Block Joy

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Block Joy is a single player puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Relax during the long day with this brain health, soothing puzzle game

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 776 reviews

monetization165 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing an enjoyable experience.
Many players find the game addictive and appreciate its engaging mechanics.
Some users have reported that the game helps improve mental agility and is a good way to pass the time.

The game is overwhelmed with ads, making it nearly unplayable and frustrating for users.
Many players experience frequent crashes and glitches, which disrupt gameplay.
There are complaints about the game resetting progress and not rewarding players for completed levels.

monetization
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and often freeze the app. Many players feel that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience, with ads appearing before, during, and after levels, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without purchasing an ad-free version. Overall, the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads has led to frustration and a desire to uninstall the game.
- “I then bought a one-time '5.99 no ads', and now I don't see any ads.”
- “Paid for no ads.”
- “Worst app! I don't have a problem with ads, but this app is not a game; it is just an advertisement place. As soon as I downloaded and tried to open the game, the first ad appeared before even starting. Then, when I tried to play, an ad appeared as soon as I clicked on play. After completing the level, this app is just trash with loads and loads of ads. You guys don't even deserve 1 star.”
- “This isn't a game with ads; it's an ad delivery system with a game. The amount of ads is ridiculous, and they pop up constantly, making it impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The game is very fun to play, but I feel like when you use real money to remove the ads, it doesn't do any of those things it says it will do when you spend real money. It's just a constant barrage of ads.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly during or after ads. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function smoothly, significantly impacting their overall experience. Despite its addictive nature, the persistent technical issues detract from gameplay enjoyment.
- “I really want to give this game a better rating, but it freezes up every time I try to play and I have to watch an ad.”
- “The game usually freezes and ends on a black screen, and most of the ads also close the game. We're talking about a simple 2D Unity game.”
- “Game glitches and kicks you out about every 2 moves; I can't even play.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable mechanics and engaging experience, with many players expressing a desire to play daily. However, the prevalence of intrusive ads significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and complaints about the frequency and timing of advertisements during gameplay.
- “I appreciated that there were no 'ad breaks' and all ads were either with my consent or didn't get in the way of gameplay.”
- “The game and its mechanics are so enjoyable that I want to play this every day. It's not boring at all, but the ads are quite annoying.”
- “The gameplay is fun, but the ads can be frustrating, especially when they interrupt the experience.”
- “Ad at launch, ads during gameplay.”
- “Trash, gotta watch 400 commercials just to turn a piece, slow gameplay.”
- “2+ times to close an ad as it repeats and ads play during gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being flawed, as players report that even after completing missions, the game often prompts them to continue playing, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and boring, often exacerbated by the presence of excessive advertisements.
- “Littered with ads, and I find it tediously boring.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “It's just a repetitive cycle that drains the fun out of the game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews on the graphics are mixed; while some users praise the visuals as impressive, others find them cheap and visually unappealing. Overall, the quality of graphics appears to vary significantly in user experiences.
- “Great game, awesome graphics and stunning visuals!”
- “The graphics and color just seem cheap and hard on the eyes.”