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Approaching Blocks

52%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
graphics, story
52% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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"Approaching Blocks" is a challenging game that tests your reflexes and vocabulary skills. As blocks relentlessly approach, you must dodge them while studying foreign words. With five levels of increasing difficulty, 13 dictionaries, and various achievements to unlock, this game offers an engaging and educational experience. Your progress is timed, and if you fail to dodge the blocks, foreign language words will be displayed. Collect trading cards along the way.

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Approaching Blocks screenshot
Approaching Blocks screenshot
Approaching Blocks screenshot
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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
music10 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and addictive concept of dodging obstacles while falling, making it a decent time killer.
  • The music is upbeat and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
  • It offers a unique twist by incorporating language learning elements, which some players found interesting.
  • The controls are unresponsive and frustrating, making it difficult to navigate through the obstacles effectively.
  • The game is very short, with only five levels, leading to a lack of variety and replayability.
  • Many players reported bugs, including broken achievements and audio issues, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its upbeat and catchy nature, particularly praising the final level's track. While some tracks are considered decent and fitting for the gameplay, others are described as mediocre, and there are reports of audio bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, though opinions on its originality and variety vary.

    • “The music is probably the best part as it is really upbeat.”
    • “Great soundtrack, suits the maps pretty well.”
    • “The music is brilliant (thanks to the royalty-free music king, that is Kevin MacLeod).”
    • “I'm not really sure if the songs are royalty free, but even then a few are pretty damn decent and catchy, but there is one big problem, the game is filled with audio bugs.”
    • “Devs simply have a bad taste in music.”
    • “This game is like an early app store game, nice menus, graphics that consist of mainly rectangles, and decent music that still sounds like they took it from something else.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally criticized for being simplistic and basic, resembling early mobile app designs with limited visual appeal. Many reviewers noted a lack of detail and creativity, describing the visuals as unremarkable and uninspired. Overall, the graphics do not enhance the gameplay experience and are seen as a significant drawback.

    • “The graphics are like no other.”
    • “Pretty graphics, meh controls, and just overall a nice time-waster.”
    • “This game is like an early App Store game, with nice menus and graphics that consist mainly of rectangles.”
    • “The graphics in approaching blocks are nothing special, and I have trouble even finding enough things to talk about here.”
    • “The graphics department is lacking.”
    • “The graphics are fairly simple and limited in design.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable, reminiscent of titles like Super Hexagon, while others criticize it for lacking challenge due to character size and poor graphics. Additionally, the integration of language learning into the gameplay is seen as ineffective, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun but flawed, with minimal animations and effects.

    • “Alright, here is the meat of the game: the gameplay.”
    • “Going in from what I knew of the game, it looked similar to Super Hexagon and I love that game because of its simple, yet pretty addictive gameplay.”
    • “Awesome soundtrack, awesome gameplay, included language teacher!”
    • “The gameplay has a few problems: the size of the player is the same as a bean, making it so easy to dodge that there's no challenge in it.”
    • “Graphics are bad, and the gameplay makes no sense.”
    • “Little to no animations or effects exist throughout the gameplay.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, some users note a lack of narrative depth, suggesting that the game may prioritize graphics over storytelling.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Since there is no story, we are jumping straight into the graphics.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with repetitive levels that require surviving for extended periods. While the game is considered playable and has enjoyable music, the lack of variety in gameplay may detract from the overall experience.

    • “It's playable, the music's alright, the concept is nothing new, but you could have a bit of fun with it. Personally, I feel the levels are a bit tedious with little variety, having to simply survive for 100+ seconds in each to pass.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from lag and frame rate drops, indicating a need for further optimization. Many believe that addressing these issues could significantly enhance the overall experience and improve ratings.

    • “I give it 7/10 for gameplay; after optimization, this issue would get 9/10.”
    • “This game is fun, but it's a bit laggy and has FPS drops. It still needs optimization.”
    • “The performance issues really detract from the overall experience; optimization is sorely needed.”
    • “I enjoy the gameplay, but frequent stuttering and frame rate drops indicate that optimization is lacking.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers moderate replayability, particularly when played with a controller, but users have noted that control issues can detract from the experience over time.

    • “It's a basic game which is more playable with a pad, but the controls tend to bug after a while.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied content makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”

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