Booster Up!

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"Booster Up!" is a Casual game that challenges players to launch a rocket. However, the game is plagued with bugs and annoying ads that hinder the overall experience. The goal is to successfully propel your rocket as high as possible, but these issues make it difficult to enjoy the game.

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Play Modes

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

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

monetization300 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for short periods.
Some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics and find it relaxing.
The graphics and design of the game are visually appealing.

The game is plagued with excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them even when opting out.
Many players experience frequent crashes and bugs, making the game unplayable after reaching certain levels.
The game falsely advertises itself as ad-free and offline-capable, leading to frustration among users.

monetization
348 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, often forcing players to watch ads to progress or gain rewards, despite claims of being ad-free. Many users report that even after purchasing the "no ads" option, they still encounter numerous ads, leading to frustration and a perception of deceptive marketing. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel more like a vehicle for advertisements than a standalone game.
- “I paid for no ads, but still had to watch ads. I want my money refunded; that's ridiculous. Fix the bugs and the no ads thing; it would be a fun game, but I'm giving it a one star because I feel it's a scam now.”
- “Paid for the no ads option, turns out that only removes the 1 ad you have to watch every 10 minutes or so and have to watch ads constantly if you want to upgrade anything within your lifetime.”
- “Bought the no ads package; it only stopped the frequent zero choice ads, everything else is still ad-driven.”
- “The game is fun but this is another watch ads and makes the developer rich game.”
- “This game was advertised as being ad free, however it is littered with ads.”
- “You cannot do anything to play this game unless you watch a ton of ads in order to get the equipment to go to the next level.”
stability
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after reaching certain levels or completing a few launches. Many players experience issues such as disappearing equipment, inability to progress, and unresponsive menus, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Despite its potential for fun, the overwhelming number of bugs has rendered the game largely unplayable for many users.
- “I used to be able to play as many times as I wanted with no issues, now after my second launch, the game freezes every time without fail.”
- “The game freezes after your second launch and needs to be restarted; equipment glitches out between runs and disappears.”
- “Every time I play, it glitches, freezes, or just kicks me out.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, primarily involving merging and launching mechanics, but it suffers from numerous issues such as excessive ads, glitches, and a lack of clear instructions. While some players find it entertaining for a short period, many criticize the game for being unplayable due to frequent crashes and bugs, particularly after reaching certain levels. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by technical problems and a disconnect between the advertised features and the actual game.
- “Overall the game has a decent gameplay loop.”
- “If you can keep the ads amount down, and smoothen these mechanics, the game will be pretty nice.”
- “Some gameplay bugs but can entertain you for a few days.”
- “After a while of playing, the core gameplay itself is quite simple: merge, launch, and repeat the process over again. Not much left afterwards. The amount of ads is atrocious; you have to watch ads to level up at a reasonable pace. The game has its fair share of glitches, the reward multiplier doesn't function properly, and at some points, I can't collect those collectibles in space during flight. It's an okay game at most.”
- “The gameplay isn't exciting, and the controls feel sluggish.”
- “Game mechanics are boring; no skill or decision-making is required.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting excessive heating of devices, significant lag, and frequent bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players express concern over the game's performance, particularly on high-end devices, indicating a pressing need for improvements in optimization.
- “Could be better optimized.”
- “Game heats up your phone like crazy because it's not optimized.”
- “Terrible optimization inundated with bugs loses items that take you a while to earn and fails to load ads. Can you restart the game? This app is hot garbage.”
- “I don't know how this game is optimized, but it makes my Galaxy S20 Ultra heat up too much, and I'm kind of scared that there might be something else happening in the background while I play.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring extensive effort to achieve meaningful progress, such as upgrading ships or earning in-game currency. While some appreciate the existence of an infinite money glitch to expedite the process, many feel that the overall experience is marred by excessive ad-farming and repetitive tasks, making it a mediocre experience despite its fun elements.
- “I have been playing and grinding for hours over multiple days, and every flight, even with ads, is only 20 million. My next ship costs 1.5 billion, and I have used billions of diamonds on nothing but the income upgrade, but the results are minimal.”
- “The ads for free modules are tedious, but it beats spending money.”
- “Just a mediocre game surrounded by ad-farming.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics of the game are generally considered good, but players report issues with overheating and frequent crashes, even though the game does not feature high-end graphics. Many users express frustration over the lack of innovation in the game's design, noting that it feels repetitive and similar to previous titles.
- “The graphics are good and it's a traditionally fun game that should remind players of similar games like 'Fill the Fridge'.”
- “Why does my phone heat up when playing a game with these simple graphics?”
- “I've played more graphically demanding games that run cooler than this one.”
- “My phone heats up even though this is not a high graphics game.”
- “Why does my phone heat up when playing a game with such simple graphics?”
- “Make a game of your own instead of rehashing the same games that have been uploaded since 2019. Every single Rollic game is the same: loads of ads, terrible gameplay, the same game mode, and the same graphics. There's nothing different.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users have expressed frustration with the game's music functionality, noting that ads interrupt their music playback and that some sound features do not work properly. However, the overall ambiance is appreciated, with many enjoying the calm music when it functions correctly.
- “Really fun game, but once I cleared all the planets, it says I have to go to Earth. When I launch the rocket, it stays stuck. Other than that, really nice; I liked the calm music.”
- “Downloaded so I could leave this review... first, the ad stops my music and won't let me play until the full ad is done playing.”
- “The randomness of the merge feature just adds unnecessary randomness; not all the sounds and music worked properly.”
- “Shuts off my music, even with sound off.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users express frustration with the game's story progression, noting that it resets after each mission and upon logging off, which hinders their ability to complete the narrative without watching ads.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's unexpected bugs, often likening the experience to a comedic twist that keeps them guessing whether it's a glitch or an intentional feature. The unpredictability of these issues adds an amusing layer to their gameplay experience.
- “It is funny to describe my experience with this game.”
- “After I updated the game, it introduced more and more bugs that are so funny because you don't expect if it's a hack or what.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that reducing ads and lowering the cost of parts could enhance the game's replayability, suggesting that current barriers detract from the overall experience and enjoyment.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users strongly advising against playing it due to its distressing content or impact.