BBTAN : Break Brick

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BBTAN : Break Brick is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by 111% and was released on December 10, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"BBTAN: Break Brick" is a renewed game with new features, such as a limited brick-breaking mode, new bricks with various gimmicks, a new system with boosters and a golden aim, and an improved UI design. The goal is to efficiently break all the bricks with minimal attempts, while avoiding having them fall to the bottom. New elements include the "2x Block," "Division Block," "Thorn Block," and "Invisible Block."

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization144 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, making it a great time killer.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game, recalling fond memories from previous versions.
Some users enjoy the new graphics and game modes, finding them engaging.

The recent update has turned the game into a pay-to-win model, with excessive ads and microtransactions.
Many players report significant lag and performance issues, especially on newer devices.
The gameplay mechanics have changed drastically, leading to frustration and disappointment among long-time fans.

monetization
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
7%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt gameplay. Players note that after initial purchases, ads become relentless and often unskippable, leading to a diminished gaming experience. Additionally, the introduction of microtransactions and a reliance on in-game purchases has transformed the game into what many perceive as a cash grab, detracting from its original charm and playability.
- “I had always loved the older version of BBTan as one of the only games you can truly play offline (no ads, no microtransactions).”
- “They replaced the original simplicity with heavy monetization and became a sad memory of old mobile games.”
- “Now there is a stupid heart system which only makes me want to play less and microtransactions which seem so invasive.”
- “I really love the game for killing time, but after my first purchase in-game, the ads start showing and it's really annoying. I can't skip the ads, and it needs to open the apps page on Google Play and back to in-game, wait 5 seconds, then available to close. It's a really fun game, but after it shows ads after my purchase, it's not worth it.”
- “The game used to be amazing, but now it's a microtransaction-filled monstrosity with a bunch of intrusive ads. It's sad to see it being ruined by intrusive ads, and after having all the balls unlocked, suddenly having to pay for them is straight-up outrageous.”
- “The game has become a cash grab with more microtransactions. I paid money to remove the ads, and now it is full of ads and microtransactions. It's frustrating to see a game I loved turn into something so monetized and invasive.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
60%
17%
The recent updates have drastically altered the gameplay, introducing complex mechanics and excessive microtransactions that detract from the original experience. Many players express disappointment over the shift from a simple, addictive game to a cash grab filled with intrusive ads and frustrating controls. While some appreciate new features, the consensus is that the changes have negatively impacted the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game.
- “The game is fairly fun with good gameplay and a good cycle.”
- “Endless mode now has wacky blocks to 'spice up' gameplay when vanilla endless mode was already challenging enough.”
- “Good and nice gameplay.”
- “This new version has put the game amongst many cheap, slower games that focus more on in-game purchases and less on gameplay experience.”
- “What was a simple but addictive mobile game with easy mechanics became an absolute cash grab with awful graphics and transactions riddled to the point of not being able to figure out how to even start a game.”
- “Game greatly declined with the latest update, loved playing it but uninstalled due to the excessive ads and complex gameplay.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has significantly deteriorated following a recent update, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that render it nearly unplayable. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, particularly at higher scores, and feel that the changes have negatively impacted their overall experience. Overall, the game's stability is currently viewed as a major drawback, overshadowing its previously enjoyable aspects.
- “The recent update sucks, it's laggy and unplayable. I'm at level 1200 and the ball doesn't even show. It's buggy, and it isn't satisfying anymore. Please just make it like it was before; maybe the problem is the graphics?”
- “Ridiculously awesome game, but I am facing this issue nowadays. While playing the game, when my score is around 90+, the game itself freezes! I can't do anything but restart it, and it happens regularly.”
- “Game glitches so often these days, ruining a good run. The developer should have never gotten back involved in the game after leaving it for so long.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new visuals while others lament the loss of the original aesthetic, describing the current design as overly simplistic and cluttered. Many users express frustration over graphical glitches, reduced framerate, and the introduction of microtransactions that detract from the gameplay experience. Overall, the shift in graphics has polarized the player base, with a significant number preferring the previous style.
- “I find it has the best graphics and controls, not to mention the greatest variety of unique balls.”
- “Graphics look nicer though.”
- “Nice graphics like rock.”
- “Plus they changed the graphics so that it's just solid colored blocks now.”
- “What was a simple but addictive mobile game with easy mechanics became an absolute cash grab with awful graphics and transactions riddled to the point of not being able to figure out how to even start a game.”
- “The recent update sucks, it's laggy and unplayable, I'm at level 1200 and the ball doesn't even show, it's buggy, and it isn't satisfying anymore, please just make it like it was before, maybe the problem is the graphics?”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
23%
44%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, bugs, and lag, particularly on modern devices. While some players noted improvements in the latest version, the timing of ads and overall smoothness remain problematic, leading to an unplayable experience for many.
- “The performance has improved significantly in the latest version.”
- “I played it on my Samsung S10+ and noticed a difference in performance.”
- “The game is unplayable on modern devices; it needs optimizations and fixes.”
- “Tried the latest version, and while the performance has improved, the timing of the ads is still horrible.”
- “Unplayable on modern devices; needs optimizations and fixing.”
- “The performance has turned atrocious.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users express significant dissatisfaction with the game's music, describing it as annoying and disruptive, particularly due to intrusive sound effects and background ads. Many lament the absence of the enjoyable music that was present in earlier versions, indicating a decline in the overall audio experience.
- “Recent update just ruined the game; there are too many glitches, like balls not going upwards, but the blocks come down, and the music is too annoying.”
- “Too many ads, disturbing music in the background that breaks my train of thought.”
- “Bad! I wanted to play because of the music that the game had in 2015, but now it has no music!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replayability, though players express frustration with the excessive number of ads.
- “The game offers excellent replayability with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “I love how every run feels different due to the variety of characters and strategies available.”
- “The random events and challenges ensure that no two games are ever the same, making it highly replayable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, particularly due to issues like receiving replicated items during coin farming, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I'd love to give a five for the gameplay, but the fact that I've got replicated balls when I used coin balls to do coin farming is pretty annoying and unnecessary for the game in general.”
- “Too grindy for me.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience that evokes positive emotions and provides hours of enjoyment, despite some technical issues like lag.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is hindered by frustrating gameplay mechanics, particularly in mission mode, where discrepancies between the aim line and the actual shot detract from the overall engagement and enjoyment of the narrative experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and random content, particularly highlighted by the amusing variety of unlockable balls that players can interact with, adding a layer of entertainment to the gameplay.
- “Very entertaining with the quirkiness and utter randomness in content variety, such as the often hilarious different types of balls you can unlock and play with.”