Idle Taxi Tycoon

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Driving Empire Tycoon - Build an idle Driving Empire in this Taxi Game!

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 229 reviews

monetization6 negative mentions

Fun, well-animated game with plenty of side quests and a good balance of engagement for casual play.
No forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience without constant interruptions.
Great graphics and enjoyable gameplay, making it a relaxing game to play.

Progression is slow, with expensive upgrades and a reliance on ads for bonuses, making it frustrating for free-to-play players.
Frequent bugs and issues, including game freezing, problems with ad rewards, and inability to connect to Google Play for saving progress.
The game forces players to make purchases for essential items, leading to a pay-to-win experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.

monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over high costs for ad removal and technical issues following purchases. While there are no forced ads, many users report encountering frequent and lengthy advertisements, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall value for money.
- “I paid too high a price to remove ads, and even then it's barely doable.”
- “Too many ads, and you need to spend a lot of money to play.”
- “60-second ads.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding for gems to unlock drivers to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling like a slog. While the game offers enjoyable animations and side quests to alleviate some of the grind, the overall experience can still feel burdensome due to the limited resources available for completing challenges.
- “Grinding enough gems to get a case to get a driver is a slog, and it's hard to do the little challenge things with the few drivers you have.”
- “Makes it really tedious.”
- “Fun, well animated game with plenty of side quests to fill the time while your crew is grinding for cash.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is complemented by engaging side quests that provide additional content, though players find the progression slow due to lengthy loading times and challenges in leveling up characters for specific missions. Overall, the narrative is enjoyable but can be hindered by pacing issues.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Gameplay is characterized by a slow income growth and expensive upgrades that offer minimal impact, leading to a reliance on purchasing boosters. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics that differentiate it from typical idle tycoon games, many express frustration over the lack of balance between monetization and engaging gameplay.
- “Fun game with unique mechanics compared to how idle tycoons normally work.”
- “The gameplay offers a refreshing take on the idle tycoon genre.”
- “Income grows very slowly, upgrades are expensive and barely noticeable - so the game mechanics are all about 'losing patience and buying boosters'.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes the overall experience frustrating.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised, with users highlighting their excellence and enjoyment, particularly noting the impressive visuals during gameplay, such as the taxi driver's drifting mechanics. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the relaxing experience for players.
- “Mind relaxing game, I've ever played in my life. The graphics are excellent and enjoyable.”
- “Fantastic graphics, amazing gameplay.”
- “It's an awesome game, but I really dislike the graphics, especially when the taxi driver drifts. The road feels too narrow during turns, which affects the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are quite disappointing; they lack detail and make the game feel outdated.”
- “I expected better visuals. The character models are poorly designed, and the environments look bland and uninspired.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring shortly after starting, particularly during key actions like purchasing items. While players express a love for the game, these glitches are causing considerable frustration and detracting from the overall experience.
- “As soon as I start playing, the game freezes.”
- “Love the game, but I need to fix the glitch when I'm going to purchase the second cab; it glitches, which is getting me upset.”
- “Your game freezes not a minute into the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting significant stuttering and stalling on devices that may not meet the required specifications.
- “My phone is not capable of running it without way too much stuttering and stalling.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the inability to turn off the music during the tutorial, indicating that it detracts from the overall experience.
- “Can't turn off the annoying music during the tutorial.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”