Idle Outpost: Upgrade Games

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Idle Outpost: Upgrade Games is a simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you must build and upgrade your outpost to ensure humanity's survival. The game is very grinding with around 12 hours of playtime, but may contain excessive advertisements. As the last stand for humanity, you must manage resources and defenses while battling against enemies to secure a future for the human race.

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Play Modes

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

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,380 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

monetization566 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay loop with cute graphics and a humorous storyline.
Players appreciate the optional ads for rewards, allowing them to choose when to engage with advertisements.
The game offers a variety of activities and events, keeping players entertained and engaged.

Many players report issues with the game crashing, especially after watching ads, leading to lost rewards and progress.
The game has been criticized for its heavy reliance on ads and microtransactions, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
Recent updates have caused compatibility issues with devices, preventing players from accessing the game altogether.

monetization
599 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads required to progress. While some users appreciate that ads are optional for bonuses, the consensus is that meaningful advancement is heavily gated behind watching numerous lengthy ads, often leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, the lack of a one-time purchase option to remove ads permanently, combined with high subscription costs for limited ad skips, has left many feeling that the game prioritizes profit over player enjoyment.
- “I understand that ads pay the developers, but it would be nice with the amount we are forced to watch, to cut us a little slack.”
- “It's not a bad game; the only downside I have with this game is the monetization.”
- “Great game, no ads.”
- “You have to watch hundreds upon hundreds of ads to even progress anywhere in the game, or spend money in it.”
- “The game is broken after watching 2x revenue ads (in events) my posts that were making 5.2b before watching an ad dont make double that when the ad boost is on, they still say 5.2b but when the ad concludes instead of staying at where they were before the ad, they go from making 5.2b to 2.6b.”
- “The gameplay is fun, but the rewards for watching the ads have really dropped, hell at some point you don't even get a reward after an ad cause of some bug which after a while just gets very irritating.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
68%
8%
The gameplay of this game is characterized by a repetitive and simplistic loop, often overshadowed by aggressive ads and pay-to-win mechanics, leading to frustration among players. While some users find the core mechanics enjoyable and addictive, many criticize the lack of innovation, poor balance, and the overwhelming presence of advertisements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as mediocre, with potential that is hindered by monetization strategies and technical issues.
- “The graphics and sounds are awesome, the gameplay is insanely addictive, and the music is amazing!”
- “I really enjoy this game, I love the mechanics and usually these games take days to go through, but it's only taking an hour or so.”
- “The gameplay is fun and interesting, and the prices are egregious for any content you want to purchase.”
- “So, it's just another pay-to-win game that is repetitive in its gameplay.”
- “The gameplay leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Gameplay is nothing like the ads.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and appealing art style, while others report significant graphical glitches and issues such as fuzziness and tearing. Despite the aesthetic appeal, some users feel that the graphics are undermined by technical problems and a lack of originality, comparing it unfavorably to other games. Overall, while the visuals are generally seen as enjoyable, the presence of bugs detracts from the experience for many players.
- “The graphics and sounds are awesome, the gameplay is insanely addictive, and the music is amazing!”
- “The art style was also quite cute and easy to view.”
- “Love the graphics and cool characters and a chance to vote for new characters!”
- “Looks like every other game made by the same multi-company slave trading conglomerate, same mechanics, same art style, zero challenge... it's trash.”
- “The biggest and, in my opinion, most annoying thing is that the graphics keep going fuzzy, kind of like it's glitching out.”
- “Big ole pile of shite standard idle game but with the addition of horrible graphics with glitches and artifacting, ads don't work, nothing really works, adverts aren't even close to what this game is.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
97%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and issues with in-game ads that often fail to deliver rewards. Many players experience significant bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly after reaching certain levels, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights a need for substantial improvements in stability and performance.
- “Solid game, fun, and in my experience, bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never feels like it's going to fall apart.”
- “The in-game ads for boosts are extremely buggy.”
- “This game is a buggy mess that will eventually break itself.”
- “However, the game crashes and freezes suddenly, ruining the experience.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
72%
10%
The game's story is described as mildly interesting and fun, with cute animations and engaging characters, though some players feel it lacks depth and meaningful interactions. While many enjoy the storyline and find it humorous, others criticize the game's progression system, which often requires spending real money to advance in events and quests. Overall, the narrative is appreciated by some, but its execution and integration into gameplay leave room for improvement.
- “The game is adorable, the events (specifically the bonfire one), make me so happy, (the dogs are so cute) and I love the storyline and game.”
- “One of the rare idle games that has a real story behind it.”
- “It's fun, I like how the story progresses as you play and the characters are well designed.”
- “I tried this game a year ago and still it is the same story.”
- “Serving people water while zombies are in a field behind... no story, background or character interaction at all from the get-go.”
- “This game is not story driven; levels could very easily be automatically generated.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, especially after significant time investment leads to account resets or lack of meaningful progress. While initial gameplay may be enjoyable, the repetitive nature of grinding, coupled with ad reliance and insufficient rewards, diminishes long-term engagement and satisfaction. Many users express disappointment over the lack of updates and the feeling that their hard work has been undermined by game rebalancing.
- “What was once fun, is now tedious.”
- “I spent months grinding through this game and had to sit through so many ads along with having tons of high-end gear and pets. I made it to the most recent released level, which they said they would release new levels every week. After checking back every week for a month, I decided to wait another month before opening it again, only to find no new levels. I stopped playing for a few months and just now loaded it up to find my whole account wiped to level 1.”
- “Have uninstalled due to having spent 6 weeks grinding this game to be reset to zero, which for any idle-based game is a joke.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise its charm, humor, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, others express frustration over the game overriding their personal music and not functioning offline as advertised. Some users highlight specific tracks as enjoyable, particularly in certain locations, while others find certain sound effects less appealing. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-received, but the implementation has drawn criticism.
- “The graphics and sounds are awesome, the gameplay is insanely addictive, and the music is amazing!”
- “Huge thank you to Zepp London for such incredible music, particularly location 10.”
- “The music is fantastic, it has a great deal of charm and a good sense of humor.”
- “Any game ad that takes over my sound and doesn't allow me to hear my music while the ad is playing will never get money from me.”
- “What the actual hell is this game feeling turning off my music? First of all, idle games are supposed to be games that you turn off your brain and just vibe out with music. This game cancels music and it's listed in the category 'offline.' When I played the game, it said 'failed to reload resources because of no internet connection.' What's the point of the tag 'offline' if it can't even be played offline? How does an idle game cancel music, even though it's the only thing making idle games more enjoyable?”
- “The music is a miss too.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally praised for its humor, featuring cute animations, a charming storyline, and funny moments that enhance the experience. However, players also note that the overwhelming presence of ads and pay-to-win mechanics can detract from the enjoyment, leading to a mixed perception of the humor in relation to these frustrations. Overall, while the game has its comedic elements, the monetization strategies and ad frequency may overshadow the humor for some players.
- “It's cute and has funny animations and storyline.”
- “Absolutely hilarious and fun.”
- “The music is fantastic, it has a great deal of charm and a good sense of humor.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustration regarding intrusive advertising practices, which detracts from the overall experience and raises concerns about legality.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have expressed concerns about the game's optimization, highlighting frequent crashes that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that improvements in this area are essential for making the game more enjoyable and stable.
- “I think the developers need to work on some sort of optimization or some way to prevent so many crashes in this game to make it really worth playing.”