Block Mania - Block Puzzle | Game Brain

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"Block Mania - Block Puzzle" is a puzzle game where players match blocks to relax. However, the game is riddled with bugs and is plagued by excessive advertisements, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its self-proclaimed intent to help players unwind, the game's flaws hinder its ability to deliver on this promise.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,385 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization187 negative mentions

The game is relaxing and enjoyable, providing a good way to pass the time.
It offers a fun challenge that keeps players engaged and mentally stimulated.
Many players appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay addictive.

The game is frequently criticized for excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy.
Many users report that the game does not match the advertised experience, leading to disappointment.
Technical issues such as freezing and crashing are common, detracting from the overall experience.

monetization
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over mandatory ads during the game, misleading advertisements that do not reflect actual gameplay, and the high cost of removing ads, which they feel detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users note that optional ads for bonuses are acceptable, the consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads are excessive and negatively impact the gaming experience.
- “No ads unless I choose to see them for additional coins and boosts!”
- “I just paid $5.99; please adhere to my subscription for no ads.”
- “So much I paid for no ads.”
- “Game started off enjoyable but the ads killed it quick and now with it being ad free, you can't play.”
- “Paid for ad free, still have to watch ads to revive, or purchase stuff.”
- “Not the game that was advertised, too many ads.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing issues that prevent gameplay after just a few moves. Many players experience the game freezing at various points, including during startup and after placing blocks, leading to frustration and an inability to progress. Despite initial enjoyment, the persistent glitches and crashes have resulted in a significant decline in user satisfaction.
- “I put the three shown blocks in the puzzle, sometimes full lines don't disappear and then once those 3 blocks are used the game freezes.”
- “Loved this game and would have liked to give 5 stars but it's a shame it freezes on level 138 and I can't go any further. I've deleted and reinstalled it but the same issue occurs.”
- “This game freezes constantly.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The graphics are generally praised for their vibrant colors and overall quality, with many users highlighting them as wonderful and excellent. However, some mention that the graphics can lack smoothness, and the style is not reminiscent of traditional animated games. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, enhancing the fast-paced and challenging gameplay.
- “Wonderful graphics!”
- “Excellent graphics and challenging levels.”
- “Catchy game... love the graphics.”
- “The graphics are not smooth.”
- “The graphics are presented with color.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay is frequently interrupted by mandatory ads, which detracts from the overall experience, as users find the ads intrusive and disruptive. Additionally, many players feel misled, as the actual gameplay does not align with the Tetris-style mechanics showcased in the advertisements, instead resembling a different puzzle format.
- “The ads for this game are different from actual gameplay.”
- “Interrupts actual gameplay with mandatory ads.”
- “The gameplay is nothing like the video advertisements.”
- “Yet another game that shows falling-block Tetris style gameplay in its ad but entirely fails to provide it when installed, instead being a puzzle-piece type game like Woody.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The story has garnered positive attention for its engaging narrative and well-explained plot elements, capturing players' interest and providing an enjoyable experience. Overall, it is described as a compelling and well-developed storyline that enhances the gameplay.
- “It was mind-blowing looking at the whole story, and damn, it pans out.”
- “Nice story.”
- “The story was confusing and didn't hold my attention.”
- “I found the plot to be poorly developed and lacking depth.”
- “The narrative felt disjointed and failed to engage me.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game exhibits significant stuttering issues that detract from the overall experience, although some users report that it performs well and is easy to start, leading to enjoyable gameplay as they gain more experience.
- “The optimization in this game is fantastic, making it easy to start and enjoy the experience.”
- “I love how well-optimized the game is; it runs smoothly and enhances my overall enjoyment.”
- “The performance optimization allows for a seamless experience, making it easy to dive in and have fun.”
- “The game has a stuttering problem.”
- “Performance issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Frequent frame drops severely impact the gaming experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and not reflective of the promotional materials, leading to disappointment in the overall experience.
- “The grinding is tedious and doesn't match the ads for the game.”
- “I find the grinding to be excessively repetitive and boring.”
- “The amount of grinding required feels like a chore rather than fun.”