- January 6, 2025
- Funcell Games Pvt Ltd
- 2h median play time
Idle World
Platforms
About
"Idle World" is a single-player simulation game with striking visuals and a memorable soundtrack. As a god-like figure, players craft a world from cubes, creating life and landscapes after the Big Bang. Despite some humor and imaginative possibilities, the game is plagued by bugs and annoying ads, and requires much grinding for progress. The game's description boasts of creating a thriving pixel planet with endless possibilities.







- The game has a fun and engaging concept, allowing players to build and upgrade their own planet.
- Graphics and design are appealing, making the gameplay visually enjoyable.
- The inclusion of fun facts and educational content adds an interesting layer to the game.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, including forced ads that interrupt gameplay and require watching to progress.
- There is no 'buy max' option for upgrades, making the process tedious as players have to click repeatedly.
- The game frequently crashes, especially after updates, leading to loss of progress and frustrating gameplay.
monetization
1,084 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting unskippable ads appearing every few minutes, often interrupting gameplay. Many users express frustration over being forced to watch ads to access upgrades or bonuses, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more like an ad-watching session than an enjoyable game. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for optional rewards, the overwhelming frequency and lack of choice in ad viewing have resulted in numerous complaints and a significant drop in overall enjoyment.
“The game itself could be pretty fun, but the monetization is so in your face that it sucks any fun out of the experience.”
“It's an amazing game that has almost no ads; barely any ads. The one thing I don't really like all that much is how expensive the upgrades get. If you could at least lower the prices by 25%, that would be nice and make this review a 5 stars.”
“When you pay for 'no ads', get ready because you still have to watch ads to get boosts and other little bonuses... pretty dirty, not going to lie.”
“It's a very addictive game though, hitting the home button and re-entering the app gets rid of ads very quickly for me.”
“The sheer volume of ads it throws at you for no benefit is mad.”
“The game is completely ruined by how many ads you get.”