University Empire Tycoon －Idle
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Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Great graphics and engaging gameplay.
- Fun concept of managing a university with various departments.
- No forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
- Excessively long build and research times, often taking hours or even days.
- Only one builder available unless you pay real money, limiting gameplay.
- Frequent bugs and glitches, particularly related to competitions and student performance.
- monetization285 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over long construction times and a lack of options to speed them up through ads. While some appreciate that ads are optional and not forced, others feel that the in-game purchases are overpriced and that the game leans towards a cash grab model. Suggestions for improvement include allowing players to watch ads to reduce wait times or earn in-game currency, as many find the current system limits enjoyment and progression.
“Take Bitlife for example, for a Bitizen subscription it is a $5 purchase and comes with no ads and a lot of other features.”
“I'm so glad this game doesn't push us to do in-game purchases, which actually makes me want to buy something to support the developer.”
“Super fun, no ads unless you want to get bonus money (which isn't necessary) and great gameplay.”
“I'd rate it higher, but I used to be able to watch ads to reduce the building time by 30 minutes and since that option isn't there anymore, the game isn't fun, because it takes so long for anything to finish.”
“In-game purchases are almost required to get anything done once you get later in the game.”
“The update removed the ability to expedite construction and research through watching ads and both take too long to finish.”
- graphics114 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality, cute art style, and smooth animations, making it visually appealing compared to other tycoon games. However, many players express frustration with the lengthy upgrade times, which detracts from the overall experience despite the impressive visuals. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues related to waiting times and limited activities.
“The graphics are amazing and the game is overall very good.”
“The art style is really cute and looks pleasing to the eye.”
“I love the graphics, everything is put together so well and looks so good down to the smallest detail.”
“Graphics and customization could be much better.”
“Graphic needs improvement and the game is not smooth.”
“Low graphic, it takes a lot of time to load the game.”
- story90 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story and mission structure initially engage players with a fun premise and enjoyable graphics, but many users express frustration over a lack of diverse and meaningful quests as they progress. Players report that after completing initial missions, they are left with repetitive competition tasks that hinder their ability to earn rewards and advance, leading to a sense of stagnation and boredom. Overall, while the game starts strong, the limited mission variety and progression issues detract from the overall experience.
“I enjoyed playing this game and the story was fun but only up until the tutorial for competitions happened.”
“The graphics, the design, the gameplay, the story, and just how smooth the game is overall is amazing 100/10.”
“I loved the game and I loved the last update but I would love to have more quests in the game that way I have more objectives to focus on.”
“I've completed all the missions and there are now no more to complete, which has made me lose a bit of direction.”
“After a few days, it gets boring because all of my missions are done.”
“And this wouldn't have been so bad except for the fact that I couldn't do any quests to get more in-game money since I had for some reason already done them, so I was basically left to go bankrupt just because I went off the game for a few minutes.”
- gameplay80 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the unique mechanics and overall fun factor, but expressing dissatisfaction with long wait times, frequent glitches, and a lack of engaging tasks. While some mechanics, like the electricity billing system, are praised, the repetitive nature of gameplay and limited builder resources lead to boredom and diminished interest over time. Overall, the game shows potential but requires balancing and improvements to enhance the player experience.
“I especially appreciate the new game mechanics - particularly the electricity billing mechanic; we could overflow our maximum electricity power, but it'll decrease our revenue in exchange.”
“The gameplay is amazing; it is unlike any other game on the play store.”
“Superb gameplay, easy to understand, and you can easily spend time with it as long as you can.”
“Information on certain aspects of gameplay is so vague that some things just don't make sense.”
“The game is really fun in itself, but there are so many times where glitches cause the game to stop and close, gameplay to look glitchy, or freeze up on ads for buffs.”
“The tasks assigned in the game need updating and improving (completely neglects 6 different buildings), and the gameplay itself is pedantic, repetitive, and a bit boring.”
- stability77 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported, particularly after unlocking certain features like the "master of time." Players experience gameplay interruptions, inability to progress, and glitches that affect both the user interface and game mechanics, making it largely unplayable at times. While the game has potential, it requires urgent optimization to address these persistent bugs.
“Nothing happens after that, and I can't move, I can't buy or open anything, the entire game just freezes, making it unplayable.”
“Was great until I unlocked the time tables... the game freezes and won't even load to where I can learn how to do it for one and then just play all together in general.”
“Love the game however when you unlock the master of time, the game completely freezes!”
- music32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the soundtrack and its nostalgic references, many express frustration over persistent sound effects that remain even when music and sound settings are turned off. Additionally, players are eager for the inclusion of a dedicated music department and improvements to sound control options.
“Its entertaining to see the cosmetic progression and the soundtrack reminds me of Scratchman Apoo!”
“Very nice update with the music hall and now football!”
“Love the game played it for a while but like the book fair event you could more like a basketball game or the stadium or an orchestra for the conservatory of music.”
“My only complaint is that, even with sound and music turned off, there's still sounds from the stars increasing.”
“I like the game but my one main issue is that I have sounds and music turned off but for some reason I get that extremely loud and annoying sound that plays every time I open the game and collect my money or pay for any new upgrades.”
“Turning off sound and music doesn't actually turn off all the annoying achievement sounds 🤷 uninstalled.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the graphics and UI performance, many report significant issues such as freezing, crashing, and slow performance, particularly after updates. Users have expressed a desire for improvements in AI efficiency and better tracking of staff and student performance, indicating that the game requires substantial optimization work to enhance the overall experience.
“There are also a lot of things to tinker with to improve the performance of the university (hiring and firing professors, setting up a minimum grade for the students, etc.).”
“The game is highly optimized.”
“I am really enjoying the game and to be honest I don't know why people are complaining about it, but it does make sense that some phones are not quite optimized for it.”
“The AI is pretty unoptimized; they waste a lot of time. In the end, I had to allot 6 hours of eating time just to make sure my students are fed, and even some starve.”
“Awesome game, great concept with lots of details. It's one of those idle games that isn't boring after 15 minutes; however, it seems that there need to be some major optimization upgrades as it freezes and crashes quite a lot. This doesn't happen with your other games.”
“They said they would work on it, but after every single update, the game's performance gets worse and worse.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the need to purchase perks to unlock features like hiring additional staff and the limitations on build teams without spending real money. While some enjoy the gameplay, they note that extended periods of inactivity and repetitive level grinding can detract from the overall experience.
“It is a little tedious how we must buy a perk to unlock the ability to hire more staff.”
“Only having one build team, with no way to earn another besides spending real money, is tedious.”
“The length of time where there's nothing to do is tedious.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered humorous, with players enjoying its comedic elements, such as the absurdity of having only one builder and the associated waiting times. However, some users express frustration over the monetization aspects, particularly the need to pay for in-game features, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The idea of only one builder and the waiting time to build something is hilarious.”
“It is a funny game, but it would be better if we could buy more builders without using real money, even if that implies more difficulty in getting the builders.”
“The game is funny and all, but at a certain point, you leave the game, then get back in, and it says you have no money, and the game wants you to pay for a student competition.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional impact of the game feels incomplete or unfulfilled until they engage with it more deeply, suggesting that initial impressions may not fully capture the game's emotional depth.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find that replayability is a significant issue, indicating that the game lacks sufficient incentives or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“But indeed, the replayability is the problem.”
