Blocks vs Blocks
- October 30, 2020
- MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD
"Blocks vs Blocks" is a puzzle game where players battle through color-based puzzles. The game is riddled with bugs and is plagued by annoying ads. Despite its promising description, the overall experience is lackluster due to these issues. Players may want to approach with caution.
Reviews
- The puzzle gameplay is simplistic and can be enjoyable for casual players.
- The graphics are good and the game has a nice aesthetic.
- Some players find the game relaxing and a good way to pass the time.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level.
- Many levels are too easy, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it frustrating to play.
- monetization869 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, often facing mandatory ads after every level, regardless of their choices. While some acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and intrusive nature of these ads have led to a negative gaming experience, prompting many to suggest turning off internet access to avoid them altogether.
“No ads means no ads.”
“I paid for no ads and they continue to pop up, lying scam.”
“Buying no ads does not stop ads.”
“The game is fun, but the constant ads take away from it a lot.”
“You spend as much time watching ads as you do playing.”
“It's a good game but the ads are a problem; there is an ad after every level, even the short ones.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable but is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, leading to frustration among players. Many reviews highlight a disproportionate ad-to-gameplay ratio, with players often spending more time watching ads than actually playing, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay itself to be decent, the excessive interruptions from ads have led to a negative reception overall.
“Gameplay is as advertised.”
“Logic puzzle, player versus computer gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fine but this is just a money maker through ads.”
“But when there are more ads than gameplay, that is excessive and unreasonable.”
“Spent more time in ads than in gameplay.”
“Very aggressive ad farm.... 3 seconds of gameplay for 45 seconds of forced unskippable ads.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes after completing levels, often requiring restarts that can reset progress. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to lag and crash, particularly after a few rounds, severely impacting the overall experience. Despite some improvements noted in glitches, the persistent freezing remains a major concern for players.
“The game completely freezes after every new level.”
“Good game but it lags sometimes, and then it freezes and I have to restart it and do the level all over again (which is so long). You have to fix this problem and this game would be a lot better.”
“I give this app a 0/10; it freezes way too much.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many users appreciating the visuals and fun style of the game. However, some players have noted issues with alignment in victory graphics, lag, and an overabundance of ads, which detracts from the experience. While the graphics are decent for short play sessions, there is a desire for improved gameplay and fewer interruptions.
“Fun style of game and I love the visuals, looking forward to more challenging levels.”
“Good graphics”
“Decent enough graphics, wish there were more gameplay.”
“The graphics to show the victor don't always align.”
“The game graphics are laggy; it's the game, not my phone, as I can see too many ads.”
“The game itself is okay, but the ads for a dating site are distracting and look inappropriate.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many reviewers express frustration over the imbalance between playtime and ad time, leading to a feeling of minimal progress and a perception of the game as an "ad farming" experience. While the game has potential, the constant interruptions detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“Makes it so you had no progress and becomes incredibly tedious.”
“Okay game, would be good if you didn't have an ad after every single level and the fact the levels take half the time to complete that an ad takes to play. It gets quite tedious; I found myself watching more ads than playing. Also, it offers you a 3x boost at the end of every level in return for viewing an ad. You decline the offer, but an ad plays every time anyway. Just greedy game devs yet again.”
“It's a fun game and a good concept, but when you have to wait 30 seconds to watch an ad between every level, it becomes tedious.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both challenging and entertaining, with players appreciating its comedic elements, including the amusing portrayal of mistakes in advertising. Many find the game consistently funny, noting that it remains enjoyable even with fixed glitches. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“I think it's funny when advertising games; it shows you how to mess up!”
“Challenging and funny at the same time.”
“Very funny game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is widely recognized and familiar to players, suggesting it may be a well-trodden narrative that lacks originality or surprises.
“The story is predictable and lacks any real depth.”
“I found the plot to be confusing and poorly executed.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players enjoy the game but express frustration over the inability to listen to their own music or audiobooks while playing, particularly due to the frequent ads.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is triggered from the very beginning, as players feel a sense of connection and challenge when engaging with the game's mechanics. This initial interaction sets the tone for an emotionally charged experience throughout the gameplay.
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.