Idle Streamer!
- February 20, 2020
- MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD
"Idle Streamer!" is a single-player simulation game with perfect gameplay and pretty visuals that allows you to become a tycoon in a streamer life. Stream games, gather an audience, and receive donations to upgrade your equipment and grow your channel. While the game is hilarious and entertaining, be prepared for the occasional annoying ads. Become a streamer tycoon and watch your idleness turn into profit!
Reviews
- The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, making it a great time killer.
- The game offers a fun experience with a unique streamer theme, allowing players to feel like real streamers.
- There are minimal ads compared to other games, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from excessive ads that interrupt gameplay and can be frustrating.
- There is a lack of character customization options, which limits player expression.
- Progression can be slow, making it feel grindy and repetitive after a while.
- monetization356 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive nature of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and are perceived as a primary mechanic for progression. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overwhelming consensus is that the frequency and length of ads detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to calls for a reduction in ad presence or the introduction of a paid ad-free option. Overall, the game's reliance on ads has resulted in a mixed reception, with many players feeling that it compromises the gaming experience.
“Good game overall my favorite part is the fact that you get no ads unless you want an ad to help you.”
“This is a game I've played for almost 2 years now, almost no ads and really fun 👍.”
“Amazing no ads I didn't have to turn on airplane mode.”
“The amount of ads is insane like jesus christ i don't want any of those apps most of the gameplay is wasted on stupid ads.”
“You spend so much time watching ads that it's easier to overlook the fact that there's very little to this game.”
“Could be a fun game, but you spend 90% of your time watching ads.”
- graphics74 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players describing them as mediocre or unfinished, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles. While some users appreciate the art style and find it enjoyable, a significant number express disappointment, calling for improvements and updates to enhance the visual quality. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the gameplay may be engaging, the graphics are a notable drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are splendid and the controls are easy to use.”
“Amazing game, good gameplay and content, graphics are perfect for the game type, great time killer and friendly game.”
“I love the game; it has great graphics and it's streaming in a game!”
“The art style was mediocre, the animation was thrown together and kept at basic movements, plays exactly the same as all other idle games all the way down to amounts and item placement, and ads everywhere.”
“Graphics look unfinished, like something is missing but I can't figure out what it is.”
“The graphics, especially for the character, look like a 4-year-old could have made it. If it had better graphics, I would have rated this a 5-star.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and addictive, with some users appreciating its mechanics and offline capabilities. However, many reviews highlight the intrusive nature of ads, which significantly disrupt the gaming experience, leading to frustration. While some players find the gameplay fun, others criticize it for being too simplistic and lacking variety, suggesting that improvements could enhance overall enjoyment.
“I really like this game, the gameplay is good and you're not forced into watching ads, it's only by choice!”
“The gameplay was absolutely addicting.”
“Amazing game, good gameplay and content, graphics are perfect for the game type, great time killer and friendly game.”
“Having the only way to progress in the game be by watching an ad is not a gameplay mechanic.”
“Ads are intrusive to gameplay; getting them when trying to do lower level upgrades just interrupts the experience.”
“The amount of ads is insane; most of the gameplay is wasted on stupid ads.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, often wishing for the option to change it to more appealing tracks, such as those from Spotify. While some appreciate the background music as a relaxing element, others feel it does not fit the game's theme and detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there are requests for more diverse music options, including real-time streaming from popular platforms.
“This game is so much fun for people with free time and is great with music in the background.”
“It's good relaxing and the music.”
“Merry Christmas... can you add a real stream option for the music industry... thanks so I can play and work... SoundCloud, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch...”
“The music gets annoying; I wish you could change it to something else.”
“This is basic, the music doesn't fit in with the game, the graphics kinda suck, not much fun.”
“There's music, but I wish it wasn't that kind of music; I wish it was like music from Spotify.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and amusing, often highlighting its funny questions and scenarios. However, some users feel that the game could benefit from more options and decisions to enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch, making it enjoyable for players.
“I think it's good because it's funny to see what you need to be a streamer and could help little streamers know what to get.”
“I rather be watching the 10 plagues scare, hahaha! Very funny! I'm not going to do that queen for Leo today, hahaha! I want to play for time.”
“This game is wow but give free 200,000 money please! Download this game, it's so funny! 🤣🤣🤣”
- stability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly related to ads. While some players appreciate the overall design and experience, the prevalence of bugs significantly detracts from gameplay for others. Overall, stability issues appear to be a common concern among users.
“Every time I come into the game, there are no bugs and no glitches!”
“No glitches; I'm glad about that!”
“80% of the time, my whole phone freezes and I can't do anything.”
“Buggy, quite boring, ads would crash the game and most of the gameplay consists of waiting.”
“Too buggy overall, good but way too many ads.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and lacking challenge, with many players finding it excessively grindy and unenjoyable. While some appreciate the grind as a necessary part of the fun, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
“No, wait, it's tedious and bland with no challenge, minus 5 stars, proving people will play anything nowadays.”
“Although there is not much else to do, and it is extremely grindy.”
“Lack of entertainment and grindy.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and not a primary focus, with some players expressing a desire for more structured missions, such as achieving specific goals like gaining subscribers. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay, they feel the narrative aspect is lacking.
“There's, funnily enough, a bit of a story.”
“I love this game, but I want missions like 'try to get 1 million subs' or something like that. Please do it.”
“No story in the game.”
“I love this game, but I want missions like trying to get 1 million subscribers or something like that. Please consider adding it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and an overwhelming number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience.
“This was cute until I realized how poorly optimized it was.”
“Poor performance loaded with 1 million ads; worst game of all idle games!”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development has received negative feedback, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction regarding the character design, describing it as unsettling and nightmarish.
“What is that character design? I have nightmares about it.”
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
“I expected more depth from the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional.”