Save the Earth Planet ECO inc.
- August 1, 2022
- GameFirst
- 4h median play time
"ECO Inc.: Save The Earth Planet" is a strategy game where you run a planet protection fund and tackle environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and resource depletion. Use strategic planning and diplomacy to develop long-term solutions and promote economic growth while raising awareness for critical environmental issues.
Reviews
- The game promotes real-life eco problems and encourages players to think about environmental conservation.
- The gameplay is engaging and educational, providing a fun way to learn about ecological issues.
- The graphics and design are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
- The game has become extremely glitchy after the latest update, making it difficult to play.
- There is a lack of content, with only a few levels available, leading to a short gameplay experience.
- The ads can be intrusive and disrupt the gaming experience, even for those who have paid for the premium version.
- monetization120 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, even after purchasing the ad-free version. While some users appreciate the option to pay for ad removal and find the overall ad presence reasonable compared to other mobile games, others feel that the game relies too heavily on ads for rewards and progression, leading to a diminished gameplay experience. Additionally, concerns about inappropriate ad content and technical issues related to ad viewing have been noted, impacting overall satisfaction.
“In-app purchases are required for difficulty levels above easy. Each decision you make dictates your probability of success, as each action will cost you something, whether it be eco points, which you desperately need throughout the whole game, or loyalty points, which help you get countries to do what you want or need them to do to progress further.”
“Although it is very calming to play, I'm hoping most donations and microtransactions go to the WWF or other charities.”
“It's a fun game, but don't buy the no ads option, because you still have to watch ads.”
“Game was fun until the devs started flooding it with ads (literally every single time you exit the upgrades menu), also on hard difficulty it seems that unless you're watching more ads for rewards, you're unlikely to win.”
“I paid for the premium version of the game and still get ads, and on top of that I have to uninstall and reinstall the game every single time I want to play it because the game crashes every time I try to start a game.”
“I purchased ad removal and still there are ads.”
- gameplay59 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its educational aspects and unique mechanics reminiscent of games like Plague Inc., while others find it repetitive and lacking in depth. Many users have noted issues with ads disrupting the experience and a desire for more gameplay options and clearer explanations of mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is appreciated for its concept and design, improvements in variety and balance are needed to enhance player engagement.
“The gameplay is awesome!”
“Great game with simple gameplay and fast-paced playing experience.”
“One of the most aesthetically pleasing games I've ever played, and the gameplay itself is fun; what's more, it's educational.”
“Gameplay-wise, this game doesn't make any sense.”
“The mechanic is obscure and I don't get any incentive in going one route or another with my projects.”
“Too basic in terms of gameplay and subject matter.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their amazing quality and aesthetic appeal, often describing them as almost realistic. While some players noted a mismatch between the map design and the overall game style, the visuals are generally considered a strong point that enhances the educational and engaging aspects of the gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it stand out in the strategy genre.
“Overall a pretty good game similar to Plague Inc. but instead of making a deadly virus and killing everyone on the planet, you're saving the planet from disasters. The graphics are amazing, the game is challenging, not many ads, and it's fun—definitely worth downloading.”
“Great graphics and almost realistic game!”
“This game is one of the best strategy games I've played and the graphics are amazing.”
“Love the game a lot and love the graphics and concept, but one downside is that it keeps freezing.”
“Its way better than most of these stratigraphic games.”
“I love the idea, the graphics, all things considered.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its interesting premise centered around saving the Earth, but many players express a desire for more depth and additional content, such as side missions and updates. While the narrative is seen as positive and adventurous, some users feel it lacks sufficient development and are frustrated by the slow progress due to paywalls and limited features. Overall, there is a strong call for enhancements to the story and gameplay experience.
“It's a positive and adventurous quest on saving the earth.”
“The game is good, but hard mode is basically impossible, not a whole lot of story, and the lack of points even when spending money for the premium version is absurd.”
“It shows how truly difficult our situation is and I hope they add more story and features to it.”
“Hope to see more updated version of the same with improved story mode of individual countries.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily due to the single scenario and minimal variation in gameplay. While some players appreciate its solid foundation for future content, many feel it serves better as a one-time experience rather than a game to revisit.
“While there's only one scenario currently with three difficulty levels, the game has good replay value, along with having a great foundation for further efforts.”
“I personally didn't find much replayability in the level either.”
“The level just ends with little replayability.”
“A nice idea, but little replayability.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant glitches and crashes, particularly when interacting with ads, while others note only minor issues. Overall, players express frustration with lag and freezing, especially on specific devices like the Samsung Galaxy 3 Fold.
“I like the game, I'd give it 10/10, but each time I watch an ad for a reward, if I close the video, it crashes the game or freezes it.”
“Buggy mess.”
“Love the game, but seriously, the glitches (causing me headaches) are way too much on my 2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold phone.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is widely praised for being engaging and enhancing the overall experience, effectively complementing the theme of managing global issues. However, some players found the initial music to be unsettling and felt it did not align well with their understanding of the game.
“You get to manage and save Earth while listening to a great soundtrack.”
“Super awesome game, engaging music, realistic approach to deal with global problems around the world, easy to understand, enlightening experience.”
“At the start of the game, the music was a bit creepy and I don't really get the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features an engaging story and impressive graphics, but many users report significant lag issues, even on high-performance devices. While some players note decent performance during shorter play sessions, the overall optimization remains a concern.
“It teaches more about saving the earth, and it also has good performance and graphics, even though I play for a short time.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without sacrificing quality.”
“Amazing game with an interesting story, but sadly it lags a lot. I have a flagship device with high performance, yet it still experiences significant lag.”
“The optimization is terrible; I expected better performance from such a highly rated game.”
“Despite the engaging gameplay, the frequent stuttering and frame drops make it nearly unplayable on my high-end setup.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game prompts players to reflect on environmental issues, particularly the consequences of deforestation and climate change. However, it has been criticized for failing to effectively prepare players for the severe impacts of these issues, leaving a gap between its thematic intentions and practical engagement with real-world environmental challenges.
“This game does virtually nothing to prepare people for the extreme consequences of allowing more than half our planet's forests to be cut down, artificially dumping more than 17 trillion tons of CO2 and many other greenhouse gases into our atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the satisfaction of seeing progress in the game, but many find the grinding aspect tedious, especially with frequent ads and limited benefits from premium options. Overall, the repetitive nature of grinding may deter some from continuing.
“Feels nice to watch the world improve, but it does get tedious with 30-second ads and there's not much benefit to premium.”
“Might want to get a proofreader in; it's too tedious for me to want to continue.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be motivating and inspiring, encouraging them to take action in their own lives. The game is praised for its engaging and educational gameplay, which offers a wholesome alternative to similar titles.
“Made me feel motivated to go do something right now.”
“Plague Inc. brought about a really interesting and addictive playstyle that finally has a more educational and wholesome counterpart here.”