Bouncy Hoops
- May 31, 2017
- Noodlecake
Bouncy Hoops is a fast-paced basketball game with addictive one-touch gameplay. Unlock over 45 unique balls and play in 10 vibrant locations with a retro arcade style. Compete in three challenging game modes, perfect for both casual and hardcore players.
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and provides a fun, simple gameplay experience that is easy to pick up and play in short bursts.
- Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, with many noting that the game is enjoyable even in its free version.
- The pixel art style and smooth controls enhance the overall experience, making it a great time killer for casual gaming.
- Many users report issues with excessive ads, even in the paid version, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited modes and a lack of meaningful progression after unlocking all items.
- Some players experience lag and technical issues, such as freezing or crashing, which negatively impacts gameplay.
- monetization40 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on ads, with many players reporting a constant barrage of intrusive and non-skippable advertisements, even after purchasing the ad-free version. While some users appreciate the absence of microtransactions and the option to earn in-game currency through ads, the overall sentiment is that the ad system detracts significantly from the gameplay experience. Despite some positive remarks about the game's quality, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to frustration among players.
“Best game ever! I have played; no need for Wi-Fi or internet. It's an offline game with no ads. It's such an interesting game, and I will recommend playing it. Thank you for the game, Bouncy Hoops!”
“There is a game here but it's buried under a constant barrage of ads.”
“Great game, totally ruined by the way they do ads.”
“They have ads and a single in-app purchase to remove ads, which is awesome, but then, even if you've paid to remove ads, they still ask you after every game if you want to watch an ad to gain extra time or another chance after losing the round.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth controls, addictiveness, and satisfying mechanics, making it enjoyable for players. While some users noted issues like overheating and a desire for more modes or an untimed option, the majority found the experience engaging and fun, with a strong emphasis on mastering simple yet rewarding gameplay loops. Despite a few criticisms, the consensus is that the game delivers a compelling and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Smooth controls and gameplay.”
“Addicting gameplay with leaderboards to try and beat your friends!”
“The simple controls handle brilliantly and the gameplay is almost impossible to get bored of.”
“About five seconds of gameplay that never gets better.”
“Annoying gameplay, especially the short timer.”
“It takes some time to understand the basic gameplay loop, but once you understand it, it becomes enjoyable.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are primarily described as nostalgic, with many users appreciating the pixelated 8-bit style, which evokes a sense of old-school charm. However, there are mixed feelings regarding performance, as some players report overheating issues and battery drain despite the low-intensity graphics. Overall, while the pixel art is generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and additional game modes to enhance the visual experience.
“I really enjoy this game; the graphics look amazing. It's one of the best games made!”
“Amazing game, great graphics, just all-round amazing!”
“I think personally the pixel graphics are cool and the game is fun.”
“Pathetic when the low-intensity graphics are considered.”
“Poorest game with the most horrible graphics and controls I have ever played.”
“Dated graphics.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the music and art in the game, expressing a desire for more variety and longer tracks, as the current looping songs can become repetitive. However, there are complaints about the app pausing other audio sources, like music and audiobooks, when notifications are received, even if the game is muted.
“Love the music and art!”
“Also, can you fix that music, audiobooks, etc.? They pause when opening this app (if it's already running but you opened a message, it will always pause your music even if you've muted the game).”
“I was disappointed when the other maps had the same looping song and crowd sounds.”
“Could play for hours if there was more music.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game is fun and addictive, it experiences occasional glitches and slowness on certain devices, with some players noting issues like starting upside down and freezing upon quitting. However, these stability problems are generally considered rare and negligible.
“The game starts upside down and freezes when I quit.”
“It's so fun and addictive, but it glitches too much.”
“Some tap glitches and slowness on some phones, but it's negligible and rare.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the gameplay of the game but express a desire for a more developed story mode, indicating that while the game is enjoyable and engaging, it lacks narrative depth.
“This is a really good game but needs more story.”
“I kind of wish there was a story mode.”
“I downloaded it thinking it was going to be a boring game, but actually it's fun.”
“It's a good way to kill time.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-received, but players report that it suffers from optimization issues, indicating a need for performance improvements.
“Great game but unoptimized.”
“Need some performance boost.”
“The game desperately needs a performance boost.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“I experience significant lag during gameplay due to poor optimization.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's awesome retro feel, which significantly contributes to its high replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
“Awesome retro feel and high replay value!”
“The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more!”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as both funny and addictive, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.
“The humor in this game is both clever and addictive, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
“The comedic timing is spot on, and the jokes never feel forced; they enhance the overall experience.”