Virtual City Playground: Build

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Enjoy city-building in this business & time-management game!

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Play Modes

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

Virtual City Playground: Build screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,989 reviews

graphics127 positive mentions

monetization71 negative mentions

The game features bright colors and nice visuals, making it visually appealing.
It's a fun and relaxing game that helps improve management skills.
The game has a good variety of buildable assets and customization options.

The game requires diamonds for many actions, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Players cannot rotate the screen, which makes it challenging to manage buildings effectively.
The loading times are excessively long, and the game often crashes, leading to frustration.

graphics
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
14%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the bright colors, smooth animations, and overall visual quality, describing them as excellent or beautiful. However, several users note that improvements are needed for realism and stability, with some experiencing crashes and bugs that detract from the experience.
- “Excellent graphics and animations.”
- “Great graphics, super smooth animations.”
- “The graphics are great and it's all so cute!”
- “The graphics need to be more realistic.”
- “Graphics are not good.”
- “The game needs some work on the graphics.”
monetization
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
12%
85%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive requirement of watching ten ads to earn just one diamond, which many consider unreasonable. Players feel pressured to either endure a barrage of ads or spend real money on in-app purchases, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's content, the aggressive monetization tactics have left many frustrated and disillusioned.
- “I'm okay with in-app purchases, but this app tends to advertise them pretty violently.”
- “This version is all about in-game purchases.”
- “In-app purchases to proceed after a certain point.”
- “I just don't like how I have to watch 10 ads in a row to get 1 diamond.”
- “The one star is because you have to watch 10 ads just to receive 1 diamond. I know you rely on ads to keep the game free, but 10 ads for just 1 diamond is ridiculous.”
- “The game is fun, but it's too much of a cash grab for the company.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
34%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its solid mechanics, addictive nature, and good graphics. However, some users express frustration with the reliance on in-game purchases for diamonds, which can hinder progress and lead to gameplay interruptions. While the experience is enjoyable, there are calls for more content and opportunities to earn resources without spending money.
- “The gameplay is very easy to understand and the graphics are nice!”
- “Its an amazing building game.. very addictive gameplay.”
- “I truly love the gameplay and it is one of the best city building games.”
- “Everything as expected: take the worst game mechanics and add them.”
- “There is no more gameplay at a certain point if no diamonds are bought...”
- “After expanding 3-4 times, you do not have any more diamonds to continue gameplay.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
79%
9%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being overly reliant on monetization, with many quests tied to social media and requiring real money for progression. Players express frustration over unattainable mission objectives and a lack of meaningful challenges, leading to a feeling of being forced to spend money rather than enjoying the gameplay. While some appreciate the organic unlocking of buildings and the unique features, the overall sentiment leans towards a desire for a more balanced and engaging quest system.
- “I like how you can organically unlock new buildings by completing missions and the truck routing feature is unique.”
- “Best city builder I've ever played, but not getting any more 💵 at all completely stopped me from buying Big Ben and getting new quests after it.”
- “A lot of quests to follow and things to build.”
- “We just really miss the other game you had with the actual level to level missions that actually provided challenges and not just a 'pay to progress' simulator.”
- “Some mission objectives are unattainable, forcing users to make unreasonable purchases.”
- “Way too many missions and buttons involving Facebook, too little energy, and too many things that cost diamonds (including expanding) without enough ways to get diamonds except spamming my Facebook account.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
92%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and issues with account sign-ins that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience game crashes and loading problems, particularly at higher levels, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users note smooth performance, the overwhelming feedback highlights a need for urgent fixes to address these stability issues.
- “It's easygoing, smooth, and runs great.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay.”
- “It's a nice game, but the glitches need to be fixed. I'm trying to sign in to my account, and every time I do, it closes out the game and doesn't stay signed in.”
- “Whenever I try to load the game, it freezes on 'recalculating current status' and won't load.”
- “Game freezes too much and makes you start over.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised by users, with many describing it as "very funny" and "hilarious." Players appreciate the comedic elements, which enhance their overall enjoyment, despite some challenges in gameplay.
- “Very good, so funny! I love it.”
- “Get this game; it is really funny!”
- “It's pretty funny.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious but acknowledge it as a necessary part of the strategy experience. Many appreciate the game's farming elements, especially for offline play, though some suggest that additional farming options could enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “Good game, grindy.”
- “The game is awesome, but it should be better if it had some farming options.”
- “Love this game, but it can be tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing enjoyment for the background tracks. However, some users have experienced technical issues that prevent them from fully engaging with the game, despite appreciating the music when it does play.
- “I love the routes, the music, and all of it.”
- “It's okay, but on my HTC Desire 610, it won't load past the loading screen. It will play music, but it won't load past it. Every so often, I will get into the game.”
- “I also really like that one song in the background.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth, being both entertaining and heartwarming, with a strong emphasis on friendly and touching interactions.
- “It is a very entertaining and heart-touching game.”
- “Everything is fine and emotionally touching.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance and impressive graphics.
- “Runs smoothly and the graphics are great!”
- “The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it enjoyable without any lag.”