Bad Banker

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Bad Banker is a single player casual puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Bad Banker is a single-player puzzle game centered on economics, where gameplay grows increasingly strategic the more you play. It features fantastic game mechanics that challenge players to think critically and adapt their approach. Combining strategy and puzzle elements, Bad Banker offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy thoughtful, progressive challenges.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 717 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging gameplay that requires strategic thinking, making it addictive and fun.
No intrusive ads or pay-to-win mechanics, allowing for a smooth gaming experience.
Unique twist on the 2048 genre with creative mechanics that keep players coming back for more.

Frequent crashes and bugs, especially after reaching certain score thresholds, leading to frustration.
Difficulty spikes can be abrupt, making it feel unfair and discouraging for players trying to progress.
The tutorial lacks clarity, leaving players confused about game mechanics and strategies.

gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
37%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics that are creatively expanded, offering a blend of simplicity and depth that can be both addictive and challenging. While many players appreciate the intuitive design and strategic elements, some find the learning curve steep and the gameplay occasionally frustrating due to unclear mechanics or lack of artistic rewards. Overall, the game presents a unique twist on the 2048-style puzzle genre, with engaging mechanics that encourage replayability despite some tuning issues.
- “It has familiar mechanics, but it builds on them in extremely creative and difficult ways.”
- “Seems like a simple tile sliding puzzle, but discovering strategies gives the core gameplay loop ridiculous replayability.”
- “Easy-to-understand gameplay yet difficult to master!”
- “This game was pretty horrid; the strategy element saps any potential fun from the puzzle element. This results in gameplay that somehow ruins a 2048 game, which I don't know how hard you have to mess up to ruin something that simple, and I lasted about an hour before deleting it.”
- “It suffers from the problem that there are few artistic rewards for doing well, and you see the end coming many turns in advance with few wild ways to reverse that fate, both of which make the gameplay feel stilted and drawn-out.”
- “But suffer the usual 'bug' or gameplay of 'touching is playing,' even if it results in an action you wouldn't have wanted to do... so think before using your finger.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
9%
36%
The monetization model of the game is well-received, featuring no intrusive ads and optional in-app purchases that enhance rather than hinder the experience. Players appreciate the absence of "pay to win" mechanics, allowing for enjoyment without the need for additional spending. Overall, the game is praised for its fair monetization approach, providing a solid experience without the burden of constant advertisements.
- “The in-app purchases aren't annoying, and you don't need them to enjoy the game.”
- “Love this developer - no ads or spyware or permissions a game shouldn't need, just optional content if you want to support them.”
- “Good little game, no ads, nice unobtrusive revenue options.”
- “This game is heavily dependent on microtransactions.”
- “Challenging, intuitive, and zero obtrusive ads or 'pay to win' IAPs.”
- “Worth unlocking to remove ads.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise the lovely soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience, some express frustration that the game mutes their background music when opened. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal for many users.
- “Fun game, great mechanics and a lovely soundtrack, not to mention fluid gameplay.”
- “All is outstanding, game design, art, music and fun.”
- “And I love this music!”
- “Game is very attractive, but every time its activity pops to the top, the music (Google Play Music player) is muted!”
- “Lots of fun, except for the annoying music.”
- “I may or may not play simply because of the music... :p”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and clarity, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Players appreciate the clean visuals and cool design elements, which enhance the overall gameplay. The combination of appealing graphics and engaging mechanics keeps players invested in the game.
- “Beautiful graphics, fun and addictive gameplay, with a little twist of economic humor.”
- “New and interesting mechanics and splendid graphics.”
- “Good clean visuals, easy to learn rules and enough strategy required to keep me playing for a long time.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story serves primarily as a thematic backdrop, with some users finding it unusually good alongside the puzzles, while others criticize it for being repetitive and not compelling enough to sustain interest. Although it offers a solid entertainment experience, the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay, which can become frustratingly difficult. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed element, providing some enjoyment but lacking depth and engagement.
- “Unusually good story to go along with the puzzles.”
- “Very hard, nice story, challenging.”
- “It's only used for storytelling purposes and theming.”
- “A solid game for wasting time in entertainment, but not super compelling in story or super engrossing in strategy.”
- “It gets impossible to progress; I tried several times and the story repeats itself: the game starts boringly easy, then instantly it gets unfairly hard.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers significant replayability, with players discovering new strategies that enhance the core gameplay loop. Its mechanics are compared to Tetris, indicating a depth that encourages repeated play. Overall, the evolving strategies contribute to a clever and engaging experience that keeps players coming back.
- “The strategy evolves as the game continues, adding to replay value.”
- “Seems like a simple tile sliding puzzle, but discovering strategies gives the core gameplay loop ridiculous replayability.”
- “Almost Tetris-like in its replayability.”
- “The strategy evolves as the game continues, adding to its replay value.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its creativity and clever twists, such as a funny ending and the irony of a large selection of items with only a few available for purchase. Players appreciate the blend of beautiful graphics and addictive gameplay, enhanced by a touch of economic humor that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “Very creative, simple GUI, and a funny ending.”
- “Also, they say their store has a large selection of items but only has three things to buy, and I find that funny.”
- “Beautiful graphics, fun and addictive gameplay, with a little twist of economic humor.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported stability issues, particularly noting frequent freezes and crashes when attempting to pause the game. This recurring problem has been highlighted as a significant concern.
- “My only major complaint is that it often freezes when I press the pause button, and then it crashes.”
- “The game frequently crashes, especially during critical moments, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I've experienced multiple instances of the game freezing, which disrupts the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players are seeking insights into the average performance levels of the game, indicating a desire for better understanding of optimization and how it affects gameplay experience.
- “I want to know the average player's performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end systems.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the emotional impact of the game can be undermined by gameplay mechanics that lead to unintended actions, suggesting that the interactive nature may sometimes detract from the intended emotional experience.