Idle Pirate Tycoon
Get on Play StoreIdle Pirate Tycoon is a simulation game that allows you to build powerful ships, grow your pirate hideout, and search for the greatest pirate treasures. The game features fantastic visuals and the option to build and upgrade your fleet, but it can be very grinding and has been criticized for its annoying ads. In the game, you are tasked with becoming the most successful pirate captain by expanding your operations and defeating rival pirates.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and a fun pirate theme, making it visually appealing.
- Customer service is responsive and helpful, resolving issues quickly.
- The gameplay is addictive and enjoyable, providing a good way to pass the time.
- The game heavily relies on ads for progression, which can be frustrating for players.
- Many players experience bugs, including lost progress and issues with ad functionality.
- The idle time is limited to only 2 hours, which is not ideal for an idle game.
- monetization121 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is heavily reliant on ads, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of forced ads, which can last up to 45 seconds and are often non-skippable. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overall sentiment is that the game feels more like a platform for ads than a standalone experience, with high prices for ad removal and in-app purchases leading to accusations of price gouging. Many players report technical issues with ads not loading or causing crashes, further detracting from the gameplay experience.
“I generally like idle games, but the monetization model for this is too excessive.”
“Finally, the no-ads upgrade is about $16, which is the average revenue for about 800 rewarded ads, which is ridiculous.”
“$15 for no ads is insane.”
“The game is little more than watching ads.”
“Decent game overall, but you will quickly reach a point where progress comes to a screeching halt unless you pay or watch a ridiculous number of ads.”
“It's a blatant cash grab with no upside for the consumer.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising their quality, charm, and unique art style, particularly in relation to the pirate theme. However, some players noted that certain aspects, such as battle visuals and character details, could be improved, and a few described the graphics as reminiscent of older flash games. Despite these critiques, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it an enjoyable idle game.
“Love the graphics, music is good, no forced commercials.”
“This is a very good game made by one of my top 5 developers; it has great graphics and the characters are so detailed. Good job on what you do and don't stop.”
“It's a cute and addicting game; the art style is very unique and gives it a good charm to make it different from other idle games.”
“The graphics and the gameplay are not the same as it was advertised.”
“Pretty rough around the edges, feels like old flash game graphics and style.”
“I do wish these games were better with the graphics.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its relaxing and thematic qualities, others find it repetitive and lacking variety, with only one song featured throughout. A few users noted that the absence of additional sound effects detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the music alone may not be engaging enough for extended play. Overall, while the music sets a pleasant mood, it could benefit from more diversity and accompanying sound effects.
“Love the graphics, music is good, no forced commercials.”
“Relaxing, the music is comical and sets the mood.”
“Nice theme music playing in the background, not too loud or annoying.”
“I like the other idle game that uses this music, and the fact this one didn't even attempt to slightly modify that immediately took me out of the game.”
“Only 1 song in the game!”
“Only music but no sound.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the smooth mechanics and graphics, while others find it repetitive and overly reliant on ads for progression. Although there are multiple progression systems in place, many users feel that the gameplay does not justify the cost of removing ads, leading to a lack of overall enjoyment.
“That said the game itself has good mechanics and very smooth gameplay, with plenty to get your teeth into.”
“Love the smooth gameplay and easy navigation.”
“Loving the graphics and gameplay so far!”
“You can pay to remove the ads, but it is way too expensive for the amount of gameplay available.”
“The graphics and the gameplay are not the same as advertised.”
“The gameplay is boring.”
- story9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more engaging storyline and character development in the game, noting that the current narrative feels lacking and unintriguing. Many feel that the absence of a compelling lore detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the game would benefit from a richer narrative context to enhance player engagement.
“I think the game needs a storyline and a few more characters; it would be great if the game were horizontal because it looks very congested vertically.”
“I'm not saying it's a bad game, but I just wish it had some sort of lore or a story in the game because I don't think it's very intriguing.”
“Having daily quests that require you to spend money is scummy.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it becomes tedious and unfulfilling after completing the main content. Many feel that recent updates have made progression more cumbersome, with glitches and a lack of meaningful goals contributing to a sense of boredom. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a chore rather than an engaging part of gameplay.
“Once you beat the final battle, the battles are glitched so grinding to get better ships at that point is unpleasant and there's nothing else left to do.”
“Game was fun before the introduction of the part cards and schematics; now it's tedious to advance and not worth playing since the change.”
“Takes a week or so to figure out how to maximize the game, then some grinding.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-received, but users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and bugs related to ads. Many players have experienced the need to uninstall and reinstall the game to regain access, resulting in lost progress and frustration due to a lack of support for these problems.
“Really good game, but support is non-existent for any problems or glitches that occur in the game.”
“Had to take stars away because the game freezes.”
“This game freezes up all the time, and when it does, you have to uninstall it and reinstall, losing all progress.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be enjoyable and entertaining, with some expressing a desire for additional comedic elements, such as zombies, to enhance the experience. Overall, the humor is a highlight for many users.
“This game is cool and funny!”
“Just funny.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization has seen improvements, particularly in ship performance, leading to a smoother overall experience.
“The optimization of ships has significantly improved performance.”
“I noticed a marked increase in performance after the latest optimization updates.”
“The game's optimization has made a noticeable difference in how smoothly the ships operate.”
“The optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops during gameplay.”
“Despite the potential of the game, the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“The game feels sluggish and unresponsive due to poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.”
