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"The Army - Idle Strategy Game" is a strategy game that involves building, upgrading, and leading an army to victory through idle battles. Players will experience lots of grinding as they work to increase their army's strength and abilities. Frequent ads may disturb gameplay, but the chance to lead your own army to glory can make it worthwhile. Strive to build and upgrade the ultimate army in this idle strategy game.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 737 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization211 negative mentions

The game has a simple concept and is enjoyable as a time-waster.
It offers a good challenge and can be addictive for some players.
The graphics are nice and the game runs smoothly.

Progression is extremely slow and heavily reliant on watching ads.
The AI is poorly designed, causing units to prioritize non-threatening blocks over attacking enemies.
The monetization model is predatory, with expensive upgrades and no option to remove ads.

monetization
225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, with many players feeling that progress is almost entirely dependent on watching lengthy ads, often exceeding a minute, to gain necessary resources or advantages. While some users appreciate the absence of forced ads, they still report that meaningful advancement is nearly impossible without engaging with ads, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience that feels more like a cash grab than a balanced game. Additionally, there is no option to pay to remove ads, further exacerbating the issue for those who wish to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.
- “Great game, no ads so it's actually playable.”
- “Awesome game no ads unless you want rewards.”
- “Fun and addicting level-up game, wish I could buy no ads.”
- “You absolutely have to watch ads to gain any real advantage or else you'll be grinding the same level repeatedly.”
- “To progress in any real capacity, you must watch nonstop ads (videos which are a minute or longer, followed by multiple screens with their own 15 second timers, then trying to click 'x' still takes you to the app store).”
- “The game is very bad; you can't win levels without watching an ad, and there are too many ads.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
74%
9%
The gameplay is largely criticized for being repetitive, grindy, and heavily reliant on ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the mechanics simple and enjoyable initially, the slow progression and predatory pricing model make it feel unrewarding and frustrating over time. Many reviews suggest that the game could benefit from a more balanced design and less emphasis on ad-driven mechanics.
- “It has a simple concept with simple gameplay, and it serves well as a time waster.”
- “Fun for the first hour as you learn the mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is great but needs more content.”
- “It's a repetitive clicker game that gets old after 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay loop designed completely around watching ads; there is no way to come out positive on cash without watching an ad.”
- “Painfully slow gameplay to the point that watching an ad to double income at the end will save you a ton of time.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews consistently highlight that the game is excessively grindy, requiring players to repeatedly tackle the same levels for minimal progression, often leading to frustration. Many users express dissatisfaction with the slow gameplay pace, ineffective upgrades, and the necessity of watching ads or making in-app purchases to gain any significant advantage. Overall, while the game has potential, its heavy reliance on grinding and monetization strategies detracts from the overall experience.
- “You absolutely have to watch ads to gain any real advantage or else you'll be grinding the same level repeatedly.”
- “At level 42, difficulty scales exponentially. After 5 hours of grinding stage 41 with everything over x2 and important things at 3.5x like health power, attack speed, and 4 level 2 cards, I still can't beat that stage and just have to quit.”
- “It's a grindy money grab with awful progression.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's music and sound effects are notably absent, with many players expressing that the lack of audio detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that adding relaxing music and sound effects could significantly enhance gameplay and immersion. While the game shows potential, the consensus is that incorporating music is essential for improvement.
- “I like having a little music, or at least some sound effects; I think that'd be a good change.”
- “Good game, but it doesn't have music and other sound effects; please add music and sound effects to enhance the experience.”
- “The game has no sound effects or music; cheap design.”
- “Some relaxing music or simple sound effects would definitely improve the game.”
- “It's actually one of my favorite games I've ever played, but one thing that makes me frustrated is that there's no music.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the smooth performance and minimalist design, while others criticize the lack of visual interest and originality. Many feel that the graphics do not enhance the gameplay experience, with some wishing for more engaging visuals. Overall, while the graphics are functional, they are often seen as a weak point in an otherwise enjoyable game.
- “Runs smoothly with minimalist graphics.”
- “It's fun, I just wish the graphics were more interesting, like soldiers or monsters instead of just squares.”
- “Pretty fun, graphics leave some to be desired though.”
- “Nice game, graphics and concept but terrible execution.”
- “There is nothing fun about this game, no enticing visuals, no redeeming qualities.”
- “Love the graphics but the logic is pretty poor.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being poor, with reports of significant lag and freezing issues, particularly when using certain characters or reaching specific levels. Players express frustration over the developers' apparent focus on quick profits rather than delivering a polished experience.
- “Developers like this make a quick, buggy game to get as much cash as they can out of players, abandon it, and move on to the next buggy cash grab immediately without looking back.”
- “It seems like a good game, but if I choose the wizard, my game lags. At level 7, with normal attackers, the spinning attacker, and healers, my game freezes.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its optimization, running smoothly even with minimalist graphics, which contributes to a seamless gameplay experience.
- “Runs smoothly with minimalist graphics.”
- “The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on performance, ensuring that gameplay remains fluid and responsive.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest that the game's story could be enhanced by incorporating quests, which would provide additional rewards such as cards, crowns, and gems, rather than relying solely on daily rewards.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game presents a unique concept, many users note that its incremental nature limits replayability, as it shares similarities with other titles in the genre.
- “Albeit a unique concept, there are a growing number of incremental games like this that have little replayability.”