Idle Outpost: Upgrade Games
Get on Play StoreIdle 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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and serves as a good time killer.
- Graphics and character designs are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
- The game offers optional ads for bonuses, which some players appreciate.
- The game is plagued by false advertising, as it does not match the gameplay shown in ads.
- Many players experience significant bugs, crashes, and loss of progress after updates.
- The game has a heavy reliance on ads for progression, leading to a frustrating experience.
- monetization228 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads required to progress, often leading to game crashes and lost rewards. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the frequent misleading advertisements and the perception of the game as a cash grab have left many feeling disappointed and misled. Overall, the balance between ad viewing and gameplay enjoyment appears heavily skewed towards monetization, detracting from the overall experience.
“For anyone that doesn't know, turn mobile data or Wi-Fi off to avoid ads :) you're welcome!”
“I made an in-app purchase but didn't receive the upgrade I purchased.”
“For a game with in-app purchases, it's kind of sad how few worlds there are to play on.”
“Seems to me they just want money from relentless ads.”
“I'm on the third level and it's becoming apparent that this is yet another cash grab making you spend money to progress.”
“The game is absolutely nothing like the ads portray it.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being unoriginal, dull, and not matching the advertisements, leading to feelings of disappointment among players. Many reviews highlight the lack of innovation, poor graphics, and the prevalence of pay-to-win mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate certain gameplay concepts, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game fails to deliver engaging and authentic gameplay as promised.
“Great idea that it uses both a long and short term gameplay mechanic.”
“The graphics are good, the gameplay is smooth, and you can even participate in events even when you are offline. This game doesn't force you to watch ads, and I really like the concept of it.”
“Recommended for a 15-minute relax gameplay 👌”
“The gameplay leaves a lot to be desired.”
“This game has potential, but it's all ruined by pay-to-win mechanics.”
“Nothing like it's advertised, incredibly dull gameplay.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute artwork and smooth visuals, while others criticize persistent graphical glitches and a lack of originality. Many users feel that the graphics do not align with the game's advertised themes, leading to disappointment. Overall, the visuals are described as subpar, with frequent issues that detract from the gaming experience.
“Fun and entertaining, cute artwork, and the music ties everything together.”
“The graphics are good, the gameplay is smooth, and you can even participate in events even when you are offline. This game doesn't force you to watch ads; I really like the concept of it.”
“I like this game because the graphics are so cool.”
“The biggest and, in my opinion, most annoying thing is that the graphics keep going fuzzy, kind of like it's glitching out.”
“Graphic glitches all over the screen and just another blatant copy of Eatventure.”
“I didn't see anything like the ad that led me to download the game, except for the graphics.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting a lack of narrative depth, character interaction, and meaningful context, making it feel more like a series of repetitive tasks than a cohesive experience. While a few players found the story entertaining, the overall consensus is that the game lacks a dedicated story mode, leading to a grindy gameplay experience.
“The story is good and very entertaining”
“This game is not story driven; levels could very easily be automatically generated.”
“Serving people water while zombies are in a field behind... no story, background, or character interaction at all from the get-go.”
“No fun, no background story; I recommend not to download.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that recent updates have diminished the value of their hard-earned progress and made the game feel tedious. Many feel that the rewards for grinding are insufficient, with long wait times for upgrades and a reliance on purchasing gems, leading to a loss of interest and enjoyment. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as overly simplistic and frustrating, detracting from the game's initial appeal.
“There's no real rewards for winning a fight really anyway when it's so tedious to even get armor or weapons that are suitable after hundreds of shovels used probably.”
“So played the game for a while grinding etc. then update and lost all my progress so started again and got nearly to where I was and same thing happens like I'm not grinding again for nothing.”
“Games not bad but after the 2nd world it becomes so grindy not to mention everything takes gems how do you get them buy or watch videos oh wait you get 5 free a day... take you 10+ days to get one upgrade at that rate also if you think about buying gems or add skipping don't it's outrageously priced all in all not worth the 4 hours of play time total I put into it.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that prevent players from claiming rewards and launching the game after certain events. Users report persistent graphical problems and unresponsive gameplay, particularly after unlocking new content. Overall, these stability concerns detract from the gaming experience.
“The second reason why I won't rate higher is because of the glitches I've encountered, such as being unable to claim the 7th day reward.”
“After clearing the game cache, the game started twice, but after the third buggy ad and cache clearing, the game did not launch.”
“The game is buggy after the 4th location is unlocked, with the workers not moving.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun and entertaining quality that enhances the overall experience. While some note that the game feels derivative, the soundtrack stands out as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a strong point that ties the visual elements together effectively.
“It's a fun visual game and one of an elite few where I actually like the music and didn't turn it off.”
“Fun and entertaining, cute artwork, and the music ties everything together.”
“Fast paced, quick starter, good music.”
“It is just a copy-paste of one food game on the net; only the music has changed.”
“It's a fun visual game and one of the elite few where I actually like the music and didn't turn it off.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly enjoying the comedic elements of popping zombies. Overall, the game is described as fun and funny, contributing to its positive reception.
“It's hilarious that this even has three stars.”
“It is so fun, and I like how you can pop the zombies; it's funny, hehehe.”
“Funny game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating serious optimization issues.”
