1010! Block Puzzle Game
- September 25, 2014
- Gram Games Limited
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"1010! Block Puzzle Game is a challenging and entertaining puzzle game with stellar mechanics and hilarious design elements. Despite some bugs and an abundance of advertisements, the game offers a fun way to train your brain by matching blocks and avoiding filling the grid. The game's description promises excitement and engagement, delivering on its promise with phenomenal graphics and addictive gameplay."
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Reviews
- monetization1,140 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Many players express frustration over being bombarded with ads after every game, including unskippable video ads that disrupt gameplay and consume significant data. Despite some users paying for an ad-free experience, they report still encountering ads, leading to feelings of being misled and dissatisfaction with the overall gaming experience.
“No in-game purchases needed to play.”
“I love the black and white with no ads, makes for such a clean look.”
“Very entertaining, no ads until after you lose and it takes a while, very worth downloading.”
“I paid for an ad-free gaming experience and you make me still watch ads, deleted my high score, and now the game keeps crashing no matter what I do.”
“What used to be a good game has gone downhill with the introduction of ads.”
“The ads are making it unplayable.”
- stability94 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience the game locking up during startup, gameplay, or when ads are loading, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users report a smooth experience, the overwhelming sentiment indicates that stability issues significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Smooth, simple, bug-free, addictive time passer.”
“It's a good game, no glitches or lag.”
“Cool colors, no glitches, very challenging, and kind of mind-numbing!”
“Recent update just freezes the game on the startup screen... if I can't play the game, no point in keeping it.”
“I'm giving it a 3 because it frequently freezes and I have to force close the app, which causes me to lose progress.”
“Not sure what happened but I used to play this game every day, but now it freezes every 10 seconds and keeps restarting the game. Ugh, it's so frustrating!”
- gameplay64 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple, addictive, and enjoyable, reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Tetris. However, many users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, as well as recent changes like the addition of a rotation mechanic that some feel detracts from the original gameplay. Overall, while the core mechanics are praised, the implementation and ad interruptions significantly impact user satisfaction.
“Although this gameplay is different, it's still highly addictive!”
“The gameplay is great—simple and straightforward, but strategic if you want to challenge yourself, and pretty relaxing either way.”
“This game is all it needs to be; it doesn't need levels or more mechanics, this game is perfect, addictive, and satisfying.”
“I understand the need for revenue, but the means by which Zynga generates said revenue has and always will be atrocious since they are fans of long, constant motion ads interrupting and distracting from gameplay.”
“The game was fine without the rotation mechanic and I have no idea what those stars mean.”
“Ads and the changes (rotation) have ruined the core gameplay.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimalist design and pleasing aesthetics, which contribute to a smooth gameplay experience. However, some users criticize the graphics as basic or lacking depth, particularly on certain platforms like Android. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and more customization options.
“It's a pleasing aesthetic and I really do enjoy playing this game.”
“Really satisfying to play - lovely graphics and color schemes.”
“Super addictive with great graphics!”
“The graphics are 3 stars only because it's such a basic design.”
“This is quite a great game...but on Android, the graphics are very poor...check out the Apple version.”
“But it needs better graphics.”
- music44 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's handling of music, particularly how intrusive ads disrupt their listening experience by pausing or muting background music and podcasts. Many users desire the option to control in-game music, suggesting the addition of customizable background tracks to enhance gameplay. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the recent changes regarding music and ads have detracted from the experience for many players.
“I like to play while listening to podcasts or music.”
“Great to play when listening to music.”
“I love playing this simple game while listening to my music, I've found I've become addicted.”
“I have absolutely loved this game but recently it has started randomly playing music adverts you can't turn off without closing the game and removing it completely from the list of playing apps.”
“Game is great and ads are fine but you went too greedy with 15s video interstitials that can't be skipped and interrupt my music listening experience.”
“Recent update added video ads seems to have disabled ability to listen to music at the same time, replaced with loud and intrusive ads.”
- humor13 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated by players, with many finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, contributing to their overall happiness while playing. However, some users feel that the humor diminishes as the game becomes easier over time, and there are complaints about excessive ads that disrupt the experience, which detracts from the fun. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and addictive, with a strong comedic element.
“It's a really funny game.”
“I like this game because it is really fun to play and it is funny.”
“Game and I just found it funny as hell, awesome game.”
“There are so many ads it's not funny, and after an ad, it glitches out and you have to start the game again.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the humor more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the humor is stale and lacks creativity.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report improved performance and battery life after updates, others experience significant stuttering, particularly when ads are present or on certain screen sizes like the S8+. Additionally, issues such as lag and unintended piece drops during gameplay detract from the experience for some players.
“Just keep those battery consumption optimizations coming!”
“Never experienced any performance issues.”
“I always make sure that my phone is optimized before playing.”
“It's also not optimized for the S8+ screen size; it has blank spaces at the top and bottom where you can see your home screen or previous app.”
“They claim 'better performance and battery life' after the update, but they lost far more.”
“Stuttering due to ads.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional reactions to the game, with one reviewer highlighting feelings of frustration and sadness due to technical issues and gameplay challenges. The intensity of these emotions suggests that the game elicits a deep, sometimes overwhelming response, comparable to other complex games like chess.
“I cried myself to sleep because of this horrid game.”
“Next to chess, there has never been a game that has made me feel so dumb!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's fun and engaging gameplay, noting its easy replayability as a strong point. However, some express a desire for additional game modes to enhance replay value further. Overall, the game is seen as a solid choice for casual play without excessive ads.
“One of my favorite apps! It's not an ad-ridden hellscape like many game/puzzle apps out there. The fun gameplay, easy replayability, and great for wasting time.”
“Excellent game, but I wish it had different game modes to promote replayability.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more structured story mode with varying levels and clear goals, suggesting that while the graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, a narrative element would enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are awesome, and it's a nice brain activity, but a story mode would be great with different levels that have some kind of goal to achieve.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when significant progress is lost due to mistakes, forcing them to start over from scratch.
“Great game, but it becomes tedious after you clock in 14,000 hours and then make a mistake, forcing you to start from zero again.”
“The grinding is excessive and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I love the game, but the repetitive grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
