101-in-1 Games Anthology
- April 16, 2014
- Nordcurrent
"101-in-1 Games Anthology" is a single-player shooter game that features 101 handpicked games from the popular 101-in-1 Games series. The anthology offers a variety of game types, including puzzle, arcade, racing, sports, cooking, shooting, and sudoku. With its perfect visuals and diverse gameplay, it provides hours of entertainment for all ages and interests.
Reviews
- The game offers a huge variety of mini-games, making it fun and engaging for players of all ages.
- It's a great time passer, with many short games that can be played quickly, keeping boredom at bay.
- Players appreciate the ability to earn points to unlock new games, adding a layer of challenge and motivation.
- Many games are difficult to complete, and the points required to unlock new games can be excessively high.
- The game suffers from frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, which can be frustrating for users.
- Some games lack clear instructions, making it hard for players to understand how to play effectively.
- graphics22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic old-school style while others find them dull and in need of improvement. While a few users highlight good graphics and controls, many express that the visuals are not particularly impressive, especially for a modern game. Despite the graphical shortcomings, the gameplay remains enjoyable for many, making it a decent option for casual gaming.
“Good graphics and controls.”
“So many games to keep you entertained...great graphics and so much more...”
“I love it, the graphics are great and the games themselves are awesome.”
“Hard to play and time to play for points is so short; cannot unlock more games due to old style graphics.”
“The graphics are meant to remind you of those old school games, but for me that makes it boring. Some games are hard to pass, but maybe that's just me.”
“Graphics aren't the best.”
- monetization20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some users appreciate the game itself, they express a strong desire for fewer ads or a more balanced approach to monetization, particularly highlighting concerns about in-app purchases for children. Overall, the consensus is that the ad frequency detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“I love this game because there are some challenges and some easy ones and absolutely no ads.”
“With little to no ads!!!”
“Would be better with no ads... besides that, great game to have.”
“The ads also no longer work, so you can't get free in-game currency.”
“Game play is addictive, but ads popping up all the time during the game get annoying.”
“Too many ads that interrupt the game you are playing!”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting no glitches or freezing issues, allowing for enjoyable gameplay. However, some players have experienced occasional glitches that disrupt their experience, indicating that while the game is mostly stable, there are areas that could benefit from further refinement.
“I love this game and everything about it; no glitches at all.”
“Good game, no glitches.”
“Unlimited awesome fun gameplay with no glitches.”
“Some of the games need work; they have glitches. Overall, it's fun.”
“I love the game, just hate the glitches that pop up in the middle of a game and take me through 2 screens at the Play Store before I can resume.”
“It is great and actually has 101 games, but sometimes glitches. Overall, it is a great app.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as horrendous and poorly integrated, while others appreciated the soundtrack, particularly in "Explosive Megamix." Additionally, players expressed disappointment over the inability to play their own music in the background during gameplay.
“I love to play all the different games while listening to music and try to beat my own score on my favorite games.”
“Hi Nordcurrent, I had this on my DS and it was amazing. I really like the soundtrack of Explosive Megamix.”
“It had the most sloppily put together minigames, horrendous music, and the instructions and operational buttons were unintelligible at best.”
“It's cute, but I don't like that it won't let me play music in the background while I play.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a positive experience with optimization, noting that all games run smoothly without any issues.
“I have had no problems so far; all games run smoothly 😊”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing performance.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that its simplicity combined with unexpected challenges leads to amusing moments, such as finding joy in something as trivial as a ping pong ball.
“So simple yet challenging... I found myself laughing over a ping pong ball.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd scenarios had me in stitches throughout the game.”
“I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as smooth and enjoyable, making it an effective option for players looking to pass the time.
“Good time-waster with smooth gameplay!”