Samawa Idle
- November 13, 2023
- Samharia Studios
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Samawa Idle" is a flexible game where you defend against monsters with unique towers, each with their own attack and upgrade systems. The game features roguelike elements with random rewards and a skill tree for customizable upgrades. You can earn offline progress as your towers continue to farm resources when you exit the game.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style with cute slimes and engaging visuals.
- The developer is active and responsive, frequently updating the game based on community feedback.
- The gameplay loop provides a satisfying sense of progression, with a variety of towers and a skill tree that allows for some customization.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with limited tower options and repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
- Many core mechanics, such as the rebirth system and automation features, feel underwhelming and do not provide a meaningful impact on gameplay.
- The game is criticized for being overpriced given its current content, with many players feeling it should be free or in early access.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as slow and repetitive, lacking depth and engaging mechanics, which diminishes the overall enjoyment. While it features polished mechanics and a smooth loop, many players feel it becomes monotonous over time, with limited progression and few meaningful upgrades. Despite some interesting ideas and a solid foundation, the game struggles to maintain player interest due to its simplistic and often unchanging gameplay experience.
“It's a solid idle game with some fun mechanics like rerolls and runes.”
“Polished idle game with satisfying mechanics and steady progression.”
“The interface is intuitive, making it easy to dive into the game, while the depth of gameplay keeps you engaged.”
“The gameplay is very slow, which should be fine for an idle game if there was more to actually do.”
“Overall the gameplay is fine but the real issue is lack of depth; I think the main idea behind progression is build crafting with towers, but in practice, it falls short.”
“Very quickly seems to hit the point where numbers go up but no gameplay changes, which, to me at least, is the mark of a bad idle game.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as colorful and stylized, with a mix of opinions on their quality; while some appreciate the cute art style and fluid animations, others feel it resembles outdated flash games. Overall, the visuals are considered above average for the genre, with polished UI and enjoyable artwork, though some players note that the graphics can be demanding on hardware. Despite the mixed feelings, many find the graphics appealing for short gameplay sessions.
“Graphics and animations are good for an idle game and it's quite fun for the first few hours.”
“The artwork is well done, the animations look fluid.”
“Tbh the artwork and style is amazing; love the cute slimes.”
“The art style is colorful and stylized, which is a polite way of saying it looks like a flash game from the early 2000s.”
“I gave this game a try despite the 'cutesy' aesthetic, but after playing for a while, I really grew to hate it.”
“The UI and art style are polished, but the game doesn't have any content.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both rewarding and tedious, often requiring extensive time investment for minimal progress. While some enjoy the sense of power that comes from grinding, many criticize the repetitive nature and lack of engaging content, leading to frustration with the grind and the inability to step away without losing progress. Suggestions for improvement include more diverse gameplay elements and options to streamline the grinding process.
“Awesome to come back to, with challenging, but not grindy, achievements.”
“After ascending, and 10 hours of grinding later, I'm near zone 400 and the gameplay loop is exactly the same.”
“You can spend hours farming for a 20% chance to receive a shard per 100 zones.”
“It is absurdly grindy, extremely repetitive, and you can't really leave it alone either if you want to progress.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's monetization model is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of microtransactions and in-app purchases, particularly in contrast to other free-to-play titles that often rely on aggressive monetization strategies. Players value the straightforward approach, feeling that the small fee to access the full game is justified given the lack of exploitative practices. Overall, the game is praised for focusing on its core gameplay without the distractions of monetization.
“Fun idle game that focuses on its core strengths and has no additional monetization.”
“There are no microtransactions; you get the full game.”
“I enjoy that it's not a free-to-play idle game with gross monetization, so that alone warrants a small fee to help support the dev.”
“This game is now available on mobile, except that version has a ton of in-app purchases for gems.”
“Yes, some free-to-play games have a lot more content, but they are packed with microtransactions where you can spend ridiculous amounts of money to actually get ahead in a decent manner.”
“Not like the millions of reposted scams pretending to be so they can scam you with microtransactions.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial narrative, featuring a linear progression and minimal storytelling elements. Users note that while there is a moral about perseverance, the overall story experience is virtually nonexistent.
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game doesn't have a story, music, and it has a very linear progression.”
“No story.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and soothing, while others describe it as strange, boring, and lacking motivation. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as simplistic and not particularly engaging, contributing to a linear and uninspired gameplay experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“The game doesn't have a story, music, and it has a very linear progression.”
“Simple, boring, not a lot of upgrades, weird music and sounds.”
“Sound is sometimes strange and boring; there's no motivating background music.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is considered highly replayable due to frequent content updates and the inclusion of infinite leveling, which enhances its long-term engagement.
“Highly replayable with great content additions every now and then.”
“There is also some infinite leveling to keep replay value high.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The limited variety in missions and quests significantly reduces its replayability.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The latest update has significantly improved optimization, resolving previous performance issues that caused severe frame rate drops, particularly in late-game scenarios. However, some users still report ongoing performance problems, indicating a mixed experience with optimization overall.
“This latest update has also removed all performance issues for me. Before the late game, I would be dropping to around 3 FPS unless I disabled effects. It now runs smoothly even with effects enabled.”
“Performance is horrible.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing fleeting emotional highs from moments of progress, such as upgrading their character after long periods of inactivity, but these feelings are often short-lived, quickly overshadowed by the challenges of upcoming boss fights.
“The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, making every victory feel deeply personal and every loss resonate with a sense of profound sadness.”
“I found myself genuinely invested in the characters' journeys, feeling their struggles and triumphs as if they were my own.”
“The emotional depth of the story left me reflecting on my own life choices, creating a connection that lingered long after I finished playing.”
