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Time Factory Inc - Idle Tycoon is a simulation game that allows players to make money and travel through time. However, the game is riddled with bugs and is overrun with advertisements, detracting from the overall gaming experience. Despite these issues, the concept of managing a time-traveling factory and accumulating wealth through the ages remains intriguing.

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Play Modes

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

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 884 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

monetization105 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, making it a great time killer.
Players appreciate the variety of eras and the potential for upgrades.
Some users report that the game runs smoothly after updates, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them for basic actions.
Many users experience significant lag and freezing issues, making the game unplayable at times.
There are numerous bugs, including problems with collecting resources and game progression, leading to frustration.

monetization
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Reviewers report that ads appear frequently, often interrupting gameplay and making progress difficult, leading to a negative impact on the overall enjoyment of the game. While some players acknowledge the need for ads to support developers, the overwhelming consensus is that the current implementation is overly aggressive and detracts from the gaming experience.
- “This game is amazing! I love that you get no ads with airplane mode on.”
- “Omg, there are no ads! Wow, the best game!”
- “So cool! Relax, chill, no ads. Turn off the internet, here we go!”
- “This game is just trying to make money and does not care about the people who try this game. This game sucks, please remove ads.”
- “For a game about time management, it sure doesn't respect yours with the amount of ads included.”
- “The game is full of ads and bugs. Literally every 10 seconds a flying coin appears and wants you to watch ads, and you always misclick to watch it.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant issue, with users frequently reporting persistent freezing, lag, and unresponsive screens, often requiring force closures. Many players experience only brief moments of normal gameplay before encountering severe performance problems, particularly after recent updates. While some users acknowledge the game's potential, the overwhelming consensus is that these stability issues severely hinder the overall experience.
- “Now when I open the app, it either shows a blank white screen or I get into the game for 5 seconds before it freezes.”
- “Since the last update, nothing but screen freezes, images getting stuck on the screen, and massive lag resulting in having to force close the game because it stops responding. The game is now all but unplayable.”
- “The game is good and all, but there are just many glitches I had with the game that almost made it unplayable. I hope it will get fixed.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of coherence, particularly regarding a quest that feels pointless due to conflicting game mechanics, such as the requirement to own four lots when no age offers more than three. This has led to frustration among players, who feel that unresolved quests hinder overall enjoyment and progression.
- “So what was the point in having that quest in the first place!”
- “Although there is a quest to own 4 lots, none of the ages have more than 3 lots.”
- “Please fix that quest or no one will win this game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the intrusive volume of ads and claiming it resembles music from other games. Additionally, players have expressed a desire for more engaging in-game music, as the current lack of sound makes the experience feel muted.
- “Game is okay, but please add some kind of music rather than keeping the game mute.”
- “The game is okay, but please add some kind of music instead of keeping it mute.”
- “The music plays on my phone 24/7.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being unexciting and reminiscent of typical Roblox tycoon games, with a slow pace that requires players to wait for progress.
- “The gameplay isn't exciting because it's just another Roblox-type tycoon, if you think about it.”
- “Gameplay seems slow and feels more like a waiting game to progress currently.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from excessive grinding, which detracts from the overall experience and seems to prioritize monetization through ads.
- “Feels like it's just grinding ads for money.”
- “Really good game, but there's just too much grinding.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with some users experiencing performance issues on newer devices. There is a suggestion for the inclusion of graphic options to accommodate players with older or less powerful phones. Additionally, concerns were raised about limited offline progress and the impact of ads on gameplay.
- “Ads for very short boosts, seems like very little offline progress, and mediocre graphics.”
- “Add in a graphic option just in case someone has a weak or old phone, as this new phone I'm using slows down the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the intrusive nature of ads that appear when players interact with the screen, detracting from the overall immersive experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting very poor performance that they find unacceptable.
- “Very poor and shameful performance.”
- “The game runs like a snail, even on high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops and stuttering make it nearly unplayable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game enjoyable, but some have reported technical issues that disrupt their experience, suggesting a need for improvements to enhance playability.
- “This game is hilarious! The jokes and puns had me laughing out loud.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; it keeps the gameplay light and enjoyable.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue; it adds so much to the experience.”