Midas Gold Plus
- February 1, 2017
- Holyday Studios
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Midas Gold Plus" is a game where you can turn everything you touch into gold, giving you the opportunity to build an ancient gold-filled empire. The game features three different modes, Rage-Clicker, Mana-Idle, and Energy-Hybrid, where you can touch stones to transmute them into gold, build and upgrade your city, and manage your kingdom. You can also grow your own pet to fight enemies in arena battles and level them up for more powerful attacks.
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Reviews
- The game offers a deep and engaging experience with a variety of mechanics and features that keep players interested over time.
- It is free-to-play with no content locked behind paywalls, allowing players to progress without mandatory microtransactions.
- The game is addictive and provides a rewarding experience, especially as players unlock new upgrades and features.
- The game can feel slow at the beginning, requiring a significant time investment to unlock many features and upgrades.
- There are concerns about the game's offline progression, as players may not earn gold while not actively playing, making it feel necessary to keep the game running constantly.
- Some players have reported bugs and issues with save data, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features unique mechanics that distinguish it from other idle games, with new options unlocking as players progress. While there are microtransactions available, all content can be accessed through regular gameplay, ensuring no paywalls exist. However, some mechanics may require time to fully understand, and players are encouraged to be patient as they explore the game's depth.
“Excellent clicker game, with new gameplay options unlocked over time.”
“They spent the time and money most devs put into crappy flavor text, animations and 'world building' and spent it on good mechanics and solid balancing.”
“Also adds several unique mechanics the further you get into the game.”
“Hello, I've been playing the game for about a week now and have noticed a mechanic not working the way I think it should.”
“They're pretty much going the same route as CS:GO, putting in tons of options for you to spend money, but nothing that improves free-to-play gameplay.”
“A decent game, it will take a while to grasp the mechanics, so don't bail too soon.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's monetization model features microtransactions that allow players to purchase items, but everything available for purchase can also be earned through regular gameplay, meaning there are no paywalled contents. However, some users express concerns about the potential for pay-to-win dynamics, as the microtransactions can provide significant advantages without a clear limit. Overall, the game is considered effectively free-to-play, bolstered by daily rewards.
“Effectively free-to-play despite the in-game purchases, courtesy of daily bonus rewards.”
“This game contains not one original idea, not even the slightest hint of creativity, offering nothing more than the standard slow grind incremental clicker game with in-app purchases that so many have done before it.”
“Only downside are the microtransactions that are pay-to-win and there is no real limit to that.”
“Also, while there are microtransactions, everything you can get by paying you can also get via regular gameplay, so there is currently no content that is behind a paywall.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, especially at higher levels, often leading to fatigue and a sense of tedium. While some appreciate the depth and content of the game, newcomers should be prepared for a significant time investment and the repetitive nature of waiting for resources to progress. Overall, the grind can feel overwhelming, particularly for those unfamiliar with idle clicker mechanics.
“Bottom line: grindy pay to win idle clicker?”
“Too much grinding at high level.”
“Be warned that the game needs lots of dedication and a lot of waiting for mana to refill to use your powers, and then you have to wait again to refill. It can get very tedious.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as generic and minimalist, lacking in artistic flair, yet functional enough to convey the game's elements clearly. While some users appreciate the overall visual quality, they note that the art style could benefit from a more stylish approach.
“Good graphics”
“The art style is generic and fairly minimalist, but the game is certainly nice enough to suit a more stylish appearance.”
“At least you can tell what everything is.”
“The art style is generic and fairly minimalist, and the game is certainly nice enough to suit a more stylish appearance.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find "Midas Gold Plus" emotionally engaging, as it evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort reminiscent of other clicker games they've enjoyed. The game's mechanics of generating wealth through simple interactions create a satisfying and rewarding experience that resonates with users.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game suffers from a lack of humor and animations, which detracts from its overall personality and charm. This absence leaves the experience feeling flat and unengaging.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the existing music in the game but express a desire for more variety and additional sound effects for achievements and level-ups. Despite this, the overall enjoyment of the game remains high, with many investing significant time into it.
“Although I would like to see more music being added to the game and some sound effects for some achievements or level ups, I like this game enough to spend about 200 hours playing it. It is surely worth your time to just try; you've got nothing to lose, it's free.”
