The Tribez: Build a Village
- April 3, 2012
- Game Insight
- 7h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"The Tribez: Build a Village" is a single-player simulation game with an intriguing story and stellar gameplay set in a charming tribe's farming village. The game offers sensational graphics and a good soundtrack, but has its shares of grinding and bugs. Explore a lost island, discover dinosaurs, and engage in various exciting activities in this vibrant adventure filled with amazing stories, charming characters, and heartwarming moments.
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Reviews
- The game has great graphics and is very engaging.
- There are plenty of quests and activities to keep players busy.
- Customer support is responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- Buildings and resources often disappear, causing frustration.
- The game frequently requires updates that may not be available, preventing access.
- Progress can be slow, and many tasks require real money to complete efficiently.
- graphics636 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback from users, with many praising their charm, cuteness, and overall quality, describing them as beautiful and engaging. However, some players express disappointment with issues such as lag, freezing, and a lack of detail, suggesting that while the graphics are appealing, they could benefit from further optimization and refinement. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though there are calls for improvements in performance and detail.
“The graphics are superb and not too bright of a color palette to look at, runs great for how much detail is put in, and a nice little story to follow.”
“Beautiful graphics, cute characters, loads to do, and easy to get lost in the game.”
“I love this game... graphics are great and gameplay is excellent and challenges are great fun and achievable... keep up the great work developers!!”
“The graphics lack the detail, elegance, and wow factor to warrant spending any money.”
“The graphics are broken and they just don't make sense anymore.”
“The new graphics are bad; the old version is better.”
- story592 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging graphics and a charming narrative that keeps players interested. However, many users express frustration with the overwhelming number of quests, often out of order or requiring items that are not yet accessible, leading to confusion and a sense of stagnation in gameplay. While the storyline is enjoyable, the quest management system needs improvement to enhance the overall experience.
“The storyline is good.”
“Great graphics, lots to do and fun storyline.”
“I love this game and have played for years, but lately it keeps losing my progress and I've had to do the same time-consuming quest three times and it just went back yet again.”
“The quests are set up so that you get frustrated trying to unlock something and spend money.”
“It's impossible to do some quests :(”
“The order and number of quests can be annoying.”
- monetization262 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which often disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the ability to progress without mandatory in-app purchases, others feel that the game heavily pushes for spending real money and that customer support for purchase issues is lacking. Overall, the game is seen as a balance between optional ad viewing for benefits and a significant reliance on in-app purchases, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab.
“No in-app purchases needed to succeed, not heavily pushed to buy additional extras.”
“In-app purchases seem to be the same as usual but energy can be earned easily, so you can play for longer, and you could probably play for free if you wanted to.”
“Almost no ads except for having the option to watch them for a boost.”
“Be prepared to watch a large amount of ads and/or pay a considerable amount of real money if you want to get anywhere.”
“The developers have gotten very greedy indeed and introduced ads every two seconds trying to get you to buy things.”
“It's fun to play but it was a hassle because of the ads always popping out.”
- stability193 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing during loading screens and gameplay, often requiring players to restart the app. Many users report losing progress and encountering various glitches that disrupt their experience, particularly after updates. While the game has potential and enjoyable elements, the persistent bugs and lack of effective support have led to frustration among players.
“It's fun; no glitches so far... seems like it can keep me busy for a while.”
“Good game; no glitches yet.”
“It's a fantastic game, the graphics are superb and not too bright of a color palette to look at, runs great for how much detail is put in, and a nice little story to follow.”
“What should take 15 minutes to do when I open it up to play, now takes over an hour... mostly sitting and staring at my screen, waiting for an island to load past 42% or waiting for a black screen to turn back into the game or the game randomly freezes while on an island.”
“Game freezes all the time at the loading screen.”
“I love this game and would love to spend money on it, but I am scared due to the many glitches.”
- gameplay101 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute graphics and engaging mechanics. However, several users express frustration with issues such as overwhelming missions, frequent interruptions for promotions, and lag, which can disrupt the overall experience. While the game offers enjoyable tasks and a decent balance of resources, some players feel that the gameplay can become tedious due to long wait times and the need for in-app purchases to progress effectively.
“This game was beautiful with great attention to detail, good gameplay and characters.”
“The balance of resources, worker population, and social happiness is the most compelling aspect of gameplay.”
“Love the gameplay and graphics and the clan chat rooms.”
“Houses seem to be the ones that go missing the most, which makes villagers disappear as well and then it disrupts gameplay because you're short of people to do everything you need to do, plus you have to rebuild.”
“Nice concept but absolutely horrible gameplay because of the constant interruptions for promotions and 'deals'. I've been playing for a few days and even made an in-game purchase because I thought I was going to like it, but once I started to expand, it went downhill really fast and now I can't keep up with the suggested quests that the game wants me to be on.”
“I'm sad to say it, but I have to uninstall the game which I actually like; I mean the gameplay, but the game is so slow and lagging that it's impossible to play it.”
- music54 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its upbeat and calming qualities, while others find it annoying and difficult to turn off. Many users report technical issues, such as a persistent black screen that prevents gameplay while the music continues to play. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by some for its retro vibe and pleasantness, the inability to play personal music and the glitches detract from the experience for many players.
“I love the background music and the voiceovers.”
“The music is upbeat and pleasant.”
“The music is so relaxing.”
“The game starts and I hear the music, but it's a black screen.”
“Every time I try to load the game, I always end up watching a black screen with the music playing in the background.”
“I can't find the settings, so I can't turn the music off, so I've had to turn the sound off completely.”
- grinding47 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed sentiment towards the grinding aspect of the game, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to resource management and leveling up. While some appreciate the game's fun elements and addictive nature, others express frustration over the slow progression and the necessity to spend real money to alleviate the grind. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but can become monotonous due to its heavy reliance on grinding mechanics.
“Event quests are okay if you're on a certain level; otherwise, don't bother. It takes 2 days to complete missions that can't be finished because of being at a low level. It could've been a good game, but it's too grindy.”
“Just hate the game mechanics that force you to wait hours to gain access to new areas after you spend hours or even days grinding for the money to purchase them.”
“I thought it would be like all the townsman I've enjoyed before, but this game is really meant for people who have the money to buy what's up for grabs... no real rewards... every house has 1 person and it's, in fact, tedious.”
- humor23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny graphics, quirky characters, and amusing dialogue, such as the villagers' "bla bla bla" interactions. However, some users express frustration with gameplay mechanics that hinder progress, which they find ironically amusing. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and lighthearted, providing a fun and relaxing experience.
“Great graphics, funny characters, and very addictive.”
“This game is pretty fun, and I also noticed how when the villagers are talking to one another it says 'bla bla bla' which I find really adorable and funny!”
“Love this game, always something to do, lovely graphics, no pressure to get things done, funny little characters.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent; while some players report smooth performance and appealing graphics, others experience significant lag spikes and issues on older devices or specific platforms.
“Not too heavy handed on pushing in-game purchases (watch a 15-second 'shaman's vision' for a reward, etc.). The graphics are cute and it runs smoothly.”
“I can see me getting addicted and the graphics and performance are phenomenal.”
“It's good so far... everything runs smoothly.”
“There's very poor optimization and lag spikes are constantly occurring.”
“I played this game years ago but had to give it up because of performance issues on my old device.”
“Not optimized for my tablet, but it's working okay so far.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of emotional experiences, highlighting both frustration and heartwarming moments. While some face challenges like glitches and loss of progress that evoke feelings of heartbreak, others appreciate the game's wholesome atmosphere and welcoming nature, contributing to an overall positive emotional connection.
“I got a new phone and can't find where I wrote it, so I have to start from scratch, which is really heartbreaking. Not to mention I spent money, which I also can't get back.”
“This is still a fun and wholesome game for me!...⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“I like the heartwarming way they welcome me.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by the lack of progress saving on certain islands, limiting players' ability to revisit them without starting over. Additionally, the imbalance in tribe member tasks and forced land purchases detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling restricted in their choices.
“The game offers a variety of tribe members, which adds depth to the gameplay and encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different strategies.”
“With so many choices in land purchases and tribe management, each playthrough feels unique and engaging.”
“The replayability is enhanced by the diverse tasks available, allowing players to experiment with different approaches and strategies.”
“9 out of 10 times, the game does not save progress on these islands, but the regular ones are playable as usual.”
“There are more tribe members than are actually playable for tasks. I'm not sure if the in-game costs can keep up for power players like myself. Certain things don't match the required levels, such as farming, and I dislike the lack of choice regarding land purchases, especially the forced land purchases.”
