Basketball Mania

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Basketball Mania is a single player casual sport game. It received positive reviews from players.

Basketball Mania is a single-player sports game that challenges you to test your basketball practice and shot techniques in a fun and engaging way. It features great graphics and enjoyable gameplay but is somewhat hindered by annoying ads and numerous bugs. Despite these issues, the game remains very funny and entertaining for basketball fans.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics90 positive mentions

monetization186 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Great graphics and smooth controls enhance the gaming experience.
Challenging levels that increase in difficulty, providing a sense of accomplishment.

Excessive ads interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Players must restart from the beginning if they fail to meet the target score, which can be discouraging.
Some technical issues, such as freezing and lagging, detract from the overall experience.

monetization
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which players find overwhelmingly intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Many users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often suggesting a need for an ad-free version or a reduction in ad occurrences. While some acknowledge that ads are expected in free games, the consensus is that the current implementation significantly detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “I would be willing to pay for no ads if I had the option.”
- “It's very addictive... it does not hang or anything like that... no ads that interrupt you as you play.”
- “Awesome game... no ads or BS... just hoops.”
- “The ads are freaking annoying.”
- “I understand that it is a free game, and you crave money, but I will not be playing anymore due to the excessively intrusive ads.”
- “The game is fun but the ads are infuriating; if they would dial back the ads it would be a good game.”
graphics
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
22%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as brilliant, realistic, and enjoyable, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some users criticize the graphics as mediocre or outdated, suggesting that improvements are needed in realism and overall quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are notable calls for enhancements to meet modern standards.
- “Brilliant graphics, there's nothing wrong with it. Big up to whoever created it! I love that shout when you score the ball, so thanks a lot.”
- “The graphics are great and the variety of scenes makes it lots of fun!”
- “Loved it! The graphics are nice and the game design is great. Good game!”
- “Graphics are mediocre at best, physics are subpar.”
- “Poor, outdated graphics...”
- “This game has bad graphics and even worse gameplay; this game shall never be rated 5.”
stability
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
88%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezing and lag, particularly during critical moments of gameplay. While some players appreciate the overall experience and find it entertaining, the persistent glitches and crashes detract from the enjoyment, leading to frustration and calls for urgent fixes. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements in stability to enhance user experience.
- “The game is really good; so far, no glitches.”
- “No glitches and very entertaining.”
- “Works well with no glitches; no problems with this one.”
- “It freezes from time to time!”
- “The only thing is it freezes up way too much and it drains the time you have left. Please fix this app; other than that, it's pretty good.”
- “It's a great game, but it glitches in the middle of the game and just stops.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
17%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, often highlighting specific elements like songs and gameplay that elicit laughter. Players enjoy the lightheartedness and comedic aspects, making it a fun experience for individuals and families alike. However, some comments suggest that humor can be hit or miss, with a few users noting that not all elements are equally funny.
- “The song is funny as hell on the Easter one if anyone has ever listened to.”
- “It's a funny game and I really love this game more than any other because I really love basketball and I play it in a club.”
- “I love this game... it's very amazing and funny... I want a new version, I hope it will be better :-)”
- “Not funny.”
- “The humor fell flat and didn't resonate with me.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the thematic tracks, particularly the Halloween music, while others find it annoying or inappropriate, especially due to the presence of foul language in certain songs. Many users express a desire for more variety and better quality in the music, as well as options to mute it effectively. Overall, while the music can enhance the gaming experience for some, it detracts from it for others.
- “I love the music; it helps me focus.”
- “Cool game, nice graphics, and nice background music, especially the Halloween theme music; just cool.”
- “It is so fun and addictive; I play this game every day, and the Halloween music is awesome.”
- “Needs new background music; I usually turn the sound off or extremely low, otherwise it gets annoying.”
- “My son and I played together until we unlocked the last board and heard a rap song with foul language.”
- “Good game, but the music is a little loud and annoying.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Overall, gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the smooth mechanics and addictive nature, while others criticize the controls, difficulty spikes, and frequent interruptions from ads. While many appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable, there are concerns about its long-term appeal and the need for improvements in speed and challenge.
- “Its very nice and the best graphics and gameplay.”
- “Great graphics, sounds and gameplay!”
- “This game is great and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “What an awful game, bad gameplay, hard to control, and also, too many ads.”
- “An okay game but no real staying power as the targets get ridiculous, and gameplay is interrupted by ads.”
- “This game has bad graphics and even worse gameplay; this game shall never be rated 5.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing frustration over the need to restart missions upon failure, which detracts from their enjoyment. Others suggest the inclusion of more relaxed missions without time constraints to enhance the overall experience.
- “I play it, and if you don't complete your mission or your target, you have to restart it again. That makes me feel angry, and that's why I hate this game.”
- “The story is poorly written and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot twists to be predictable and unoriginal, which really disappointed me.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed concerns about lag and performance issues, emphasizing the need for improved optimization to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.
- “The game runs incredibly smoothly after the latest optimization updates.”
- “I love how the developers have focused on fixing lag issues, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
- “The optimization improvements have really enhanced the overall performance of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability, with users noting that there isn't much incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “Other than that, there is not much replay value at all.”