Pocket City Free

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Pocket City Free is a single player casual management game. It received positive reviews from players.

"Pocket City Free" is a Simulation game that allows you to become a mayor and create your own metropolis. With a good story and spectacular gameplay, you'll enjoy building and managing your city. However, be prepared for some grinding, bugs, and occasionally humorous glitches. The game boasts exceptional visuals that will keep you engaged in the building process.

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Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,663 reviews

graphics82 positive mentions

monetization153 negative mentions

Great city-building experience with no microtransactions.
Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Beautiful graphics and charming character interactions.

Game becomes laggy and crashes frequently as the city grows.
Limited content in the free version leads to boredom after a short time.
Natural disasters can be overly destructive, making it frustrating to rebuild.

monetization
281 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
23%
54%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions. Players enjoy the option to watch ads voluntarily for bonuses, while the game remains free to play without forced purchases or excessive waiting times. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as refreshing and user-friendly, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “I really appreciate the fact that there aren't any crazy wait times or in-app purchases that make similar games a drag and expensive to progress through.”
- “The greatest thing is there are no microtransactions and no waiting long times to collect resources to build.”
- “Awesome game, biggest thing no microtransactions this game doesn't require you to spend any cash just like games should be great game play and great graphics.”
- “The game is good, but not good enough to buy it for just, bigger map, and additional save slot, I mean, there's so many similar games like this but full access, you already getting money from ads.. why despite of all that you still selling it?”
- “Always get stuck at the ads.”
- “Good game however, I'm disappointed that it says 'no in-app purchases' but to do sandbox mode you have to buy the full version.”
graphics
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
44%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the colorful and cartoonish art style, while others criticize the performance issues, including lag and low-quality visuals even on lower settings. Some users find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for a mobile city-building game, but there are frequent mentions of optimization problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as appealing, significant improvements in performance and quality are desired by many players.
- “This game was shaping up to be one of my favorites; I love the graphics, the citizens say the funniest things, and it's so much fun to see your city grow.”
- “Easy relaxing gameplay, amazing graphics, and loads of content!”
- “The graphics are really nice, and the controls are easy to understand.”
- “The graphics, however, are below average for a mobile city building game.”
- “The game lagged so much, even with bumping the graphics resolution down low, it became unusable.”
- “Very poor graphic optimization.”
gameplay
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and appealing graphics, making it enjoyable for casual players. However, many users note that it can become repetitive and lacks depth, particularly in the late game, where challenges diminish significantly. Suggestions for improvement include adding more complex mechanics, objectives, and options for building management to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is fantastic and the monetization doesn't intrude on it.”
- “Easy relaxing gameplay, amazing graphics, and loads of content!”
- “Gameplay is surprisingly in-depth and charming.”
- “The road and highway mechanic is annoying in that there was no undo option; if you placed something, that was it. The only way to change the start location was to go back two levels deep into a menu, which was super frustrating.”
- “Fun and simple game but lacking in depth or features; you can go from a brand new city to level 100 within a day or so of gameplay.”
- “This game has potential but is lacking in its instructions on simple gameplay features, such as how to make money for your city. There needs to be more information on exactly what you are affecting when you build a new building or zone.”
story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
70%
7%
The game's story is primarily driven by a series of quests that players find engaging and fun, although many express a desire for more challenges and content as the game can be completed quickly. While the quests are generally enjoyable, some players encounter bugs and issues that hinder progress, such as glitches and unclear objectives. Overall, the game offers a vibrant experience with a rewarding quest system, but it lacks depth and longevity once the initial content is exhausted.
- “The game is perfectly fine - no forced ads or forced waiting or grinding, engaging mechanisms and interesting story quests, cool visuals.”
- “I like the idea of not just you're building your own city but it has quests and a reward system as well.”
- “The satisfaction you get when you've completed the quests and the rewards that come with them are so cool!”
- “It doesn't have much of a story or depth.”
- “Not much to do; I completed the whole plot in 2 days.”
- “It was way too easy to beat; getting to the end only took about 3 hours of playing to fill my space and do all the missions, besides silly ones like finding cats and people doing yoga.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes reported by users, particularly when switching apps or during gameplay. Many players experience game lags, unresponsive controls, and problems with ads causing the game to freeze, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the game has potential, these persistent bugs hinder the experience and lead to frustration among players.
- “If I switch between apps and try to come back to the game, it not only freezes up the game, but my phone.”
- “There are a couple of issues which keep me from buying this game, like game lags and sound cutouts. Sometimes my city resets itself, and the controls do funky things like not zooming in or forcefully zooming me all the way out. I just can't justify buying a game that has these glitches. Maybe down the road, if these minor issues and complications get fixed, I'll reconsider.”
- “Great game except that every time an ad opens, the game freezes and I have to restart the game.”
optimization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including lag, crashes, and overheating on various devices, even when settings are minimized. While some players experienced smooth gameplay, particularly on certain models, the general consensus indicates that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance performance across a wider range of devices.
- “Loved the simplicity and optimization!”
- “The initial crashes are gone and the game runs smoothly.”
- “SimCity is really optimized for small screens.”
- “I don't know what is going on behind the scenes with this game, but on my Galaxy S7, on high performance mode, while plugged in, with every other app closed, and settings on the worst possible... this game heats my phone to shutdown temperature and runs horridly.”
- “Performance optimization is terrible; it lags more and more the longer you play and will always eventually crash.”
- “Very poor graphic optimization.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cute and funny details, such as quirky shop names and amusing character interactions, which contribute to an enjoyable and lighthearted experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements in quests and mission names, often finding themselves laughing throughout gameplay. However, some users feel that while the humor is engaging, it may not be enough to sustain long-term interest in the game.
- “Lots of cute funny little details, shop names, people on the street chatting to each other, etc.”
- “Download this game; it is the best because some of the mission names are hilarious. One of the names is even 'Grand Theft Auto'.”
- “I definitely love playing Pocket City, with its pretty graphics, funny characters, simple and addictive gameplay.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing quality, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, many users report significant issues, including music cutting out, static sounds, and complete silence on various devices, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players find the music addictive and wish to support the game further, technical problems with sound persistently hinder their experience.
- “Get in touch with your inner peace, with relaxing music, and so much fun?”
- “I almost wish there were microtransactions or ads because I want to throw money at you without buying the full version (only because it's so addicting I would play it forever ).”
- “The best city building game but there's a bug, after I play the game for a long time, the screen turns white but the music and buttons are still working.”
- “Unfortunately on my S7, I get no sound or music.”
- “Music and sound effects turn to a loud clanging, static sound, like the speakers might blow out.”
- “I played it, and it got no sound or music or anything... everything is in complete silence. I have checked the settings, and my phone volume is all the way up, still no sound.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; while some players appreciate the lack of forced ads and excessive grinding, others find certain mechanics, like buying spaces and NPC interactions, to be tedious. Overall, many enjoy the game for its engaging content and visuals, noting that it allows for extended play without feeling overly grindy.
- “A simple sims city builder that becomes unusually grindy.”
- “Buying spaces is also extremely tedious with the constant NPC interaction.”
- “Tedious yet fun.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, users express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting that once players accumulate enough resources, they can easily restart without significant challenge or variation. While the paid version offers additional features that may enhance replayability, many feel that the base game lacks sufficient incentives to replay. Suggestions for improvement in this area have been made by several reviewers.
- “But no real replayability, which is sad because once you have enough money, you just delete your entire city and start over with all the stuff unlocked; no sandbox required.”
- “I wish there was more replayability, but I know the paid version offers more, like difficulty and town upgrades, so nothing bad to say about this.”
- “If I were going to offer any criticism, I would suggest looking at ways to enhance the replayability.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its fun and wholesome nature, with players finding it both entertaining and addictive. Overall, it evokes a positive and enjoyable experience that resonates well with users.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised as very good, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users suggest that the environment, particularly the trees, could benefit from updates or changes to enhance immersion further.
- “Very good game, nice atmosphere. I'm currently level 42 and it's great.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “The environment is dull and repetitive, making it hard to feel engaged with the world.”
- “There is a distinct lack of atmosphere; the game fails to create a compelling mood or setting.”