Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories
- May 16, 2020
- Unico Studio
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories" is a puzzle game that presents players with story-based riddles and mind-bending challenges. Its intriguing storyline and ingenious visuals are both hilarious and emotionally engaging, though some players may be disturbed by ads and deterred by bugs. The game proudly builds on its predecessor as a tricky test of mental acuity and cleverness.
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Reviews
- monetization3,287 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which interrupt gameplay after nearly every level. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with many expressing frustration over unskippable ads and the frequency of prompts to watch ads for hints or bonuses. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the ad load significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I really like this game; I would definitely recommend it, and there are no ads in the middle of when you're playing. You only have ads to get points for a hint, which I think is worth it, and you can skip ads. The ads aren't even that long; I love this game so much.”
“If you turn off your wifi, then there's no ads. It's a nice game; it has great brain puzzles, and I love it. There are almost no ads, and that's what I need!”
“This game is amazing; it's interesting and funny. No ads are here!”
“The amount of ads is just insufferable.”
“Ads after every level, ads after you turn down watching ads for bonuses, and $4 per week to keep ads away.”
“This is basically a game about ads.”
- story236 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is a mixed bag, with users appreciating the variety of narratives and the ability to choose different storylines, but many also criticize the coherence and depth of the plots. While some find the story elements charming and engaging, others point out that certain missions lack logic and can feel like a ploy to encourage ad views or in-app purchases. Overall, the game offers a fun concept with potential for improvement in storytelling and pacing of new content.
“I love how you can choose a story; it's so fun!”
“You're able to choose from many different fun adventures, and after every level, it has fun dialogue about the story.”
“I love this game and how the second version gives you options of different storylines.”
“The storylines don't make sense, the hints cost too much, and when you get the hint, the things you tried before the hint finally work, making it not really challenging.”
“Cute stories that go with the puzzles, but you only get a new story (20-30 levels) every six months.”
“It's clear they tossed those missions in to make you watch ads or pay money since you won't be able to finish that mission without using hints.”
- humor179 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Brain Test" and its sequel is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny characters, clever storylines, and amusing puzzles that often lead to laughter. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with challenging gameplay, making it an entertaining experience, despite some complaints about ads. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, with players appreciating the lighthearted and sometimes silly nature of the content.
“I love all the different characters and all the funny things they do.”
“It's a great way to kill a few hours, and the story lines are funny.”
“I really love this game because it's too funny sometimes 😂😂😂😂.”
- graphics116 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and lighthearted design, while others criticize them as basic or poor. Some users highlight that the graphics enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm, but there are also complaints about technical issues like glitches and battery drain. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as satisfactory or enjoyable, there is a clear desire for improvement and more realism in some areas.
“The graphics are very cute and lighthearted too.”
“Great graphics and sounds!”
“The graphics, stories, everything is sooo nice!”
“How does a game with such simple graphics freeze and crash every 5 seconds?”
“The graphics are atrocious.”
“Was disappointed with this, found graphics childish and some challenges not fully explained.”
- stability105 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of frequent crashes, freezing, and unresponsive controls. Players have noted that glitches often prevent them from completing levels and that the game frequently skips or misaligns levels. While many enjoy the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of bugs and intrusive ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that stability improvements are urgently needed.
“It's amazing so far and no glitches.”
“I gave 5 stars to this game because it is the most fun game, with no glitches and many funny and interesting levels. Please make new chapters soon because now I am bored playing the old chapters.”
“It was a lot of fun, no glitches, and there's barely any ads.”
“The game is fun but there are a lot of glitches in it, such as when I enlarge something it disappears and sometimes a hidden button won't work.”
“Would not recommend because when I try to play, it just freezes and I can't do anything.”
“Fun but crashes/freezes a lot, and not always responsive to actions you need to do. Fix the instability, and it would be a great game to play.”
- gameplay80 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that disrupt the experience, often leading to more time spent watching ads than actually playing. While some appreciate the straightforward mechanics and cute graphics, others criticize the clunky controls, repetitive puzzles, and incoherent level designs that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun but hampered by technical issues and an overwhelming presence of advertisements.
“Gameplay is easy to pick up with a straightforward interface and simple gestures.”
“The gameplay adds up to its name... good game.”
“It tests my brain so much; I give it 5 out of 5. It has great graphics, the controls are awesome, and the gameplay is the best. I recommend it to many people out there; it'll definitely give you a challenge.”
“The gameplay is ruined by the constant ads here and there.”
“The app consists of 88% ads and 12% gameplay.”
“Gameplay consists of linear one-way puzzles in which you have three or four 'moveable' pieces of scenery that need to be moved to another seemingly random area of the screen... and that's it.”
- music28 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its calming and enjoyable qualities, while others find it annoying or not to their taste. Many users express frustration with the frequent ads interrupting the music experience, and some report technical issues where the game freezes while music continues to play. Overall, while the music is appreciated by some, it is also a source of dissatisfaction for others due to its inconsistency and the impact of ads.
“The music is calming and I generally enjoy it to pass the time.”
“Very good game... graphic design is awesome.. music is superb.. love this game.”
“This is the best brain game ever and I also love the background music.”
“One was an ad for a music service and played an awful song.”
“This game is fun but I hate that when I get ads and when every ad is done there's no music, please fix this bug.”
“Very third class game only playing music 👎 it doesn't start, only playing music.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and appreciation regarding the emotional experience of the game. While many find it fun and wholesome, they are disappointed by the lack of responsiveness in touch mechanics, which detracts from their engagement and enjoyment. Overall, the emotional impact is hindered by technical issues, despite the game's aesthetic appeal.
“This game is fun and wholesome!”
“I should tell you that in the future if this studio will make more games like the Brain Test series, it will be touching the sky.”
“Cool wholesome family friendly game 👌 😎”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious due to the overwhelming frequency of ads, often spending more time watching advertisements than actually playing. The game experience is significantly diminished when the ratio of gameplay to ad time is heavily skewed, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue playing.
“Games are okay to play, but the adverts after every level get a bit tedious. I played one adventure that took approximately 15 minutes and spent 10 of those watching adverts. I understand that adverts are key to free gameplay, but when the ratio of game to advert time is 1:2, it takes away from the game and doesn't exactly leave you wanting to play more!”
“They're so tediously boring and simple; it's not even a test!”
“Very tedious.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players feel that the game lacks significant replayability, as the content is completed quickly and does not offer much incentive to return after finishing the levels. While improvements in level ordering are noted, many users suggest that once the game is completed, it may not be worth keeping installed.
“All the content goes by really fast, and I don't think there's much replayability.”
“I like the ordering of all the levels; it's a big improvement over the first game. However, there's not much replay value. Once you complete the levels, you might as well uninstall the game.”
“All the content goes by really fast, and I don't think there's much replayability.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly on low-performance devices, and lacks a warning in its description regarding these issues.
“These developers failed to make this work on low-performance devices and did not include a warning in the description.”
“The game runs poorly on older hardware, and there are no options to adjust settings for better performance.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and crashes, indicating a lack of proper optimization for various systems.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the atmosphere of the game, highlighting its creativity and engaging puzzle elements that enhance the overall experience.
“I enjoy the puzzle atmosphere; it's very creative!”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're part of the world.”
“The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
