Idle Universe

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Idle Universe is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Exabytez and was released on January 23, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,896 reviews

graphics47 positive mentions

monetization166 negative mentions

The game has a solid design with no forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
The offline progress system is engaging, allowing players to feel rewarded for their time away from the game.
The game has a relaxing atmosphere with soothing music, making it a great way to unwind.

The game requires the app to be open for progress to be made, which contradicts the idle game concept.
Recent updates have introduced bugs that reset progress and disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
The prestige system is poorly designed, requiring players to wait for timers or spend premium currency, which can feel tedious.

monetization
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
3%
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The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating the lack of forced ads and the option to choose when to watch ads for rewards. However, there are significant complaints about the functionality of ad rewards, with many users reporting that ads do not grant the promised bonuses, and some expressing frustration over the presence of in-app purchases that feel necessary for progression. Overall, while the game avoids aggressive monetization tactics, the execution of its ad system and reward mechanics leaves much to be desired.
- “I mean, it isn't super predatory with microtransactions, so that's a plus.”
- “I've been enjoying this game so much that I went ahead and paid for no ads and double antimatter.”
- “It's always nice to see a well-made, optimized incremental game for Android that isn't entirely riddled with microtransactions.”
- “Disappointed at the fact that ads don't work in terms of redeeming rewards.”
- “The app is sort of incomplete, about 80% of the ads don't work/load (although I am sure this is Google's fault and not the devs) and some buttons don't work, I am unable to claim my daily reward because the claim button just does not work for whatever reason.”
- “Game stops being fun once you realize that watching ads is more effective than playing.”
graphics
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
48%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean and simple design while others criticize the visuals as outdated or lacking detail. Many users note issues with lag and bugs affecting the graphical experience, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more engaging aesthetic. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, there is a consensus that enhancements could significantly elevate the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are clean and not cartoony (heck, even the game's icon is slick), and the game itself is incredibly fun.”
- “I love the game, it's fun and relaxing to play, the game has nice graphics.”
- “An amazing game with smooth graphics, low detail mode appreciated :)”
- “It's freaking laggy and it just feels typically like a grinding monotony with somewhat aesthetic-looking graphics to compensate you.”
- “Poorly made, the math doesn't scale properly, the visuals are jittery and I don't see anything that sets this apart from the tons of other better implemented idle games.”
- “Graphics look atrocious and damn ugly.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
64%
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of appreciation and criticism, with many players enjoying the core mechanics, particularly the time warp feature, while also noting issues with scaling, optimization, and a lack of depth. Some users find the gameplay addictive and easy to learn, but others express disappointment over slow progression and repetitive mechanics, suggesting that the game could benefit from more variety and improved graphics. Overall, while the gameplay is generally seen as enjoyable, it suffers from some significant flaws that detract from the overall experience.
- “Love the gameplay and concept.”
- “Fantastic fusion of idle time waster and active gameplay.”
- “Very fun, easy to figure out, and addicting gameplay.”
- “Gameplay content lacks; that sucks because this game is about something which is the biggest thing we could perceive, the universe.”
- “It's an interesting concept, but there is no semblance of variety and bare bones featureless gameplay.”
- “Very boring, progression is slow, imploding actually costs valuable dark matter and does nothing perceivable to enhance gameplay.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
41%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users express a desire for more variety, as the limited number of tracks can become repetitive. Additionally, some players note issues with the game muting their own background music, which detracts from the experience.
- “Love the music, and the whole universe theme.”
- “Best part is the soothing music.”
- “Great music, very soothing to listen to while playing.”
- “One noticeable problem is that it kind of mutes any music you play in the background of the game, say YouTube or Spotify.”
- “This app won't let me listen to my own music in the background.”
- “Same song as everyone else.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes that significantly impact gameplay. While some players note improvements in stability over time, others continue to experience frustrating issues, particularly with in-game purchases and menu navigation. Overall, the game shows potential but remains plagued by stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “No bugs, no glitches, and it's perfect.”
- “This is a cool, fair, and easy time killer with absolutely no glitches.”
- “Good, but buggy and incomplete.”
- “Crashes frequently and freezes screen.”
- “I loved playing it every day since I got it a month or two ago, but the latest update has made it very buggy.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often feeling like a slog with infrequent rewards and slow progression. While some appreciate the aesthetic graphics and addictive gameplay, many express frustration with the lack of afk income and increasing costs that prolong the grind. Despite its fun elements, the grinding can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially in later stages of the game.
- “It's just an incredibly tedious slog.”
- “Long, tedious, and without a purchase, you idle in one place far too long and it gets boring.”
- “Now it's just tedious to use the app and they just keep increasing costs and reducing production to make things purposely take longer, don't download if you want a game that you can have fun in after the first day.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal or non-existent, leaving players feeling unengaged and lacking clear goals or narrative direction. While some find the gameplay addictive, many express a desire for a more developed storyline and quests to enhance the overall experience.
- “Could use more storyline, but not bad.”
- “Fun game; it would be nice if it had a little more animation or story to it.”
- “The plot is dull, but the addiction is fabulous.”
- “You don't know why you keep leveling up electrons and photons... no story, no fun, no stats or goals.”
- “Awful story.”
- “The game only makes matter while you are actively playing... furthermore, the game lacks any storyline.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly with fewer ads than many competitors, some users feel it still requires further optimization to enhance performance. However, it is appreciated for being a well-made incremental game on Android that avoids excessive microtransactions.
- “Runs smoothly with fewer ads than most games.”
- “It's always nice to see a well-made, optimized incremental game for Android that isn't entirely riddled with microtransactions.”
- “The game needs significant optimization to run smoothly.”
- “Performance issues indicate that the game is not well optimized.”
- “There are numerous optimization problems that hinder the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly noting moments of hilarity such as the idle feature going into overdrive. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute positively to the fun experience.
- “Funny clicker game.”
- “It's really good because it's kind of funny and fun.”
- “Sometimes it's hilarious; the most recent example is the idle going into overdrive.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a peaceful and slow-paced environment, enhanced by neat visuals that contribute to a relaxing and chilling experience for players.
- “A peaceful, slow-paced, idle game with neat visuals and a chilling atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both magical and haunting.”
- “Every sound and visual element contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and lacks any real engagement, making it hard to stay immersed.”
- “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere is flat and uninspiring.”
- “The game tries to create a mood, but it ends up feeling empty and devoid of any real tension or excitement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report experiencing a significant emotional rollercoaster while playing, oscillating between feelings of excitement and accomplishment and moments of frustration and doubt about their continued engagement with the game.
- “It causes me to go on an emotional rollercoaster, from 'OMG, I'm making so much progress, it's crazy!' to 'Why am I still playing this game?'”