Button Fever
"Button Fever" is a repetitive puzzle game with the goal of "click, click, click, click" to earn points. However, the game is plagued with annoying ads and is very buggy, making for a frustrating experience. Despite these issues, those determined to beat the game should expect to invest about 59 hours of gameplay. Overall, the game's simple concept and long playtime may appeal to some, but its flaws are hard to ignore.
Reviews
- The game has a satisfying clicking sound and a fun concept.
- It can be enjoyable for short periods, especially for those who like clicker games.
- Some players find it addictive and a good way to pass time.
- The game is filled with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, making it nearly unplayable.
- Players are forced to watch ads to progress, and the game requires an internet connection even for single-player mode.
- There are numerous bugs, including issues with button placement and progress loss, leading to frustration.
- monetization1,160 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over mandatory ads that interrupt gameplay, the inability to play offline, and the ineffectiveness of the paid "no ads" option, which still requires watching ads for essential upgrades. Overall, the game is perceived as a cash grab, prioritizing ad revenue over user experience.
“However, the no ads purchase is not as expensive as many other apps.”
“The fact that nowadays they let you spend 5 bucks on no ads to enjoy the game.”
“This is cool and it's better if there ain't got no ads.”
“The game is designed to make you watch ads.”
“You're going to spend 80% of the time waiting for unskippable ads to finish.”
“This game is a cash grab and deserves this expose.”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and frequently interrupted by an excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Players report that the game often feels more like a platform for advertisements than an engaging gameplay experience, with many stating they can only enjoy about 30 minutes of actual playtime before being overwhelmed by interruptions. While some find the concept interesting, the constant need for internet connectivity and the lack of offline playability further diminish its appeal.
“Its a strangely calming game once you get rid of the ads, and gameplay is interesting enough.”
“Gameplay is mildly fun, but I would rate this as a teenager's attempt to make money in high school as though an hour of programming is enough for them to make millions.”
“Simple gameplay.”
“Ads interrupt gameplay, making the game completely unplayable.”
“I thought it would be fun, and it was....for about 1 minute, but on top of the already too many ads that you can click for results, they started interrupting the game for even more ads. It is for this reason I'm downvoting this game, way too greedy devs.”
“Gameplay gets more boring than watching paint dry.”
- stability30 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes, particularly when interacting with ads or placing game pieces. Many players experience glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as disappearing items and negative score counts, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While the game is enjoyable, its stability problems make it difficult to recommend, especially for those with less powerful devices.
“The game is fun but it's so annoying when I watch an ad it makes me watch the ad and then just kicks me out of the game. It's so glitchy and just kicks me out whenever it wants to. So annoying, but the game's addicting. I'm not recommending this if your phone glitches.”
“Game freezes up as soon as you get your second cube and you have to close it out and start over.”
“Poorly coded, buggy mess - just like all the games from this company.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, a lack of smoothness, and poor performance overall. Many noted that it does not fit well on phone screens and requires an unnecessary internet connection, further detracting from the experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized.
“First off, performance-wise: it lags and doesn't feel smooth or polished.”
“Horrible performance.”
“Poor optimization requires internet for no reason.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find humor in the game's ironic situations, such as being unable to close pop-up ads despite paying for an ad-free experience, and the absurdity of a "champions" ranking list where players can't change their names. The overall tone suggests a mix of frustration and amusement at the game's quirks.
“It's funny to see a 'champions' ranking list with all these names on it when players have no option to change their name in this game.”
“I think it's funny that I paid for no ads and I'm still watching ads.”
“10 seconds in, I get a popup for a tile saying 'watch video to keep'; the funny thing is, you can't close it.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed feedback; while some users praise them as "really cool," others have reported issues with loading, indicating potential technical problems.
“The graphics are really cool!”
“The game wouldn't load graphics properly.”
“The graphics are subpar and lack detail.”
“The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by intrusive ads and glitches, such as negative cash counts after reaching high totals. While some enjoy the gameplay, the overall experience can feel overly repetitive and frustrating due to these issues.
“I personally enjoy the game, but the ads can be tedious, the leaderboard feels fake, and it can be buggy with some pieces being invisible. Lastly, the number count glitches into the negatives after I hit 2 billion total cash.”
“Instantly gets grindy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with moments of impact occurring frequently, approximately every 90 seconds, even without direct interaction. This suggests a compelling narrative or atmosphere that keeps players engaged on an emotional level.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized for being non-existent, with players noting that the only sound is the repetitive clicking, leading to a dull experience. Many users suggest that investing in a proper soundtrack could significantly enhance the game's appeal.
“This game is horrible; with all of the ads and the only sound being the clicking, it makes it very boring, very fast. Maybe if they spent a tiny fraction of the money they get from the thousands of ads on a soundtrack, then that would genuinely be a game I would play.”
“The music in this game is non-existent and the repetitive sound effects make it unbearable to play for long periods.”
“I was really disappointed with the music. It feels like an afterthought and doesn't enhance the gameplay at all.”