Blocky XMAS
- December 6, 2016
- Bart Bonte
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Get on Apple Store"Blocky XMAS" is a festive puzzle game where players are tasked with positioning blocks in their correct places. Featuring a charming blocky aesthetic, the game challenges players to strategically move and rotate blocks in order to complete each level. With a focus on spatial reasoning and planning, "Blocky XMAS" offers a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.
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Reviews
- The game features clever puzzles that increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Aesthetically pleasing design with charming graphics and catchy music enhances the overall experience.
- Minimal ads that are hardly noticeable, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, with only 40 levels, leading to a quick completion.
- The hint button is poorly placed, causing accidental presses that disrupt gameplay.
- Some players experienced issues with controls, finding them unresponsive or difficult to manage.
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization in this puzzle game is generally well-received, with users noting that ads are minimal and not intrusive. Players appreciate the clever design and engaging content, although some express frustration with accidental hint activations linked to ads. Overall, the game strikes a balance between monetization and user experience, avoiding excessive advertising.
“Sometimes I press the hint button by accident and then immediately back out of the advertisement, but it tries to give me the hint anyway, so I back out of the hint because it feels like stealing since I didn't earn it by watching the ad.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and charming quality, particularly highlighting the festive Christmas tunes that play after every five levels. Players appreciate the minimalistic yet engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall fun and challenge of the gameplay without being interrupted by ads.
“It's simple fun with catchy music.”
“I love the Christmas music for every 5 levels completed.”
“No boring ads, charming graphics, nice music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay begins with simple mechanics but quickly escalates in difficulty and complexity, providing a rewarding challenge. Players appreciate the engaging and enjoyable experience, highlighting the game's well-executed design and fun atmosphere.
“Great gameplay with a fun attitude.”
“Perfect gameplay experience!”
“The game starts out very simple with just the basic mechanics, but gets way harder and more complicated than you'd first assume.”
“The controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be both challenging and wholesome, highlighting a balance between difficult moments that evoke strong feelings and uplifting experiences that foster a sense of warmth and positivity.
“The game takes you on an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.”
“Every character's story resonates deeply, making you feel connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative truly sets this game apart, evoking a range of feelings from joy to sorrow.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as charming and visually appealing, contributing to an engaging overall experience, complemented by pleasant music.
“No boring ads, charming graphics, nice music.”
