Primitive Era: 10000 BC

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"Primitive Era: 10000 BC" is a single-player strategy game set in the prehistoric era, offering an intriguing story and splendid mechanics. Though boasting beautiful graphics, the game suffers from excessive grinding, frequent advertisements, and numerous bugs that may hinder gameplay. Nevertheless, the game provides an immersive experience for players seeking to explore survival strategies in primitive times.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,522 reviews

graphics101 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and an engaging storyline, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the variety of characters, quests, and events, which add depth and keep the gameplay interesting.
The game allows for free-to-play progression, with many players reporting that they can enjoy the game without spending money.

The game is plagued by long and mandatory tutorials that can frustrate players and detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game is heavily pay-to-win, with significant advantages given to those who spend money, leading to an unbalanced gameplay experience.
There are frequent reports of bugs and connectivity issues, which can hinder gameplay and lead to player dissatisfaction.

graphics
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
20%
2%
Overall, the graphics of the game are frequently praised for their impressive quality, vibrant colors, and detailed character designs, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. While many users highlight the graphics as a standout feature, some reviews indicate that the gameplay may not always match the visual appeal, with mentions of lag and similarities to other games. Despite mixed opinions on gameplay, the consensus leans towards the graphics being a strong point of the game.
- “The game has great graphics; each character, item, and landscape looks so impressive.”
- “Beautiful graphics, fast-paced and exciting game.”
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Very sloppy controls and lousy graphics.”
- “Graphics are nothing special either.”
- “Identical to a thousand other games, just a different skin and graphics.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
44%
7%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its interesting and engaging narrative, complemented by good graphics and character development. However, some users feel that the story can be overwhelming or detracts from gameplay, with a few noting that it can feel repetitive or overly linear. Overall, while the storyline adds depth to the game, opinions vary on its execution and impact on the overall experience.
- “Game is fun to play and has a good story to follow.”
- “Awesome graphics, storyline is interesting with great characters in the game.”
- “Good graphics, interesting storyline and assistance along the way.”
- “Too much 'story', not enough actual game.”
- “Lovely graphics, but you just click and click - you have little choice but to click the predetermined storyline - boring and it lasted 15 minutes on my phone.”
- “What you get is a story in which you must hit the skip or continue button that leads only to another prompt.”
monetization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
13%
71%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the excessive and misleading advertisements that do not reflect the actual gameplay. While some users report minimal ads and a lack of pressure to spend money, others describe the game as a "cash grab" with aggressive microtransactions and a pay-to-win model. Overall, the disconnect between the ads and the game experience has left many players feeling disappointed.
- “No ads, and everything runs smoothly.”
- “Great game with little to no need for spending on in-app purchases.”
- “Best game ever, no in-app purchases.”
- “The gameplay is completely unrelated to the excessive ads that constantly hound you to download and install.”
- “I pay for in-app purchases and this is the worst gaming experience I've ever had.”
- “Just another base building, pay to win, cash grab game.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the easy-to-learn mechanics and engaging tasks, while others criticize it for being generic, clunky, and overly reliant on ads. Many users noted a lack of originality, comparing it unfavorably to other similar games, and expressing frustration over gameplay issues that persist after updates. Overall, while some appreciate the visuals and rewards, the gameplay experience is often described as dull or repetitive.
- “Low-pressure, easy mechanics and a nice visual style.”
- “Simple and easy way to build your system, join an alliance/clan, creative story and very balanced mechanics for survival in an unexpected tower defense game.”
- “The gameplay is easy to learn yet challenging at times.”
- “There is no gameplay.”
- “No scrolling, no exploring, no settings or freestyle gameplay whatsoever.. do you developers play games that only allow the player to do what the game tells you?”
- “Dull gameplay and dull building.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as freezing screens, lost progress, and lag, especially after updates, leading to frustration and a lack of developer support. While some users find the game enjoyable, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for improvements in stability and performance.
- “I uninstalled and reinstalled, and it freezes at the same spot.”
- “Game was fun for me the first couple of months, but it's been having massive lag issues, and every time they put out an update, the game gets worse and more buggy.”
- “Just went to Dino Island, took me to fortify my chief hall, then the screen locks... can't get to my village anymore, just back to Dino and it freezes up.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game involves some grinding elements related to farming and resource management, this aspect does not significantly detract from the overall experience. However, some players find the grinding tedious and suggest improvements, such as offline grinding options, to enhance gameplay. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the mechanics and others finding them boring.
- “The 5-star review average is evidence of just bot farming good reviews.”
- “Love the game, but I would like if you guys could implement offline grinding.”
- “Boring and grindy.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of ads, providing an excellent experience across various chapters and multiplayer modes. While players can enhance their performance through in-game purchases, it remains accessible for free-to-play users, especially with the support of a strong team. Overall, optimization is well-received, contributing to enjoyable gameplay.
- “No ads, and everything runs smoothly.”
- “Excellent game, runs smoothly.”
- “Great game, runs smoothly, good multiplayer action and support.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
- “Even with a high-end device, the performance is inconsistent and often lags during critical moments.”
- “The optimization issues make it frustrating to enjoy the game, as frame drops and stuttering are common.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as a highlight, with players finding it entertaining and a good way to pass the time. However, some users also point out the absurdity of certain game mechanics, such as the lack of a stamina item, which they find amusing yet frustrating. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “It's funny and a good time killer.”
- “They will respond in Korean, then again you have to request them to send in English, so hilarious.”
- “Funny game, I really like it.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally described as serene and relaxing, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some players find the volume frustratingly loud and appreciate the option to mute it. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Music is very serene; gameplay is great.”
- “Relaxing soundtrack.”
- “Overall good; after a certain point, it gives you the freedom to play by yourself, and there was an option to mute the music in-game.”
- “I like to listen to my own music while playing games, but the volume of the in-game music is frustratingly loud.”
- “Overall, it's good, but at a certain point, it gives you the freedom to play by yourself, and there was an option to mute the music in-game, which some people complained about.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game emotionally uplifting, appreciating its wholesome community and positive impact on their mood. However, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as bugs that lead to loss of progress, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.
- “It's a great game; it made me feel better when I play it. 👍”