Townsmen 6 FREE

About

Townsmen 6 FREE is a simulation game that offers an intriguing story and pretty visuals. While it boasts being an award-winning strategy hit, the game is plagued with excessive advertisements and technical bugs that may hinder the overall experience. Nonetheless, fans of the genre may find it worthwhile to try the game out in all its free glory.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,266 reviews

graphics45 positive mentions

monetization31 negative mentions

The game brings back a lot of childhood memories and is enjoyable for fans of the original.
It has a nostalgic feel and is a fun way to pass the time.
The graphics are nice and the game is engaging, providing hours of entertainment.

The controls are unintuitive and often frustrating, making gameplay difficult.
There is no zoom feature, which makes it hard to see details and interact with the game effectively.
The game is buggy, with frequent crashes and issues saving progress, leading to a frustrating experience.

graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
30%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users expressing a desire for updates and improvements. While some appreciate the nostalgic, old-school aesthetic and find the graphics decent, others criticize them as pixelated, small, and lacking detail, particularly noting issues with zoom functionality. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics could benefit from enhancements to meet modern standards.
- “I love townsmen graphics and gameplay.”
- “Great graphics and easy to play.”
- “Graphics are detailed and well designed.”
- “This is unplayable and the graphics are horrifying.”
- “Graphics suck and the tutorial sucks more!!”
- “How can anyone like this game, the controls are terrible, the introduction and gameplay are hideous, and the graphics are pitiful...uninstall asap.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and charming elements. However, many users express a desire for more missions and objectives, as well as improvements in mission continuity and clarity. While the storyline is considered enjoyable, some players find it shallow and wish for expanded content to enhance replayability.
- “Absolutely brilliant game, charming story line, easy controls, well thought out, a game like this on a phone ~ a must have!”
- “Literally the best game, incredible storyline matched with great gameplay, ten star game, want another one.”
- “Nice story line kept me glued for hours.”
- “Enjoy the game but when I complete the tasks in missions, it does not carry on with the next mission; I'm just forced to carry on with missions with no end.”
- “I've played this game for a long time and I've never been bored, but please add more story and extend the story. Please update; I love this game so much.”
- “Instructions are terrible and the storyline is shallow, and controls are pretty bad, but overall it's good.”
monetization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The monetization aspect of the game primarily revolves around advertisements, which users find to be intrusive and sometimes obstructive to gameplay, particularly when they cover important game information. While there are no in-app purchases, many players express frustration with the frequency and placement of ads, leading to a mixed reception regarding their impact on the overall experience. Some users appreciate the absence of in-app purchases, but the ads' annoyance level varies, with some stating they detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Free play, no ads, good gameplay.”
- “Excellent, fun, doesn't need any in-game purchases.”
- “Controls are a bit clunky at times, and could use a zoom option, but there are no in-app purchases or anything.”
- “The stupid ads are right by the buttons so you are always hitting them on accident.”
- “The advertisement covers up the entire status board at the top so you can't even play the game.”
- “Was demanded to remove ads to continue play, have removed ads and still cannot play!”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, bugs, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players enjoy the game and find it addictive, many express frustration over the unintuitive controls and the impact of random glitches on their experience. Overall, the game suffers from stability issues that detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “It's everything I've been looking for: no glitches, no problems. Get this game if you love settlement games.”
- “Runs great on my Evo.”
- “Great game, runs great on my Evo.”
- “Maps won't move, townies go super slow even in fast forward, skip day freezes.. makes playing impossible.”
- “The user interface in the campaign mode freezes regularly.”
- “Great game except it's buggy, force closes a lot and freezes up, I have a top of the line device too.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
27%
27%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its graphics and overall experience, while others criticize the controls, interface, and depth of strategy. Many users express frustration with small buttons and nonresponsive touch controls, which hinder the gameplay experience. Overall, while some find it entertaining and engaging, others deem it tedious and poorly executed, indicating a need for significant improvements.
- “I love the graphics and gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay, graphics, everything!!!”
- “Impressive design and enthralling gameplay.”
- “No zoom and tiny controls on phone make gameplay nearly impossible, and mistakes are easily made.”
- “Ugly looking game with bad interface and glitchy gameplay... they even dare to ask for money.”
- “Terrible controls, bad graphics, horrible gameplay.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting poor performance and low frame rates on certain devices, particularly tablets and older models like the Samsung Galaxy S Captivate. In contrast, others have noted smooth performance on specific devices, such as the x8, indicating that optimization may vary significantly across different hardware. Overall, there is a clear need for better optimization to enhance control and performance consistency.
- “Especially impressive performance.”
- “Runs smoothly and feels reminiscent of Age of Empires.”
- “The game must be optimized for tablets, though I don't see that mentioned anywhere in the description.”
- “Poor control performance.”
- “Poor performance; it runs at about 1 fps in-game.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players praising the random-generated maps and varying story mode layouts for providing good replay value, while others find it lacking and quickly boring. Overall, the experience can be highly enjoyable and challenging for some, but not engaging enough for others.
- “Great replay value!”
- “Randomly generated maps offer excellent replay value.”
- “Low replay value.”
- “No replay value, gets boring quick!”
- “Story mode has some replay value because the level layout is different each time.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, although some suggest that gameplay balance could be improved. Overall, the humor adds a positive dimension to the action-packed experience.
- “It's really great and funny.”
- “So good with action and also very funny.”
- “Really funny but one of their army just killed 5 of mine at the same time, maybe you should think over the balance?”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable but often tedious, with many noting that it can become repetitive and drag on over time. While the gameplay has its fun moments, the slow pace and poorly explained mechanics contribute to a sense of frustration. Overall, the grinding can detract from an otherwise great experience.
- “Gets old and tedious rather rapidly.”
- “Random exits and freezes on stock n1 running 2.3.4 ota, poorly explained gameplay and tedious controls ruin an otherwise great game.”
- “It is fun, the various levels have limitations which makes it more tedious than it needs to be though.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, making it addictive and exciting for players. While most reviews highlight the positive aspects of the soundtrack, there are a few suggestions for improvements. Overall, the combination of good music, graphics, and performance contributes to a highly enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “A civilization-like game with beautiful background music that makes every player excited and addicted to it.”
- “Best game ever, and the music in this game is fantastic.”
- “Nicely designed game with good graphics and sound effects, featuring a nice background music theme.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar and detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional connections to the game, often reminiscing about their childhood experiences and feeling a mix of nostalgia and joy. Many report being moved to tears, highlighting the game's ability to evoke deep feelings and cherished memories.
- “I cried when I saw it. This was one of my favorite games when I was small; it was awesome.”
- “Made me feel happy, like when I first played this as a kid.”