Idle Workout !
- March 30, 2020
- Green Panda Games
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Get on Apple Store"Idle Workout! is a Simulation game that encourages players to 'Let's get Fit!' with its wonderful visuals. As you progress, customize your own fitness routine and watch your character transform. However, the experience can be disturbed by ads. Get ready to start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle!"
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Reviews
- The game is fun and provides motivation for fitness and weight loss.
- It offers a unique concept of transforming characters through workouts, which can be satisfying.
- The game includes helpful tips on exercise and health, making it educational.
- There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to play.
- The game has numerous bugs and glitches, causing issues with progress and rewards.
- Players often experience weight gain in-game when offline, which detracts from the overall experience.
- monetization138 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its excessive and invasive ad placements, with many players reporting that they encounter ads every 20-30 seconds, making the game nearly unplayable. Despite options to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous users claim that ads persist even after purchasing this feature, leading to feelings of being scammed. Overall, the game's reliance on ads for progression and rewards has turned it into what many describe as a cash grab, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“Game is unplayable without being forced to pay for no ads.”
“I like the game but gave it three stars for the fact I spent $2.99 for no ads and I still have ads every time I turn around.”
“Paid for no ads still have a bunch of ads.”
“Impossible to play for more than 30 seconds without having to watch compulsory ads.”
“I couldn't even play it for 5 minutes before being attacked with ads.”
“Ads, ads and more ads... you literally need to watch multitudes of ads just to progress.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on the graphics of the game are mixed, with some praising the visuals as good or even realistic, while others criticize them as subpar or glitchy. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as higher resolution or more detailed graphics, indicating that while the game has potential, it falls short in this area for several players. Additionally, the presence of ads and performance issues detracts from the overall experience for some users.
“I like this because the graphics are very good and I like working out in general.”
“One of the best games I've played; good graphics and very realistic.”
“Really fun game and good graphics; I definitely recommend this game, I love it.”
“I gave this 1 star because the graphics and quality is terrible, it's really slow and you get a lot of ads, I don't recommend this game.”
“Graphics are terrible too.”
“Should be 4k graphics.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and lighthearted, often highlighting the comedic portrayal of characters, particularly a fat character. Many users enjoy the game's ability to provide laughs during their free time, making it a fun experience overall.
“It's funny, it's helpful, it's telling you need to be a healthy person.”
“It is so funny to play.”
“Very funny, love it.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches and freezing, particularly during the "choose your client" screen. Many players express frustration over the game's bugs, indicating that these problems hinder their overall experience and willingness to improve their ratings.
“It won't even let me play; it just freezes every time on the 'choose your client' screen!”
“Super buggy.”
“It's super buggy.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the quality of the soundtrack and its integration into the gameplay. However, some users have expressed frustration with the inability to easily access settings to turn off the music due to interface issues. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, but accessibility could be improved.
“Good game, and I like that you can have music playing.”
“The song is great, the game is great, and the sound is great.”
“Ads for power-ups, ads to claim things, ads to change the music.”
“Fun game, but the settings button is blocked by the front camera, so I can't turn off the music or access any of the other settings.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users express significant frustration with the game's story, primarily due to the intrusive ads that undermine the experience. Many feel misled by the "no ads" purchase, as they still encounter advertisements while playing, which detracts from their enjoyment and engagement with the narrative. Overall, the story is overshadowed by these monetization issues, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
“Absolutely terrible. I even wasted money to buy 'completely no ads.' I got scammed doing a quest and collected my prize, but I still had to watch ads for rewards. I'm angry about the ads for playing the game. I'd like my money back, or I will take you to court when I get older. I will take a screenshot of my no ads purchase and show a video of me getting an ad while playing.”
“I don't like that you have to watch an ad to get diamonds for the missions the game tells you to do.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional impact of the game is overwhelmingly negative, with feelings of sadness and body image issues being prominent. Many report a strong desire to cry, indicating that the game's themes may evoke distressing emotions.
“It just makes me want to cry 😖😞😭”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as engaging and enjoyable, with users expressing enthusiasm for walkthroughs and support. However, there are mentions of communication issues, indicating a need for better customer service and responsiveness.
