Idle Mental Hospital Tycoon

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"Idle Mental Hospital Tycoon" is a Simulation game with wonderful graphics and humorous elements, but is hindered by bugs and annoying ads. As a hospital administrator, build and manage your mental hospital, help patients recover, and accumulate wealth in this simulator. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and entertaining experience.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,545 reviews

humor28 positive mentions

monetization95 negative mentions

The game is engaging and fun, providing a unique idle experience.
Players appreciate the graphics and humor, finding it entertaining.
The game offers a good way to pass time without being overly reliant on ads.

There are numerous bugs, including issues with patients not being fed and construction timers not working properly when offline.
The game is criticized for its portrayal of mental health, being seen as offensive and trivializing serious issues.
Players report frustration with ad rewards not functioning correctly, leading to a lack of progress.

monetization
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and reliability of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, numerous users report that these ads often fail to provide the promised benefits, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Additionally, while there are options to pay for an ad-free experience, concerns about the effectiveness of this feature and the overall value of in-game purchases persist among players.
- “No forced ads; in fact, now I've paid for no ads, and I don't get any at all. I love this game!”
- “Nice design, well thought out, and initially no need to make any in-game purchases.”
- “It's a great game with no ads whatsoever, and I've been playing for like 3 hours.”
- “Ads make this game unplayable because you can't close them when they're over.”
- “This game is purposely set up to force you to watch ads!”
- “I like the game a lot, but I keep watching ads to get the multiplier or rewards and I'm not getting what I watched the ad for.”
humor
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of silly and dark, with many players finding it entertaining and a good way to pass the time, despite some glitches and translation issues. While some appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in the context of mental health, others criticize the portrayal of mental illness as insensitive or offensive. Overall, the game elicits a range of reactions, with many players enjoying its humor while acknowledging its potential pitfalls.
- “Honestly, the second map is very glitchy and like nothing gets done, but I find it hilarious. I just wish there were more options, like with the cooking; you have serving options. It's hilarious to me that the person who made it has a good sense of humor with the descriptions, and I enjoy it. Overall, very fun and funny.”
- “Good game! What made me laugh so much was that after they went to the cafe, one of the patients was floating while reading a book on the way back to his room.”
- “Cry laughing! I've been to a mental hospital so many times; this game just gives me a good laugh 😂.”
- “It's not funny to imply they are simple enough to be placated by menial distractions.”
- “Mental health is not funny.”
- “Not funny.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches that hinder gameplay, such as staff and patients freezing, improper queue management, and problems with offline progression. While some users still find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming number of bugs and the need for constant restarts have led many to express frustration and consider uninstalling. Overall, the stability of the game is a major concern that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Ran into glitches and after leaving a previously good review, and emailing the creators to figure out the problems, I ended up deleting the game altogether.”
- “Game is good but very buggy - nurses don't collect patients because they get stuck, almost all patients walk so always queues then mood doesn't change.”
- “Removing stars, made it to fourth hospital and the game is buggy and won't progress.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their smoothness, color vibrancy, and cuteness. However, some players noted that while the graphics are decent, they could benefit from more realism and additional options for different devices. Despite minor criticisms, the visual appeal contributes positively to the overall gaming experience.
- “The colors and graphics are extremely stimulating in a good way, love it.”
- “Very fun and interesting..graphic is amazing too..love it.”
- “Graphics are really smooth and the management theme in the game is also remarkable!”
- “Would love graphics options to make it easier for any type of phone to use!”
- “The name of this game and some of the graphics is so disrespectful.”
- “It was nice I enjoyed the music and the bird sounds; the graphics are cute but you don't build anything. The place is already built and it's not a slow-paced building game that I thought - my urge to build wasn't met here.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the smooth mechanics and engaging design, while others criticize the presence of excessive ads and limiting features. Although the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, there are concerns about unnecessary elements and bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, while some find it fun and similar to other titles, others feel it lacks originality and polish.
- “Gameplay loop is fine.”
- “Awesome game, love this style of game and gameplay.”
- “Amazing game, there are basically no ads besides the reward ads. The game design is very cool, it has very smooth gameplay.”
- “Not as terrible as the game first looks, but they definitely need someone with some experience in mental health to weed out the bad parts, which so far are unnecessary and could be removed without any effect on gameplay.”
- “Very limiting gameplay and many ads.”
- “Nothing special about the gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is criticized for being simplistic and lacking progression, with repetitive locations and minimal instructions, leaving players uncertain about their actions. Despite these narrative shortcomings, players appreciate the game's design and smooth gameplay, though some have encountered bugs that affect quest rewards.
- “The game is simplistic; there's no real story or progression. All the locations are the same, and there are barely any instructions or interaction, so you're not sure if you're even doing things correctly.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the pleasant sounds and ambiance, others find it annoying and difficult to turn off. Frustration arises from the music's volume and its contribution to a negative experience, especially when combined with bugs that lead to lost progress. Overall, the music adds a charming element for some, but detracts from the experience for others.
- “I enjoyed the music and the bird sounds; the graphics are cute.”
- “The music adds a unique atmosphere to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “It's a very odd game, but I'm curious still. However, I don't know how to turn the music off in the background, and it's quite annoying. I've only played it for one day, so I'm still figuring things out.”
- “It was a good game, but too many bugs. I uninstalled it after getting frustrated because the music started to make a pretty loud noise. I closed the game and then opened it again, only to find out I lost all of my progress. I was just in the second prison, but losing progress for no reason at all was just too much.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, minimal battery usage, and lack of overheating issues. However, players express a strong desire for a cloud save feature to protect their progress, as the absence of this functionality raises concerns about losing hard-earned advancements in the game.
- “Game is great, optimized, doesn't heat up or eat battery. However, one feature it is missing is 'cloud save' like other tycoon games have. I don't mind if it doesn't have achievements, but I do care about progress. In case the device fails or is faulty, I would lose the progress I've made over days of play and have to start anew. Please add a Google Play cloud save feature like other games out there.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be a wonderfully peaceful and wholesome experience, effectively balancing calmness with engagement, which contributes positively to their emotional well-being.
- “A wonderfully peaceful and wholesome game that keeps my mind calm and busy at the same time.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it truly resonated with my own experiences.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters, their struggles and triumphs mirrored my own journey.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect; while some enjoy the grindy nature of the game, others may find it less appealing.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I enjoy grindy games, but this one takes it to an extreme that feels more like a chore than fun.”
- “The repetitive nature of the grinding makes it difficult to appreciate the game's other aspects.”