Scrapyard Tycoon Idle Game

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Scrapyard Tycoon Idle Game is a simulation game where you manage, buy, and sell cars for cash. The game offers amazing visuals, but the experience can be hindered by bugs, grinding, and frequent ads. Overall, it's a game that provides a chance to build and manage your own scrapyard, but it may require patience and persistence.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,324 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization657 negative mentions

The game starts off fun and engaging, with a unique scrapyard theme.
Players appreciate the crafting mechanics and the ability to watch ads for bonuses.
The graphics are well-received, and the game has potential for enjoyable gameplay.

The frequency of forced ads has increased significantly, disrupting gameplay and causing frustration.
Progression is slow, with high costs for upgrades that do not match the income generated.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with saving progress and unresponsive features.

monetization
682 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly forced ads that interrupt gameplay. Initially, ads were optional and provided bonuses, but many users report that after a few days, the frequency of ads increased significantly, making the game feel more like an advertising platform than an enjoyable experience. While some players are willing to pay to remove ads, the high cost and the persistent presence of ads even after payment have led to many uninstalls and a general sense of dissatisfaction.
- “I either voluntarily watch an ad, or buy a game outright to have no ads.”
- “I do support supporting devs by making purchases, but the price of your no ads option is pretty steep and nothing else is bundled with it.”
- “For a change, paying for no ads means exactly that.”
- “The game was good but the recent update has turned the ads up to max and has made it unplayable.”
- “I enjoyed playing up until the point it just forces you to watch ads every 2 minutes with no benefit.”
- “Was a good game until I got a little ways in and started having ads after each car I smashed.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
80%
9%
The gameplay initially received positive feedback for its crafting mechanics and addictive nature; however, recent updates have introduced intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, leading to widespread frustration among players. Many users report that the frequency of forced ads has made the game nearly unplayable, overshadowing its enjoyable elements and causing them to uninstall. Overall, while the core mechanics are appreciated, the excessive and uninvited advertisements have significantly detracted from the gameplay experience.
- “Enjoyed the game's crafting mechanic and the ability to watch ads for things like speed bonuses or being able to pick the specific car to be delivered.”
- “Graphics are good and mechanics are easy.”
- “I really like the core gameplay.”
- “Recently, however, the app just started running two screen ads in the middle of gameplay that interrupt what you're doing and provide no bonuses, cash, etc. Definitely skip this game.”
- “Game was great until it started forcing ads. I don't mind watching ads for things I need in the game, but if it's going to interrupt gameplay and force them on me, I'd rather just uninstall.”
- “Started off enjoyable until it became completely unplayable with ads interrupting gameplay every few seconds.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that render it unplayable after a short period. Many players experience issues with the game not saving progress, unresponsive gameplay, and problems during key activities like racing and crafting. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by persistent technical issues that detract from the enjoyment.
- “At the start, this game is fine at best, but after just over an hour or so, it becomes a buggy and unenjoyable mess.”
- “I'd say 99% of the time I try to log back on after having it turned off, it doesn't work and freezes.”
- “Now the game freezes during the tutorial and is entirely unplayable.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as excellent and cute, while others criticize them for being outdated or poorly optimized, reminiscent of 1980s quality. Many users express a desire for improvements in detail and performance, particularly in relation to gameplay smoothness and ad interference. Overall, while some find the graphics satisfactory for a casual experience, there is a consensus that enhancements are needed for a more polished presentation.
- “The graphics are excellent.”
- “Graphics are good and gameplay is smooth.”
- “Great graphics, nice pace in the game.”
- “Graphics are 1980's quality.”
- “For what happens in this game and the graphics it uses, it is poorly optimized.”
- “Could do with better graphics, more detail.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to boredom due to the repetitive nature of tasks and lengthy upgrade processes. Many express a desire for improvements, such as permanent boosts to reduce the grind, while others note that excessive ads further detract from the experience. Overall, while some appreciate the extended playability that grinding offers, it is frequently viewed as a significant drawback.
- “Gets boring fast. I've been grinding away at it for 2 weeks now and barely got anything done because of the ridiculous process to upgrade and build stuff. The app crashes a lot, and there was one ad in particular that I couldn't exit out of; it just looped the same ad for an hour, which wasn't fun. Other ads just pop up and go away, but not this one. The ads themselves are a lot to deal with; every time I clicked on a car, boom, an ad popped up. So I uninstalled it.”
- “Very tedious and spoils the game.”
- “Tedious, boring rubbish.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
Players generally appreciate the game's music but express a strong desire for more sound effects and the option to turn off the music entirely. Many feel that the current audio setup, which only allows for music or silence, detracts from the overall experience, especially with the presence of ads interrupting the gameplay. Overall, the lack of customizable audio options is a common point of criticism among users.
- “Pretty cool game, but I don't like the game music. I would prefer to have just the game sounds like tools, etc., but overall it's a cool game.”
- “Wish the game had real sound effects instead of just music.”
- “I would like sound effects and a choice to turn the music off.”
- “Burned out on ads and constant background music I can only stop by muting all sounds.”
- “Would be a brilliant game if you had the choice to turn the music off.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The story mode is criticized for its repetitive and unsatisfying quest mechanics, where players feel forced to wait for specific item requests without the ability to gather necessary materials. This leads to frustration as missions can be completed without meaningful engagement, detracting from the overall experience.
- “You don't actually sell; you wait until you get a quest for the part item and send it away.”
- “I could not complete the missions because the time would start over and over.”
- “The game is annoyingly slow, and the quests always ask for items you can't even make yet.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it very funny and engaging, particularly in the context of building a business. However, some players report significant technical issues, such as freezing graphics, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very funny and active game.”
- “Funny to build a business.”
- “So funny.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for significant performance issues, including reliance on ads for progression, early clipping or disappearing animations, and high in-game costs. Overall, players find the optimization lacking given the game's graphics and mechanics.
- “The game is decent, but to summarize, here are the main problems: it's very ad-dependent to progress, it has performance issues, some animations clip or disappear too early, and everything is oddly expensive.”
- “Optimization is poor.”
- “For what happens in this game and the graphics it uses, it is poorly optimized.”