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Pick me up - idle is a single player casual management game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Pick Me Up Idle: Tap to build, relax as you grow. Enjoy captivating idle fun!

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 820 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization357 negative mentions

Engaging idle gameplay and a good time killer for casual play sessions.
Simple and relaxing game mechanics suitable for passing time.
Well-made with a smooth UI and enjoyable core concept.

Excessive and frequent forced ads that disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
Game progress and save data often lost due to bugs and cloud save issues.
High and confusing prices for ad removal with misleading or ineffective purchases.

monetization
383 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
Monetization in this game is heavily criticized due to an excessive number of ads, including frequent forced, unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay and frustrate players. While some ads are optional for rewards, the constant advertising feels intrusive and is often buggy, with many users reporting purchased ad-removal options being ineffective or overly expensive (up to $30). Overall, the aggressive ad strategy and high cost to remove ads significantly detract from the player experience and are seen as a greedy cash grab.
- “I believe the developers could greatly enhance player enjoyment by exploring alternative monetization models, such as a one-time purchase or a more balanced in-app purchase system.”
- “Relaxing and especially no ads.”
- “It's okay; there's almost no ads except for the celebrities but it's not fully like the game that it shows in the ads, but it's still fun and would recommend it.”
- “Forced ads every 3 or so minutes completely ruin gameplay.”
- “Watching ads for boosts is worth it, except forcing people to sit through 1.5 minute long ads every 3rd or 4th ad is pretty absurd and frankly unacceptable, especially when they pretend ad free is worth almost $50.”
- “If you want to actually remove all ads it's like $27. If you make the purchase that's like $5 all it does is not force you to watch ads.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The gameplay is simple and familiar for an idle game, with some users finding it fun and engaging, while others find it repetitive and boring due to short loops. However, the overall experience is heavily marred by frequent and forced advertisements that disrupt flow, leading to frustration among players. Many feel ads overshadow the gameplay, diminishing enjoyment and skill involvement.
- “I've been really enjoying this game; the gameplay is fun and genuinely engaging.”
- “Absolutely love this game, a whole 5 stars just for gameplay!”
- “Nice game with simple gameplay, satisfying to see.”
- “I got to the second area, just for my app to crash and restart my entire gameplay back to first area level one, which would've been fine if not for all the ads watched and time I had spent already just to get to the second area alone.”
- “Gameplay quality doesn't matter in the slightest: forced ads, annoying delay before skipping optional ads, and ludicrously expensive price to avoid ads.”
- “Forced ads every 3 or so minutes completely ruin gameplay.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, especially during ads, rewards collection, and gameplay progression. Many users report persistent bugs that hinder their experience, with limited to no effective customer support to address these stability issues.
- “I've tried doing a few things to fix it but now it just closes or freezes on boot. I don't know how this game got such a high rating unless they're paid reviews.”
- “Constantly freezes and forgets progress.”
- “Ever since the update, I can't get past the rewards collection part and it freezes.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics are generally simple and functional, evoking a nostalgic, minimalist style that fits the idle gameplay. However, users note performance issues such as lag and glitches, especially as the game progresses, and some find the visuals could be better optimized and refined.
- “The graphics brought me back to the days of watching the show Cash Cab, and the graphics they utilize to show the distance of blocks in the trip and the leveling style of a crypt miner which moves this game right along.”
- “Good idea, graphics are nice and simple and the game is fun.”
- “The graphics of this game are very good but it is glitching very much.”
- “This game is another idle clicker and it's decent, at least in the beginning, but after 3 cities the game starts to lag, and after 5 cities it becomes almost unplayable. I know my phone is dated, but games like this one with simple graphics should be running fine on any device.”
- “Not great graphics and the map has a bug where we cannot see the whole map; if someone drops tips in that section, we cannot collect them.”
- “Everything is too loud now; developers need to improve the graphic design side of the app.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered repetitive and irritating, often prompting players to mute the sound to avoid frustration. While not overly annoying for some, others experience technical issues like stuttering and app crashes linked to the audio. Overall, the music detracts from the experience, with some game sounds unavailable when music is turned off.
- “The music isn't annoying, making the gameplay experience pleasant.”
- “The instrumental music repeats frequently, so it's best to play with the sound off to avoid hearing the same sounds over and over.”
- “Some game sounds are disabled when the music is turned off, affecting the overall audio experience.”
- “Same instrumental sound over and over. I love to play games on my phone with the sound on, but unfortunately with this game it has to be played with the sound off or you will keep hearing the same sound/instrumental music.”
- “Off rip music too loud. Someone said optimization was good and that's just a lie; this was heating up my phone, however, we respect the mobile development hustle.”
- “Opens up then the music stutters and boom, app closes on its own.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story in the game is lacking depth and becomes repetitive after completion, with content quickly running out and the narrative essentially resetting. While the gameplay and modes are praised, users feel the story feels incomplete and could be improved for a more engaging experience.
- “I would say the app developers got lazy as the game went on; the story stops and then becomes repetitive. I completed it, then the game resets.”
- “I finished the entire game in like 2 days and then the story just repeats. The app spams you with random in-app purchases and runs out of content, providing tons of paid skips, car upgrades, etc., for zero effort.”
- “A story would be nice.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
User opinions on the game's humor are mixed, with some appreciating its playful tone and educational aspects, while others find the heavy ad presence undermines the experience and view the high price for an ad-free version as ironic.
- “The game is pretty fun and funny, has manners, and helps you learn how a real business works. ✌️”
- “$30 for no ads is hilarious.”
- “Funny that's the same thing that was responded to my last complaint.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Optimization is a key concern, with users noting that the game's performance drops to 30-60 FPS, which impacts enjoyment. Improved control mechanics and better frame rate stability would significantly enhance the experience.
- “If you could click on a customer to cancel the action of a car and gain control of its AI, there would be a lot of room for optimization.”
- “Would be very fun, but the 30-60 fps performance is kind of killing enjoyment for me.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is time-consuming and frustrating, with the added risk of losing all progress due to data loss or uninstalling. Players warn that the extensive grind may not be worth it, especially without reliable data backup.
- “After days and days of grinding, the data loss happened on its own. I didn't read the game reviews before installing, so I'm telling you, do not install this game; it will be a waste of time.”
- “Imagine hours of grinding... everything will be lost if I lose my phone or uninstall the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is described as deeply impactful and heartbreaking, evoking strong feelings and a powerful emotional experience.