Basketball Shoot

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Basketball Shoot is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Neworld Games and was released on May 4, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

Basketball Shoot is a single-player sport game featuring realistic physics and limited basketballs to challenge your shooting skills for a high score. It offers marvelous graphics, awesome music, and a good story that will make you laugh, though it’s hindered by too much advertisement and is full of bugs. Despite flaws, it remains simple and addictive.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics68 positive mentions

monetization370 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and fun, making it a great time killer.
It features good graphics and a simple user interface, making it easy to play.
The game offers a variety of challenges and unlockable basketballs, keeping the gameplay interesting.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay and can be frustrating.
Players often have to restart from the beginning after running out of balls, which can be annoying.
The aiming mechanics can be inconsistent, leading to missed shots despite proper alignment.

monetization
375 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number and length of ads, which disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the frequency of ads, often stating they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. While some users suggest a willingness to pay for an ad-free version, the current ad implementation is seen as excessively intrusive and detrimental to enjoyment.
- “As a developer, I do understand that those offering free games need to make money somehow, so I'm not saying no ads but I suggest better execution of how the ads are served/displayed in the game.”
- “Good game, no ads, and simple.”
- “Is there a paid version available with no ads?”
- “They've taken an enjoyable experience and turned it into garbage thanks to all the ads.”
- “This game needs to cool down on the ads steroids!!!”
- “You are literally watching ads 75% of the time, 10 seconds of gameplay followed by a 30-second ad.”
graphics
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "good," "awesome," or "amazing," while others criticize them as "horrible" or in need of improvement. Some users highlight the graphics' realism and smoothness, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game, while others express a desire for upgrades and more visual variety. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are generally well-received, there is room for enhancement to elevate the gaming experience further.
- “The graphics are totally amazing.”
- “Its got soothing music, realistic graphics, and is definitely the best basketball game on a phone I've ever played.”
- “Beautiful game, great graphics, love it!”
- “The graphics are horrible and you could really use a touch up on the controls.”
- “The graphics aren't good.”
- “The game is really light and easy to play, but they should have worked more on the graphics.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its soothing and enjoyable qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users find certain tracks repetitive or annoying, suggesting a need for more variety or customization options. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there are calls for improvement to better align with player preferences.
- “I've always loved the vibes and the music when it was intense or when I was trying to beat my new record and make it to the next rounds.”
- “The game is fun; the theme song is one of the greatest songs ever composed.”
- “Its got soothing music, realistic graphics, and is definitely the best basketball game on a phone I've ever played.”
- “Ok so this game is pretty good and simple but the only song that it has is boring and horrible and makes me want to uninstall the game.”
- “Although it has the option to turn off the music, that option makes the game quiet and boring.”
- “The music will make you want to stop playing.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around completing various missions to unlock new balls and enhance gameplay, which players find both engaging and addictive. However, many users express frustration with unrealistic mission difficulty and a lack of new content after completing existing missions, leading to a desire for more diverse challenges and clearer instructions. Overall, while the mission-based structure is appreciated, players seek improvements to maintain interest and motivation.
- “It is so simple and fun, and I love the missions they give you so you can get different balls to shoot like a baseball and soccer ball.”
- “An awesome game where there are different stages at different places, and every mission you complete gives you a new looking design of the basketball.”
- “As you play, each mission gets more challenging.”
- “No explanation on missions.”
- “Some of the missions are too difficult to achieve.”
- “Maybe a new way to win those missions like earning coins will give some breathing space and prevent players from losing interest in the long run.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with users consistently describing it as "very funny" and "awesome." Many reviews highlight its simplicity and enjoyable gameplay, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant and delightful aspect of the game.
- “It's very funny, thanks for being free.”
- “It is a very nice and lots of fun to play; it is a very enjoyable and funny game.”
- “Really fantastic and funny game... try that surely.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and crashes, particularly after progressing through levels. While some players have experienced minimal problems and found the game enjoyable, the overall consensus indicates that stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “5 stars! No glitches, no crashing, and not overwhelmed with ads.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it never crashes and always performs well.”
- “This game isn't good; it glitches and there are huge white squares everywhere.”
- “Used to be a chill game as I remember, but now it freezes after 2 levels. This has happened 3 times in a row now.”
- “It glitches out most of the time; once you lose, you have to go all the way back to level 1.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its mechanics and variety across levels, offering a satisfying experience. However, many users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, significantly detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay is well-received, the excessive advertising is a common complaint that affects user ratings.
- “Good gameplay, with each level requiring a little different touch shooting the ball.”
- “Good gameplay and graphics.”
- “Great mechanics, no letdowns, great overall experience, a must-have.”
- “I can't stress enough how bad the actual gameplay is.”
- “The ads that are permanently in the middle of the screen during gameplay and ads between rounds take away from the mood of the whole game.”
- “Used to be an awesome game, but now for every 15 seconds of gameplay, you must watch 30+ seconds of ads.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing display issues and performance stuttering after a few rounds, while others report smooth gameplay on their devices. Notably, a frustrating bug affects shooting accuracy, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game's optimization needs significant improvement to meet user expectations.
- “I downloaded it on my Xperia M. It's a very good game; I like it. It runs smoothly on my phone.”
- “The display is stretched (clearly not optimized for this platform) and it contains the same annoying bug the iPhone version had: no matter how stable your hand is, when releasing the ball, the angle can shift in a random direction, making you miss an otherwise perfect shot.”
- “Lots of stuttering after round 4, which is suspicious.”
- “Overall 1 star until you improve shooting and performance.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a quick sense of fatigue.
- “As such, it does get tedious rather quickly.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express strong emotional responses to the game, often feeling moved to tears due to its quality. However, frustrations with slow controls and intrusive ads detract from the overall experience, leading some to uninstall the game in favor of better alternatives.
- “It just made me cry when I revisited the game because of how good it was.”