Idle Space Station - Tycoon | Game Brain

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"Idle Space Station - Tycoon" is a strategy space station simulation game with a focus on idle mechanics. It boasts impressive graphics, but is hindered by numerous ads and bugs. Players must build and maintain their own space station, managing resources and making strategic decisions to expand and upgrade. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and engaging experience for fans of idle and management genres.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

story5 positive mentions

monetization73 negative mentions

Fun idle game with engaging mechanics and graphics.
No forced ads, making it enjoyable to play without interruptions.
Great concept with potential for expansion and improvement.

Progression becomes excessively slow, with upgrade times reaching up to 9 days.
Numerous bugs, including disappearing astronauts and unresponsive missions.
Lack of options to rearrange modules or dismiss crew members leads to frustration.

monetization
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
7%
82%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on ads for progression, particularly in later stages. While some users appreciate that ads are optional and can provide useful bonuses, others find the frequency and length of ads excessive, often leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Additionally, the pricing for in-game purchases is frequently criticized as being too high, making it difficult for players to progress without watching numerous ads or spending real money.
- “Waiting times are too long, even for an idle game, and there are no benefits except microtransactions that only make the waiting time seem like the only option.”
- “No ads is great but there is 1 issue.”
- “No ads unless you want a free chest, overall pretty fun.”
- “Ridiculously priced to make you want to watch ads or pay for stuff, just to see any progress in the later half of system 4.”
- “This game becomes completely unplayable once you reach a level you can't accumulate enough money to progress even with watching ads for 5 hours straight.”
- “The fact that this thing forces me to sit through 75-second ads tells me that the ratio of 'game' to 'predatory monetization practices' is too low to waste time on.”
story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
90%
4%
The story aspect of the game is marred by numerous bugs and glitches that prevent players from progressing through missions, often requiring them to restart or wait indefinitely. Many users report that the game fails to recognize completed tasks, particularly related to purchasing shuttles, which leads to frustration and a sense of being stuck. While some players enjoy the overall narrative, the technical issues significantly detract from the experience, making it difficult to fully engage with the story.
- “So far the game has great graphics and the story is one that I can follow easily.”
- “I had purchased it previously before that story chapter so I am unable to progress the story.”
- “Greetings, I am enjoying the game but I just unlocked chapter 7 in the quests and it automatically detected all the quests completed except buying shuttle 2 in module 1 and module 2; however, I bought both shuttles days ago and it isn't detecting that it is completed.”
- “The missions are broken; I purchased the mining shuttles before the missions asked me to, and now it won't recognize that I already completed it, so I'm stuck unable to progress.”
- “I get to chapter 7 of quests, and it says I haven't bought shuttle 2 of both mining modules 1 and 2 even though I have, so now I can't progress in the game.”
- “Game was going well, but now I'm stuck in the quests in the second station because I bought the second shuttles for the mining modules before the quest for that was active, and now I can't sell them to buy them again.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder progress and enjoyment. Many players report being unable to advance due to these bugs, which often require restarting the game or even the device, leading to lost progress and frustration. While the game has potential, its current state is described as a "buggy mess," necessitating significant updates and fixes to improve stability.
- “It is playing like it is part tutorial, but then when I get to the part where it wants me to select a crew member to pilot the expedition, the game freezes.”
- “I was really enjoying it but on planet 2 in expedition 2 it's frozen; can't do anything, it won't allow me to click to get past and can't advance in the game. So sad, there's also a few other glitches I really hope it all gets fixed.”
- “The game completely started over and glitches; my in-game progress is lost and my in-game purchases are gone. I am highly disappointed and feel cheated.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant issues such as cloud saving failures, frustrating bugs, and a lack of engaging mechanics. While some appreciate the clean graphics and straightforward design, many feel the game is overly reliant on ads and long build timers, leading to a lack of challenge and content. Overall, it offers a casual experience but suffers from critical gameplay flaws that hinder progression and enjoyment.
- “Space station tycoon is a unique builder with cool animations, fun game mechanics, the ads are optional which is good so no intrusives, overall it's a fun and addictive game, highly recommend giving it a shot 😎👍”
- “Simple and straightforward gameplay without any confusing mechanics, highly recommend if you love relaxing and watching your tycoon grow.”
- “The gameplay is fun but all of my new crew members keep disappearing.”
- “The game is missing something; perhaps it isn't challenging or no skill is required for this game. It may benefit from a mechanic that requires some skill, or maybe more creative control of aesthetics/layout.”
- “But there are gameplay bugs that just bring it to a grinding halt and mean you can't progress any further.”
- “Almost there, but mechanics are broken.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting the clean design, character aesthetics, and engaging art style. While some players appreciate the visual appeal, they also express a desire for more creative control over layouts and a more challenging gameplay experience. Despite minor issues like bugs and excessive ads, the graphics contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Great concept and graphics!”
- “It has great graphics and gameplay is overall fun too.”
- “The graphics are excellent, with little sub-stories occurring in the main gameline.”
- “Too simple visuals and annoying quests guiding you through the game as if someone else is playing the game.”
- “Nice little game to pass the time, with clean graphics and uncomplicated mechanics, only spoiled by some irritating bugs with no apparent way to report them.”
- “I'll pay if there is something worthwhile, even aesthetics.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the smoothness of the music and graphics, while others criticize the lack of background music and sound effects, describing the experience as boring and buggy. Many users express a desire for more engaging audio elements to enhance gameplay, indicating that the current state detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music is smooth and the graphics are great.”
- “Nothing else, just space and music.”
- “Great game with wonderful music.”
- “There's no background music or sounds, boring!”
- “I know there's no sound in the vacuum of space, but some music and sound effects could go a long way.”
- “Game is great but it desperately needs background music and sound effects.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, especially in the early stages, leading to a tedious experience. While some appreciate the nature of grinding in the game, many express frustration over progress resets after updates and gameplay bugs that hinder advancement. Overall, the grinding can feel overwhelming and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I can't imagine how long it would take to get that high by grinding gems.”
- “Very grindy starting out.”
- “And it got too grindy too fast.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including inflexible staff management and base restructuring, which hinder performance. Players have criticized the lengthy upgrade times early in the game, indicating a need for improved optimization or a dedicated performance mode.
- “Poorly developed game; cannot remove staff when more advanced ones become available, cannot restructure base to optimize performance, and upgrade times are ridiculous so early in the game!”
- “This game needs some optimization or a performance mode.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find humor in the game, particularly noting a funny glitch where buildings near the command module appear invisible, adding an unexpected comedic element to the gameplay experience.
- “Funny that!”
- “There is a funny glitch with buildings off of the command module; they are invisible.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character design and graphics, highlighting the game's visual appeal and user interface. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth, suggesting that this aspect may be less emphasized in the game.