Stone Age: Settlement survival

About

"Stone Age Survival: Empires" is a simulation game that allows players to build and grow their own empires in the Stone Age. With good game mechanics and impressive graphics, players can mine for gold, craft tools, and explore new territories. However, the game is hindered by an excessive amount of ads. The game's description highlights its base building and strategy elements, as well as the ability to gold mine and craft.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Stone Age: Settlement survival screenshot

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,226 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization519 negative mentions

The game has a cute art style and engaging characters.
It can be a fun and relaxing time-waster if you enjoy idle games.
The concept of village building and resource management is appealing.

The game is heavily monetized with aggressive and forced ads, making it frustrating to play.
Progression is slow and often locked behind a cycle of upgrades that require other upgrades, leading to a dead end.
Many players report losing their progress after updates, which diminishes the overall experience.

monetization
551 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for being aggressive and intrusive, with players reporting an overwhelming number of forced ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the high costs associated with removing ads, which often do not eliminate all advertising, leading to a perception that the game is more of an ad platform than an enjoyable experience. Overall, the excessive reliance on ads and microtransactions detracts significantly from the gameplay, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a well-designed game.
- “This app is a great example of why regulation needs to exist for this kind of predatory monetization.”
- “The monetization is aggressive and overbearing despite there being the potential for a good game under all of it.”
- “Far too much pushing for real money purchases; I bought the no ads and still get 5-6 pop-ups for in-game purchases. I'm aware of your offers, now leave it alone; you are ruining, in my opinion, a fun game.”
- “The monetization is aggressive and ridiculous: 105€ a month to have a premium pass with partial no ads, discounted to 20€ for a game where you literally have 5 buildings to upgrade and nothing else to do other than look at idle resource collection. It could have been a casual game to chill, but it's handled in a way that is stressful and annoying. If I could give 0 or negative stars, I would.”
- “This isn't a game; it's a way to deliver as many ads as aggressively as possible.”
- “The game is too grindy and ad-infested. I bought the $3.99 ad deal, where I can receive the rewards without watching the ads, but I'm still having to watch ads.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
65%
11%
The gameplay experience is marred by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt and detract from the enjoyment, often resulting in more time spent watching advertisements than actually playing. While the core mechanics and strategy elements are engaging and the graphics are appealing, the frequent interruptions and resource demands lead to a frustrating experience that many players find dull and tedious. Overall, the game has potential but is significantly hindered by its aggressive ad strategy.
- “The strategy building elements and survival mechanics create an engaging experience.”
- “It's a unique twist on town builder gameplay.”
- “Nice gameplay, and fun to play...”
- “This game isn't like what was shown in the ad; there are too many ad offers appearing on the left and crisscrossing the screen, which interferes with the gameplay.”
- “The problem is the amount of resources needed is astronomical; there is no actual gameplay once you've selected a project, and the ads are absolutely ridiculous.”
- “There's barely any gameplay; all you do is wait and watch ads.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and simple art style, with many users appreciating the animation quality. However, some players feel that the graphics are undermined by the overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite the mixed feelings about gameplay and monetization, the visual appeal remains a highlight for many reviewers.
- “But I'll give you an extra star for the graphics and animation.”
- “It's a very relaxing game and I love the art style.”
- “Love this game and great graphics 😎💙💯🔥”
- “Ads popping left and right, even forced ones with freaking 30 seconds duration, with just simple click... 2 stars for decent graphics.”
- “Graphics are similar though, so I guess there's that.”
- “Graphic very cheap money.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it calming, others criticize it for being outdated and suggest it should be more relaxing. Additionally, technical issues have led to crashes during gameplay, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music is overshadowed by intrusive ads and gameplay problems.
- “The music makes me calm down when I'm stressed.”
- “I think you better change the music.”
- “I know this is the stone age, but the music could be more relaxing or softer.”
- “Unplayable, the game will start, music will play but crashes instantly every single time.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some enjoy the game without glitches or black screens, others encounter bugs and issues that disrupt gameplay, such as having to watch ads unexpectedly.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches or black screens, making for a great experience.”
- “While the gameplay may be a bit slow, the overall stability is impressive and enhances the enjoyment.”
- “I haven't encountered any issues with stability; everything runs perfectly.”
- “I have spent money on the game, and now the map glitches, forcing me to watch ads to get things.”
- “The game is buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it manageable and are okay with watching ads for resources, others feel that the game is excessively grindy and overwhelmed by advertisements.
- “The game is too grindy and ad-infested.”
- “Grinding for resources is a tedious chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The constant need to grind makes progress feel slow and frustrating.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with some users finding it decent initially, but ultimately overshadowed by intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. The forced advertisements detract from the enjoyment, leading to frustration rather than laughter. Overall, while the concept has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for being slow, plagued by excessive ads, and featuring poorly designed NPCs that lack effective resource prioritization and player control.
- “The game is really slow, with excessive ads, and the NPCs are poorly optimized in terms of resource priority. You can't even control their priorities.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, as players find themselves merely tapping a button to view short, disconnected mini cartoons that do not convey a coherent narrative.
- “So basically, you just tap a button every so often to watch a little mini cartoon with no story.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay invested.”