Idle Theme Park Tycoon

About

Idle Theme Park Tycoon is a simulation game that offers a good story and stellar visuals. As a park manager, you'll oversee roller coasters, attractions, and concessions while dealing with some bugs and grinding. The game has a good soundtrack, humor, and the opportunity to become a tycoon, but balances it with annoying ads.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics238 positive mentions

monetization2.7k negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a fun theme park management concept.
Great graphics and animations that enhance the experience.
Optional ads for bonuses that do not interrupt gameplay.

Progression slows significantly after reaching the water park, making it frustrating to advance.
Players lose all money and progress when moving to a new island, which feels unfair.
Frequent issues with ads not loading or crashing, leading to lost rewards.

monetization
2,903 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the heavy reliance on ads for progression. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads that provide in-game rewards, others find the frequency and length of ads excessive, often leading to frustration when ads fail to load or do not provide the promised rewards. In-app purchases to remove ads are available, but some players feel the pricing is steep compared to the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but heavily dependent on watching ads to advance effectively.
- “It's super easy to get extra coins and easy to advance without making in-app purchases.”
- “Paid $10.99 for no ads, the game becomes more relaxed and enjoyable, great job team!”
- “This game is amazing no ads and really fun to play; there is nothing that I would change about this game.”
- “Honestly it has too much ads and you have to get most of your money from ads and it takes ages to unlock another theme park!”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game unless you want to spend 10 bucks on ad free play then you sell your park and have to start all the way from nothing on the next park so that is when i call a quits on this one.”
- “The game is fun but the ads don't work when all the time and i missed out on 2 million because video playback error :(”
graphics
322 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
4%
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, cuteness, and aesthetic appeal. While some reviews mention occasional lag or outdated visuals, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, a few users express a desire for improved graphics and customization options to better accommodate different devices.
- “The graphics are great and the rides are super interesting.”
- “The graphics are amazing and I always have something to keep me occupied while playing!”
- “The graphics are cute and even the gameplay is not bad.”
- “The graphics are rushed-looking, the layout is aggravating, and the many references to other theme park franchises come across as lazy instead of cute in-jokes.”
- “Not sure how this game overall gets 4 plus stars, it's very juvenile, horrid graphics, its 90% watching commercials to earn lame prizes.”
- “Absolutely bloody rubbish, graphics are rubbish, the game doesn't allow you to buy more rides, please don't download it.”
gameplay
213 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The gameplay of this game is characterized by a simple and repetitive idle mechanic, often overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and engaging graphics, many express frustration over the reliance on ads for progression, leading to a grindy and tedious experience. Overall, the game offers a fun concept but suffers from a lack of depth and excessive monetization strategies that detract from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is smooth and, overall, a fabulous experience.”
- “I really enjoyed this simple tycoon game; it had really nice minimal graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is compelling and always wants you to push forward.”
- “The major problem with the app is that the gameplay relentlessly directs the user towards upsell opportunities or advertisements, to such an extreme degree out of step with contemporary titles that it feels more like an ad engine with a secondary game overlaid on top.”
- “Gameplay is explicitly just watching ads...almost an entertaining game, except the only way to advance is by watching ads.”
- “Repetitive and ads make up about 90% of gameplay.”
stability
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches and freezes, particularly when watching ads for rewards. Many players experience lost progress and earnings due to these issues, leading to frustration and a desire for fixes. While some users report minimal problems, the overall sentiment indicates that stability issues detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Runs great on my Samsung S8.”
- “No glitches, ads are mostly optional.”
- “This game is amazing; it's not laggy and has no glitches that I know of.”
- “I am deducting a star because on several occasions when I use ads on large sums (like I haven't played in 2 hours or so) the game glitches and I lose not only my boost, but the original amount as well.”
- “Whenever the helicopter lands and I click on it, the ad freezes up and exits the ad.”
- “The game freezes frequently, videos don't play, and other issues as well.”
story
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
89%
3%
The game's story and mission structure receive mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the engaging gameplay and graphics, they express frustration over a lack of new missions and the difficulty of progressing, particularly after reaching the water park level, where missions become unattainable. Players are eager for updates that would introduce more content and alleviate the stagnation they experience after completing existing missions.
- “Everything is amazing, from the graphics to the quality/story.”
- “Its a well made game, I like the storyline and how much time and effort you put into this game. You should make more idle games; they're fun.”
- “Super fun, engaging story, cute animation.”
- “No new missions for the water park came with any of the updates; now the game is pointless.”
- “Could be a good game, but I haven't had an update to the story progression for like 2 or 3 months. Once you get the water park, the story slows significantly. When you finish the water park and build all the rides, it's practically impossible to continue forward. I've finished everything I can do and am just sitting here waiting for the developers to do something; it doesn't seem that they care about game progression at all.”
- “I have completed all the missions and cannot pass the current park.”
grinding
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some enjoy the challenge and find it engaging, many others describe it as tedious and overly reliant on watching ads to progress, especially in later stages like the water park. The balance between fun and grind often tips towards frustration, with players expressing that the game can quickly become repetitive and slow-paced.
- “I really enjoyed it, and it's not too grindy.”
- “The grinding aspect is rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the grind feels meaningful and contributes to my overall progress.”
- “Very quickly the progress comes to a grinding halt that almost forces you to watch 'optional' ads to feel like you're making any progress.”
- “Good god, the amount of grinding required to progress in this game is astounding.”
- “The game is fun and easy enough until you get to the water park stage, then it just becomes tedious and way too much work.”
music
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and relaxing nature, enhancing the overall gaming experience. However, some users express frustration over the limited variety of tracks and the inability to customize the soundtrack, leading to a desire for more options. Additionally, issues such as music disappearing after ads and loud default settings detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “Oh, and the music and chatter is really cute!”
- “Great sound design and music.”
- “I love the music and the art style.”
- “But, needs more than one music track.”
- “I give it a one star due to the music soundtrack; there's one song on here that I like. I wish there was an option to pick which songs you want to listen to while playing.”
- “This game sucks; can't turn down the awful music, gives no idea of the concept of the game.. boring to the maximum.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the amusing glitches, quirky character designs, and funny ride upgrades. While some users express a desire for more engaging activities and diversity among characters, many find the overall experience entertaining and lighthearted, making it a fun option for both kids and adults. The game's comedic elements, such as the absurd pricing and silly animations, contribute to its charm, although some players wish for more interactive features.
- “The ride upgrades are funny, and I was super excited to get a water park too.”
- “The animations of the rides are amusing, the insane pricing of the tickets is hilarious, and it's not actually a 'pay to win game', it's a time-management/tycoon/collecting/idle game!”
- “It's pretty funny.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, especially after initial slow moments. However, some users have reported stuttering and lag issues, particularly after a recent update that affected ad functionality. While many appreciate the game's performance, there are calls for more player-adjustable optimization options.
- “Performance is great!”
- “It runs smoothly, the game itself is super enjoyable, and it can keep one occupied for hours on end.”
- “Amazing performance, I didn't have a problem loading it, and every single day I play this game it gets better and better!”
- “It was fun until I started to experience stuttering issues, lag, or stop-dances.”
- “Overall fun, just wish more aspects could be adjusted or optimized by the player.”
- “After the July 17 performance update, the ad helicopter only shows/moves if the camera is on it. Now it is almost impossible to progress by watching ads. For a #adtowin game, it is now impossible to progress.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered high, with players enjoying the fun mechanics and overpowered bonuses that encourage repeated play. However, some users express frustration with technical issues related to ads and a perceived lack of content, suggesting that new islands or tasks could enhance the replay value further.
- “Replayability is great; no need to pay for play, the bonuses are actually a bit overpowered.”
- “This will give the game a lot more replayability.”
- “Quick and replayability is high for this type of game.”
- “Game makes it seem like there's more to do than there is (shows 5 park icons but only two are playable).”
- “While I'm giving it a 5-star because it's a ton of fun, there needs to be some new islands or tasks to boost replay value.”
- “Ads that are playable don't load and break all the other ads, and you have to completely stop the app and load it again.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game; while it serves as a helpful distraction from personal pain, technical issues like accidental ad redirects detract from the overall experience. The game has the potential to be highly rated, but frustrations with ads may hinder enjoyment.
- “Keeps my mind off of things and events that have hurt me emotionally. Thank you for this game.”