Bazooka Boy

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"Bazooka Boy is a puzzle game with good mechanics but is very grinding with annoying ads. It offers humorous elements and over-the-top explosions, but is also prone to bugs. Blast your way to victory by wiping out enemies in crazy, fun explosions!"

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay61 positive mentions

monetization7.6k negative mentions

monetization
7,746 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Players report spending significantly more time watching ads—often 30 seconds or longer—than actually playing the game, with ads appearing after nearly every level and even during gameplay. Many users express frustration over the inability to skip ads, the frequent crashes caused by ads, and the feeling that the game is primarily a vehicle for advertising rather than an enjoyable experience. Despite some players enjoying the gameplay, the ad overload has led to numerous uninstalls and calls for a reduction in ad frequency.
- “The game is fun, but I paid for no ads and still see them.”
- “I purchased the no ads option, but it didn't remove them.”
- “Paid for no ads but still getting ads, great game but feeling cheated.”
- “It's fun to play, but the ads are overwhelming and make it unplayable.”
- “You literally spend more time watching ads than playing the game!”
- “The game is good, but the amount of ads is ridiculous and makes it frustrating to play.”
stability
429 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly after reaching certain levels or completing tasks. Many players experience the game freezing when the gift box reaches 100%, requiring them to restart the app to continue playing. Overall, the game is described as highly buggy, with glitches becoming more pronounced as players progress, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience.
- “No glitches so far.”
- “No glitches, everything ran smoothly as expected.”
- “The game freezes every time the prize gets to 100%.”
- “Game freezes constantly now that I have all the awards attained (weapons & character outfits).”
- “Every time I get to the 100% of the present the game freezes and I have to restart the game over.”
gameplay
316 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The gameplay experience is significantly hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, with many players reporting a ratio of 4:1 or worse, where they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users find the gameplay itself to be decent or fun, the excessive interruptions from lengthy ads make it frustrating and unenjoyable. Overall, the game is perceived as more of an ad delivery system than a true gaming experience, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
- “Overall good gameplay outside of the ridiculous number of ads.”
- “The game concept itself is good, and the mechanics are fine.”
- “Gameplay is fun, but for every 5 seconds you play, you have to sit through 30 seconds of ads.”
- “10 seconds of gameplay to 225 seconds of ads means that it's over 95% of your time spent watching ads.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is mediocre, clearly this is just an ad revenue generator.”
graphics
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro and simplistic style, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking detail. Many users note issues with graphical glitches and inconsistencies between advertised and actual graphics, often describing them as basic or substandard. Overall, while some find the graphics charming and fitting for the gameplay, a significant number express disappointment, citing them as a major drawback alongside excessive advertisements.
- “The retro graphics are cute, the game plays pretty smoothly, and the physics of the trajectories and resulting mayhem are believable.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “So addictive, graphics and gameplay are amazing and realistic.”
- “There's no music, minimal sound effects, and very basic graphics.”
- “The game's graphics are also substandard, dated, and look positively bad even for an 8-bit machine.”
- “Graphics are completely lackluster in comparison to what's shown in the advert!”
humor
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly enjoying the quirky death animations and absurd situations. However, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the experience, leading to frustration among players who feel that the humor is overshadowed by constant interruptions. Overall, while the game offers a fun and funny escape, the excessive ads significantly impact its enjoyment.
- “The game has the quirkiness destructive humor that would have you 'lol' in the waiting room or wherever you're playing.”
- “A great little game that keeps me interested, laughing, groaning, but totally engaged.”
- “It's a funny game, but these endless ads every 30 seconds are annoying.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
85%
5%
The game's story is overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with players expressing frustration over mandatory advertisements appearing after nearly every mission, often longer than the missions themselves. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable and easy to understand, the constant interruptions hinder story progression and overall enjoyment, leading many to consider uninstalling the game. Despite its potential, the excessive ad presence detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Great graphics and story is intricate... wait that's another game.”
- “The game is very good, but repetitive missions and a lot of ads for every cutscene.”
- “More fun, maybe a storyline with harder levels.”
- “Story progression is stunted.”
- “The amount of ads in this game makes it a waste of time; for a 20-second mission, you have to watch 90 seconds of mandatory ads.”
- “I am very disappointed with this game because there are so many advertisements that are not important to me, making this game not fun. After every mission, the advertisements can even be closed, which is very bad.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and repetitive, particularly after reaching higher levels where content begins to recycle. The overwhelming presence of long ads interrupts gameplay, leading to frustration and a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player enjoyment. Overall, while some find the game entertaining in short bursts, the excessive ads and repetitive nature make it less enjoyable for extended play.
- “After about 150 levels, all the sets start to repeat over again, so you're just grinding the same levels with different guns.”
- “It's just too tedious to wait through all the ads, animations, and promotions to play for ten seconds, then have to repeat the whole process.”
- “A thinly veiled ad delivery system, the challenge is non-existent, and every bit of the tedious gameplay only exists to push you to watch yet another ad.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
71%
18%
The music aspect of the game is overwhelmingly criticized, with users noting a complete lack of background music and minimal sound effects, leading to a monotonous experience. Many players express frustration over intrusive ads that interrupt their music, forcing them to restart their audio apps, which significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the absence of engaging music and the disruptive nature of the ads contribute to a negative perception of the game's audio experience.
- “Could use a little music in the background, but other than that, it's a decent game.”
- “Unskippable video ads after every level which override all other audio sources like podcasts, audiobooks, or music.”
- “It's very monotonous, very bland, it has no music, you can't see the levels... the bonus levels that require one shot with specifically the bazooka are more fun and stimulative than the main game.”
- “There's no music, minimal sound effects, and very basic graphics.”
- “A fun enough game, but the ads, after every level, turn off the music on my phone, which I have to restart manually.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional reactions to frustrating glitches that cause their characters to fail automatically, particularly at critical levels like 56 and 190. The inability to control the game and the repetitive failure without player input has led to feelings of heartbreak and annoyance, diminishing their overall enjoyment and prompting some to stop playing altogether.
- “This was so heartbreaking; I haven't played it since.”
- “Loved it until it locked in a glitch loop where I wasn't touching the screen but failed the level repeatedly.”
- “It was fun at first, but now it's shooting without me even touching it and then it gets stuck!”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, slow loading times, and frequent glitches, even on devices with ample storage. Many feel that the game requires substantial code optimization to enhance performance and reduce stuttering, detracting from the overall experience.
- “My main issue with the game is that it could really use some code optimization to reduce game lag (non-network related) and speed up gameplay.”
- “Its performance is very slow on my device even though I have a large number of gigabytes available.”
- “Life is too short to watch forced ads for a game that, on top of it, is stuttering and sluggish.”
- “My main issue with the game is it could really use some code optimization to reduce game lag (non-network related) and speed up/improve gameplay.”
- “Concept is good, but performance is very poor; I suggest you not to waste your data.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with some players enjoying the variety of launchers and the learning curve associated with them. However, the lack of weapon diversity in challenges and the overwhelming presence of ads detract from the experience, limiting the game's long-term engagement compared to similar titles.
- “I really enjoyed the different types of launchers, and it adds some replay value by learning how to use each gun.”
- “Replay value is low.”
- “I love the game, but why can't I use different weapons for the one-shot challenges? That would give it so much more replay value.”
- “A bit like Worms, but nowhere near the depth of replayability of that game.”