My Town - Build a City Life | Game Brain

My Town - Build a City Life is a Simulation game that allows you to customize your town and run a city life while playing together with friends. However, the game is full of bugs and has too much advertisement, which can be frustrating. It takes about 6 hours to beat the game, making it a moderately-long simulation experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

monetization64 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of places to explore and characters to interact with, making it enjoyable for kids.
The graphics are appealing, and the game provides a fun pretend play experience.
Many players appreciate the educational aspect of the game, as it encourages creativity and storytelling.

The game frequently glitches, causing it to freeze or crash, which frustrates players.
Many locations and characters are locked behind paywalls, limiting access to content without spending money.
The loading times are excessively long, and the game often kicks players back to the home screen.

monetization
70 mentions
6 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and the temporary nature of unlocked content obtained through watching ads. Many players express frustration over the frequent ads, which can appear after nearly every action, and the requirement to pay for in-app purchases to access additional features or characters. While some appreciate the game's fun elements, the excessive monetization tactics detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that the game feels more like an advertisement platform than a fully enjoyable game.
- “It's nice, no ads really. I would rate this 4 stars because I got bored with it, and you can unlock characters with ads that only last for 24 hours!”
- “The only reason I put a four star is because there are in-app purchases and you have to pay for some stuff.”
- “Places to discover, and in my opinion, I don't think you should add in-app purchases.”
- “Second, the characters I unlock by watching ads get locked the next day too.”
- “Edit: I saw the game finally, it seems like it really needs a few updates 😕 because it has too many ads. What is this, an advertisement game?”
- “None of the characters look the same in the real games, nothing works, everything costs ads and when you watch the ad it's only for 24 hours. It gives you useless tutorials about the same thing after you just did it, and you have to pay just to use this boring game for a couple of minutes.”
stability
51 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes that prevent them from playing effectively. While many enjoy the gameplay and features, the persistent technical problems, such as long loading times and unresponsive controls, detract from the overall experience. Players are urging developers to address these bugs to improve stability and enhance enjoyment.
- “The game has a problem; it freezes and kicks me out.”
- “Whenever I try to get into the game, it freezes on the loading screen or it lets me get into the game for a few seconds and freezes again.”
- “I hate this game. I have downloaded it three times, but any time I try to play it, it just freezes and goes back to my screen.”
graphics
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and appeal, often compared favorably to other popular titles like Toca Boca. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and variety of environments, although some report issues with loading times and occasional lag. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it stand out in the pretend play genre.
- “The game is well made and the graphics are so cool; the morning and the night are just like Toca Boca, but the graphics in this game are cooler!”
- “I hope more of my town games come again with more amazing graphics like this one!”
- “This game is nice and has nice graphics and characters.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the visuals are disappointing and feel rushed.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
story
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is appreciated for its potential to foster creativity and moral storytelling, but many users express frustration over the limited interactive features and the requirement to pay for access to various locations and content. Players desire more engaging storytelling mechanics, such as character dialogue and the ability to explore a wider range of settings, to enhance their experience. Overall, while the concept is liked, improvements in accessibility and interactivity are strongly requested.
- “I like this game because it has many features, and this game is nice. We can create stories, and that's awesome! I will download all the games in My Town because I like it.”
- “I really like it, but it would be even better if the characters could walk and talk by us typing, allowing us to create our own stories.”
- “The reason why I rate this app four stars is that it's not very interactive. I enjoy interactive games like My City Love Story, and I hope the next version will be more engaging.”
- “Worst game ever. When I play, I really don't make stories with just a few places. I want to open the pet store and have the girl buy some pets, but it kicks me out. Please make all the places free.”
- “I really like it, but it would be better if they could walk and talk by us typing and then talk with our own story. Please make it like that.”
- “The reason why I rate this app four is that it's not interesting. I like interactive things like My City: Love Story and others, but next time you have to make it more engaging.”
humor
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it entertaining enough to engage the whole family, including parents and grandparents. While some users express frustration with technical issues and character locks, the overall sentiment highlights the game's fun and comedic elements, particularly the amusing interactions and character designs.
- “Every one in my home likes to play this game and the funniest part is that even my mom, dad, and grandmother also play this game. Nice!”
- “My cousin played this before, so I put five stars! 😀😀😃😜😛😝 It is the best game, trust me, and it is super funny. I like it! Do you guys like it? It is fun, and definitely, I put five stars. I really, really, really like it! Thank you, My Town, this is the best game! 💟💟💓❤️💙💚💛💜🖤💕💖💘💗 All the My Town games are fun.”
- “It's a nice game, but some of the characters are locked. Please change that, and the baby laugh is funny.”
- “I heard this game was supposed to be funny, but honestly, it just fell flat. The jokes are stale and the humor feels forced.”
- “I was expecting some good laughs, but the humor in this game is so cringeworthy that it made me want to stop playing.”
- “The attempts at humor are so bad that they actually detract from the gameplay. I found myself rolling my eyes more than laughing.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of engaging music, leading to boredom, while others mention the presence of music during loading screens. Overall, there is a call for more diverse and enjoyable music to enhance the gaming experience, as the current sound effects are deemed insufficient.
- “It's a good game, but I got bored and deleted it. There’s no music, only boring sound effects. Maybe add more characters so it doesn't get boring, and also add music. You should be able to buy outfits instead of having to wait for the box to open.”
- “The game has a lot of potential, but the lack of music really detracts from the experience. It feels empty without a proper soundtrack to engage players.”