Smartphone Tycoon 2

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Smartphone Tycoon 2 is a single player casual management game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Smartphone Tycoon 2 is a single-player simulation game where you create and manage your own smartphone company. It offers good gameplay and outstanding graphics, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre. However, players may encounter lots of bugs and find the frequent advertisements somewhat distracting.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,460 reviews

graphics29 positive mentions

monetization403 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and allows for creative phone design.
Graphics and gameplay are well-received, making it visually appealing.
The game is free to play and offers offline functionality.

There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially when creating phones.
The rating system for phones is inconsistent and often does not reflect the quality of the design.

monetization
426 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive frequency of ads, which often disrupt gameplay. Many players noted that there is no option to pay for ad removal, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. In-app purchases are also criticized for being overpriced, contributing to an overall experience that feels more like watching ads than playing a game.
- “It is free, but there are a lot of in-app purchases when you start the game.”
- “I would pay money for a stable version with no ads, but that doesn't exist.”
- “The in-app purchases are so expensive and overpriced for a 2D simulation tycoon game focused on making a phone.”
- “The sheer amount of ads makes my skin crawl, and the lack of a paid version, or even an option to pay for ad removal, doesn't yet exist.”
- “It's a cash grab with shameless ads every 5 seconds, sometimes 3 in a row one after the other so you are unable to actually play the game!”
- “The game could be so good but everything is behind a paywall, I played the first one on phone and on PC and it's just bad, ads every 5 seconds and even unstoppable ones.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these bugs, and the overwhelming presence of ads further detracts from the experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by instability that needs urgent attention from developers.
- “It is a really fun game, and I don't mind the occasional ads, but it's when the game (not my phone or even the game menu) freezes.”
- “The game frequently freezes and you have only one option to start a new game.”
- “A buggy port of Smartphone Tycoon 1 PC, I found so many bugs and ads that made the game nearly unplayable.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their quality, realism, and detailed presentation. However, some players note issues such as minor glitches, small text, and a desire for improved controls and features. While the graphics are often described as amazing, there are mixed opinions regarding the overall gameplay experience, with some feeling it falls short compared to previous titles in the series.
- “The game is great, graphics are amazing, it's chill, and realistic.”
- “Graphics are amazing, gameplay is good, but the controls aren't that good because the buttons are too small, hope they'll fix them soon.”
- “This game is amazing and very creative and the graphics quality is very good; I am enjoying the game.”
- “They did a bad job; I will say the first game is better. The graphics are good, but the gameplay is bad. I did the tutorial and did not understand it, and it doesn't show if you need to buy this or that. When making the phone, it's harder to even see what's going on. This is the worst game they ever made.”
- “Old phone tycoon had better graphics and not cringy background music.”
- “Lag, slow, long loading, cheap graphics, poor strategy, bad gameplay, no new design, buttons not working properly, controls are poor, in-app purchases, ads, poor quality, time waste, net waste.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the graphics and overall design but criticizing the frequent ads, bugs, and unintuitive mechanics that hinder the experience. While some enjoy the strategic elements and find the gameplay engaging, others report issues such as small buttons, crashes, and a lack of clarity in controls, leading to frustration. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The overall gaming experience is awesome, the styling is super cool, and the game mechanics are great; it is just awesome to say the least.”
- “Graphics are perfect and gameplay is nice; it's like a real company.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is phenomenal!”
- “This is an ad-spamming app disguised as a game, and it doesn't even work properly as a game with many interface bugs and unintuitive mechanics.”
- “But the amount of bugs it has, the amount of ads in a span of some seconds, and the fact that these ads pop up randomly during gameplay just ruins the game.”
- “Pathetic gameplay, no realism, no challenge.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users; while many appreciate its quality and find it enjoyable, several report significant issues such as music glitches, freezing, and the inability to turn it off. Players express frustration over the music continuing to play despite attempts to mute it, and some note that the music can become choppy during gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is praised for enhancing the experience, technical problems detract from its effectiveness.
- “Amazing interface, very smooth and very nice music.”
- “Everything from the menu to the music was taken time on.”
- “Cool but please add option for low end devices and battery saver but cool game and its free love in game music.”
- “The game is very fun to play, but there is a bug that after playing for a long time, the music stops working, which makes it more boring when playing.”
- “Overall, the concept of the game is great, but it needs more professional work, for example, better music and a better visual experience.”
- “I really love it, but if I research too much in it, it just doesn't allow me to touch anything again... everything but the music freezes.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant issues such as unresponsive touch inputs on higher resolutions, small buttons, and performance problems on various devices, particularly those with notches. While the UI has improved and some players appreciate the overall performance, many feel that the game lacks essential optimization features and is burdened by ads, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the game has potential but requires substantial optimization to enhance gameplay and user interface functionality.
- “Although the UI is much better as it actually fits the screen now, there are more options when creating a phone and there are no performance issues.”
- “Optimization for phones with notches/rounded screens.”
- “I am very happy with the performance of this game. I have read that the dev team is small but very hardworking and creative. I wish you all the best for the update. I am giving 4 stars for the overall experience.”
- “You'd think that a game designed for smartphones would have an option for screen optimization (for the actual game, I'm not referring to making phones).”
- “The game is poorly optimized for this phone, because the notch blocks me from pressing some buttons in the phone editor.”
- “Has potential, but is unoptimized and ad heavy.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its quirky bugs and absurd scenarios, such as the exaggerated success of creating the same phone repeatedly. Players find the comedic elements entertaining, despite some frustrations with controls and technical issues, leading to a generally positive reception of the game's humor.
- “This is funny.”
- “I don't know how I made 320 quadrillion by making the same phone every time, but it's funny, so 5 stars.”
- “Really fun game, but the controls are a bit funny.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally appreciated for its engaging elements and impressive graphics, but many players feel it lacks depth and competition, leading to a sense of boredom. Users express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional features, such as daily tasks, to enhance gameplay and provide ongoing challenges. Overall, while the presentation is praised, the narrative aspect is seen as needing improvement to maintain player interest.
- “Absolutely love this game...but the game needs something more...like daily tasks...bring in a storyline...daily freebies...because I played and have more money than Samsung...now what should I do...there is nothing else to do in the game...”
- “Guys, what a game! Awesome work, nice story, fabulous graphics.”
- “It's such a boring game because ads come every minute and a plot twist every minute.”
- “Absolutely love this game...but the game needs something more...like daily tasks, a storyline, and daily freebies. I've played and have more money than Samsung...now what should I do? There is nothing else to do in the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game reminiscent of clicker games, suggesting that it involves repetitive tasks to progress, which may lead to a monotonous experience.
- “It's almost like those clicker games; it's just grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself spending hours on grinding without any real sense of progress.”