Blocky Roads
"Blocky Roads" is a racing game with an intriguing story, masterful music, and fabulous visuals. Experience various terrains such as green hills, snowy mountains, and desert dunes while engaging in lots of grinding and funny moments. However, the game is disturbed by ads, which can be frustrating for players.
Reviews
- graphics593 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the vibrant, colorful visuals and the nostalgic Minecraft-like art style. While some users note issues with higher graphics settings appearing strange or lacking customization options, the overall consensus highlights the game's appealing design and smooth performance. Many reviews emphasize the graphics as a significant factor in the game's enjoyment, contributing to its addictive gameplay and creative features.
“Graphics are gorgeous (runs smoothly though).”
“This game's graphics are awesome, the most beautiful landscape.”
“Excellent graphics and beautifully designed.”
“The graphics are way too 2D.”
“Graphics of this game are not nice, and also there is no way to unlock the new car by using coins.”
“Graphics are terrible, kinda cute, kinda fun.”
- gameplay126 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and engaging design, often compared favorably to other popular titles like Hill Climb Racing and Minecraft. Players appreciate the customization options, enjoyable physics, and nostalgic elements, although some express concerns about repetitive gameplay and the impact of microtransactions. Overall, the game offers a fun and addictive experience with appealing graphics and a variety of content to explore.
“Gameplay itself is simple yet catchy.”
“Super fun, great graphics, and great gameplay.”
“The graphics and gameplay are outstanding!!!!”
“Partial controller support, works only during gameplay, not in the menus.”
“This game has practically no gameplay differences to Hill Climb Racing.”
“Soundtrack is repetitive, gameplay is also repetitive.”
- monetization90 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 47 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the relatively low number of ads and the option to play without feeling pressured into in-app purchases. While some users enjoy the nostalgic gameplay and find the ads non-intrusive, others express frustration over the presence of in-app purchases that limit access to content, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more straightforward payment model. Overall, players seem to prefer a balance between free access and optional purchases rather than aggressive monetization tactics.
“Great game, no ads and able to create my own car. It's easy to get coins!”
“You can keep playing without making in-game purchases and the gameplay is perfect.”
“I'd love some added variety in the future, some real online multiplayer maybe.. but for what it is, it's already pretty awesome! Also, now that's how an in-app purchase should be done, thumbs up on that, guys!”
“I don't like the new update; it's harder to get coins and they added ads, why?”
“Screw the ads.”
“Great game but as always ruined by the annoying in-app purchases.”
- story62 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and emotional depth, particularly the narrative of rebuilding after a tornado. However, several users express a desire for more content, noting that the main quest feels short and suggesting the addition of more story elements and levels to enhance the experience. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the story's brevity and the need for expansion are common points of feedback.
“I like the app because it has a backstory and all the cars that people can unlock in the game and the insane level that people can be on in the entire game.”
“You can build your own car and make rainbow glass; it is so cool but it has a sad story to it. The story is about a man who is farming and a tornado comes along, his farm gets blown down, and he starts to cry as his farm gets blown all across the globe and he goes to fix the farm.”
“This game has great graphics and an excellent story with sweet cars to unlock.”
“Hey developers, could you please add more cars, maps, and please add more to the story? It gets boring after a while.”
“The story needs improving.”
“Backstory was kinda weak.”
- humor46 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently funny, especially during crashes and with the quirky elements like customizable cars and amusing country music. Many reviews highlight the game's lightheartedness and comedic moments, making it an enjoyable experience, though some users express a desire for more content without additional costs. Overall, the humor adds a significant charm to the gameplay, contributing to its fun and engaging nature.
“It's a funny game and I like the customizable cars.”
“I love this game, it doesn't take long to get money, but I just wish they would allow more levels before you have to pay for more levels, but I do appreciate the light humor on the signs.”
“Thisssss game isssss sssso awesssssome and funny I can explode.”
- music31 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the catchy and fitting soundtrack, particularly the country music, which adds to the overall atmosphere. However, some find the music repetitive and bland, though the option to listen to personal music mitigates this issue. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, there are notable criticisms regarding its variety and depth.
“The music is perfect as are the sound effects.”
“The music's awesome, the graphics are stunning and I recommend everyone plays it!”
“Great music, great gameplay and is based off Minecraft.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive; gameplay is also repetitive.”
“The music is bland and loops, but you can listen to your own music as the game doesn't interfere with it.”
“Music could've been better; it takes away from the game.”
- optimization21 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with many users noting that it runs smoothly even on older hardware and has responsive gameplay without lag. However, some players suggest improvements, such as support for different screen sizes and additional features, to enhance the experience further. Despite these minor critiques, the game's performance is generally regarded as excellent.
“It's optimized, very responsive, no lag at all, it's just awesome how you've done this game to run smoothly and some developers can't optimize - spot the difference or jeweled... 11/10 GOTY!”
“Great game and runs smoothly even on old hardware.”
“The game is awesome, runs smoothly on my phone.. I highly recommend it for everyone.”
“Definitely one of my favorite games, but it needs to add notch screen display support or widescreen display, some optimization like physics, endless mode, etc., and it's gonna be a 5 ⭐!!”
“Un-optimized mess!!!”
- stability21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The stability of the game receives mixed reviews, with many users praising it for being glitch-free and fluid, while others report issues such as freezing and bugs that affect gameplay. Overall, the game is generally considered well-made, with a significant number of players experiencing smooth performance and minimal technical problems. However, some users have encountered frustrating glitches that detract from their experience.
“There's no lagging, no glitches that I have seen, and you can customize your car!”
“No glitches, great graphics and sound.”
“Runs great and a lot of fun.”
“It glitches out and it all goes grey and it's weird because I know it hasn't crashed.”
“Its really nice but it freezes a lot.”
“Good game but it's buggy as heck and I can't open it. Too many bugs, levels are stupid, and just a stupid game.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its engaging car builder, intuitive controls, and enjoyable physics, making it appealing for players seeking to improve their skills. However, some users noted that once they achieved 100%, the replay value diminished, and there is a desire for additional content like new levels or vehicles to enhance longevity. While many appreciate the replay potential, the limited number of courses may restrict long-term engagement.
“It's replay value is phenomenal for how short it is thanks to the car builder and the simple fact that it has excellent physics and simple but intuitive controls along with a perfectly matched soundtrack and Minecraft graphics = win.”
“So I love this game for two reasons: number one, it doesn't need Wi-Fi, and number two, it has a lot of replayability. It's worth supporting the devs with four dollars for double coins.”
“I really enjoyed it and it was great value, but now I've achieved 100% it has little replay value.”
“And it lacks good replayability.”
“The levels offer plenty of replay value, but a few new levels or some new vehicles would be nice.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to farming for coins and completing certain achievements that require extensive effort. While some enjoy the gameplay and feel a sense of improvement over time, others feel that the repetitive nature of grinding can lead to boredom. Overall, the game could benefit from more varied methods of earning in-game currency.
“Could use a better way to get more money than farming a spot you have already gone through.”
“All it gives you is three levels unless you pay, which is really kind of tedious and gets boring after a while.”
“Unfortunately, you inevitably find yourself grinding stuff for coins.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are highly polarized, with some players expressing deep sadness and frustration, even to the point of tears, due to gameplay issues and perceived lack of engagement. Conversely, others found the game to be uplifting and heartwarming, evoking feelings of happiness and connection. Overall, the emotional impact of the game varies significantly among players, highlighting its ability to elicit strong feelings, both negative and positive.
“Strange wholesome game.”
“Loved it! It made me feel happy.”
“It made me feel like I'm the only girl in the world.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its immersive quality and the effective use of music to enhance the overall experience.
“I like this game along with the atmosphere and the music.”