Bubble Wars

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Bubble Wars is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Modular Dreams Incorporated and was released on September 12, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Bubble Wars" is a popular free bubble shooter game, where you must make combinations of 3 or more bubbles of the same color to make them explode. The game features challenging modes such as Attack mode, where you must shrink the spinning bubble ring to avoid being hit, and Defense mode, where you protect your base from incoming bubbles. The game's addictive gameplay and real-time spinning ring mechanics provide hours of bubble shooting and popping fun.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,111 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

monetization41 negative mentions

The game is addictive and provides a fun way to pass the time.
It offers a unique twist on the traditional bubble shooter genre, keeping gameplay interesting.
Players appreciate the ability to play offline and the lack of in-app purchases.

Recent updates have introduced invasive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause lag.
Many players report issues with the game resetting their progress to level one after losing, which is frustrating.
The game has been criticized for inconsistent physics and color changes that can negatively impact strategy.

monetization
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
4%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on intrusive advertisements, which many users find increasingly disruptive and frustrating. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for a free experience, the frequency and aggressiveness of the ads have led to complaints about game lag, obscured gameplay, and a desire for a paid ad-free version. Overall, the current ad implementation detracts significantly from the gaming experience, prompting some users to consider uninstalling the app.
- “There are no in-app purchases required to keep playing.”
- “I love this game; no advertising, joyful experience!”
- “No ads popping up at all!”
- “But the ads here get progressively more invasive until it's nearly impossible to play the game: the ads start to pop up after every round, and then they begin forcing you to watch longer and longer before you can return to the game.”
- “Now the ads just make my moves lag so much, that it ruins the fun of it.”
- “I loved this game all the way up to whatever recent change added obtrusive ads in the middle of the game.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during ad transitions and after a set number of shots. Many players express frustration over these interruptions, which hinder gameplay and lead to lost progress. While some users have not experienced these problems, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for improvements to address the freezing issues.
- “The latest upgrade is frustrating because every fifth ball freezes mid play, creating issues with the game.”
- “It constantly freezes within the game and it doesn't let me finish a game.”
- “It's the only game I have on my phone, but since the update, it freezes and I have to exit out of the game multiple times before the game comes back up.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is highly praised for being addictive and enjoyable, with many users expressing their strong affection for it.
- “Addictive and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “I absolutely love the gameplay!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be very tedious, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
- “Very tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “It takes too long to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story of "Paula Missionary" is noted for its engaging narrative that intertwines themes of faith and adventure, offering players a compelling journey filled with moral dilemmas and character development. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the storyline, which enhances the overall gaming experience.