My Little Universe

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"My Little Universe" is a co-op action-adventure game where players explore 9 mythical worlds and 65+ dungeons, gathering resources and battling enemies to restore the lands to their former glory. With local split-screen co-op for up to four players, uncover mysteries and collect mythical artifacts in this vast and exciting universe. Use over 70 different gatherable resources to rebuild and defend the worlds against a mysterious threat.

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Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

monetization863 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience with a charming art style and engaging gameplay.
Players appreciate the ability to explore freely and gather resources, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The developers have been responsive to feedback and have made improvements to the game over time.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, including forced ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Many players have reported bugs and glitches, particularly after updates, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
Purchasing the ad-free version does not eliminate all ads, leading to dissatisfaction among players who expected a smoother experience.

monetization
908 mentions
3 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of forced ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which often appear at inconvenient moments, leading to crashes and loss of progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the consensus is that the sheer volume of mandatory ads detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the game feel more like an ad platform than a playable experience.
- “I paid for no ads, but I still receive ads after an update.”
- “I reluctantly used some Google credit to pay £6 for 'no ads', but it only got rid of the very occasional spontaneous ads, which account for about 5% of all adverts.”
- “It would be nice if the no ads pack also removed the optional in-game ads as well.”
- “The forced ads ruined this game.”
- “I spent more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “It's a shame really, it's a fun little game to sink some time into when bored or idle but the ads make it unplayable and unenjoyable.”
gameplay
73 mentions
34 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is described as enjoyable and visually appealing, with engaging mechanics and a satisfying experience at first. However, many users express frustration over intrusive and frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, leading to a monotonous and tedious experience as progression slows down significantly. While some appreciate the simplicity and fun of the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a platform for advertisements than a cohesive gaming experience.
- “Gameplay is great, absolutely love the colors and themes!”
- “The crafting mechanics are so smooth and fun and keeps my attention for hours when I have downtime.”
- “The gameplay is very relaxing, especially the music and the art style is not bad, I really enjoy it.”
- “But the gameplay is annoying and became boring with each next level.”
- “The number of involuntary ads interrupting your gameplay at the most inconvenient moments has been multiplied to an unbearable level.”
- “Satisfying and addicting to begin with, but once you reach a certain level, the ads are constantly interrupting gameplay.”
graphics
62 mentions
37 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and simplistic art style, smooth animations, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, numerous users report significant issues such as lag, glitches, and screen artifacts that detract from the experience, particularly on certain devices. While some appreciate the visuals and find them satisfying, others express frustration over performance problems and the need for better optimization.
- “Graphics and sound effects are amazing and so satisfying.”
- “The graphics themselves are cute and harvesting is very satisfying.”
- “Amazing concept, and beautiful visuals.”
- “Something is very wrong because the game is lagging very badly independent of graphics settings, and the loading screens take forever.”
- “I've been playing for a while and it's a great game but there's a lot of bugs affecting the graphics lately making it difficult to play as well as the app keeps crashing and I lose all the items I've collected and lose my progress. It's very disappointing and discouraging.”
- “Graphics freeze on Samsung phones which make the game unplayable at the moment - that's why the low rating.”
stability
53 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly after watching ads or during gameplay transitions. Many players express frustration over losing progress and resources due to these issues, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. Despite enjoying the game itself, the overwhelming presence of bugs and instability has led to a negative reception regarding its reliability.
- “I can't get in to play... just freezes on the startup page.”
- “Game regularly freezes after watching an ad for a reward, so you lose the reward after watching the full ad, then have to restart.”
- “This game is buggy, glitchy, and definitely not worth your time.”
grinding
45 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious, especially in the later stages where resource requirements escalate significantly. While some appreciate the idle and relaxing nature of the gameplay, the frequent ads and the need for extensive grinding to progress can detract from the overall experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of grind-heavy games, but the balance between enjoyment and frustration is a common point of contention.
- “It has everything you want in a sort of idle resource gathering game, with ads that aren't too tedious and don't pop up too often.”
- “Even if you pay to remove ads, very quickly into the game it becomes impossible to progress without spending hours grinding resources, especially gold, sitting your character to mine AFK, or watching optional ads for resources.”
- “I paid for the 'no ads' transaction, but when you get to the last 3 planets the resource farming rate has become so low that it is nearly impossible to finish the game without either watching a ton of ads or dumping a bunch of money into it.”
- “Gameplay is fine, but getting resources is exponentially tedious and time-consuming.”
story
32 mentions
16 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging but often overshadowed by technical issues, such as glitches and visibility problems with quest menus. While players appreciate the potential for a rich narrative and the variety of quests, many express frustration with the game's mechanics, which hinder their ability to progress and fully experience the storyline. Overall, the story has promise, but the execution is marred by significant gameplay obstacles.
- “Plenty of quests and challenges to choose what I want to do today.”
- “And more short scenes to tell the story of why and how that small character crashed and landed on that planet.”
- “Storyline is very good.”
- “Did not take long to reach the end of the game and end the story.”
- “I can't see any of the icons on the sides anymore, I can't see what the missions/goals are at the top anymore.”
- “The menus and sidebar menus aren't visible and when you press the area where it is supposed to be, it opens but it's in the background and you can only see the top of it, so you can't collect dailies and see what quest you need to do.”
music
25 mentions
28 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and therapeutic, others are frustrated by its repetitiveness and inability to turn it off, even when sound settings are adjusted. Additionally, there are reports of unrelated ad music playing on loop, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, players desire a greater variety of calming music to enhance the gameplay.
- “It's relaxing, but it does need more music, a variety of soft, calming music.”
- “Very chill, decent soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay is very relaxing, especially the music and the art style is not bad, I really enjoy it.”
- “The music never ends.”
- “Even closing the phone does not shut off the damn music.”
- “But just a quick update for anyone playing, there's an error where the music from the Goo Jit Zu commercial plays, and it keeps playing on loop and doesn't stop until you exit the app.”
optimization
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its colorful graphics and smooth performance, many report significant issues, particularly with crashes during ad viewing and performance drops when handling multiple resources. There is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “This is the first game of its kind that genuinely seems built around a relaxing, idle experience instead of gross corporate optimization and ad-farming.”
- “Very interesting mechanic, optimized, colorful, a lot of effects and animations.”
- “The game runs smoothly most of the time, with mining a load of materials/resources at the same time being the only exception.”
- “I take back my 3-star review; this game has potential, but it's so terribly optimized, and every time you watch an ad for a reward, it crashes before you can even collect it.”
- “Ads are fine, but the main issue lies in how poorly optimized it is.”
- “Please work on optimization.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its well-designed world and humorous elements, including amusing cameos and comical dungeon experiences, contributing to an overall entertaining atmosphere.
- “Overall, it is a very well-designed game with nice world-building and some funny cameos.”
- “The dungeons are hilarious too.”
- “It's so funny.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, describing it as genuinely heartbreaking, despite its fun gameplay and innovative time management features. However, the frequent interruptions from ads detract from the overall experience.
- “It was genuinely heartbreaking.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the initial planets of the game enjoyable, but the later levels diminish replayability due to frustrating design, making the overall experience inconsistent.
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's worlds for their immersive and atmospheric qualities, highlighting the attention to detail that enhances the overall experience.
- “The worlds are perfectly atmospheric.”
- “The ambiance immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its depths.”