Bloons Pop!
- June 15, 2021
- Ninja Kiwi
- 3h median play time
Get on Apple Store"Bloons Pop!' is a single-player warfare shooter game with a good plot and delightful humor, but can be very grinding with numerous ads and bugs. Players aim friendly Monkeys to pop colorful Bloons, rebuilding Monkey Town with each victory through interactive, animating objects. Despite some issues, the wonderful game mechanics and stunning graphics make for an enjoyable experience."
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Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay that brings back nostalgia from the original Bloons games.
- Great graphics and art style, making the game visually appealing.
- No forced ads, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions.
- The game becomes increasingly difficult after level 40, often requiring power-ups or watching ads to progress.
- Frequent crashes and bugs, especially when watching ads or during gameplay.
- RNG (random number generation) heavily influences gameplay, making it frustrating when the right monkeys are not available.
- monetization879 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its heavy reliance on ads, particularly unskippable 30-second ads that appear after nearly every level, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and mandatory nature of ads, especially in later levels, have led to frustration and claims of the game being a cash grab. Overall, players express a desire for a paid option to remove ads entirely, as the current model detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“There are basically no ads except when you willingly watch them for more rewards, the graphics look nice and clean, and the 'heart system' everyone dreaded was not actually present in this game.”
“It's a great game, no ads unless you are getting a reward.”
“While there is a lot of microtransactions, the game doesn't force you to buy them and is still plenty fair without them :)”
“The biggest problem with the game is the insane amount of ads.”
“Unskippable 30 second ads start playing after every level once you beat level 30.”
“The game itself is very fun and addictive, however, it is riddled to the brim with intrusive ads that ruin the experience.”
- gameplay191 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun, addictive, and easy to understand, with a solid mix of mechanics and customization options. However, many players express frustration with the heavy reliance on ads, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of meaningful progression or strategy, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers enjoyable elements reminiscent of the Bloons series, issues like the health mechanic and monetization tactics have led to mixed feelings among users.
“The gameplay is fun and the implementation of all the different heroes, bloons, and monkeys is perfect.”
“It's really fun and easy to play, but provides challenging gameplay as you progress, and has several units (monkeys) that make every game a different experience with their different abilities!”
“Super addictive gameplay, easy to understand, and perfect for Bloons TD players and non-BTD players alike.”
“The gameplay can get a little tedious and stale, and it doesn't quite have the same charm and creativity as the main BTD series, but this is a fine enough time waster.”
“Gameplay is shallow, repetitive, and uninspired.”
“Constant interruptions for mediocre gameplay.”
- graphics75 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their clean, colorful, and aesthetically pleasing design, reminiscent of the beloved Bloons TD 6 art style. Players appreciate the smooth animations and overall visual presentation, noting that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience. While some users have reported minor lag issues, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
“The visuals are consistent and beautifully colorful.”
“The graphics are good, and the game is incredible.”
“This game has very good graphics!”
“The graphics are fine, but when you load the level or clear a level, there's a gap for a few seconds to load it.”
“I love the game and the art style, but my problem is that the game lags and crashes every time I am at the bonus level.”
“I would love it if it had a graphics control because it is a tad laggy; that's all, great game.”
- story29 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, characterized as simple yet engaging, with a fun and humorous narrative featuring various monkey characters. Players appreciate the straightforward main missions and the tactical challenges of side quests, although some express frustration with the repetitive nature of the tasks and the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the story adds enjoyment and replay value, the ad interruptions and difficulty spikes can detract from the experience.
“It has a very fun storyline, is easy to learn, and all the characters are monkeys!”
“I love playing Bloons Pop... it's an addicting game... great storytelling as well... a whole lot of fun and enjoyment 😉”
“Ez five stars, simply amazing experience, hope you expand more on the overarching story in the sequel.”
“The towers themselves lose in-game value as you progress through the story.”
“The main story level is a very straightforward, easy steps tutorial and rewarding structure.”
“Honestly a good game helps with boredom and not too difficult to understand and play, yet the plot and levels can get a little repetitive.”
- music24 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being phenomenal, fitting, and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its chill and upbeat tracks. Players appreciate the beautiful art style that complements the soundtrack, contributing to a polished and immersive atmosphere. While some users express a desire for background music options and a few minor criticisms regarding ads, the general consensus is that the music significantly elevates the gameplay.
“The music is phenomenal and the gameplay is simple but entertaining.”
“Pros: music is amazing, bumping and chill!”
“Nevermind, forget what I said, know that I actually played it, this game is amazing, the graphics and music and how unique it is, this game is a banger, great job on making another banger!”
“My only complaint so far is a patch is needed so I can play my music in the background.”
“I don't like music in my games.”
“They stop my music from playing.”
- grinding21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often exacerbated by frequent ads after completing levels. While some enjoy the gameplay and appreciate the fun elements, many express frustration over the time-consuming nature of farming resources and the lack of variety in levels. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but heavily reliant on grinding, which can detract from the experience.
“I love the Bloons franchise and the game itself is fun and well made, but it's hard to enjoy grinding levels for bloontonium when I get a 30-second ad every time I complete a level.”
“You get through all exciting new content within the first hour or so, after that it just becomes rather tedious.”
“Wouldn't recommend in its current state unless you like grinding for hours on end for one skin.”
- stability20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal problems, others have faced significant interruptions, particularly during key moments or when interacting with ads. Overall, the game shows potential but is marred by stability concerns that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is fun and I haven't encountered any glitches so far.”
“It's a good game with no glitches yet.”
“It's really buggy with YouTube picture-in-picture; it closes the entire YouTube app for no reason sometimes.”
“Love the game but constant freezes and crashes make it unplayable; Ninja Kiwi abandoned another game.”
“Good time killer but the game crashes like every few levels and freezes.”
- humor20 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the funny character personalities and amusing dialogue. While some find the game's monetization aspects frustrating, many appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic elements, particularly in the context of gameplay and character design. Overall, the humor adds to the enjoyment, making it a fun experience despite some challenges.
“I find it hilarious that the game keeps asking if you want to pay just to get the auto fast forward option; can't imagine who actually pays for that, but great game nevertheless.”
“The characters have very funny personalities and the game is not complex at all.”
“No forced ads, fun gameplay, funny dialogue, not too hard but not brain dead; pretty good and refers to past games.”
“Every fifth to tenth map is only winnable if you're willing to spend real money, or wait 20 years to get any kind of unfunny overpowered ability.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant lag and long loading times, particularly during gameplay and when regrowing bloons. While some appreciate the potential for advanced strategy, many recommend waiting for further performance improvements, especially for those using less powerful devices.
“Definitely geared towards a younger audience, but there's potential for advanced strategy and optimization.”
“Love Ninja Kiwi, but I wouldn't recommend this if you don't have a good phone (or until it's optimized a little better).”
“As a BTD games fan, the concept is good but it really needs a performance/energy saving optimization.”
“Also would like to see some performance improvements regarding regrow bloons.”
“It is also poorly optimized; BTD 6 is too.”
“Not my type of game, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you like brick breaker type games, although it was a bit laggy at times even though it had performance improvements.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for enhanced replayability, noting that while the game is enjoyable and encourages revisiting levels for improved performance, it lacks sufficient features to sustain long-term engagement. Suggestions for additional content and mechanics could elevate the overall experience and make it more compelling for repeated play.
“Although we really need replayability, I really want to play some levels again to make the perfect shots or something like that (like in Peggle).”
“Although we really need replayability, I really want to play some levels again, make the perfect shots or something like that (like in Peggle).”
“Adding a few more features to enhance replayability would be nice.”
“I would like to give this a higher rating... it is a fun little time killer, but there is so much I would change to make the game more playable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a positive and friendly tone, enhanced by appealing graphics that complement its mix of puzzle and strategy elements. Players appreciate the engaging environment as they work to pop bloons efficiently.
“The game has a mix of puzzle and strategy to pop every bloon in the least amount of pops, which makes it cool. The general graphics and atmosphere are positive and have a friendly tone.”
