Vacation Tycoon
- August 22, 2022
- Hyper Hippo
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Get on Apple Store"Vacation Tycoon is a Simulation game that puts you in the role of a Resort Tycoon, challenging you to earn billions while managing a paradise resort. However, the game is currently disturbed by ads and full of bugs, which may hinder the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game invites you to build and customize your own dream vacation spot and strive for billions in profit."
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Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and a fun theme, making it visually appealing.
- There are enjoyable mini-games and special weekend events that provide a better pace than the main game.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to feedback with updates that improve gameplay.
- Progression is extremely slow, often requiring players to wait days to complete tasks or advance levels.
- The game is heavily monetized, with many tasks requiring premium currency or watching numerous ads to progress.
- There are frequent bugs and crashes, making the game unplayable for many users.
- monetization32 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive reliance on ads and microtransactions, with many players feeling that it prioritizes profit over gameplay quality. Users express frustration over the short duration of ad-free options, the requirement to watch multiple ads to progress, and the overall perception of the game as a cash grab. Many recommend alternative games that offer a better balance between gameplay and monetization.
“It's a nice $5 for no ads... for 7 days!!”
“In response to the developer, $5 per month max for no ads, would consider.”
“If that doesn't sound fun, you can spend just $5 for just 7 days with no ads!”
“I had forgotten how utterly saturated with ads and microtransactions.”
“I do expect the devs to push spending somewhat, but the gameplay is so minimal before you hit that paywall, as well as the minimal free rewards even with watching ads. I cannot recommend this game; go play Adventure Ages for a better experience.”
“This game is just a cash grab.”
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating quest system, which heavily relies on premium currency and boosts that require real money to progress. Players find it challenging to collect necessary cards and complete missions, leading to a sense of disappointment and a feeling that the game is designed to push for in-game purchases. Overall, the narrative experience is overshadowed by the grind and monetization tactics, making it difficult for players to enjoy the story progression.
“The game is awesome, but the fact that missions require you to use diamonds to complete them is very frustrating.”
“You need a certain level to unlock managers, then you need 5 cards to hire that manager. You only get 1 card per reward box, and after acquiring another 8 cards for a manager and 400 gems to do the 'promote a manager' mission, the next reset you can't even use that manager you promoted.”
“The events are impossible to do, and the main game takes days to complete missions, and I'm only on level 11.”
“Events are practically impossible to progress without spending money because missions require you to use premium currency to complete them, tokens used to upgrade cards are shared between the main game and events and you get very few tokens as is and only in the main game.”
“You need a certain level to unlock managers, then you need 5 cards to hire that manager, you only get 1 card per reward box, then after you've acquired another 8 cards for a manager and 400 gems to do the 'promote a manager' mission the next reset you can't even use that manager you promoted.”
“The events are impossible to do and the main game takes days to do missions and I'm only on level 11.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported during gameplay, particularly when attempting to watch ads for rewards or during the tutorial. Users have experienced persistent bugs that hinder progress, such as unresponsive NPC text and problems with upgrading businesses, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that needs urgent attention from developers.
“Does not tell you the cost to upgrade businesses, no explanation for how to complete season tasks, and half the time watching a video for a reward freezes the game and you don't get the reward.”
“The problem lies in the fact that trying to get an ad-based reward is almost impossible since every time I try it freezes up and/or crashes my game.”
“When I try to claim the free box, the game freezes, making me have to force close the game.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing its minimal engagement before hitting paywalls and the high cost of in-app purchases. Players report unclear mechanics, poor progression balance, and frequent crashes, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the smoothness and art style, the overall consensus is that the game feels more like a platform for microtransactions than a rewarding gameplay experience.
“Very 'hyper hippo' styled game, the gameplay is nice and smooth and the art is wonderful and colorful.”
“I do expect the devs to push spending somewhat, but the gameplay is so minimal before you hit that paywall, as well as the minimal free rewards even with watching ads. I cannot recommend this game; go play Adventure Ages for a better experience.”
“IAPs are very overpriced and gameplay leaves much to be desired.”
“This game intentionally obfuscates its mechanics to make you spend more money.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cute and pleasing, resembling those of other games in the collection, but they lack innovation and significant changes. While some players appreciate the aesthetic, there are notable issues with missing graphical elements that detract from the overall experience.
“Super cute graphics and design.”
“Fun game, loved the graphics; so cute!”
“Simple and cute graphics.”
“Graphically it's pleasing but it doesn't do anything new. Shame, but I think I will stick to Adventure Communist.”
“Don't know if they spent all their time on the graphics (cute) or just didn't think testing was important.”
“Absolute reskin of Adventure Communist; there is literally no change except the graphics and wording.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report that the grinding aspect of the game significantly intensifies around season 11, leading to frustratingly slow progression that often requires either substantial real-money purchases or prolonged waiting periods to achieve goals. Many find the experience tedious, particularly due to the difficulty in acquiring managers and the need to repeatedly tap for customer access, which detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Unfortunately, for this one, once you hit season 11, the game comes to a grinding halt.”
“Progression comes to a grinding halt after a couple of hours, forcing you to either spend ludicrous amounts of real money or wait actual days to achieve one goal.”
“Blazing through the first 5 or 6 seasons, being suggested a 2x speedup before needing more cash, then quickly grinding to a halt waiting for tokens isn't fun or engaging.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the music aspect of the game, highlighting a lack of options to customize or turn off the music, which they find annoying. The absence of adequate audio settings contributes to a negative experience, making the music feel intrusive rather than enjoyable.
“Most predatory system, barebones features, can't even turn off the annoying music.”
“Doesn't have music and audio settings.”
“I want to shut your music off but there's no option.”
