Townsmen

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Townsmen is a single-player historical simulation game offering around 7 hours of playtime. Develop your village into a medieval empire, manage a complex economy, and ensure the happiness of your inhabitants. Protect your town from bandits with military features, and enjoy diverse scenarios, challenging tasks, and unrestricted sandbox gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics168 positive mentions

monetization1.6k negative mentions

monetization
1,648 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the intrusive and frequent ads that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the large banner ads occupying a substantial portion of the screen, as well as mandatory video ads that play every few minutes, often without any rewards. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, they feel that the aggressive monetization strategy detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, leading to a common sentiment that the game is more focused on generating revenue than providing a seamless gaming experience.
- “The game actually lets you play and doesn't harass you with microtransactions.”
- “This game is perfectly playable without the need to purchase in-game 'prestige' unlike a lot of games that make the game unenjoyable unless you make in-app purchases.”
- “I keep coming back to this game; this is my 6th year playing and although in-app purchases can speed up your progress, it's not necessary to keep up or progress like most other games of this genre.”
- “The ads are overwhelming.”
- “The game is good but the ads are terrible!”
- “I can't play with new ads.”
graphics
235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and charm, with many users noting the detailed and engaging visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic art style and smooth animations, others express a desire for further graphical improvements and updates. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually enjoyable and immersive.
- “The graphics and animation are high quality, and the game is addictive.”
- “Beautiful graphics, nice scenery and you can generally see how a town thrives and your 'townies' personalities come to life.”
- “The graphics are amazing and because they're so many achievements and new buildings and new upgrades to get, it's impossible for this game to become repetitive.”
- “Opens a browser perhaps to get more prestige or whatever, the graphics crash and I end up with a black background with floating houses.”
- “If only you can fix the water graphics and the broken-down bridges which can be the path for bandits, I will give you back your five-star rating from me.”
- “Way too much going on... I don't have a week to learn how to play and wouldn't if I did... very boring and low graphics... all the ads are annoying and the banner at the top is too much... sucks way too much data.”
gameplay
177 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
12%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its solid mechanics, engaging scenarios, and appealing graphics, making it enjoyable and addictive for many players. However, numerous reviews highlight significant frustrations with intrusive advertisements that disrupt gameplay, slow pacing, and some mechanics that feel unbalanced or poorly implemented. While the game offers a variety of unique features, the overwhelming presence of ads and occasional bugs detract from the overall experience for a substantial number of users.
- “The gameplay is solid, reminds you of Age of Discovery, the graphics are quaint in a good way, similar to a polished Stronghold, and unlike a few other mobile games, many of the cosmetics can be purchased for gold, not crowns (premium currency), which is good as they are required to keep citizens happy.”
- “I play it for a long time because of marvelous gameplay and such great control, nice scenarios where you must keep everything managed; such a challenging game, can't wait for more upcoming updates.”
- “This game has graphics, few ads, low battery consumption, cheap in-app purchases, and gameplay that you will find yourself immersed in for hours.”
- “I've been playing for years and am finding recently it's getting hard to play because I'm spending most of my gameplay repairing buildings.”
- “They actually interrupt gameplay to run an ad video.”
- “This game has some of the worst gameplay ever for a city builder.”
story
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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2%
The game's story and quest system are generally well-received, with players appreciating the variety of missions and strategic elements involved. However, many users express a desire for more quests, clearer instructions, and a deeper storyline to enhance engagement, as some find the current content repetitive or lacking in depth. Overall, while the game offers a solid foundation, there is a strong call for updates that introduce new missions, buildings, and a more immersive narrative experience.
- “The developers did an outstanding job with the graphics and storyline.”
- “I love the different scenarios and the plot of the game.”
- “Stunning graphics, awesome scenarios and storylines, and I especially love the fact that I can play offline and save some battery.”
- “I want to like this game, I really do, but some tutorial missions don't tell how to do something, only that you should do it.”
- “This game lacks a good storyline; no more cool stories makes it boring rather quickly, not quite what I expected.”
- “It gives you quests but doesn't really elaborate, for instance, the quest to pay tribute to the king says that and only that.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
8%
83%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after extended play sessions or during ad interruptions. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay with minimal glitches, a significant number express frustration over the app's instability, especially following recent updates. Overall, the game's performance appears inconsistent, with a notable portion of users calling for improvements to address these issues.
- “I bought the ad-free version and everything runs great.”
- “Nice graphics, no glitches...operates smoothly on my Samsung Vitality.”
- “Also well made, no glitches so far, very smooth playing.”
- “After 1 hour of playing, especially as your town is progressing, it freezes and crashes.”
- “I would have rated 5 stars for this game, if not for the random freezes and crashes.”
- “Every time I open the game, it freezes after 5 minutes, after which I have to force close the game, and this happens every single time I play.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
37%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and uplifting qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a nostalgic experience for long-time players. Many users appreciate the catchy soundtrack and its ability to complement the game's diverse scenarios, although some mention that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of pleasant music and impressive graphics contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Not to mention the music soundtrack is fantastic and has a great uplifting atmosphere.”
- “Very amazing game and background music is so calming, keep it up!”
- “The music is catchy and the learning curve isn't very steep.”
- “The music is awful also.”
- “Hanging problems fixed by turning music off.”
- “Gameplay and graphics are up to standard, repetitive music is a bit annoying.”
grinding
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some enjoy the addictive nature of farming and building, many express frustration with the tediousness of repairing buildings and the repetitive nature of grinding for resources, which can lead to boredom over time. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its potential and engaging mechanics, particularly in the farming genre.
- “Fun at first until it becomes tedious.”
- “Tedious with very little reward.”
- “Good game, but it gets old and boring after a couple of days; also pretty tedious when you get a big town and have to repair every building one at a time.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
Overall, the optimization of the game is generally praised, with users reporting smooth performance on various devices, including older models. However, some players experience occasional crashes and performance issues related to ad banners. While the game runs well and is easy on battery, there are calls for improvements in game mechanics and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
- “This is like phone-banished without tornadoes and random diseases and has a pleasant challenge level, great building choices, awesome maps (only one map in Banished!) and it runs smoothly.”
- “Fun game, no bugs runs smoothly on Android phones.”
- “Nicely optimized and takes time to play.”
- “So, as with so many other 'f2p' games, the most basic game mechanics are never farther than a few clicks away from being instantly optimized, for the low, low price of... whatever.”
- “This is ridiculous... why is a single person performing far better in a fight against four people at once? I have so many soldiers, but many get injured because of a single bandit. Even when they are 100% supplied, they often take too long just to beat a single bandit.”
- “However, I would definitely remove the ad banner; it slows the game down and therefore lowers performance.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions of the characters, such as their whistling of the theme song and quirky behaviors that players find endearing. Many users appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, noting that the game's simplicity and offline playability enhance the fun. Overall, players find the game to be a source of consistent laughter, making it a highly recommended experience.
- “It's funny when the townies hum/whistle the theme song.”
- “Awesome and funny game! This game is easy to play and can even be played offline. Highly recommend.”
- “Very funny game, worth playing; even the ads aren't that bad.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users enjoying the strategic depth and various gameplay elements. However, some players express a desire for better balance and additional scenarios to enhance the replay experience further. Despite these critiques, the game's cloud saving and defense features contribute positively to its replay value.
- “Very fun with tons of replayability.”
- “It has a lot of replay value, and in-depth strategy.”
- “Replay value is very high, and I like how the research you do applies universally in all the scenarios.”
- “Will say replayability of levels low, leaving me longing for an update that seems unlikely :'(”
- “Game is great but please add more scenarios, it will make it more playable and challenging...”
- “Could be better balanced so that it's more playable, with ad version.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its uplifting music and charming visuals, creating a pleasant and immersive experience that evokes a sense of community and relaxation. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful aesthetics and engaging gameplay, although some express a desire for more updates and features to enhance the experience further. Overall, the game successfully delivers a sweet and friendly ambiance, despite the occasional presence of bandits.
- “Not to mention the music soundtrack is fantastic and has a great uplifting atmosphere.”
- “People like me who love country building and managing along with a pleasant and beautiful atmosphere and music love it.”
- “One of the greatest for me, Townsmen gives a chilling and warming atmosphere, and provides a wonderful glimpse into the medieval true sense of community: a collaboration of every single civic.”
- “I love this game's atmosphere, but I think it needs more updates like game-breaking new features.”
- “Simply put, the visual style is very friendly and creates a sweet atmosphere. However, the bandits are a downside; I just want to live in peace. The music is very helpful for relaxation, and there are a lot of scenarios, challenges, and events that make this game feel like a sweet little cake.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional connections to the game, highlighting nostalgia and joy from rediscovering a beloved strategy game from their past, particularly from their old Nokia phone.
- “I'm so emotional; I finally met my favorite strategy game that I used to play on my old Nokia phone.”