University Empire Tycoon －Idle

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University Empire Tycoon - Idle is a single-player simulation game with an engaging plot and compelling game mechanics. As the player, you build and manage a university, hiring professors and educating students. While the graphics are splendid, the game falls short with annoying ads and bugs, detracting from the overall experience of creating a top-tier institution of higher learning.

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

University Empire Tycoon －Idle screenshot

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,327 reviews

graphics84 positive mentions

monetization230 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging gameplay.
Fun concept of managing a university with various departments.
Minimal ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

Long wait times for building upgrades, often taking hours or even days.
Only one builder available unless you pay real money, limiting gameplay.
Frequent bugs and glitches, especially after updates, causing frustration.

monetization
291 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
9%
79%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over high in-app purchase prices and long construction times that hinder gameplay. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads for bonuses, others feel that the lack of options to speed up construction through ads or earn in-game currency diminishes the experience, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, players desire more flexibility in monetization, such as the ability to watch ads to reduce wait times or earn additional resources.
- “Take Bitlife for example, for a Bitizen subscription it is a $5 purchase and comes with no ads and a lot of other features.”
- “Super fun, no ads unless you want to get bonus money (which isn't necessary) and great gameplay.”
- “I'm so glad this game doesn't push us to do in-game purchases which actually make me want to buy something to support the developer.”
- “In-game purchases are almost required to get anything done once you get to the later stages of the game.”
- “The cost of microtransactions is beyond a joke.”
- “Good game but the building time is very high; if you play the game for a while, upgrading time becomes around 7 to 10 days, which makes the game pretty awful for those who don't want to pay.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality, cute art style, and engaging animations, making it visually appealing compared to other tycoon games. Many players appreciate the attention to detail and the overall aesthetic, although some have noted that the gameplay can become tedious due to long wait times for upgrades. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “The graphics are exceptional, but that does the game no justice as it loses not only points but the entire season from the wait time for construction alone.”
- “Beautiful game, you can tell Codigames worked on this one with the updated graphics, beautiful transitions, and playability. This one is a gem in idle games and the animations are fun to watch.”
- “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 game is not smooth.”
- “Low graphic, it takes a lot of time to load the game.”
story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
84%
5%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the initial missions and the sense of achievement they provide. However, many users express frustration over the lack of new missions after reaching a certain point, leading to a feeling of stagnation and loss of direction. Suggestions for improvement include adding more diverse missions, particularly those that reward players for building and upgrading, as well as addressing issues with competition-based quests that can become tedious and unbalanced.
- “Exquisite game, all the joys of life have led me to this game, it is like mixing Van Gogh and Picasso into a mobile game. It is so satisfying to finally get that upgrade done or complete that quest, so in my humble opinion, this game deserves 5 stars.”
- “Very good, I like the fact that it doesn't show any ads. The missions are good to build your university progressively, and it's clear what to do.”
- “Enjoy the graphics and storyline.”
- “However, I sadly haven't got any quests anymore and thus, the feeling of achievement and quest completion has disappeared.”
- “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.”
gameplay
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally enjoyable and features unique mechanics, but it is marred by frequent bugs, long wait times for upgrades, and a lack of depth in certain areas. Players appreciate the fun elements and graphics, yet many express frustration over the repetitive nature of gameplay and the limitations imposed by having only one builder. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid, it suffers from balancing issues and a need for more engaging mechanics to maintain long-term interest.
- “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.”
- “I love the gameplay and how there is so much to do.”
- “This bug seriously affects the gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “Most of the time with this game is spent waiting 2, 4, 6+ hours for a single building to build to do just a minute of gameplay.”
stability
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported, particularly after unlocking the "master of time" feature. Players experience glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being unable to progress in tutorials, issues with advertisements, and unresponsive screens. While the game is enjoyable, these persistent bugs detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating and at times unplayable.
- “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.”
- “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 enjoying the game until I unlocked/completed the master of time and the game freezes up.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
81%
10%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players enjoying the soundtrack but expressing frustration over persistent sound effects that remain even when music and sound settings are turned off. Many users have requested the addition of a dedicated music department and improvements to sound control options, as the current settings do not fully mute all audio. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, technical issues detract from its enjoyment.
- “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!”
- “Just wondering though, I heard some music from a game called Dealers Life; if that's true, then you've officially gotten me hooked!”
- “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.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players find it enjoyable and well-conceived, many report significant performance issues, including frequent crashes, stuttering, and unresponsive AI that detracts from the experience. Despite promises of improvements, updates have often led to worsening performance, leaving players frustrated with the game's stability.
- “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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 monetization aspects, feeling that the humor could be enhanced by allowing more builders without real-money purchases. Overall, the humor is appreciated, but there are suggestions for improvement in gameplay mechanics.
- “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.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 building teams without spending real money. While some enjoy the gameplay, the frequent level grinding and technical issues can lead to frustrating downtime and hinder overall enjoyment.
- “Also, only having one build team, with no way to earn another besides spending real money, is tedious.”
- “Now the game is just grinding and stuff but having fun playing it.”
- “Also, a lot of level grinding.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”