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This game is far from pay to win. Its more like, pay and still struggle to keep up. As someone who plays casual/idle games. This one by far tops the money grab scheme. Events where by the 3rd stage half the buildings need to be at level 4 just for a manager?? No one would have earned enough to even level them up to 4 by stage 3. Sheeeesh. It did cross my mind to throw a couple dollars at it until I realised what was actually needed just to attempt the event. I feel bad for all the f2p players. F
noname74626, the 04/05/2021
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I keep coming back to this game but the economy is frustrating. You need to upgrade managers to automate the properties. But you can only purchase levels for a three managers at a time.
noname436231, the 04/05/2021
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Im really not liking this new update i dont like the fact of you pushing them got damn offers on me looking im paying a monthly subscription and the other payment as well and youll are still throw these stupid gold offers if i wanted them id go to them. And them cover half my screen and in order to take off screen i have to go to them but u should already know this and for that im about to unsubscribe and delete the game i dont like to feel pressured especally after im already paying. Bye
noname721230, the 04/05/2021
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Events are glitchy. This latest event is not saving your progress so you have to start over each time you close and reopen the app
noname995709, the 04/05/2021
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Struggling in events past stage 2. Why do I have to spend REAL money to win in events? I thought this game was supposed to be fun. Not another money sink.
noname739332, the 04/05/2021
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I've been playing this game for at least a year. I've enjoyed it for it's need to interact with the game. The events are really what keep me coming back but it would be nice if there was a bit more to do in the game. I also only paid one time for a $4.99 bundle and only because someone was complaining about needing to pay to get further. I have not needed to pay for anything! It's a nice steady game without any surprises... which is mostly good.
noname112422, the 04/05/2021
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I like the game... but now i only stay on the main level game... i stop doing the event game because the card cannot be save and everytime not enough card to upgrade.. then you have to manually click on it to generate, collect and sell the goods. And event time only 4days but open longer maps is useless coz you will never reach there. So fed up...
noname312084, the 04/05/2021
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What a stupid game. Development of the game must have been managed by clowns. The objective of a game is to be fun. This game has become ridiculously hard, slow and pendantic. Progress is impossibly hard as it seems like the game punishes you for trying to get ahead. Do not bother downloading this rubbish unless you like being frustrated. Impossible goals and amounts to reach. Just another pathetic attempt at pay to play. There is not a single game on Google play with any integrity.
noname995450, the 04/05/2021
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My first review a few days ago, was 3 stars. Don't do it! The game gets a 1 star for game, and 4 star for ADS Selling Products, which I actually bought at least 1, (great job on that)! Which of course is why most of these games R here... (If you didn't know, now you know!) Boring, reptitive, 2 slow, 2 difficult to advance, not worth the time, please don't put money into this actual game. Original review: It's simple... Possibly in a good way, depending why You play, lotsa gothcas (pay)!
noname170896, the 04/05/2021
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I enjoy this game because it's mind numbingly simple. Sometimes that's just what I need. However, around level 90 it becomes so hard to progress that even I got bored with it. If you don't spend money at this point it can take weeks, perhaps a month to move up. So that's kinda lame. I've resorted to just playing the mini events that happen every Thursday- Sunday.
noname201298, the 04/05/2021
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The game is addictive but there are certain areas that are pay to win during events. It's impossible to keep it idling without paying for the cards or gold to upgrade them. The main game is alright. No need to pay but you really need to idle for a couple days to get all bonuses without paying. I did come in 3 place once during the event but I played non stop for 3 days (I slept as well) ĺ
noname939201, the 04/05/2021
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Well I love this game so much. I didnt recieve my items for something that i bought. I contacted support. Well the items i bought ended up showing up on my game. So i contacted support told them that everything was ok. Well days later i bought something again twice and i had the same issue. 1 time items showed up 2nd time no. So i send another email and i get an email back saying my conduct was bad. I was blown away and offended and dont understand either. I truly love this game and just Wow.
noname262164, the 04/05/2021
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I was so excited to have this app back after weeks of glitching and crashing, but now it's ridiculously tough during events. It's near impossible to upgrade managers and now there are flashy things all over the screen. I agree with others in the reviews, the updates almost always make things worse.
noname454622, the 04/05/2021
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Game is not stable. I'm not playing but 3 games and I pay for a subscription to the game but it's irritating when the game crashes and not saving the money in transit. It's a good game and worth the download but I would like a little bit more stability
noname663102, the 04/05/2021
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Pretty good incremental! The events are extra challenging.
noname351530, the 04/05/2021
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A game that starts great, but quickly becomes tedious. The weekend events are where it's at when the main game becomes stale. However, you need "cards" to do so much as automate an outpost, but the supply of cards you have access to is way WAY too small, requiring you to tap constantly, or pay big bucks for more cards. The prices are ridiculous -- for this event they list a $10 starter pack - this gives a modest boost that you lose after the 4 days is over. $10 for four days of gameplay. NUTS.
noname677232, the 04/05/2021
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Typical Pay-to-win game. It has a nice concept, but in order to advance you need to pay, ortherwise you might get stuck in a level. The situation in the normal game is not so bad, but when it comes to events, you either pay to complete it, or you get stuck in the second village. It is a shame, the game seemed really nice at the beggining.
noname670993, the 04/05/2021
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Great idle game, but it has become ridiculously hard and pedantic to play the normal levels, so I only play the contest games on the weekend now! The regular levels are incredibly boring and no longer fun which defeats the purpose of a "game"! It seems that the creators have forgotten that, and that it's meant to be FUN!! Was 5 stars, now 3. Shame!
noname537240, the 04/05/2021
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Game I'd fun... when it loads. Which for the last 2 months has been not at all. The month before that it was every other time I opened the game it would actually open. I'm on a fully up to date s10light so hardware is not the issue. Really wish they would fix the software instead of saying it's people's hardware that's a problem.
noname776227, the 04/05/2021
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For a year I have complained about the events and how impossible they are. Once you get through the first town after finally having everything automated you go to next town and need level 3 managers when you just barely made it to level 1. Which really sucks when the events are all that makes this game fun... every time I see an update I hope. But still. Could be great but its pay to play sadly.
noname918618, the 04/05/2021
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I really have fun with this game, especially the events. The only problem is, most of the time when I try to load it, it refuses. I've even uninstalled and reinstalled. My husband plays too and has never had this issue, but for me it's frustrating. Update: You did an update yesterday Feb 19, 2021 and I haven't been able to.open the game yet! I've done several uninstall/re-install cycles but no luck. I hope this gets fixed soon! Update: At least for me, it was fixed the next day!
noname456505, the 04/05/2021
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Latest update, week of Feb. 15th, game became completely unplayable.. I was only able to access playable part ONCE, every other time it crashed out during loading and had to restart, only to crash again!!! USELESS!!!!! An PLEASE for the LOVE OF GOD don't tell me you will send my feedback to tech support, they seem to be as useless as this game is right now!!!
noname791197, the 04/05/2021
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Kept being kicked out of the game, a well as it sometimes wouldn't load fully or properly. Update: Still sometimes kicks me out of game, mostly after trying to watch ad for boosts. Also, sometimes won't load properly but mainly when swapping from main to event and back. Also, getting enough managers as well as upgrading managers to auto buildings in event is still way way too difficult.
noname604533, the 04/05/2021
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I really loved this game at the start, but now it can take over a month to clear a level. I refuse to spend any money to clear a level. Its very naughty of the developers to make it that way. And as the same with all games. If the coins etc were cheaper then im sure more people would pay. Its just greedy
noname113234, the 04/05/2021
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Bored now. Maybe cuz I have no experience with the Idle series (just found out it existed) but I do not enjoy this game any more. I played to lvl 40 and don't want to continue. The game continues collecting while you are away but the goals are impossible. They want 100AC. An astronomical number, literally. The game collects millions, billions, trillions, AA, AB, and AC. Really? This little frontier town has a higher GDP than this entire planet? Waiting disguised as engaging gameplay.
noname963134, the 04/05/2021
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Pay-to win - I'm once again seriously unhappy with this game. In the latest event you have set the requirements of level for the staff to automate the business's far too high u0026 you don't give even half of the "beans" units out to upgrade the staff to the right level forcing me to buy gold with real money to trade for the beans currency. But you're not having my money I can assure you of that! I'm on level 8 u0026 my staff have to be level 11 to be assigned to their business's. Why is that?.....
noname502991, the 04/05/2021
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I constantly experience glitches in the events and don't recieve the rewards they say I should. Debating on uninstalling and finding a different game to play!! Update 03/13/21 I against my better judgement gave them another chance. I paid for an upgrade on 03/04/21 and 9 days later I have lost the upgrade and the $$$. Your app totally sucks now. I wish I could give 0 stars this app is a SCAM!!!!!!!
noname968119, the 04/05/2021
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This used to be my favorite game by far. I spent a lot of money on it but now I switched devices and tried to change my password so I can log into my kongregate account and it doesn't let me do it. it says it's still the incorrect password when I know I'm typing the right thing. I guess I'm just going to put this game down and not mess with it anymore or any other kongregate games if it cannot be fixed immediately
noname60927, the 04/05/2021
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Fun idle but keep losing progress. Paid for the monthly subscription now my daily login progress keeps getting reset. Log in to game at least every 24hrs yet since I gave $, I magically can't get past Day 1. Never had this problem before subscription. Save your $ and sanity.
noname740541, the 04/05/2021
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Giving 2 stars. I think I would have loved the game, but sadly after having it for 24 hours I'm Uninstalling it. It opened the first time after downloading it, I played for a bit which was fun. It's now crashed like 6 times when trying to open and load th game so I cannot even play it.
noname41005, the 04/05/2021
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I love this game but it's pretty much impossible to automate all the buildings in the events as you rank up which is beyond annoying ???????? I really wish they would make manager upgrades more obtainable!
noname717864, the 04/05/2021
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Last update introduced many bugs. The app keeps closing when I try to open now. The amounts to "purchase" businesses doesn't reflect properly. I've purchased businesses, only for the business to revert when I next open the app. Never receive the right cards needed to automate. Was done prior to this update.
noname967630, the 04/05/2021
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At first, it is not known clearly what decisions are the best right away. Trial and error. Slowly it gets clearer what is to be done. Then decisions are led by targets suggestions and ensueing enjoyment follow depending on adrénaline release and time lapse for reabsorbtion. Progrès can be fast or slow it depends on you. Money can be spent libérally to make the game faster still. Pleasureable. Space to grow in seeking différent stratégies to achieve goals. Seasonal évents ask quick progrès.
noname792275, the 04/05/2021
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Good little idle game. Plenty of offline rewards and online events if you want to stay and play |like the new manager update because you don't have to check every single shop so see if you can upgrade. ----- I don't like the new crate movement. It's distracting. I wish there was more logic to what level the manager had to be for each town lever in events especially. Annoying to need a level 1 manager, go to the next town and suddenly need a level 4.
noname932211, the 04/05/2021
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I consider this game an epic fail. When I started playing 3 months ago, I really enjoyed it. But over time, every update just made the game worse, and worse, and worse. Usually developers update a game to improve player experience. This one is on the contrary.
noname952322, the 04/05/2021
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Mini games are absolutely pay to play. Alo, dont buy the monthly VIPpackage. Half the time it doesn't work. Past level 10, its not worth having because you have to buy cards for the game to be worthwhile
noname310194, the 04/05/2021
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What the hell man. Enjoy this simple addicting game. But it said time for update. Now it kicks me out of game before I get started. I'm too far into game to quit now. Please fix this problem.
noname507411, the 04/05/2021
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This last update they did made it so i cant get into the game every time i try it saus its not reapinding. I have sent fees back and been ignored. Uninstalles to reibstall. If that dossnt work i vuess im down with the game. Great game just need to stop with thw updates.
noname464500, the 04/05/2021
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Recent update has made game even worse to play didn't think game could become more annoying but the ui changes and adding more animations has done nothing to improve the game play. Actually tempted to just uninstall game and walk away from it at this point as upgrading anything requires a ton of waiting or spending money on a game that has little entertainment value.
noname689267, the 04/05/2021
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Fun game but haven't been able to open it in the past week. Crashes immediately from loading screen. A few weeks later: I was able to get back into the game. Then an update was put out and now the game is back to crash upon loading.
noname305730, the 04/05/2021
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love the game, but it crashes constantly, sometimes it crashes on loading, other times it crashes within a couple of moves. please help with this and I will give 5 stars
noname795113, the 02/09/2025
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It's an ok game if you want to spend real money to buy what you need in this game. I refuse to spend real money, so I can't get the items needed to level up, especially in the events. The events are harder than regular towns. In fact, in one of the 'fixes' they changed the way you are awarded beans so that it is even harder than ever. So I'll be uninstalling to save my peace of mind and lower my frustration level. I play these games to relax, not get more frustrated.
noname189758, the 02/09/2025
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Game is nice looking and not a bad game. It isn't as idle as it says it is though. Every new stage you have to level your managers up to hire them, and it is unlikely that you will have the cards to do it until you finish the stage, then in the next stage you have to upgrade them again immediately. Without the manager being hired, the things aren't automatic and you will spend a lot of time clicking. Ending up having to be on it all day doing so.
noname591909, the 02/09/2025
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Good game, although once you get past a certain City, it becomes harder to play. For an idle game, it kinda requires you to be more than just idle. Cash doesn't build up that well. You need to automate managers for buildings, for that you need enough cash. Hard when you're on a new city. To be able to have automated managers, you need cards leveled. Hard to level level without pies, which the game is stingy on unless you pay. And why pay for an idle game?
noname388215, the 02/09/2025
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This is a game could be great. However it's unbalanced u0026 becomes unplayable without buying premiem items. That might be okay, sometimes I'll pay to play but in this game your IRL cash doesn't get you far. The events are unplayable u0026 aggravating. You will never get the cards you need so you'd have to buy them. It's one giant cash grab. However, there are no forced ads unless you want some extras. But if you're looking for a fun game to pass the time, pass on this one.
noname145610, the 02/09/2025
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I wasted my time but constantly trying to fill in the place for managers in the challenge.... Yeah, I could've just not participated in it, but if you're going ti include a bonus, make it enjoyable. Outside of that, I would have given it a higher score for gameplay. In conclusion, play the game, but only play the challenge if you're not competitive and are willing to pay.
noname847916, the 02/09/2025
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Game is simple, you'll reach end game content and boredom very fast. The weekly events are a good reason to stay and play but you'll quickly find yourself very upset when progressing through the towns. The game doesn't tell you how much manager level requirements go up by each town and this will force you to either pay up or play for hours to catch up when you are caught out. It takes the "idle" out of idle frontier. Would give 4* for level up change. 5* for a change in how it's monetized.
noname461637, the 02/09/2025
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Cute idea, bad execution. Once you make progress, you can no longer idle. You have to use "pie", which you get tiny amounts of or buy, to level cards up, to idle again. An absurd mechanic in an "idle" game. I tried the event and could no longer idle after literally a single level due to not enough cards or rare currency, but if I bought the $10 starter pack I sure could. You must play this two ways. Micromanage constantly, and later come back once every 4 hours for 3 seconds, until you can idle.
noname819627, the 02/09/2025
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This game needs a lot of work. Very, very buggy (huge problems with the mining event, but I gave up on the game when I went to a new town in the MAIN GAME and was only given 1 coins. In order to start the town, you have to buy a shop for 5 coins). I also had an issue with an ad that created porn pop-ups. Don't click on the solitaire ads! A bummer because the game was fun enough, but absolutely not cared for.
noname735061, the 02/09/2025
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The best idle game I've played, but when you complete offers for free gold and it even says you completed it, you still don't get the gold. Then the game crashes every time you go look at how it says you've completed it. Edit: I did eventually get it, it was just somewhere I didn't notice. (Rewards end up somewhere in the settings menu.)
noname305962, the 02/09/2025
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I didn't realize this game was to stay idle on my phone instead of idling until my next opportunity to play. Frequent events are fun, but when you cannot idle the game due to lack of resources (appropriate cards to level managers to requirements) the game becomes unplayable until the event ends/renews. That the game doesn't usually give me the option to enter the event from the main town is also frustrating because I'm often taken to a part of the game I cannot play as referenced above.
noname585454, the 02/09/2025
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Progress slows to a crawl repeatedly especially during events because you don't have the required cards to automate and you either have to wait for new free chests or non-idle i.e. click every few seconds. Not saying it's definitive proof but sure feels like the devs want you to buy in order to advance in the game, so I uninstalled. I have other things to do with my time.
noname230570, the 02/09/2025
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Great game, well made and fun, just designed around microtransactions. The event game is heavily reliant on paying for in game cards/crates if you want a chance to be anywhere near the top of the leaderboards or countless hours of grinding which is a lot to ask for for a simple app game that is supposed to be 'idle'. The last 3 events, the game stopped giving the cart cards or ship/train cards about 3 levels in so you have to sit there and be very attentive to meet the goals.
noname949624, the 02/09/2025
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It's a good concept. However the fact you cannot get any money while the game is idle unless you have the right card upgraded, even if everything else is automated, leaves me a little sour. Not to mention that after making a recent purchase, and having to uninstall the game due to a technical issue, I could not get the account back and never received an email response to my help request. So play with caution, and be careful of your purchases. Also the prices for gold are too damn high.
noname887702, the 02/09/2025
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Game was fun while it lasted. Played for like a day or two, but got to the point that I went to the next town, but didn't know I have to keep upgrading the managers to use them. I have enough to hire them, but no pies or beans (for the event) to upgrade them without buying a crate. I'd be fine if it was a situation I just had to wait a couple hours to have enough coins to buy, but no other way to upgrade without crates and no way to go back a town and enjoy the actually idle part of them game.
noname437230, the 02/09/2025
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I find that the main game is a lot of fun and can be played without having to spend real money over time. The events used to be the same way, but either by design or flaw you cannot progress with the gatherer or shipping (what actually makes money) without paying to get the bundle that provides those managers. My advice is to play the main game but skip the events until this is fixed.
noname763909, the 02/09/2025
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It's far from idle, they deliberately withhold the characters in the game vital for progress, so you have to play it manually for hours until they appear. This happened game after game after game, it wasn't automated, it was deliberate Then you have to watch adverts for other games, which I don't mind, but after a day or two without anyone to transport my goods, it was boring
noname490078, the 02/09/2025
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Really liking it so far. If you like the AdVenture games this will be perfect for you if you want something different but with the same "idle" model. One negative is that everything you can buy with gold is REALLY expensive (and buying gold is also really expensive), so gold you earn through gameplay is useless. I have been playing for weeks and only got 332 gold (haven't used any) and if you were to buy missing pie or cards for an upgrade it will cost something insane like 800 gold
noname581339, the 02/09/2025
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Ridiculous game. I agree with all the reviews here. I have never played a game where you are screwed in so many ways. Now I have noticed that if you pause the game or whatch an ad you lose the money collected by your manager. What the hell? And the targets are nearly impossible to reach. The game asks for 750 Ad but the game won't let you update your manager's quickly enough, so you are stuck. I understand it is an idle game but it gets ridiculous.
noname338631, the 02/09/2025
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This game is a cash grab. Don't be fooled, if you want to progress to automation at higher levels, you better have money to spend. Their in game gold is unattainable at all. No achievements to work towards, nothing but cold hard cash. I dont mind having to grind, I mind having to grind on every single reset for higher and higher levels to achieve automation for an idle game. But at least the gameplay is decent and they don't cap how long you can be away from the game
noname666681, the 02/09/2025
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