Bounce and collect
- February 17, 2021
- VOODOO
- 9h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Bounce and Collect" is a casual game that features addictive, bouncing ball gameplay and the objective of collecting as many balls as possible. However, the game is plagued with bugs and annoying ads that may hinder the overall gaming experience. Despite these flaws, the game's hilarious elements and the developer's cry for "More balls!!!" make it an intriguing option for fans of the casual gaming genre.
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Reviews
- monetization2,127 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after every level, as well as during gameplay, leading to a gameplay experience that is often more about watching ads than actually playing. Despite the option to pay for ad removal, many users claim that ads persist, making the game feel like a cash grab rather than a genuine gaming experience.
“A pro about this game, you can play on airplane mode which means no ads.”
“I paid for no ads and have found the game very worth it.”
“No ads and a very satisfying game!”
“The ads are ridiculous, and sometimes the game freezes and you need to close it and reopen it. I had to do this two times out of three levels!”
“You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
“This game is basically unplayable because of the ads.”
- gameplay90 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with players reporting that ads often exceed gameplay time by a significant margin. While some users find the core mechanics enjoyable, the frequent interruptions and lag detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a perception that the game prioritizes ad delivery over engaging gameplay. Many reviewers express a desire for more substantial gameplay content and fewer ads to enhance their enjoyment.
“The gameplay is smooth and non-laggy, so if you can get through all the ads, you'll be able to play it.”
“The mechanics of the game and overall concept are very fun.”
“It's good; I like the gameplay, but whoever made it cannot do math.”
“But the animation takes sooooooo long, literally more animation than gameplay.”
“There's a 30 second unskippable ad for every 10 or so seconds of gameplay.”
“Gameplay is a handful of levels mildly randomized, over and over again, with ads in between.”
- stability55 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported, especially during gameplay and after ads. Users have noted that the game becomes unresponsive when achieving high scores or large combos, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, the combination of excessive ads and persistent bugs detracts from the gaming experience, prompting many players to consider uninstalling.
“The game is a buggy mess, with poor design relying on blatant level randomization even on the first level, making a math-based puzzle game feel boring and uninspired.”
“It's really fun and addicting, but the downfall is it freezes and glitches too much while playing the game; it needs fixing big time.”
“To many ads to the point I couldn't even play my game, and my game freezes every time.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as laggy, rushed, and subpar compared to expectations set by promotional materials. While a few players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, the majority find the graphics disappointing and overly complicated for a mobile game. Additionally, the frequent ads detract from the overall experience, further compounding the dissatisfaction with the visual quality.
“Cool game, good graphics, fun time waster.”
“Great graphics and very calming.”
“Aesthetically pleasing game.”
“I'm gonna delete it since it's just like every other 'poly graphics, too many ads, and broken levels' that every other game is nowadays.”
“On top of this, the graphics are just overcomplicated for a phone game to the point where it just looks bad.”
“I wouldn't recommend this at all, the graphics look extremely rushed and seem like they took 5 minutes to make.”
- humor14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as absurd and random, often eliciting laughter through its ridiculous mechanics and competitive play, especially when enjoyed with friends. While some players find the humor hit-or-miss, with moments of genuine hilarity overshadowed by technical issues, the overall consensus is that the game's brokenness adds to its comedic charm.
“I can't stop laughing at the brokenness of this game.”
“Amazing, funny if you have lots of friends playing it; it gets competitive 😂😂.”
“It's actually kind of funny sometimes, where it sucks your ping pong balls like a vacuum or whatever, but it's just so funny how it ate it 🤣.”
“This application is not funny.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to slow performance, lag, and stuttering, particularly when handling large quantities of in-game items. While the graphics are deemed acceptable, the frequent ads and poor design choices detract from the overall experience, leaving players frustrated despite their enjoyment of the core gameplay.
“Performance and graphics are acceptable.”
“The game requires optimization to improve overall performance.”
“The game suffers from lag due to unoptimized elements.”
“Game desperately needs optimization; I've played plenty of demanding apps and it's been fine.”
“Stutters and chugs due to poor optimization.”
“Money grab developers; the game requires internet so they can give you ads every 30 seconds, and it lags so much because it's an unoptimized Unity piece of trash.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for the lack of background music, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, interruptions from ads that play at full volume and disrupt any personal music further frustrate users. Overall, players are calling for improvements in the music and audio experience to enhance gameplay.
“Put music, better graphics.”
“The ad provided you use auto plays ads at full volume and stops a user's music from playing.”
“There isn't any background music.”
“The ads autoplay at full volume and stop the user's music from playing.”
“An ad that interrupts music after every match.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many express dissatisfaction with the frequent ads and perceived issues with game mechanics, such as malfunctioning multipliers and a questionable leaderboard system, leading to a sense of being exploited for revenue.
“The game itself is very tedious.”
“Tedious, weirdly fake leaderboard, and most of the multipliers/'tunnels' stop working if too many balls go through them.”
“Scam ads, just data farming and revenue spam.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its emotional depth, with many players finding it to be quite sad. However, some users express frustration with the presence of ads, particularly after the initial mission, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The game has a really sad story.”
“An ad after the first mission? This is ridiculous!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frequent disconnections, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement for players.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's replayability is currently limited, suggesting that updates could enhance its playability and encourage more frequent returns to the game.
“If this could be updated to make it more playable, the game would be better.”
