Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel

"Sarah's Adventure: Time Travel" is a Simulation game that offers an intriguing story and beautiful graphics as you adventure through time, build your farm, and collect & restore historical artifacts. However, players should be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and numerous bugs that may impact gameplay. Overall, the game delivers a unique and engaging experience for fans of the genre.

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Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,398 reviews

story93 positive mentions

monetization117 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and an engaging storyline.
There are plenty of opportunities to earn energy without spending money.
The gameplay is fun and keeps players entertained for hours.

The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it frustrating to play.
Energy consumption is too high, leading to short play sessions.
Recent updates have caused players to lose progress and start over.

story
181 mentions
51 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is generally praised for being engaging, unique, and well-integrated with the gameplay, providing a fun and immersive experience. However, many players express frustration with the pacing, as progress often stalls due to energy limitations and waiting for new content, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the graphics complement the story well, some users find the dialogue and quest mechanics cumbersome, impacting their ability to fully appreciate the narrative.
- “The storyline is fun and unique!”
- “Great game, interesting storylines, and tons of ways to replenish energy without having to wait for hours or spend a ton of money.”
- “Engaging storyline, beautiful settings, and plenty of ways to keep busy!”
- “Currently at level 28, had been waiting on the new world/storyline to be added for over a month, only to find I can't progress until level 61?!”
- “The storyline stops at 2-4 and then you don't get any more missions.”
- “The events are frequent enough to force things to be interesting, except there is no substance to the story.”
monetization
121 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of forced ads that interrupt gameplay, especially during transitions between locations. Many players express frustration over the length and frequency of these ads, which often do not provide rewards, leading to a perception of the game as overly monetized and less enjoyable. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the general consensus is that the current ad implementation detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “I've been playing this for quite a while and have made several in-app purchases.”
- “It's an interesting and fun game, but the in-app purchases are too expensive.”
- “Good game, I was enjoying it until I made an in-app purchase.”
- “I realize you use ads to fund the game, but we are having to watch minute or minute and a half ads every time we switch locations.”
- “Now I am forced to watch ads to move between levels.”
- “The ads are infuriating, especially when you're spending money in the game!”
graphics
109 mentions
69 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from players, with many praising their beauty and creativity, describing them as "great," "lovely," and "aesthetic." However, some users express concerns about issues such as lack of zoom functionality and occasional pixelation, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, there is room for improvement. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, enhancing the storyline and gameplay for many players.
- “This game is as fast-paced as you make it with gorgeous graphics and continual winnable challenges.”
- “I was surprised by the intricate, beautiful visuals.”
- “Great graphics, awesome storyline, and the quests keep it fun and interesting.”
- “It could be brilliant but the graphics are poor; it's so hard to find anything or click on something you want or need.”
- “Big but coming... the actual graphics are bitty and there is no zoom, so things can be hard to find.”
- “Not good; bad graphics make it hard to play.”
stability
76 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function smoothly, often requiring them to restart the app or even their devices. While some users note that the game has potential and can be enjoyable, the persistent technical problems severely detract from the overall experience.
- “The game freezes and spazzes out constantly; it even made my phone crash and act up.”
- “It really has some serious bugs and glitches. You can't play longer than 5 minutes without the game going crazy. It really is a shame because this game has so much potential.”
- “This game constantly freezes and logs me out.”
grinding
25 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the context of farming mechanics and leveling up. While some players appreciate the mix of farming and adventure elements, many express frustration over the slow progression and reliance on daily tasks, which can feel generic and uninspired. Overall, the grinding aspect detracts from the enjoyment, leading to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction among players.
- “Now it's just farming or waiting for special events.”
- “When I'm on level 14 or 15 and I can't get the objects that I need to continue to the next section of the game until level 18 and there's nothing else to do to level up quickly besides daily orders which are tedious, then that's really frustrating and gets boring after a while.”
- “Tedious clone of similar games... uninstalled fast.”
music
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, while others describe it as annoying and muffled, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the criticisms, a few users appreciate the calming and soothing qualities of the soundtrack, indicating that it can enhance the game's atmosphere when functioning properly. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying widely among players.
- “No technical issues and a calm and soothing mix of setting and music.”
- “Great game, I like the music.”
- “Fun game, nice 🎵 music.”
- “No where, no how, in any time, place or normal circumstance would I ever listen to distinctly horrible game music!”
- “Would love to give this game a 5-star rating but way too expensive, too many items to complete a task, and the music is atrocious.”
- “Trash game & freezes up too many times... can't even pass the tutorial because it freezes up, music is annoying & really no tutorial skip option is just lame.”
gameplay
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising its enjoyable mechanics and ease of gaining resources, while others criticize recent updates for disrupting the game's dynamics and introducing excessive ads. Additionally, there are complaints about a lack of instructions and slow pacing, which can lead to boredom. Overall, the gameplay has potential but is hindered by certain design choices.
- “I've been playing this game for a couple of years now, and it's a brilliant game with great graphics. The gameplay is pretty awesome too; it's easy to get extra energy (from animals after being fed and fruits you collect) and diamonds as well. It takes time, but if you're like me and playing for fun, I recommend it to everyone! 😀”
- “All around solid gameplay.”
- “I definitely enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The update ruined the gameplay.”
- “They updated the game and changed every single dynamic of gameplay, just to make more money.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and addictive, despite some criticism about a lack of new areas to explore. The inclusion of entertaining mini-games contributes positively to the overall comedic experience, making it enjoyable for many.
- “Very funny and addictive.”
- “It's a funny game; something changes in there each time.”
- “It's funny.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users recommend turning off performance mode to enhance optimization, suggesting that this setting may negatively impact the game's performance.
- “Make sure performance mode is turned off for the best experience.”
- “Optimizing settings really enhances the gameplay and visuals.”
- “The game runs smoothly after adjusting the optimization settings.”
- “Make sure performance mode is turned off.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with emotional moments in the game, particularly when gameplay mechanics hinder progress, leading to feelings of confusion and helplessness. This disconnect can detract from the intended emotional impact of the narrative.