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States Builder: Trade Empire is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Unleash your inner builder and explore uncharted worlds in this adventure game!

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,089 reviews
gameplay42 positive mentions
monetization1.4k negative mentions

  • The game has cute art and solid mechanics, making it enjoyable to unlock tiles and connect businesses.
  • It's a fun and addictive game that can be played for short bursts or longer sessions.
  • The user interface is intuitive and well-designed, making it comfortable to learn the gameplay mechanics.
  • The game is plagued by excessive ads, including mandatory ads that interrupt gameplay.
  • Progression can feel repetitive, as each new state resets your progress and doesn't build on previous achievements.
  • Purchasing the 'No mandatory ads' package does not eliminate all ads, leading to frustration among players.
  • monetization
    1,466 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the prevalence of forced ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report that even after purchasing ad removal options, they still encounter mandatory ads, leading to frustration and a perception of deceptive practices. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overall sentiment indicates that the excessive and intrusive nature of ads detracts from the gaming experience, making it feel more like an advertisement platform than a game.

    • “It's a nice time-killer that doesn't push microtransactions too much.”
    • “I decided I enjoyed the game enough to pay for no ads.”
    • “Great game, fun, and almost no ads.”
    • “The ridiculous amount of ads is one thing, but then being bombarded by the stupid 'pay to get rid of ads' banners after every ad makes it 10 times worse.”
    • “I paid for 'no forced ads' (no biggie), but as a player you need to watch the ads to level you up.”
    • “The game itself is very fun and a great way to pass the time, however the forced ads have rendered the game unplayable, and they've only been getting worse over time.”
  • gameplay
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, featuring solid mechanics and intuitive design, but it is heavily marred by excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. While many players appreciate the cute graphics and simple gameplay loop, they express frustration over the frequency of mandatory ads, which often feel more prevalent than actual gameplay. Overall, the game offers a relaxing experience but suffers from a lack of variety and depth, leading to a repetitive feel over time.

    • “The user interface is amazingly intuitive and well designed; it is fun and comfortable to learn the gameplay mechanics as you go.”
    • “The core of the gameplay is nice, good graphics, nice gameplay loop.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth, graphics look clean, and I enjoy the challenges in later maps.”
    • “After 5-10 minutes of unexciting gameplay, forced ads come from time to time, and each time you unlock new zones, you can end up with two ads in less than 5 seconds. But don't worry, you can pay to get rid of automatic ads!”
    • “The gameplay cycle is repetitive and shallow, and there's no real challenge.”
    • “It's nice at first but quickly becomes an ad-watching simulator with very repetitive gameplay.”
  • stability
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly after watching ads or during gameplay. Many players experience the need to restart the app multiple times, often losing progress and rewards in the process. While the game has potential, its current state is marred by persistent bugs that hinder the overall experience.

    • “No glitches at all.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I haven't experienced any bugs or issues during my playthrough.”
    • “The game freezes after watching a full 60-sec ad for coins, and I had to close out and reopen the game for there to be no coins.”
    • “Love the game, but every 4th ad the game freezes and doesn't give me the reward. I also have to cancel the game and reload, which is an absolute pain.”
    • “Was great to play for the last few months, but since the last update, the app freezes every 15 minutes or so.”
  • music
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some players appreciate the calming and relaxing nature of the existing music, many express disappointment over the lack of sound effects and background music, suggesting that the game would be significantly enhanced with audio elements. Overall, the absence of music is seen as a missed opportunity for immersion, with several users indicating they would rate the game higher if it included sound.

    • “A really lovely game ❤️ I find it relaxing, and for once, the music is not distracting but fits perfectly with the gameplay (I'm a musician, so I'm very picky about this sort of thing!).”
    • “I love the music and the simplicity of this game.”
    • “Calming music and lots of levels.”
    • “But really guys, I'm getting no music or sound effects.”
    • “No music or any sounds, just vibrations here and there.”
    • “It's a good game to kill time, but it could use some sound, music, or something.”
  • graphics
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean and simplistic art style, while others criticize them as boring or glitchy, leading to performance issues. Many users appreciate the aesthetic and find the visuals pleasant, but there are calls for more variety and options to enhance the graphical experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they fall short of expectations set by promotional materials, and some players report technical issues that detract from gameplay.

    • “Nice resource flow game with pleasing visuals and soft music.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth, graphics look clean and I enjoy the challenges in later maps.”
    • “Fantastically simplistic game with cute graphics and simple but fun mechanics, it's easy enough to level up but not so easy that it feels pointless.”
    • “However, the graphics are so boring it's hard to watch the game during play, which makes the forced ads less annoying because you aren't actually paying attention.”
    • “For such low-level graphics, it really glitches out the phone, causing the system to stutter.”
    • “Graphics are poor.”
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels simplistic and underdeveloped. Users express frustration over broken quests and mission requirements that hinder progress, often leading to a sense of stagnation. While some appreciate the immediate gameplay without lengthy introductions, the overall narrative experience is deemed unsatisfactory, with calls for more substantial story elements and improvements to quest mechanics.

    • “I appreciate that the game starts right away too, without making you read a big storyline with character introductions.”
    • “This is truly fun; it's a good game. I would really like it if the quests were better. Overall, the game is good, and I really appreciate this game company.”
    • “Love the newest update with nomads, characters at the quest points, and zoom marks when you increase speed.”
    • “Lacks any type of story, sadly.”
    • “I ran into a level that has a quest that is either broken or impossible.”
    • “No real challenge but time, and if you do a mission task before you unlock said task, it permanently locks you from advancing in the game.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the game's frequent and intrusive ads, which disrupt the experience, especially when the game is left idle. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, the constant interruptions from unskippable ads significantly detract from the emotional engagement and overall enjoyment of the game.

  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while the initial levels are engaging and enjoyable, the later stages become tedious due to excessive waiting, ad-watching, and the need for constant upgrades. The monetization strategies detract from the experience, making the gameplay feel repetitive and less rewarding over time. Overall, it offers a reasonable idle grinding experience, but the fun diminishes as players progress.

    • “The first 3 levels were so fun (5 stars), but the levels after require waiting, grinding, ad watching, or cash.”
    • “Gets very tedious very fast.”
    • “It's the monetization aspects that evolve to become more substantial, while the gameplay remains simple and eventually tedious.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably poor, with users reporting significant lag, stuttering animations, and even device performance issues, such as phones resetting to factory settings. Many players suggest the addition of graphics options or a performance mode to improve the experience. Overall, the game's performance is described as tolerable at best, particularly on devices like the Redmi 8.

    • “Gameplay is relaxing but with some challenges later on.”
    • “Performance on my Redmi 8 is okay, but it lags when zoomed out.”
    • “It's terribly unoptimized.”
    • “Maybe add a graphics option, or a performance mode.”
    • “Game keeps freezing or stuttering.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to revisit, many note a significant drop in replay value after completing each region. Additionally, issues such as forced ads and lack of offline progress contribute to a perception of low replayability for others.

    • “Good replayability.”
    • “A good game, but the replay value drops after each region.”
    • “That said, its replayability is low.”
    • “Non-stop forced ads, no offline progress, and the game is complete after a day, leaving no replayability.”
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States Builder: Trade Empire is a casual simulation game.

States Builder: Trade Empire is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing States Builder: Trade Empire.

States Builder: Trade Empire was developed by SayGames Ltd.

States Builder: Trade Empire has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

States Builder: Trade Empire is a single player game.

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