Idle Sand Tycoon
Get on Play Store"Idle Sand Tycoon" is a casual single-player game where you build your excavation sand empire. Start by acquiring equipment and upgrading your technology to generate more revenue. However, the game can be interrupted by ads, which may affect your overall gaming experience. Despite this, the game provides a fun and engaging way to build your own sand empire at your own pace.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and is easy to play with nice graphics.
- It can be fun and educational, allowing players to learn about finance and money management.
- The gameplay is satisfying, especially watching the transformation of sand into bricks.
- The game is riddled with forced ads, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
- Many users report bugs and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- Progression is slow, and players often feel they spend more time watching ads than actually playing.
- monetization99 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of forced ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually playing. While some users appreciate the option to disable ads for a fee, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the gameplay experience, leading to frustration and frequent uninstalls. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization approach is intrusive and negatively impacts enjoyment.
“This game is very nice as there are no ads. You need more hard work and patience at first, but later as more money comes, it becomes easier. This game is also great for passing the time; you basically need to collect sand, send it to the factory, and the factory will produce bricks. From those bricks, you need to build your whole town or city. You also need to upgrade the machines, the factory, and many other things. In my opinion, this game is very good, not excellent, but good.”
“Good game, and the price for no ads is cheaper than other games, like £9 for no ads at all, plus a truck statue, more money, and unlimited speed-ups. It's brilliant; I recommend it.”
“Not even 2 minutes in and I'm getting bombarded with more ads than gameplay, for a shovelware asset flip.”
“I would pay to remove those ads, rather than my free time playing a game being held to ransom to watching an ad every 60 seconds or so.”
“It's an ad every few seconds and you will spend more time watching ads than playing the actual game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overshadowed by excessive ads, clunky controls, and a poorly designed interface that hampers user experience. Players find the tutorial irrelevant and the overall mechanics frustrating, leading to a perception that the game is more of an ad platform than an engaging experience.
“Best gameplay I've experienced!”
“Not even 2 minutes in and I'm getting bombarded with more ads than gameplay, for a shovelware asset flip.”
“Clunky gameplay... I have to click multiple times to select the area... no zoom and the pan function is horrible.”
“It's barely a game; it has a tutorial that has absolutely nothing to do with the gameplay, and past the tutorial, the only thing that works are the ads.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has received mixed feedback regarding stability, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with screen interaction and money-related errors. While some appreciate the concept, the overall experience is marred by these technical problems.
“I like the concept, but it is very buggy.”
“It has some glitches.”
“Can't click on the screen when playing the game; very buggy.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players praising the "ultra new" visuals and overall appeal, while others find them to be merely average or "meh."
“Easy to play, with nice graphics.”
“Lovely game with ultra new graphics.”
“The graphics are just mediocre.”
“The visuals lack detail and polish.”
“The art style feels outdated and uninspired.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is noted to be lacking, with users expressing a desire for more background music to enhance the overall experience.
“The game really needs some background music.”
“The soundtrack is lacking and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“I found the music to be repetitive and uninspiring.”
