Stonies

About

"Stonies" is a simulation game that allows you to experience the Stone Age as a leader of a small tribe. Teach your Stonies to hunt, make fire, and build their own village through various challenges and tasks. With its unique graphics and original animations, lead your tribe from primitive cavemen to settled villagers in this life simulation game. Craft hunting weapons, build huts, and harvest resources to ensure the survival of your clan.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has cute graphics and an interesting concept that can be engaging for casual play.
It offers a relaxing experience, making it suitable for players looking for a laid-back game to pass the time.
Players appreciate the ability to manage their own village and the incremental progress involved in building and crafting.

The game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it feel like a pay-to-win experience, which frustrates many players.
Progression is extremely slow, with long wait times for resources and tasks, leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
Numerous bugs and issues, such as crashes and tutorial problems, hinder the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its reliance on a pay-to-win system and slow resource gathering mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the cute graphics and simple mechanics, others find the gameplay to be tedious and unpolished, likening it to other mobile simulation games but lacking the depth and engagement found in PC titles. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's potential.
- “State of the art graphics and awesome gameplay!”
- “Simple gameplay and enjoyable.”
- “Stonies has you managing a caveman society, building simple structures, gathering resources, etc. Gameplay-wise, it is similar to most sim-style mobile games you may have experienced at one point in your life.”
- “Plenty of others have mentioned the money grab/P2W system this heavily relies on, so I'll go into the abysmal game mechanics.”
- “But food only grows in the wild (until you spend money, 100+ real days, and 100,000+ clicks), which has such a slow respawn rate that it's essentially the garbage 'energy' system used in other games, but with the added trash mechanic of having to harvest it yourself.”
- “I like the game idea and I love the price, but the gameplay for me is just too slow.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The story in the game is criticized for being convoluted and often out of sync with gameplay, leading to issues such as bugs and quest completion problems. However, some players appreciate the in-depth narrative that engages them throughout the experience. Overall, the execution of the story is inconsistent, affecting the overall flow of the game.
- “It has a storyline for you to finish and tells you what you need to do next.”
- “Stonies encapsulates you in its in-depth story at every turn.”
- “The storyline, task list, and gameplay are convoluted and out of sync.”
- “The first quest is bugged if you try to do things out of the order of the tutorial, breaking the flow of the game.”
- “You can't complete quests sometimes, and there are many bugs.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for being state-of-the-art and cute, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players feel that despite the appealing aesthetics, the overall gameplay lacks depth and can be slow compared to other platforms.
- “State of the art graphics and awesome gameplay!”
- “For one, the graphics are simply amazing.”
- “Interesting concept, adorable graphics.”
- “The graphics are cute, the mechanics of moving the players are simple enough, and the goals are clear, but I still prefer to buy my games up front and be done after one payment.”
- “[b]✔ - amusing graphics.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often requiring significant time investment and real money to progress effectively. The need for continuous grinding, such as crafting and collecting resources, can make the experience feel burdensome and overly reliant on pay-to-win mechanics.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Took over a week of grinding all day, having all my stonies working to pray and craft paintings for crystal shards.”
- “Slow, tedious, and pay to progress.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players noting that while they can purchase gems, ads still persist. Many recommend avoiding in-game purchases altogether, despite some willingness to recommend the game itself.
- “You can pay for gems, but you still get ads.”
- “Stay away from this cash grab game.”
- “As it stands, I reluctantly recommend this game, though I advise against making in-game purchases.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable enough to engage with during idle moments, suggesting it effectively complements gameplay.
- “Listening to the music helps me relax.”
- “The music made me feel less frustrated during those time-consuming moments.”
- “The music is nothing to be slept on.”
- “It made me feel less frustrated, I guess... for those time-consuming minutes you could have just done something else like read or listen to music. I wonder if the tutorial really stops and considers your actions, evaluating if you, the player, have already done that and rewarding you for playing instead of making you do it again.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely lacking, with users reporting frequent freezes that prevent the game from running for more than a few seconds.
- “I can't even get this game to run for more than 2 seconds before it freezes up.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is characterized by its humorous take on prehistoric tribal life, blending comedic elements with simulation gameplay to create an entertaining experience.
- “A hilarious take on prehistoric life that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is both clever and charming, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “It's a funny little tribal life simulator that never fails to bring a smile.”