Idle Robbery

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Idle Robbery is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by ZPLAY Games and was released on September 26, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Idle Robbery" is a fun and engaging game where you play as a robber trying to steal as much as you can from various locations before the police arrive. The game features smooth animations, awesome graphics, and a variety of missions that take you to different places to search for treasure. Manage your crew, strategize your heists, and become the ultimate idle thief.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,562 reviews

humor21 positive mentions

monetization351 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept that can be entertaining for a short while.
The graphics are appealing and the game is visually interesting.
It can be a good time-waster, especially for those who enjoy idle games.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it nearly unplayable and frustrating for users.
Progression is slow, and many players experience bugs that hinder gameplay, such as characters getting stuck or not picking up items.
Once players complete the available levels, there is little to no content left to engage with, leading to disappointment.

monetization
354 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express frustration over forced ads that interrupt gameplay, often requiring them to watch lengthy advertisements for minimal rewards, leading to a perception of the game as an "ad simulator." While some acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and lack of options to remove them have resulted in a largely negative reception.
- “Good game, there are no ads for me. Only a few ads, but it's just a nice game. The worlds I like are so nice! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- “No ads in prestige.”
- “Someone more reliable will make something the same with little to no ads.”
- “It's a cool game, I just don't have patience for ads every 4 seconds.”
- “Nothing more than an advertisement simulator.”
- “You spend most of your time watching ads.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it both fun and entertaining. Commonly noted comedic elements include quirky actions like stealing trees, which elicit laughter and enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of fun and humor, making it a favorite among players.
- “This game is very funny because they always steal trees, lol.”
- “The best and most funny games ever, lmao!”
- “This game is funny and fun, thank you for making this game.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience is largely criticized for being slow and heavily reliant on ads, with many users feeling that it lacks meaningful interaction and control. While some appreciate the game mechanics and find it enjoyable as a time killer, the overwhelming presence of ads and idle mechanics detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception of boredom and frustration.
- “Okay, so I think the game is good in terms of gameplay.”
- “I like the game mechanics itself.”
- “Good game overall and a good time killer, but the gameplay is good.”
- “More ads than gameplay; the game is slow and you do nothing in it. A pile of garbage, just like all idle games that play themselves for you.”
- “There is no way you can control the gameplay.”
- “Isn't bad; there is a ratio of 70% of watching ads to 30% gameplay.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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93%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly during ad loading and gameplay. Many players find these issues frustrating, as they disrupt the gaming experience and often require restarts to continue. While some users note that the game is enjoyable, the persistent stability problems detract from overall enjoyment.
- “This is cool; no problems, no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any lag or instability during gameplay.”
- “It is very boring after only 5 minutes, and every time the game loads an ad (even the times you don't ask for one) the game freezes up for 5-10 seconds while it loads.”
- “Game freezes after some time, which I find rather annoying when you're not at your phone; what's the point of idling when it stops.”
- “It constantly freezes, which makes this unplayable.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as cute, stunning, and clear, while others criticize them for being glitchy or unoriginal. Despite the positive comments on the art style, several users express frustration with the overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game has great graphics!”
- “The best idle game ever because it's not laggy; the graphics are good and so clear!”
- “Haha, its awesome; the graphics are stunning and the main game is awesome!”
- “The graphics aren't the best, but the repetitiveness makes the game addicting.”
- “It's okay, but the graphics and speed are horrible, even though the game is alright.”
- “No background music, barely any sound effects, and no interesting upgrades or visuals.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple users criticizing the use of copyrighted music from "Plants vs. Zombies" in its advertisements. Reviewers express frustration over the lack of original music and sound effects within the game itself, suggesting that the overall audio experience is lacking and detracts from gameplay enjoyment. Many users feel that the reliance on borrowed music reflects poorly on the game's creativity and quality.
- “If I could give less than one star, I would. This game is not fun at all; you don't do anything but push buttons, and it has nothing but ads. It took me almost an hour and a half to get through my first house, and it wasn't worth my time. I hate this game; also, they stole music from Plants vs. Zombies.”
- “Also add some music; it's not much fun without a bit of background music.”
- “I'm a fan of this type of game, but I think you should add music to the game.”
- “Just watched an ad for this game that stole music from Plants vs. Zombies.”
- “Does the word copyright mean anything to you people... yes... are you sure because if it did then you would know that they have stolen soundtracks for their pathetic ads they spam at you.”
- “The worst game I've played and I've played bad games and stop with the Plants vs. Zombies theme music on your ads, you copycat.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its limited content, with players expressing frustration over only having nine missions to complete, leading to a lack of replayability. Many users are requesting additional missions and features to enhance the gameplay experience, as the current structure leaves them feeling unsatisfied and wanting more. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as underdeveloped and in need of expansion.
- “I love the game but it needs a mission replay feature so I can keep playing; then I'll rate it 5 stars.”
- “It's a good game but needs more levels, and the missions require watching ads to get prestige; my internet doesn't always work.”
- “I would like some more missions.”
- “Not to mention there's only like 10 missions and the game is over.”
- “The game really sucks; it only gives you 9 missions. What are people supposed to do after they pass all nine missions? Please add more missions to the game because I only give it one star.”
- “I loved the game until it locked up on me today and won't progress to the next mission despite my current mission saying it's 100% completed.”