Post Apo Tycoon - Idle Builder | Game Brain

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Post Apo Tycoon - Idle Builder is a strategy game where you rebuild a post-apocalyptic world. As a single-player, you explore, plan, and revive the world from the ashes, facing the challenge of annoying ads. While it only takes about 1 hour to beat, the game offers a meaningful and engaging experience in a compact format.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

Post Apo Tycoon - Idle Builder screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 328 reviews

story3 positive mentions

monetization44 negative mentions

The game is simple and engaging, providing a relaxing experience without intrusive ads.
Players appreciate the casual gameplay and the ability to explore and expand their territory at their own pace.
The developers are active and responsive, with regular updates that enhance the game experience.

The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, especially after extended playtime, requiring frequent restarts.
Many upgrades are locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress without spending money.
The battery drain is excessive, causing devices to overheat during gameplay.

monetization
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
2%
90%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to engage with non-intrusive, reward-based advertisements. While some users express a desire for a one-time purchase option to permanently disable ads, many are willing to spend money on in-game items to support the developers. However, there are concerns about the accessibility of certain upgrades for free players, as well as criticism of the pricing for ad-skipping options, which some consider excessive.
- “No need to make in-game purchases because the rate of progression is just right.”
- “No ads, no need to buy to progress... but because I didn't need to, I paid for some in-game items to thank and support the devs for what they have provided.”
- “Great game, no ads!”
- “It's a shame that the vast majority of gem upgrades are practically unattainable for players who only watch the ads.”
- “While the developer mentions a 'one-time offer ad skipper', the only options I see available in the 'post-apocalyptic market' are +20 and +250 to skip one ad each, and not the option to disable/use all future ads.”
- “Game is interesting, but $40 to be able to skip 250 ads is beyond greedy.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, featuring a large world map and a mix of clicker/idle mechanics with building simulation elements. However, players have noted issues with optimization, including high battery usage and lag, as well as a reliance on in-game purchases for upgrades at higher levels, which can detract from the experience. While the game offers a chill atmosphere, some find the repetitive nature of the gameplay tedious and desire more dynamic events.
- “Gameplay is enjoyable, and the world map is quite large.”
- “Your typical clicker/idle mechanics combined with a building sim, and it makes for one seriously engaging game.”
- “It's rare to find a free-to-play game that delivers on the play part of the gameplay.”
- “Fun game - somewhat tedious gameplay - I wish there were more world events and things happening as I explore.”
- “Gameplay gets tiring quickly as it's mostly clicking tiles over and over.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The story is characterized by a slow build that some players find unengaging, suggesting a need for more conflict to enhance the narrative. However, there are elements of a subtle hidden story and lore that intrigue players, particularly through short notes and diaries scattered throughout the game. Overall, while the foundation is present, many feel it requires more depth and excitement to fully captivate the audience.
- “Please add more hidden story and lore; I like reading short notes in the game.”
- “Interesting little story.”
- “The story is a very slow build and so far, not very interesting.”
- “There is a subtle hidden story as well.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially as they progress, with some wishing for more dynamic world events to alleviate the monotony. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, it tends to become repetitive by the time players reach the 1% completion mark. Overall, it is not considered excessively grindy, but it does require patience.
- “The grinding in this game strikes a perfect balance; it's engaging without feeling overwhelming.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is rewarding and not just a chore; it keeps me motivated to progress.”
- “The grind feels meaningful, as each effort contributes to my character's growth and the overall experience.”
- “I will say, if you like to explore, this game can be a little tedious.”
- “Fun game - somewhat tedious gameplay - I wish there were more world events and things happening as I explore.”
- “Starts out fun but gets tedious by the time you hit the 1% mark.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's optimization is criticized for excessive battery consumption, which detracts from the overall experience. Players hope for improvements in this area in future updates.
- “Despite very interesting gameplay, the game has two obvious problems: 1) optimization - it insanely uses battery; 2) at level 30, you face that almost all upgrades are for diamonds (donate currency).”
- “I'll revisit later in hopes of optimization.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Users express a desire for improved graphics in the game, indicating that while they enjoy the gameplay, they are looking forward to future updates that enhance the visual and audio elements.
- “Love the game! I'm really looking forward to the next level of updates, including the graphics and sounds.”
- “I tried to find something related to graphics, but there isn't anything.”
- “Love the game, but I'm really looking forward to the next level of updates, including the graphics and sounds.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through the amusing easter eggs found in books scattered throughout the map. However, some express a desire for earlier access to certain features, like the gem mine, to enhance their experience. Overall, the humor adds a fun layer to the exploration.
- “Super fun to explore the map and find the books that have small easter eggs in them that are pretty funny. I just wish that I could get the gems mine a lot sooner than level 30, but besides that, great game! Can't wait to see what else they come up with or add to the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that while the music and sound effects are confirmed to be functioning properly, the game itself is entirely silent, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The music and game sounds are set to 100%, but the game is completely silent.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
- “The audio quality is poor, with muffled sounds that detract from the overall experience.”