iGrow Game
- September 25, 2014
- iDev
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Reviews
- The game features a unique concept of cannabis cultivation, allowing players to experiment with different strains and crossbreeding mechanics.
- Some players find the first-person perspective immersive and enjoy the hands-on experience of managing a virtual cannabis empire.
- The game has potential for fun gameplay, especially for those who enjoy casual simulation games.
- The game is plagued with technical issues, including frequent crashes, bugs, and an inability to move or interact properly.
- Many players report that the game feels incomplete and lacks essential features, making it frustrating and unplayable.
- The developer has not addressed the numerous defects, leading to a perception of abandonment and unethical practices in selling a broken product.
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and frequent crashes that significantly hinder the gameplay experience. While some players find enjoyment despite these issues, many express frustration over the game's lack of polish and the potential loss of progress due to technical problems. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by stability issues that detract from its fun factor.
“Anyway, bad idea implemented terribly and ultimately abandoned as a broken, bug-ridden mess.”
“When the game worked, it was a bug-ridden disaster (read other reviews if unsure).”
“This game has a lot of glitches, and crashes a lot.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features a strategic crossbreeding mechanic that adds depth and variety, keeping players engaged for extended periods. However, some users criticize the interface for being tedious and unpolished, with issues like unnecessary clicking and a lack of meaningful gameplay elements, leading to mixed reviews overall. While the basic mechanics are smooth, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, with some players finding it lacking in interest and polish.
“The crossbreeding mechanic adds a whole new layer of strategic depth.”
“With its unique mechanics, immersive perspective, and endless variety, igrow game will keep you hooked for hours on end.”
“No, but gameplay is smooth and I myself have not encountered any game crashes or glitches that have 'broken' the game.”
“You can see bars on the screen for your health and hunger, but they're always at 100, so I don't know if they will add more to the game in terms of what things you can do or game mechanics. If not, this is probably not worth your money.”
“Very poor interface elements which require a lot of unnecessary clicking and moving the mouse far away to click additional confirmation boxes makes gameplay a very tedious task.”
“The idea has potential, but the game itself is so unpolished and the lack of interesting gameplay puts it as a negative recommendation.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting the need for improvements, particularly in plant and building textures, which are described as lacking detail and being visually unappealing. While the game runs smoothly at 60fps and features unique graphics, players express a desire for enhanced visuals to elevate the overall experience.
“It runs really well at 60fps, has unique graphics, and has some video settings in the menu to make it run better if your PC isn't that good.”
“Love it! The dev keeps up with it and lets us know if he did or didn't address things, as well as adding new content all the time. One thing I would like to see is the plant graphics improved; I'm not a programmer, so I'm not sure if you can even do that, but I still love it nonetheless.”
“Work on better graphics a little more detail.”
“Graphics: 4/10”
“Add in tacky graphics that tile in a really obviously ugly way.”
“Building textures could use a graphics upgrade.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its fun and relaxing qualities, providing a pleasant backdrop for gameplay. However, some players find it repetitive and annoying after extended play sessions, leading to frustration. There are suggestions for improvement, such as adding a radio feature with diverse soundtracks to enhance the experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music and sound effects are great.”
“So what are you waiting for? Buy it, roll a joint, blunt or whatever you use to smoke, get a lot of water, some soft drink, tons of food, play some cool music, and launch the game.”
“The music gets really annoying after playing for long periods; it's worth the price, but you can't freely place items, as there are only white boxes where you buy items for a certain spot.”
“I literally cannot play it. I don't know what it is, but I tried loading the game over and over again, and nothing would load up—just some reggae music.”
“It would be nice to add a radio with different soundtracks.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as a moral lesson about resilience and the unpredictability of life, though some users feel it lacks depth, with one rating the story aspect as very poor (2/10) and others noting a complete absence of narrative.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story is virtually non-existent.”
“The missions are poorly written, earning a score of 2 out of 10.”
“The moral of the story is unclear and fails to resonate with the player.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is considered amusing and clever, particularly appealing to fans of stoner culture, though some users feel it may not fully deliver on its comedic potential.
“The idea behind that game is really funny.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as unethical, with users accusing the developer of attempting to exploit gamers by charging an unrealistic price of $1 for a game that is perceived to be broken.
“The developer is deliberately and unethically trying to scam gamers into paying them the completely unrealistic cash grab price of $1 USD for a game they know is broken.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting inconsistent frame rates even on decent PCs, leading to a frustrating experience in specific areas.
“Shoddy optimization; I have a decent PC, yet my frames are sketchy in certain areas.”
“The game's optimization is terrible, leading to frequent frame drops even on high-end hardware.”
“I experience significant performance issues, with lag and stuttering that ruin the gameplay experience.”
