The Oregon Trail: Boom Town
Get on Play Store"The Oregon Trail: Boom Town" is a simulation game where players build a dream farm and survive the trail to the west. The game boasts good story and mechanics, along with delightful graphics. However, it is very grinding with annoying ads and can be buggy, transiently diminishing the overall experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and is fun to play.
- It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the original Oregon Trail.
- The gameplay is engaging with various tasks to complete.
- The game is plagued with glitches, causing lost progress and items.
- It often freezes during gameplay, especially during events or when visiting friends.
- The barn storage is too limited, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- stability640 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over lost progress and resources due to these issues, leading to a significant decline in enjoyment. Despite some initial fun, the overwhelming number of bugs and lack of effective customer support have prompted numerous users to consider uninstalling the game.
“I would love it if it weren't for the glitches.”
“It looks like an interesting game if anyone could ever play it without glitches.”
“I love the game, but the glitches are frustrating!”
“The game freezes every time I try to enter; it gives me a message from Frederick that says to get oil barrels by fulfilling orders.”
“Love this game because I played when I was a kid in the 90s, but there are way too many glitches, and it moves too slow, then will cut off.”
“I can't even get into it at this point; when I open it up, it freezes, and I can't even get to my stuff. There's been so many glitches since I started playing, and sadly I really kind of like this game, but it's so frustrating.”
- grinding95 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is primarily a standard farming simulator, often described as tedious and repetitive due to excessive grinding for resources and frequent glitches. Players express disappointment that it fails to deliver a unique experience, instead feeling like just another generic farming game with minimal innovation or connection to the original Oregon Trail theme. Many recommend looking for alternatives if seeking a more engaging farming experience.
“Getting really tired of the excessive grinding just to receive the same 2 materials.”
“There's a ton of things to do at the beginning, but like all of the town building games, it quickly goes to grinding for ingredients, balancing the limited barn space, and waiting inordinate amounts of time for small payoffs just to do it over again.”
“It's a typical money pit farming management game.”
- monetization93 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over in-app purchases that often fail to deliver, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without feeling overwhelmed by intrusive advertisements, others report frequent crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly when interacting with ads. Overall, the balance between monetization and gameplay experience appears to be a significant concern, with many players feeling that progress is overly reliant on spending real money or watching ads.
“Game is fun and I appreciate that while the microtransactions are there, they are not obnoxious.”
“No ads, so far no pushy microtransactions.”
“No ads, just the game; it's so refreshing.”
“The game is useless if you can't get the in-app purchases needed to progress.”
“This is a blatant cash grab using the name of a game that changed the literal game, to get in on the pay-to-win system with no true end or meaning.”
“They make it so difficult to play without spending real money and then ask you to watch ads all the time; not fun.”
- story60 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and historical context, particularly in relation to themes of westward expansion. However, numerous glitches and bugs significantly hinder progress, causing frustration as players struggle to complete missions and quests, which detracts from the overall experience. While the storyline has potential, the technical issues overshadow it, leading to a mixed reception.
“This is a very good storytelling game, Oregon Trail stories.”
“I wanted a game that actually dealt with a story about people going west in covered wagons.”
“Very fun story-based city builder.”
“Unfortunately, it's just another farming simulation game with a historical backstory.”
“I don't receive the rewards I've earned, and it doesn't recognize when I've completed a mission, so I can't reap the benefits.”
“Game is fun but keeps freezing, not allowing me to touch to continue during story conversations.”
- graphics57 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many players appreciate the modernized and cute art style, noting that it enhances the nostalgic experience of the original Oregon Trail. However, some users express disappointment that the graphics do not fully capture the essence of the original game, suggesting a desire for a more faithful remake with improved visuals.
“This game is a fun and relaxing game that has great features and graphics as they relate to the process of interacting with the game.”
“I love the concept and the graphics are really pretty.”
“The graphics are amazing 🤩”
“This version doesn't do the original justice; it's the same as every other township game with an Oregon Trail makeover on the graphics.”
“The graphics could be a little better.”
“It's a garbage castle builder; the graphics are trash and there are no redeeming qualities to the game at all.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplicity and fun mechanics, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, and plagued by bugs and glitches. Many users noted a lengthy tutorial that feels overly guiding, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its nostalgic appeal and smooth mechanics, issues like crashes, ads, and a lack of originality have led to frustration among players.
“Gameplay is smooth.”
“The gameplay is good with minor bugs.”
“I love the gameplay since it's simple yet fun.”
“Instead, we have to play 15 minutes worth of tutorial while the game holds our hand through the entire gameplay.”
“The game freezes and crashes after about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
“Boring gameplay, ads everywhere, and bad storyline, inaccurate to history, meaningless.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating controls, as players feel ignored and disconnected when the game fails to respond to their inputs. This lack of engagement can lead to feelings of disappointment and dissatisfaction.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is consistently described as funny, with users highlighting its humor as a standout feature. Overall, it delivers a comedic experience that resonates well with players.
“This game is hilarious! The humor is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates funny dialogue and situations that catch you off guard.”
“The comedic timing in this game is fantastic, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration over the lack of options to turn off the music, which limits their ability to play in quieter environments without disturbing others. Additionally, there are concerns about a bug affecting the game's buildings, indicating a need for better communication with developers regarding these issues.
“There is also no way for me to contact the developers to tell them, and there are no settings to turn off the music, so I can play in other environments without disturbing other people. Can you guys fix the bug where the buildings aren't there?”
“The music is repetitive and becomes annoying after a short while, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I wish there was more variety in the soundtrack; it feels like I'm listening to the same few tracks on loop.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with minimal quality of life improvements available, primarily through costly paid speed-ups, which many users find excessively expensive.
“There are very few quality of life optimizations to ease the gameplay, aside from paid one-time speed-ups, and everything is horrifically expensive.”
“The game feels sluggish and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through menus and perform actions.”
“Optimization issues lead to frequent lag and crashes, severely impacting the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its enjoyable gameplay and immersive atmosphere, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“This game has a fantastic atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
“The immersive environment and attention to detail create a captivating atmosphere.”
“Every element of the game contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”
