Campgrounds
3.9
5
83
83
Too tight to have fun
Campgrounds is far too clicky-challenging, a carpal tunnel syndrome game. The length is good with many levels, but in order to be fun, there really should be more than 1 way to reach gold. Since winning the gold depends on how fast you can click, and clicking fast depends on rapid-fire repetitive motion, fun soon gives way to cramps, and you can't get the gold. Games are fun if you can win; for us, especially the kids, this one just doesn't give.
June 17, 2012
Not fun after the free hour...
It seems a lot of reviews are from people who've only done the free trial - I agree, the first hour was fun. Beyond that, the levels get difficult, esp, in the 20s and up. I play LOTS of TM & Building games, and this rates near the top for concept, but bottom for fun.
Pros:
-Choose your path at multiple points = more levels
-Nice graphics
-Good variety of campers/buildings/foliage
Cons:
-Gold time limit too short in upper levels
-Prices go up for no reason (buildings/parking spots cost up to double with no added benefit)
-No discount for bulk buying (eg. $1000 for 100 supplies, $2000 for 200 supplies, $4000 for 400 supplies - other building games give bulk discounts!)
-Cannot recoup materials when demolishing buildings - esp. frustrating because most levels require demolishing to reach goals (eg. need 6 campers, have 6 total spots, must first use spots for factory & greenhouse, etc)
Overall, the game loses its appeal after level 20 or so, and I've played up to level 50 now! I kept thinking something would get better, but I was wrong...I much prefer other building games where if I don't make gold, I can re-strategize and go again, but some of these upper levels just seem way off base and playing one level 4-6 times with no improvement is too frustrating to be fun.
May 17, 2012
SUPER SLOW DOWN
The first few levels were great then the slow down hits, very annoying. Would not recommend, wish I could return.....
May 14, 2012
Not bad
I do find the ecological aspect interesting but I found that the game did drag in places. Not a bad game though.
April 24, 2012
Fun game, but I'm stuck on a level. Help!!!
I'm having trouble trying to complete level 53. Does anyone have any suggestions about what exactly to build? Other than this issue the game is fun. I usually don't like these type of time management games, but this one is surprisingly fun.
May 6, 2012
Good Game
It is a fun game and I like the fact you don't have to get gold to continue. The extra campsites you can earn are fun too. I only find one thing very irritating...the workers voices sound like I am building camping sites for Neanderthals. However, when I host an ice cream event the baby's voice is really cute. Would have given it 5 stars except for the workers..so irritating.
April 24, 2012
Repetitive!
This doesn't get any more difficult as you progress through the levels and is very repetitive. Basically, you just do the same thing for every level. What you see in the free trial is no different throughout the whole game.
May 11, 2012
Yay! Another great TM game
I love Royal Envoy and Royal Envoy 2 so I am so glad we got another like them. These games help me to relax and use my brain at the same time. Thanks Big Fish!
April 25, 2012
Great game!!
Just like royal envoy....fun game...well worth the $$
April 24, 2012
A New Twist!!!
i always read reviews before i even play the demo. i read thru the 1 star reviews to find out why they didn't like the game. a few peeps said it was the same old thing. it's not! the player makes decisions throughout the game that affects their starting capitol!!! i love this!
yes, it's like MKFTP and others but there's that twist! try the demo and see for yourself if you like it. oh, and read reviews also!
March 25, 2013