Jolly Ranch: Timed Arcade Fun

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Jolly Ranch: Timed Arcade Fun is a Simulation game that allows players to turn a small glade into a profitable ranch. With outstanding visuals and hilarious elements, it provides an enjoyable farm management experience. However, players should be prepared for lots of grinding, bugs, and intrusive advertisements that can hinder gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a fun and challenging experience for those who don't mind the shortcomings.

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Play Modes

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

Jolly Ranch: Timed Arcade Fun screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

The game is fun, addictive, and brings back nostalgia for players who enjoyed the original Farm Frenzy.
Graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is challenging, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
Players appreciate the cute animals and the overall concept of the game, finding it a great way to pass the time.

Many players are frustrated by the lack of new levels, with some waiting for months or even years for updates.
The game often requires in-app purchases to progress, making it feel like a 'pay-to-win' experience.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as freezing screens and unresponsive taps, which hinder gameplay.

monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
17%
77%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the excessive and lengthy ads that disrupt gameplay, with many players feeling that in-app purchases are necessary to progress. Users report that the rewards for watching ads are minimal compared to other games, and the high costs for upgrades lead to frustration, prompting some to consider uninstalling the game. While some players appreciate the game's fun elements, the overwhelming presence of ads and the pressure to spend money detracts from the overall experience.
- “It makes it impossible to buy the right upgrades to progress without having to make in-app purchases.”
- “Requires in-app purchases if you want to clear later stages; it's impossible without them.”
- “The coins you get are so low that the only way to get enough to save your sanity is by watching ads, which is another problem in the last game.”
- “It's impossible to play new levels without making an in-game purchase.”
- “The prices to upgrade are ridiculously high; I refuse to pay real money for in-app purchases, so I guess I'll be deleting the game.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
17%
13%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and cuteness, particularly in the depiction of animals, which many players find appealing. However, some users have reported issues such as screen freezes and inconsistencies between promotional images and actual graphics. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight for many, there are mixed feelings regarding performance and clarity.
- “Best best game I've ever seen in my entire life ❤️😍 in this game animals are so cute, graphics are awesome, best levels... I've downloaded this game many times but deleted it for a reason that it has fewer levels, but when I heard that more levels are coming... I was thrilled!”
- “It's such a nostalgic feeling as I used to play Farm Frenzy as a kid and now I am doing it all over again but with better graphics... love the game.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “Comparing to the predecessor Farm Frenzy, this is an utter waste in graphics and in everything.”
- “Uninstalled, the graphics are not clear.”
- “Why is the graphics different from the one in the photos?”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that earning coins to upgrade machinery is challenging, as rewards are only given for surpassing previous records. While some enjoy the farming and gardening aspects of the game, they desire a more balanced approach to grinding, such as earning partial rewards for repeated efforts. Overall, the game is appreciated for its fun farming elements, but the grinding system could use improvement.
- “You don't have enough coins to upgrade machinery to unlock the next levels, and grinding is almost impossible because you don't get money unless you beat your old record.”
- “I don't mind grinding, but I would like to at least get half the money for grinding; even if you keep cutting it in half every time played.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and unrewarding, making it hard to progress in the game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent freezing, glitches, and problems with screen rotation on certain devices. Players have experienced difficulties in gameplay, such as unresponsive controls and losing levels due to these technical problems, despite enjoying the overall experience and graphics.
- “But quite often it's like the game freezes and you can't click anything to collect eggs or products, but the timer still goes down, so you lose the level.”
- “The game is just amazing, the graphics are beautiful, but the screen freezes whenever I am granting an award after watching a video or when I am catching an animal.”
- “This game constantly freezes on me.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users; while some praise it as enjoyable and a highlight of the experience, others report issues such as bugs causing it to be inaudible or a black screen with only music playing. Additionally, there are requests for options to mute the music and for updates to improve its quality. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect, but technical problems detract from the experience for some players.
- “The music could use an update, but overall a great way to pass the time.”
- “Best music!!!!!!!!!!”
- “Pretty good so far but I wish there was an option to mute the music and sounds.”
- “Updated game as 10 new levels clicked to unlock new levels as had enough stars, then it just goes black with music in the background.”
- “Hello.. I love this game very much.. but I couldn't hear the music; it's a bug, please fix it.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players finding it very funny and entertaining, particularly enjoying the comedic elements involving animals. However, there are also mentions of humor not resonating with everyone, indicating a varied reception among users. Overall, the humor is appreciated by many, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “Very funny and entertaining!!”
- “Good game.... funny animals..addictive”
- “So funny I love it”
- “It's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more humor, but it just didn't land.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the gameplay has been downgraded compared to previous titles, resulting in a less enjoyable experience.
- “I don't expect them to just fully copy the other game, but it really feels like they just downgraded in regards to gameplay and fun.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a lack of quests and time constraints, allowing players to explore the narrative at their own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”