Idle Sphere

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Idle Sphere is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Yayu and was released on November 17, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Introducing Idle Sphere, a stunningly beautiful incremental game that revolves around the captivating world of spheres. Prepare to be amazed as countless spheres come to life using cutting-edge technology. The game's graphics are seamlessly synchronized with the in-game currency, ensuring a mesmerizing visual experience. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly complex, beautiful, and c…

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game has beautiful visuals and soothing music, making it a relaxing experience.
It offers an interesting idle game concept with multiple layers to explore.
Some players find it enjoyable as a casual game to play in the background.

Achievements are broken and have not been fixed, leading to frustration among players.
The game feels abandoned by the developers, with little to no updates or support.
Progression is extremely slow and heavily reliant on in-game currency, which can be purchased, leading to accusations of predatory monetization.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay of this game is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with no tutorial to guide players through its convoluted mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience. Many users find the mechanics to be poorly executed copies of better idle games, resulting in a grindy and uninspired gameplay loop that fails to engage. Additionally, frequent updates introduce bugs and abrupt changes that further detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling neglected and dissatisfied.
- “Interesting idle mechanics, not just 'number go up'.”
- “I found some of the concepts interesting, enough to keep me playing and keep it running for a few hundred hours to figure out some of the interactions.”
- “Interesting idler incremental concept let down by extremely inconsistent growth curve and pacing, virtually no transparency into how mechanics interact.”
- “First off, this game has no tutorial or any explanation of game mechanics whatsoever.”
- “The gameplay in all aspects I've seen is shallow and uninspired.”
- “There is nothing innovative or original, as this game has ripped plenty of mechanics from other successful 'idle' games.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the beautiful and soothing visuals, some report performance issues, including high GPU usage even with graphics settings turned off. The aesthetic appeal is often highlighted as a key feature, but there are complaints about the user interface and technical glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “Not the greatest game you can find, but the visuals are really beautiful and soothing, and the music eases my slumber.”
- “Incredible aesthetic, that's all that matters.”
- “They made the graphics design so satisfying.”
- “The UI was not very workable, with empty buttons that gave me a black screen, empty text boxes, and tooltips in massive sizes hiding the main selling point of this game: the graphics.”
- “Despite that, you also get really high GPU usage even if you disable all the visuals you can.”
- “Game runs poorly, even with graphics all turned off.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
22%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab that relies on poorly implemented mechanics from other games. Players express frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, suggesting that the in-app purchases detract from the overall experience and may even violate legal standards in some regions. Overall, the game's monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative and detrimental to player enjoyment.
- “There are in-app purchases to help progress faster, but does it change anything about the gameplay?”
- “In my opinion, this is made to be a cash grab, instead of a product of passion or creativity.”
- “This game just feels like a scummy cash grab, and I don't recommend anyone to be a part of it.”
- “It's a more fancy antimatter dimensions incremental, but with less layers and with microtransactions, where the currency is used on upgrades that have a low chance to be upgraded and you either end up failing dozens of times or give up and uninstall.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the game excessively grindy, often feeling that it relies too heavily on daily currency collection or purchases to progress. Many reviews highlight that the battle mechanics contribute to this grind, leading to a tedious experience once premium currency runs out. Overall, the game's resource management and farming aspects are described as bare bones and overly demanding.
- “The game is incredibly grindy and seems to rely too heavily on currency, which you basically just have to launch the game daily to get or purchase.”
- “There's a battle mechanic that makes little sense and is one of the most grindy things I've ever done.”
- “Fun until you run out of the premium currency; then it becomes grindy and boring.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is consistently described as calm and peaceful, enhancing the soothing visuals and creating a relaxing atmosphere. While some players appreciate the tranquil soundscapes, there are mixed feelings about the value of additional content that primarily offers different background music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's idle experience.
- “Not the greatest game you can find, but the visuals are really beautiful and soothing, and the music eases my slumber.”
- “It's fun to watch the colorful particles move around the screen and the music is very peaceful.”
- “Since then, the developer has added a BS DLC for $20 that just features a recoloring of the game with different background music.”
- “Progressive idle game with calm music and low commitment.”
- “It's fun to watch the colorful particles move around the screen, and the music is very peaceful.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs and stability issues, leading to a frustrating experience that may deter players until these problems are resolved.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and feels grind-heavy.”
- “Frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized due to developer neglect, resulting in poor performance and a broken state, which detracts from the otherwise interesting progression and mechanics.
- “Although progression and mechanics are interesting, I wouldn't recommend this game because of developer neglect, leaving it in a broken state and with poor game performance.”
- “The optimization is so bad that it ruins the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent crashes and lag issues indicate a lack of attention to optimization, which is disappointing for such a promising game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for being nonsensical and lacking depth, leaving players feeling detached and unsatisfied. The rapid progression and constant prestiging detract from any meaningful narrative experience.
- “I don't even have a review for it since nothing makes sense. It's not satisfying to play either; there's no plot or attachment. Within the first few minutes, you are already prestiging 20 times, and then you prestige the prestige and then prestige the prestige of the prestige.”