Battery Run

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Battery Run is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Action

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Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,841 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

monetization259 negative mentions

The game is fun and a great way to pass the time.
Many players find the gameplay satisfying and enjoyable.
Some users appreciate the graphics and sound effects.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, including interruptions during gameplay.
Many players report lag and glitches that hinder the gaming experience.
The levels become repetitive and boring after a short time.

monetization
272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, including ads that interrupt gameplay, appear after every level, and even during levels. Many players express frustration that these ads detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game, with some suggesting that the game would be much better if the ad frequency were reduced or if a paid option to remove ads were available. Overall, the consensus is that the aggressive ad strategy undermines the game's potential fun and engagement.
- “No ads is a big plus.”
- “There are no ads!”
- “It's very good and it has no ads for me. I've got a Fire tablet; it's not bad, really good game, good job.”
- “The ads kill the fun.”
- “I have to turn my internet off to play this game because they put ads right in the middle of the level!”
- “Disgusting monetization practices including intrusive ads in the middle of a level.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the frequent ads interrupting their experience, particularly during gameplay. While some find the game initially enjoyable, it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with power upgrades feeling ineffective. Overall, the consensus leans towards a negative perception of the gameplay due to its boredom factor and technical issues.
- “Actually a really fun game; maybe a bit too many ads, but you know it's manageable. I hate how you can add power to your batteries, but it doesn't do anything. If adding power actually did something, this game would be a lot easier. I do see why it doesn't do anything, but all the power upgrading does is change the color of your batteries, and that's it. I think it's kind of stupid instead of power.”
- “Love the gameplay! I was about to finish, but I saw dead pixels, came back to normal, and then some code appeared, and every single battery disappeared.”
- “The ads can easily be avoided by turning off your wifi or using airplane mode, but the main problem is its gameplay; it's boring after a few levels, nothing special comes.”
- “I can understand having an ad at the end of a level, but having ads in the middle of gameplay is just messed up.”
- “Another game by Voodoo that is full of ads, boring, not fun, laggy, and has bad gameplay.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches occurring both at startup and during gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences for players. Additionally, the presence of numerous long ads disrupts the flow of the game, further detracting from its overall enjoyment. While some players find the game enjoyable, the technical problems and excessive advertising are major drawbacks.
- “This game is very bad and glitchy when I'm starting the game and also glitches in between the game which makes me lose. I don't recommend it.”
- “This is the glitchiest game I've ever played. Literally on the first level, I could not even get 2 batteries and there were 12.”
- “Game is terrible; there are too many ads and glitches.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game becomes increasingly grindy after reaching upgrade level 6, with some confusion surrounding the specific benefits of upgrades. While the battery upgrade provides an additional battery at the start of each level, the impact of income and power upgrades remains unclear, leading to frustration over their effectiveness and functionality.
- “It gets kind of grindy past upgrade level 6. Can you add a more detailed explanation of what the upgrades actually do? The battery upgrade adds 1 battery with each upgrade at the start of a level, but I am not sure how the income upgrade really increases my income, and I don't know what the power upgrade does besides changing the appearance of the batteries.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive, especially when trying to progress after reaching a certain point. It becomes tedious and takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be frustrating. It feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any meaningful rewards.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been widely criticized, with users describing them as poor and lacking quality.
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
- “The character models look rough and the environments are bland.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as relatable and engaging, with characters that contribute to a fun and entertaining experience. Players find the comedic elements to be a significant part of the game's charm, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “A truly enlightening experience, with an amazing open world and relatable, funny, and great characters.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as fun and engaging, featuring upbeat and catchy tracks that enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the energetic vibe, with references to disco elements and playful lyrics that contribute to the game's lively atmosphere.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its outstanding optimization, delivering superb performance that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Outstanding performance in the game.”
- “Superb performance throughout.”