $10 to remove ads.”
- “In-app purchases are ridiculously expensive, which ruins any plans you might have to support the developer.”
- “The monetization is heavy and flashy.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls that significantly hinder gameplay. Users report problems such as incorrect stat updates, lagging performance, and loss of progress, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's enjoyable concept. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability issues are a major drawback.
- “The game is interesting and somewhat entertaining ... but I've got to give this a low rating, it's buggy as hell, lags badly and glitches out frequently to the point that it appears on the verge of crashing.”
- “Concept is great, no intrusive ads, good progression - but the interface is buggy as hell; numbers update randomly, buttons remain disabled until you switch view and go back, and the battery drain for a numbers game with minimal UI is atrocious.”
- “Very buggy, the dev clearly doesn't test his own game.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
31%
9%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring interesting mechanics and a solid progression system that keeps players engaged. However, some users note issues with visual bugs, unclear mechanics, and optimization problems that can detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a refreshing take on idle games with a balance of active and passive gameplay, though some players express a desire for clearer explanations and improvements in UI design.
- “Fun game with really cool mechanics.”
- “Great concept and solid mechanics.”
- “Excellent idle game that allows for a ton of active gameplay without arbitrary stumbling blocks.”
- “And, these aren't bugs, but the UI isn't the prettiest to look at, and I feel some of the mechanics aren't explained properly.”
- “Too expensive for 12 hours of gameplay.”
- “I wish the game was a little more clear about what some things mean and how they affect gameplay.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance, lag, and high battery consumption, which detracts from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, users report frequent bugs and slow responsiveness, indicating a need for substantial improvements in code optimization. Many players express a desire for better performance to enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “Code optimization potential here to smooth things out.”
- “Great idle app, needs a lot of optimization though.”
- “Performance is dreadful and becomes exceedingly worse over time.”
- “Very poorly optimized and can cause overheating and intense battery usage.”
- “The core of the game is fun, but it is ruined by poor performance and countless bugs.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is generally well-received, with players appreciating its lighthearted and silly elements that enhance the overall experience without feeling forced. Many find the concept of creating clicker games within a clicker game amusing, and the humor is often described as clever and enjoyable, contributing to the game's charm despite some technical issues. Overall, the humor adds a unique flavor to the gameplay, making it both fun and engaging.
- “Plus a good silly humor that really gives a shine to the whole game.”
- “It's surprisingly a lot of fun and actually really funny at times.”
- “I love it; can't stop playing it. Also, I like how it has some funny stuff in it, like hiring fleas, lol.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple yet polished, with smooth animations and a pleasing aesthetic. However, players have reported some graphical glitches, particularly with the HUD, and a lack of detailed visual aids, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are straightforward and functional, some users feel that they could benefit from additional enhancements to maintain engagement over time.
- “Not even some huge 3D games with high-end graphics have the same effect.”
- “Graphics are smooth as well!”
- “I personally like the polish of the graphics and animations.”
- “Completely lacks any sort of graphical aid aside from color coding.”
- “The game is overall pretty good but progress is a bit slow (at the start) and it becomes a bit boring over time due to the lack of visuals.”
- “The game is pretty fun though I have to give it four stars because there is a graphical error where the HUD will continue to blink in and out of reality.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews consistently highlight a significant absence of background music, which detracts from the overall gaming experience and creates a lack of atmosphere. Many users express a desire for a soundtrack, indicating that the game would benefit greatly from the addition of music to enhance engagement and enjoyment. Overall, the lack of music is seen as a notable shortcoming in an otherwise enjoyable game.
- “Very few ads and great gameplay, though I think there should be some music.”
- “I like this game; it needs music, though.”
- “One is the absence of background music or any audio that would help to liven up the gaming experience.”
- “The only thing this game is missing is a soundtrack of some sort.”
- “I wish there was music in the game; it makes for a boring experience.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and uniqueness, with players noting that it avoids convoluted tutorials but ultimately offers a generic narrative experience. While the quest scaling can be problematic, the absence of distinctive humor or engaging storyline elements leaves much to be desired.
- “I like that it doesn't try to beat you over the head with some convoluted storyline tutorial that interrupts me every two seconds.”
- “Almost nothing which makes the game really unique, like specific humor or storyline.”
- “My only issue is that towards the upper end, the random quests are very poorly scaled.”
- “For instance, I'll get a quest to have 3qi quality and 300qi initial players.”
- “Them you get research a bit later then you get structuring after a couple minutes of having research then recursion once you do the mission then.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both addictive and enjoyable, with some noting it can feel grindy at times, while others appreciate its casual nature. Overall, it strikes a balance that keeps players engaged, making it a standout in the mobile gaming space.
- “It's very addicting, but it gets really grindy. Still, it's a 5-star game because it's one of the most addictive mobile games I have ever played.”
- “The game is fairly grindy, but it only took 15 minutes to get past the first stage.”
- “Cool game and really enjoyable if you like casual grinding games.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have reported issues with replayability due to a bug that prevents the game from recognizing achievements, which in turn blocks access to endgame content and further exploration. This has led to frustration and diminished incentive to replay the game.
- “I reached the maximum number of fans, but the game doesn't acknowledge it, preventing me from unlocking the achievement that blocks access to the remaining content and endgame research, which severely limits replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game since most of the choices don't significantly alter the outcome.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless, as the experience remains largely the same each time.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere in the game has been criticized for its lack of immersive elements, such as music and sound design, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Nice game, but it suffers from a lack of atmosphere; there's no music or ambient sounds to enhance the experience.”
- “The game feels empty and lifeless, lacking the immersive atmosphere that would draw players in.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”