Township
- June 12, 2014
- Playrix
- 12h median play time
Township is a simulation game that offers an intriguing story and splendid game mechanics, accompanied by awesome visuals and a delightful soundtrack. Despite some annoying ads and lots of grinding required, the game's plenty of humor and occasional bugs make it a great game for the whole family to enjoy, with a limitless potential for city-building and agriculture.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, with a variety of tasks and mini-games to keep players entertained.
- The graphics and animations are well-designed, making the game visually appealing.
- The community aspect of the game allows players to interact and help each other, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game frequently crashes, especially during regatta tasks and mini-games, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
- Many players feel that the mini-games are rigged to encourage spending real money, making it difficult to progress without purchases.
- Recent updates have introduced bugs and glitches, such as tasks being greyed out or events not being accessible, which negatively impact gameplay.
- monetization702 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that in-app purchases are heavily pushed, making it difficult to progress without spending real money. Overall, players note that while the game can be enjoyable, it often feels like a cash grab, especially as they reach higher levels where progress slows significantly without financial investment.
“No ads, there's an ever-changing game or competition to keep things interesting.”
“The game is free, so I don't mind the microtransactions, but the amount of them in doing simple tasks is unpleasant.”
“You can play the game without in-game purchases but as you progress, it may require some investment to develop your town further.”
“You won't be able to advance anywhere unless you use real money to buy their 'deals' for in-game purchases.”
“The game is nothing like their ads in other games show; don’t expect people to be happy with your product when your advertisement is pure bait.”
“It's turned into a cash grab and they've treated loyal players badly.”
- graphics599 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their vibrant colors, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, there are significant complaints about recent updates that have altered the graphics to a more cartoonish style, which some users find less appealing and even frustrating. Additionally, technical issues such as glitches and crashes have been reported, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game's visuals.
“The graphics are phenomenal and I love discovering what the different characters in the town can do.”
“The graphics are amazing and the attention to detail is incredible!”
“I love the graphics and the way everything is set up, and the amount of events to keep you busy is amazing.”
“Glitches and crashes after holiday winter graphics were installed are to the point the game is unplayable.”
“The whole look of the game has changed and I don't like the graphics.”
“New graphics are shockingly awful - what were the developers thinking??!”
- stability469 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes that severely impact gameplay. Despite some updates aimed at fixing these issues, players continue to experience ongoing problems, particularly during events and after updates, leading to frustration and a loss of progress. Overall, while some users have noted improvements, the consensus is that the game remains plagued by stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Always runs smoothly, no glitches so far and I've been playing a long time.”
“There is constant updates to keep the game well maintained and bug free, which means it runs very well 99% of the time.”
“Overall bug free and relaxing.”
“Glitches and crashes after holiday winter graphics were installed are to the point the game is unplayable.”
“The game started well but snowballed downhill, very glitchy, freezes and shuts down randomly.”
“Every time I get an event award, the game freezes and kicks me out.”
- grinding269 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the tediousness and repetitiveness of tasks, particularly in relation to mini-games and resource management. While some enjoy the farming and city-building elements, they often feel that the game becomes a grind, especially at higher levels where progress slows significantly without spending real money. Overall, players appreciate the game's potential but are increasingly disheartened by the time-consuming nature of grinding and the pressure to engage in mini-games that detract from the core farming experience.
“Great game, would love to see more farming.”
“I downloaded this game thinking I would be going from town to town fixing things, not farming and building things.”
“While in the beginning this game was very fun and exciting, it has now become tedious and monotonous.”
“If you refuse to spend real money on the game, then by level 20 and up it gets really tedious and the game progress slows way down.”
“Now it is tedious and frustrating.”
- gameplay177 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. Many players appreciate the well-designed mechanics and engaging graphics, noting that the gameplay can be enjoyable and addictive, especially with the variety of mini-games and events. However, there are significant complaints about misleading advertisements, slow progression, and monetization strategies that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of being forced to spend money to advance.
“Well designed interface, levels, mechanics, etc. A lot of room and potential to expand, so there's always more to look forward to, but also possible to take it slow; a lot of components but everything is pretty easy to find and understand.”
“The gameplay is genuinely solid and enjoyable.”
“The controls are intuitive, the gameplay is addictive, and the massive amounts of animations bring this game to life!”
“Not the gameplay advertised.”
“The timing between waiting on events and things to finish/happen is so long that the player ends up running out of things to do, leaving large enough breaks in gameplay that force the player to leave the app while they're constantly waiting on things to finish.”
“Gameplay is nothing at all like the ad videos.”
- story105 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on side quests that often require real money to complete, leading to a sense of stagnation and tedium. While some appreciate the creative missions and engaging graphics, others find the storylines repetitive and the quests increasingly difficult, making it challenging to progress without spending money. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as lacking depth and coherence, with many players longing for a more streamlined and rewarding storytelling approach.
“The effort put into some of the side stories is great, but to view the whole story means that you will have to buy something.”
“The puzzle and story line element really makes this game different.”
“Very good graphics and story line, no glitches.”
“I enjoyed playing for a while, but it quickly became obvious that I was never going to be able to get the required building materials without paying too much money for them. After about a week, I had 7 buildings I couldn't construct and all my quests depended on them, so after yet another useless train delivery, I did the only rational action... uninstall. It's fine for you if you're really rich, but if that's the case, you've probably got better ways to spend your time!”
“The quest for room renovation gets a lot tougher and it is impossible to proceed ahead without spending cash. I can't complete it even after spending cash.”
“The old story of a game being gradually spoiled in the pursuit of money.”
- music35 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its calming and soothing qualities, while others find it repetitive and annoying over time. Many users appreciate the integration of music with gameplay, although there are frequent requests for separate volume controls for music and sound effects. Technical issues, such as music glitches and sudden disappearance, have also been reported, impacting the overall experience for some players.
“The music is calm and soothing to me.”
“I love the design and soothing music.”
“The graphics are crisp and clear, the gameplay is simple and fun, and the music just ties it all together!”
“Since last week, I don't know why, but the game's music suddenly disappeared and all I can hear are distorted sounds.”
“The music is so terrible that I always play it turned all the way down.”
“However, the music loop becomes annoying rather quickly.”
- humor25 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny animations, cute characters, and amusing interactions among townspeople. Many find the game entertaining and engaging, though some express frustration over monetization issues that detract from the overall fun. Overall, while the humor remains a highlight, concerns about the game's direction and player treatment have dampened some players' enthusiasm.
“Very funny😂.”
“Fun, humorous animals and their animations!”
“Great variety and all the funny and cute little animated touches throughout the town are top-notch!”
“Honestly, it was a good game with all the gifts for the players who wouldn't buy the golden ticket, but now it's not funny at all. You must buy it to have all the decorations and also the good gifts, so now I will give it 1 star. If they bring back some things for free to encourage us to play the events, I will change my rating.”
“I am not happy, and I like my game, but this is not funny at all.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and improvements over time, others experience issues such as slow loading times, glitches, and performance drops after updates. There are also concerns about the game's resource demands, particularly for devices with lower specifications, and some players feel that optimization may prioritize in-app purchases over gameplay enjoyment.
“I love this app, I have downloaded and redownloaded the game throughout the years and seen the improvement in the game. Now I have no complaints about the game; it runs smoothly and is one of my favorite role-playing games.”
“Always runs smoothly, no glitches so far and I've been playing a long time.”
“The game runs smoothly now, making it more fun to play.”
“It still takes up over 1 GB with extra files and runs slowly.”
“The mini game has levels that are almost impossible unless you get the performance pieces, so sometimes you have to replay the same level for a couple of days until you get lucky.”
“I would even say it is optimized with maximizing in-app purchases in mind, at the cost of enjoyment.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional attachment and frustration towards the game, highlighting a sense of heartbreak over recent changes and issues with gameplay mechanics. While they appreciate the game's overall appeal, they are disappointed by the uneven duration of mini-games and accidental activations that detract from their experience. The desire for more engaging and wholesome content is also evident, indicating a longing for a more satisfying gaming experience.
“It's heartbreaking how much you have changed the game 😞😞😞”
“It's very difficult finding wholesome games to play, like Township.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's replayability is enhanced by occasional financial input and the improvements made to the zoo feature, making it more enjoyable. However, some express concerns about the overwhelming number of simultaneous events and the low rewards from interseasonal activities, suggesting that adjustments could further enhance replay value. Overall, Township is recognized for its replayability, particularly due to the support from random players.
“Township is a free Android game that has replayability, with lots of helpful random players.”
“It was good to see they finally made the zoo much more playable and enjoyable; there are times when too many things happen at the same time, like regattas and events, which both require a lot of resources.”
“Bring those back and make it a little more playable in difficulty, and I will increase the rating.”
“Some occasional real financial input can make the game more playable.”
“Bring those back and make it a little more playable in difficulty and I will increase the rating.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the graphics and character designs are praised for their cuteness and appeal to a broad audience, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as friendly and welcoming, largely due to the helpful tutorials that guide players throughout their experience.
“The tutorials are very helpful along the way, which creates a friendly and immersive atmosphere in the game.”