Brotato

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Brotato is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Blobfish and was released on September 26, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Brotato's Star Wars mod offers a new experience by adding themed characters, weapons, and items, eventually replacing all vanilla content. It maintains the base game's artstyle and balance while introducing unique mechanics for lore accuracy and fresh content. Recent updates include force stat adjustments, lightsaber improvements, and enemy behavior changes for enhanced gameplay."

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Audience ScoreBased on 4,159 reviews

gameplay56 positive mentions

monetization324 negative mentions

The game has great controls and effects, making it enjoyable to play.
The weapon and item approach, along with the leveling system, adds depth to the gameplay.
The recent update introduced survival mode, which offers nice temporary rewards and endless gameplay options.

Ads are broken and often cause the game to crash, leading to lost progress.
Most content is locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress.
The game lacks variety in levels and feels repetitive, with many enemies being redundant.

monetization
371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive reliance on ads and microtransactions. Players report that progression is heavily gated behind watching numerous ads or making in-game purchases, often leading to a frustrating experience where gameplay is interrupted by long, unskippable ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overall sentiment is that the monetization model feels predatory and detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “It's a very fun game and it keeps you happy and has no ads unless you want something.”
- “Love the game, no ads, it's just amazing.”
- “The in-game purchases are cheap, which is nice.”
- “It's ridiculously monetized, to the point where many aspects of the game are locked behind ads or money.”
- “The only way to progress through the game is either by watching ads or by paying.”
- “This game is a toxic example of the abuses of advertisement.”
gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
41%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, with many players enjoying the variety of characters and items available. However, criticisms arise regarding the game's difficulty, monetization strategies, and the presence of bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, the reliance on ads and pay-to-win elements has led to mixed feelings among users.
- “The mechanics are so well implemented and the fun factor is huge; it's easily the top mobile game and it would be rare to find one in these times of low-quality abundant games.”
- “Amazing gameplay and sound effects, super addictive; I love it.”
- “Quick load times, fun gameplay, and just great for passing the time.”
- “Solid gameplay but quickly becomes another game with a monetization method that has no respect for your time or enjoyment.”
- “The idea of the game is simple, but the gameplay is very punishing; it would be literally impossible to beat the 1st level without watching an ad. Although ads aren't an issue here, the gameplay is very demanding.”
- “There are a lot of characters and items, but the gameplay doesn't change; I got bored after 2 hours.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive high praise for their stylized and nostalgic art style, reminiscent of classic flash games like "The Binding of Isaac." Many users appreciate the attention to detail in character design, including armor and aging effects, while some express a desire for improvements in animation quality. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its engaging gameplay experience.
- “The art style is amazing as well, and the little details on the character, like adding armor and aging, are so incredible.”
- “The best game on the app store to date; graphics 10,000/10 stars, gameplay is out of this world.”
- “I love the game so much; so much action and things, great graphics.”
- “I don't like the new art style though.”
- “I tried this one because it looks similar to Pickle Pete, however the animations and graphics are a lot lower quality and the gameplay is very similar though without the flash and glimmer.”
- “It just needs better graphics.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and quirky, often highlighting the funny items and random elements throughout. Many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic vibes and the game's ability to entertain both kids and adults. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a standout experience for players.
- “It's an overall great game, really funny and weird.”
- “All the items are super funny and random, the entire game is just super funny and random.”
- “It's cute and hilarious, especially the way your appearance changes.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received for its nostalgic and humorous elements, with players appreciating the design and plot. However, many users express frustration over the removal of missions and the heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics, which significantly hampers progression in the story mode. This shift has led to a perception of the game as predatory, with players feeling that they are forced to pay or watch ads to advance, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Amazing game, I like the story development and the design of the game.”
- “I like this game very much; it's much more nostalgic to me, it's funny with its plot and graphics, and also non-addictive. I recommend this game for kids and also for people who want to get some nostalgia vibes.”
- “It is a really fun game, repetitive, but still fun, has a lot of items, has a lot of characters, has a story mode, and no ads. Overall, it is an amazing game.”
- “Was a phenomenal game until you find out you can't progress through the story missions unless you pay, and not just once but continuously as the totem is needed to be upgraded or the enemy will just absorb insane amounts of damage without dying.”
- “Removed missions and made progress entirely advertisement or pay to win.”
- “"Story" mode is pretty much behind a paywall.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and issues with ad-related freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some players note that the game runs well on their devices, the overall experience is marred by persistent bugs and unreliable cloud storage, leading to lost progress and frustrating gameplay interruptions. Despite its fun mechanics, the game's stability issues detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “The game itself runs great on my phone.”
- “Looks and runs great.”
- “I followed their troubleshooting guide with no luck.”
- “Good idea but beware that your progress can be erased completely after you decide to watch an ad and the whole thing freezes.”
- “Very buggy, heard they have no intention of fixing mobile, as the same bug was listed over 7 months ago, and still is the same.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and rewarding, citing fun mechanics like upgrading characters and collecting loot, others criticize it for being excessively grindy and reliant on ads for progression. Some users express frustration over the need for an internet connection and the feeling that grinding is an afterthought designed to encourage in-game purchases. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among players, with some embracing it and others feeling it detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “I'm changing the rating from 5 to 1 star because you cannot progress by grinding.”
- “Vampire Survivors doesn't have that, and your game just innovates on that basis... also it's become an increasingly grindy typical mobile game.”
- “But getting characters and progressing is very grindy and feels like an afterthought to get you to watch ads and buy coins.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the sound and music design, others feel it lacks variety and depth. A few users reported technical issues, such as a black screen with only music playing, which detracted from their experience. Despite these criticisms, many still find the music enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay.
- “I like the gameplay and the music is really nice, so overall 10 out of 10.”
- “There are a ton of customizations between weapons, items, and characters, and the sound and music design are great.”
- “Awesome equipment, level-up system, and overall a good game; the music could use a bit more variety, but it's still great.”
- “Great time waster, just wish it had better music.”
- “I only get a black screen with music.”
- “This game is bad because if you have other types that aren't Oppo or Apple, it just shows a purple and black screen and a little bit of music.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its diverse character builds and weapon choices, allowing players to experiment with different strategies. However, some users express concerns about losing interest when repeatedly using the same character. The game is also praised for its accessibility and sensible free-to-play model, contributing to its enduring appeal.
- “Finally a game for your phone that doesn't kill your battery, that is fun to play with virtually endless replay value, a sensible free-to-play model (ads fully optional) and a price tag that isn't £10.”
- “Really good and fun game, the way the game flows and how you can choose which weapons you can get and use is really fun and allows for many different builds and tons of replayability.”
- “Really fun game and looks like it has a bunch of replayability.”
- “Not replayable; there's no need to replay with the same characters. The only way to get new checkers is through local currency, which you can only obtain with real money.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with gameplay mechanics that lead to emotional distress, particularly due to issues with movement and collision detection. The feeling of helplessness is amplified by bugs that result in unfair deaths, contributing to a negative emotional experience while playing.
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth, as players note that while character designs evolve visually, their abilities remain static, leading to a feeling of limited growth and variety. Additionally, the overall number of characters is deemed insufficient, further diminishing the potential for meaningful development.
- “First of all, there aren't enough characters. As you progress through the game, the character design changes, but their abilities remain the same; only the graphics and stats change.”
- “The character development feels shallow, as there is little to no meaningful growth or change in abilities throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity to create more engaging gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent performance and high-quality graphics, indicating strong optimization.
- “Very good game, excellent performance and graphics.”