Idle Mafia - Tycoon Manager | Game Brain

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"Idle Mafia - Tycoon Manager" is a Simulation game that allows you to build and manage your own Mafia empire. The game boasts an interesting plot, wonderful mechanics, and stunning visuals, but can be bogged down by lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, bugs, and occasional humor. The game's motto is "Build your own Mafia empire, leave your legacy."

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story51 positive mentions

monetization648 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging with a variety of activities to keep players entertained.
Minimal ads that are not forced on players, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
The graphics and animations are well-designed and add to the overall charm of the game.

The game frequently crashes, especially when trying to watch ads for bonuses, leading to frustration.
Progression becomes extremely slow after reaching certain levels, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.
There are issues with customer support, as players report receiving generic responses and no real assistance.

monetization
763 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
4%
85%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, particularly as they progress in the game. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses without them being forced, others feel that the game increasingly pushes in-app purchases and subscriptions to avoid ads, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab. Additionally, technical issues with ads not loading or crashing the game have further contributed to dissatisfaction among players.
- “The in-app purchases are not necessary as you get lots of premium currency from quests and challenges, but they are pretty reasonable pricing if you want a boost.”
- “No ads unless you want to watch them for rewards, and I think that's great.”
- “Good balance between grinding effort and using in-app purchases.”
- “The game started out fun, but then the ads and almost endless tasks that took way too much time to complete (unless you're pay-to-play), take up the majority of gameplay.”
- “I get it, you make money off of ads, but the fact they have a monthly subscription model for getting rid of ads and a few other bells and whistles is why it is a 3 out of 5.”
- “The game is irrelevant when the ads have become so egregious.”
story
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its humor and engaging plot, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the side quests and character interactions, but frustrations arise from mission requirements and progression barriers that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the storyline has its moments, it often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and pacing issues.
- “The game has a good storyline and it's simple; really good game recommend downloading it for people who like idle tycoons.”
- “Great idle game with an entertaining storyline.”
- “Super storyline...very good storyline game....ultra enjoyable game.”
- “The storyline is poor.”
- “Boring repetitive game with no story or hook to keep you interested.”
- “The shine wears off quickly and the game becomes only a bounce between story and weekly event.”
gameplay
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
51%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and slow-paced, especially at higher levels, often leading to frustration with progress and the need for in-game purchases. While some appreciate the smooth mechanics and engaging mini-games, others report frequent crashes and lag, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players still find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, praising its graphics and the balance between complexity and casual play.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and there's always something to do to make progress.”
- “Gameplay on the other hand is fantastic, I'm really able to get into the game itself; the little cut-scenes you see on the screen make the game that much more enjoyable.”
- “Fun gameplay and everything is implemented well so far.”
- “It is such a boring game, with repetitive gameplay and with criteria to upgrade getting exponentially higher with each level.”
- “For every 10 minutes of gameplay, there is an equal amount of game crashes, if not double!”
- “The gameplay is repetitive.”
graphics
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cartoonish and cute art style, while others criticize performance issues such as lag, crashes, and overheating on devices. Some users express a desire for more graphic settings to accommodate older devices, and although the visuals are generally considered appealing, there are complaints about repetitiveness and a lack of originality in design. Overall, while the graphics are often described as good or great, technical issues detract from the experience for some players.
- “The graphics are amazing, love the characters!”
- “I really love the graphics and feel of the game.”
- “Awesome game, amazing graphics and awesome gameplay.”
- “Only a minor issue seems to be annoying me is that even though the game isn't that graphically heavy, it's causing my phone to state it's overheating in just ten/fifteen minutes of gameplay even with all screen light settings on low and no running background applications.”
- “No graphics setting still... anytime I move from the street screen to the jail or event, and back home, the game gets blocky with black squares and then it crashes, making it unplayable, forcing me to close the app and reopen.”
- “The graphics in this game keep going out and the app keeps crashing.”
stability
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
93%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as unresponsive controls, loss of progress, and the need to restart the app multiple times within short play sessions. While some users note occasional smooth performance, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from significant stability problems that hinder enjoyment and progression.
- “No glitches or freezes.”
- “Great experience, no ads, no glitches. This game is amazing! You should check it out. I love this game; it's the type of game you play when you get bored. That's why I rated it 5 stars.”
- “Graphics are good, no glitches, perfect!”
- “But when I go into it for a second time, the loading screen bar goes up a little bit, then all the way down, and then the screen freezes, preventing me from entering the game.”
- “I have had so many glitches happen to me that I have had to close the application about 4 or 5 times in just about not even 10 minutes.”
- “Game frequently crashes, lags, freezes, and becomes unresponsive.”
humor
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever animations, witty character interactions, and amusing in-game elements, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted, often adult-themed jokes and the comedic design of buildings and characters, which contribute to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the humor is described as a significant draw, providing both entertainment and a fun way to pass the time.
- “The animations and characters are cute and funny.”
- “Love the humor and mafia lingo.”
- “The names of the items they are selling and the innuendos are funny and clever.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally enjoy the game initially, but many report that it becomes excessively grindy after reaching higher levels, particularly around level 22 and beyond. The difficulty in leveling up characters and obtaining rare items leads to frustration, with some feeling that the game shifts towards a pay-to-win model. While the game offers a fun and user-friendly experience, the grinding aspect can detract from long-term enjoyment, making progress feel tedious and slow.
- “Leveling up characters gets super grindy and it's nearly impossible to keep your town automated.”
- “Was fun at the start then you hit a wall; 3-star legendary capos require 6 other legendary capos of the right type to do the upgrade, which (if RNG is nice) is going to take you months of grinding events or about £300 per capo.”
- “Became tedious within a few days, clearly where you need to spend money to get anything done after the initial intro.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
58%
23%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing lag, crashes, and excessive battery drain, particularly on lower-end devices. Despite the enjoyable gameplay, users are calling for improvements such as a low-performance mode, reduced animations, and better resource management to enhance overall performance. The recent updates have not alleviated these issues, leading to frustration among the player base.
- “The game is fun; it can keep me for hours without being bored or stuck for the day, but please make a lite version or a low-performance option as I have a lot of necessary apps running in the background and I am lagging while playing sometimes. May I suggest removing the animations and reducing the anti-aliasing for a start?”
- “Excellent game, but it needs an option to reduce animation because lag and glitches are causing significant performance issues.”
- “Only big issue is with performance; this game kills your battery and turns your phone into a heater.”
- “The optimization for this game is honestly terrible.”
- “The game is fun, it can keep me for hours without being bored or stuck for the day, but please make a lite version or a low performance option as I have a lot of necessary apps running in the background and I am lagging while playing sometimes. May I suggest removing the animations and reducing the anti-aliasing for a start?”
- “It's me again, I'm here to say please put the old resources optimization back. The new resources optimization or the v6.1 update made the game slower, lazier, and no fun. Even in the first 10 ranks, you'll struggle very hard. The tasks are very time-consuming, and the requirements (capo levels) are really frustrating. The game doesn't even give that much resources for us to progress, so we have no choice but to quit and wait for like 8 hours, and that wasn't even enough.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and quirky nature, as well as its integration with the game's art and theme. However, some users express frustration over intrusive sound effects and the inability to play their own music simultaneously, as the game's audio often overrides external audio apps. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, technical issues and repetitive elements detract from the experience for some players.
- “There's something special about this one though, the art, music, flavor, and theme just grabbed me hard.”
- “It's a good game with great music and superb layout.”
- “Catchy music, and somewhat clever humor.”
- “Game gets real repetitive real fast, sound effects are lame, especially the overused music box.”
- “That song is extremely annoying and you can't turn it off.”
- “It's impossible to listen to music while playing the game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features unique and endearing character designs that initially enhance the fun experience, but the reviews do not provide further insights into the depth of character development throughout the gameplay.
- “The character designs are unique and endearing.”
- “This game was fun at first with its cool character designs and many activities to do.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express strong negative emotions regarding the app, feeling uncomfortable and frustrated due to unexpected subscription charges that occurred without their knowledge. This has led to a sense of betrayal and dissatisfaction with the game's practices.
- “It was actually really sick and made me feel uncomfortable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's replayability is limited, as players primarily engage with a set of predetermined events rather than a diverse range of gameplay experiences.
- “Only the events are playable, really.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”