Megapolis: City Building Sim

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Megapolis: City Building Sim is a Simulation game that allows you to build and bring your dream city to life. The game features beautiful gameplay, amazing graphics, and a good soundtrack. However, it has a lot of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that can affect the overall gaming experience. Despite these issues, Megapolis can be hilarious and is worth checking out for city-building enthusiasts.

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Play Modes

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

+22

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,765 reviews

graphics267 positive mentions

monetization194 negative mentions

graphics
477 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant and detailed designs, while others criticize the cartoonish style and low resolution that detracts from the overall experience. Many users express a desire for more realistic graphics and improved visual quality, especially in comparison to competitors like SimCity. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and engaging, a significant number feel they need substantial improvement to meet modern standards.
- “The graphics and buildings are amazing.”
- “The graphics are great and real to life.”
- “This game is just awesome, the graphics are stunningly beautiful 🌺🌴🦋🌳👍”
- “I mean the graphics look like it was developed in 2000... I mean please look at your competitors.”
- “The graphics now make the game look like it's for a 4-year-old and for some reason there are no mini games/tasks anymore.”
- “You can't even see the whole megapolis city anymore because it's covered in oversized cartoon graphics that should be much smaller and in some cases not even on the screen at all.”
monetization
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
10%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads and in-app purchases to progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, they criticize the limitations on ad viewing and the high costs associated with in-game purchases, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab. Overall, players desire a more balanced approach that allows for easier progression without excessive reliance on ads or spending real money.
- “So far, enjoyable experience, runs smooth, plays well, not hounding me yet with microtransactions, so far so good.”
- “You don't really need to rely on in-app purchases either to win at this game; that speeds things up, but the game is fun enough going at its own pace, which I really like.”
- “In-app purchases aren't outrageous costs either.”
- “The amount of time it would take me to watch all the ads and complete the minimal tasks to obtain the megabucks isn't worth the time.”
- “It's turned into a cash grab.”
- “Very painful, the game is a cash grab...it is set up to pay real money.”
story
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
84%
5%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over the complexity and repetitiveness of quests, particularly following recent updates. Many users feel that the quests are overly demanding in terms of resources and time, often requiring in-game purchases to progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the variety of missions and the game's graphics, others find the lack of new content and the difficulty in completing quests to be significant drawbacks.
- “Despite its age, it still receives fairly frequent updates and is constantly adding new quests and events.”
- “This is a great game because it has excellent gameplay and fun missions like getting an airport or a military base, and it's actually like being a governor.”
- “Great choice of buildings and decorations, quests with the chance to win prizes, joining a state and contributing points as a team to win prizes, and contracts which can be completed also to gain in-game currency.”
- “Since the new update, the game is not the same. I've played it for a long time, and it's not interesting to play state missions when I try to look for the buildings. I can't find them; it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.”
- “There seems to be no mission nor any problems I need to solve. It's frustrating when the game feels stagnant and lacks engaging content.”
- “It is impossible to finish quest lines on time. The requirements are overwhelming, and the resources needed are often not available, making progress feel unattainable.”
gameplay
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
56%
5%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players praising the mechanics and overall fun factor, while others express frustration over slow progression, forced ad interruptions, and a lack of clear instructions. Some users appreciate the realistic graphics and city-building features, but many criticize the game's complexity and the need for in-game purchases to advance. Overall, while the gameplay has potential, it suffers from issues that detract from the experience, such as bugs, tedious waiting times, and a perceived lack of originality.
- “Amazing gameplay!”
- “Great gameplay, realistic 2.5D terrain.”
- “Overall, brilliant gameplay and plenty of opportunities!”
- “The reason I gave one star is that the new feature of forced ad video watching interferes with gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is too complex to be relaxing.”
- “Actual gameplay is nothing like what is advertised.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a strong desire for the return of the original soundtrack, which they found more enjoyable and fitting. While some appreciate the unique tracks for different regions, others criticize the current music as boring or cringy, leading to a decline in their overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, there is a consensus that the option to choose between old and new music would greatly enhance the gaming experience.
- “I like the music, and with different soundtracks in every region.”
- “In each and every place, there is a unique song that I really have enjoyed.”
- “Very nice and fantastic background music.”
- “Then they introduced a soundtrack so bad I barely play anymore.”
- “The graphics are quite polished, the music is terrible, but it's a really good game if you like builders.”
- “Still a great city builder, but I really want the classic music to come back; I have seen many more comments about that as well.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezing, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. Many players have experienced unresponsive gameplay, graphical issues, and difficulties with loading, leading to frustration and requests for urgent fixes. While some users still enjoy the game, the overall sentiment indicates that stability issues detract from the experience.
- “Great game, no commercials, no glitches, fast speeds. Thumbs up all the way!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I've had no issues with lag or interruptions.”
- “The game is cool, but it freezes up often.”
- “Also the game has straight up stopped working for me, it started to have graphical glitches so I reinstalled and now it won't even open.”
- “This game was great, I loved to play... but after this update it freezes all the time.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly for free-to-play users, as it often involves long waits and repetitive tasks to gather materials for city development. While some enjoy the building mechanics and graphics, many express dissatisfaction with the slow progression and the game's pay-to-win elements, which exacerbate the grinding experience. Overall, the consensus is that while the game starts off engaging, it can quickly become monotonous due to its grinding requirements.
- “The game really takes too long to complete a project; building a bridge takes me about 2 months to collect the items needed for construction. It is really painful grinding and kind of frustrating for free-to-play players.”
- “Absolutely addicting at first, then becomes so tedious and boring, and not worth the time of constantly going in and clicking every single building all the time.”
- “The progression gets tedious, and after a while, you end up frustrated playing what was at the start a good game.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
20%
Overall, the humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and enjoyable, often highlighting the amusing animations and situations. However, some users feel that the humor lacks the polish of previous titles and that updates could enhance the comedic experience. Despite mixed opinions on updates and gameplay mechanics, the game is praised for its ability to uplift players and provide a fun experience.
- “It's funny to see the water in the ocean not moving unlike humans and animals, lol 😂 The animation is there, but you should have updated this to make your customers happy.”
- “Absolutely gorgeous game, animations are pretty funny and realistic. I was fighting with depression, and this game... I'm pretty happy with it ☺.”
- “This is so funny!!!!”
- “It's fun, but it needs a way to close the game after collecting coins and other things. I really don't care about the update to the game; it sucks so bad it's not funny anymore.”
- “The humor in the game feels forced and often falls flat, making it more frustrating than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me disappointed.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, players express mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While some enjoy the gameplay despite performance issues on larger cities or less powerful devices, others report significant slowdowns and freezing after recent updates, indicating a need for improved optimization to enhance stability and performance.
- “Brilliant game! I play on a tablet that is not great for FPS, but this runs smoothly. However, can the developers add a higher amount of profit for the resources in the factory?”
- “I wish you would optimize it to fit my tablet so I stop getting booted off. I really love this game!”
- “Laggy but good, been playing this game for years but when your city gets big, performance on a tablet takes a hit.”
- “I wish you would get it optimized to fit my tablet so I quit getting booted off. I really love this game!!!”
- “The last update brought really bad changes: the game is slower than before, it freezes for no reason at all (which didn't happen before the update), so I think the real issue is optimization.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game to be deeply emotional, often expressing feelings of comfort and connection, with one reviewer highlighting its heartwarming impact. Overall, the emotional resonance of the game is a significant aspect that enhances the user experience.
- “This game was great; it made me feel comfortable at home.”
- “Yes, this is a very emotional game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the increased replayability of the game, noting that it allows for progression beyond level 30 without requiring real-money purchases. This change has made the game more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is criticized for its overly vivid and childish graphics, particularly in the design of buildings at lower levels, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are too vivid, creating a childish scenery that detracts from the overall atmosphere, especially with the designs of the buildings in the lower levels.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected from the game.”
- “There is a disconnect between the game's visuals and its intended tone, making it hard to feel engaged in the environment.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its unique design and imaginative gameplay, which allows players to engage fully without the need for character development or financial investment.