My Gym: Fitness Studio Manager
- May 13, 2017
- Tatem Games Ltd
"My Gym: Fitness Studio Manager" is a simulation game that allows you to create and manage your own gym. The game boasts good gameplay and compelling visuals, but be prepared for lots of grinding and intrusive ads. Despite some bugs and glitches, the humorous aspect of the game adds to its appeal.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a unique gym management experience.
- Graphics are appealing and the gameplay is engaging, making it enjoyable to play.
- The game offers a variety of tasks and features, keeping players entertained.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay frequently.
- Progression is slow, with high costs for equipment and upgrades, making it frustrating for players.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing issues and problems with in-app purchases.
- monetization773 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads every few minutes, often leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overwhelming frequency of forced ads has led to claims that the game feels more like an ad platform than an enjoyable experience, with many suggesting that in-app purchases to remove ads do not effectively eliminate the interruptions.
“Compared to similar games, it's one of the better in-game purchase sort of games without needing to purchase much or anything at all.”
“I love the game but very happy that I made a purchase for the special, 200 bucks and no ads.”
“Easy control except if you want to move the equipment in the gym acts as though you are in the move equipment but only moves camera and best bit no pay to win well done for no in your face microtransactions developers.”
“The biggest issue are the ads which will be forced on you every 1-5 minutes meaning every few taps you are interrupted unless you turn off your internet.”
“Leveling up takes forever and once you get to a certain point you would have to purchase microtransactions to unlock further features; if you value your time, avoid this game like the plague.”
“This game is virtually unplayable after a certain point because there are so many ads that pop up constantly.”
- stability115 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze during critical moments, often requiring them to restart the app. While some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of bugs and ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that stability issues need urgent attention.
“Great game 👍🏾👍🏾 really wish you could get more money beyond watching videos and you only getting a dollar to watch it so but other than that it's cool, no glitches, none of that.”
“No glitches and straightforward.”
“Such a great game to play in your free time with no glitches.”
“Bad experience, spent $6.99 just for this game's UI to be buggy and have the game crash or not even load at all.”
“After level 10, the game freezes every 2 to 5 minutes nonstop, making it almost impossible to play. By that point, all I was doing was watching videos. Save yourself the trouble and don't download this app.”
“I thought it was a good game until it started glitching and the characters stopped moving. What is the point of playing a game if it glitches? Don't download it; it will be a waste of time.”
- graphics110 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and appeal, while others criticize them for being dull or experiencing lag and buffering issues. Some users appreciate the unique art style, though it can be polarizing, and there are frequent mentions of the need for improvements and fixes. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are significant calls for enhancements to address performance and aesthetic concerns.
“I love the graphics and gameplay.”
“Excellent graphics and everything 👌”
“Great graphics and design.”
“The graphics are ugly and there are way too many ads.”
“Trash so bad bad graphics and I'm only playing because I'm getting paid to play it. It's so dumb, too many ads and workouts take way too long. Also, why are the character heads bigger than their bodies? Everything is bad, no one download.”
“The graphics need improvement.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is marred by frequent and intrusive ads that disrupt play, leading to frustration among users. While some appreciate the graphics and basic mechanics, many find the gameplay overly reliant on timers and slow progression, often requiring real money to enhance the experience. Overall, the combination of constant interruptions and a lack of engaging content has left players disappointed.
“The gameplay is great.”
“I love the graphics and gameplay.”
“Gameplay is simple and great for idle play.”
“But to also have ads interrupt gameplay all the time is ridiculous; it's annoying and I stop playing because I get fed up with the constant interruptions of adverts.”
“Expect to have your gameplay experience interrupted every minute or two with forced ads if you aren't willing to pay the developers at least $4, which I would be hard pressed to justify considering how little gameplay is here, unless you like waiting for timers to elapse.”
“It's not enough that the gameplay itself is so slow you're pretty much forced to constantly watch ads to get anywhere; the greedy developers have to force-feed you autoplay ads too, even when you're just navigating menus.”
- humor29 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -7 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly in its quirky graphics and character interactions. While some users noted minor language issues that added to the humor, others felt that the gameplay could become repetitive, detracting from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game is described as "very funny" and enjoyable, especially during lockdown periods.
“Cute, fun certainly, the people using gym equipment is funny.”
“Very funny game but this is very good in the lockdown.”
“There was one issue with clients getting stuck but funny enough it got fixed while I was writing this so there is no con with this game.”
“Nice game, but it's not funny and needs improvements.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- story22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative and repetitive gameplay focused on idle actions and excessive advertisements. Many users express frustration over the forced ad interruptions during mission completions and the absence of meaningful rewards, suggesting that a structured storyline with chapters would significantly enhance the experience. While some players enjoy the gameplay mechanics, they feel that the overall experience is diminished by the lack of a compelling story and the overwhelming presence of ads.
“Finally new story game like Restaurant Story.”
“I download it and I love my gym and please update it so it has like 2 story gym or whatever but I love it.”
“There is absolutely no storyline, just repetitive idle service actions.”
“After a while, I discovered there is no storyline, just aimless clicking and watching ads all day to advance in the game.”
“Would be better if it had a storyline with chapters.”
- music21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and motivating, others criticize it for being repetitive and annoying. Many users express a desire for more variety and the option to customize the soundtrack, while a few appreciate the current music enough to keep it on during gameplay. Overall, the music aspect significantly influences players' enjoyment, with some loving it and others wishing for improvements.
“Love this game, the music I will never turn off or turn down. The game keeps me coming back, and it's really fun.”
“The music is amazing; I want to play it in my own gym and bench press for 4 hours.”
“This game is very amazing and the music also 😊😘👌👌”
“The current music is so annoying and boring... pretty please ... overall the game is okay ...”
“If you don't take the Christmas music out of the game, I'm going to rip my hair out.”
“Should have a choice of music instead of one all the time.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling like a cash grab due to the overwhelming presence of ads and the slow progression in currency and experience. Many reviews highlight the constant interruptions from advertisements, which detract from the gameplay experience and make the grinding feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge. Overall, the game is criticized for its stinginess and reliance on monetization strategies, leading to a lack of fun and engagement.
“The game is honestly very tedious and feels like a cash grab.”
“Overall tedious, annoying, and not remotely fun at all.”
“Very grindy but also very stingy and keeps trying to get you to spend real-life money or spam you with adverts.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting significant performance issues such as long loading times (up to 4 minutes) and lag during gameplay, which negatively impacts overall phone performance. While some players experience smooth operation with occasional ads, the general consensus highlights poor optimization as a major concern.
“So far, I haven't been having any problems. It runs smoothly; it's just the occasional ads that pop up.”
“Super laggy, and it affects the phone's performance, even with a stable internet connection.”
“Performance lagged multiple times: when first starting the game, it took no less than 4 minutes to load, and when completing tasks to redeem coins.”
“The game's performance is poor.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game deeply emotional, often evoking strong feelings that can lead to tears. It is recognized as one of the most impactful emotional experiences of the year, with lasting resonance anticipated for the following year as well.
“This game makes me want to cry.”
“It is an emotional game of this year and next year also same to you ❤️😇”