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"Arrow Fest" is an action-packed game with a "Multiply, Aim, Shoot!" gameplay mechanic. However, the game is riddled with bugs, requires extensive grinding, and features excessive advertisements. While it may elicit laughs and strong emotions, its replayability is limited. Overall, it provides a humorous yet flawed experience.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet

Reviews

28%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,869 reviews
humor25 positive mentions
monetization6,742 negative mentions
  • monetization6,900 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting an excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players noted that they spend significantly more time watching ads—often 30 seconds or longer—than actually playing the game, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment. Even those who paid for an ad-free experience found that ads still appeared, further aggravating the situation and resulting in numerous uninstalls. Overall, the game's design appears to prioritize ad revenue over player experience, making it a cash grab rather than a genuinely enjoyable game.

    • “I feel like I got $3 of entertainment out of paying for no ads.”
    • “It's a decent casual game but only if you have no ads via some method.”
    • “Usually these types of games have lots of ads in them, but this game doesn't have many ads at all; I like that about this game.”
    • “Watching premium ads is the only way to actually progress, which makes them forced ads that appear every step you make, be it a daily reward, chest you unlocked, or multiplying money after finishing a level, as well as playing bonus levels and getting free upgrades.”
    • “The ads in the game are extremely intrusive and the game is designed such that it forces the player to waste earned in-game currency to beat a boss, removing the original template of the game.”
    • “You will spend more time watching ads than you will playing this elementary schoolers math game.”
  • gameplay391 mentions

    The gameplay is widely criticized for being simplistic, repetitive, and lacking meaningful progression, with many users noting that the time spent watching ads far exceeds the actual gameplay time. Players report a frustrating ad-to-gameplay ratio, often experiencing long, unskippable ads after very brief gameplay segments, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes advertising over engaging content. While some find the core mechanics mildly entertaining, the overwhelming presence of ads and the lack of challenge or variety render the gameplay experience largely unenjoyable.

    • “Gameplay is fine.”
    • “I like the gameplay concept.”
    • “The gameplay is simplistic, satisfying to a point.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely trivial even for a timekiller.”
    • “You spend more time viewing ads than actually playing the game, and the gameplay is not good.”
    • “This game is so ad heavy it's unplayable, I understand a free game has to make money but this is just a money maker with slim to no gameplay.”
  • stability132 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring after watching ads, which prevents players from receiving promised rewards and often requires restarting the app to continue. Many users report that the game becomes unplayable due to these glitches, particularly when attempting to access bonus features tied to advertisements. Overall, the combination of constant crashes and unresponsive gameplay severely detracts from the user experience.

    • “The game freezes if you don't have an internet connection, so you can't play it on the go somewhere without Wi-Fi, which defeats the purpose of mobile gaming altogether.”
    • “Whenever I watch an ad to multiply my coins earned, it doesn't reward me and then immediately freezes.”
    • “Game freezes after every ad, and doesn't give the bonus for watching them.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-quality, mediocre, and poorly executed. While some appreciate the simple aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the visuals are outdated and lack polish, often accompanied by performance issues and excessive ads that detract from the gameplay experience. Despite a few mentions of decent graphics, the majority of reviews highlight a need for significant improvement and optimization.

    • “It is simple and bare bones with a nice looking aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics and UX are fine.”
    • “Game is fun, and has decent graphics.”
    • “Really just a pointless low-quality junk-graphics game.”
    • “This needs serious optimization and could benefit from the option to reduce the graphics level.”
    • “No story, minimal progression, poor graphics; a cheap time sink.”
  • grinding28 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the constant need to click for upgrades and the excessive ad interruptions to be frustrating. While the game starts off enjoyable, it quickly becomes a monotonous experience lacking meaningful progression or challenge, leading to a perception that it primarily serves as a vehicle for ad revenue rather than providing engaging gameplay. Overall, the fun diminishes significantly after the initial stages, making the grinding feel more like a chore.

    • “Having to hit the button for every upgrade when I can do several hundred upgrades after a single 15-second round is extremely tedious and unfun.”
    • “The game itself is simple; at first, it's fun, but after a while, it gets tedious having to sit there clicking the upgrade buttons.”
    • “It's too tedious to click level up one by one.”
  • humor26 mentions

    The humor in the game is often described as unintentional and derived from its absurdity, such as the overpowered gameplay and the excessive presence of ads, which players find both amusing and frustrating. Many reviews highlight the game's repetitive nature and the developer's apparent lack of skill, leading to a comedic experience that can be entertaining despite its flaws. Overall, while the humor may not be intentional, it adds a layer of enjoyment for some players amidst the game's shortcomings.

    • “Not hard at all even in earlier levels, and after a bit you're so overpowered it's laughable but hilarious because you literally don't have to do anything to win.”
    • “This game has lots of ads and is extremely repetitive but it is fun because it's so broken that it's funny 😄”
    • “Hahahaha this game is hilarious.”
    • “For every stage, a video... not funny.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
    • “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
  • story16 mentions

    The game's story aspect is virtually non-existent, with players noting a lack of progression, rewards, and meaningful narrative content. Reviews highlight the repetitive nature of gameplay, where short missions are frequently interrupted by excessive ads, leading to a frustrating experience devoid of engaging storytelling. Overall, the potential for a compelling story is overshadowed by the game's focus on monetization and minimal content.

    • “The concept has the potential to be great with mini side games, challenges, a cool store, and maybe even some sort of storyline.”
    • “Dont worry rollic games, it's not just you but the games that are released from you and other lazy devs are gonna make kids so so dumb and kids are gonna miss out on great games that could be released in the future. I'm 11, so I think you should make better games with story instead.”
    • “Story 0.5 | 0 - there is none.”
    • “This game is okay to play on occasion (definitely not my first choice) just boring and repetitive, no plot at all.”
    • “In the beginning, it's very interesting, but after 10 levels, there are no changes, like an instant story, then it becomes boring.”
  • optimization15 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance, slow response times, and high RAM usage, leading to frustration and uninstallation. While the initial levels may seem well-optimized, subsequent levels reveal significant issues, including a lack of difficulty progression and reliance on luck rather than skill. Many players express a desire for options to reduce graphics settings and improve overall performance, particularly on Android devices.

    • “There will be no ads, and the game will run smoothly.”
    • “This needs serious optimization and could benefit from the option to reduce the graphics level.”
    • “Please fix your game's RAM usage and performance.”
    • “So poorly optimized for Android devices and so many ads.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music aspect of the game is overwhelmingly criticized, with many users noting the complete absence of music or the presence of only mediocre sound effects. Players express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt their own music, leading to a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the lack of engaging audio elements contributes to a perception of boredom and repetitiveness in gameplay.

    • “I usually play for a few minutes at a time when listening to music or a podcast when I have nothing better to do.”
    • “And if that's not enough, it stops your music 🎶 😑”
    • “Too many ads and the game has no music nor sound effects; else I quite like the idea.”
    • “There's no music, no real incentive to win, and the game is extremely easy.”
    • “Music 0.5 | 0.1 - none, only game sounds which are mediocre.”
    • “That music is awful; it completely destroys the whole experience.”
  • emotional11 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over repetitive gameplay mechanics and intrusive ads. Many feel that the game becomes too easy and automated, allowing them to progress without any engagement, which diminishes the overall experience. The constant interruptions from ads and the lack of challenge contribute to a sense of dissatisfaction among users.

  • replayability10 mentions

    Overall, the game suffers from a significant lack of replayability, with many players noting that it becomes repetitive and unchallenging after a certain point. Despite initial enjoyment, the gameplay quickly loses its appeal due to a lack of variety and excessive advertisements, leading to a consensus that it offers little incentive to revisit once completed.

    • “The game offers a variety of challenges that keep you coming back for more, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple paths and different strategies to explore, the replayability factor is high, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
    • “Each level presents unique obstacles and rewards, encouraging players to revisit and master them in new ways.”
    • “To be honest, it was fun for about 10 levels; after that, it was meh, no replay value at all.”
    • “No replayability; once you reach about level 20, you're invincible and one-shot everything.”
    • “Sadly, this game seems to not have much in the way of substance. Gameplay is admittedly straightforward, though there is no replayability.”
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