Cannon Man
- August 3, 2018
- IsCool Entertainment
"Cannon Man" is a casual game that combles humor and bugs in equal measure. Players launch the titular character using TNT, with the goal of causing as much destruction as possible. However, the game's frequent ads can be annoying and detract from the overall experience. "Hit the TNT and fly" is the game's slogan, accurately capturing the chaotic and entertaining gameplay.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to kill time.
- The concept of launching a character through the air is entertaining and can lead to hilarious moments.
- The recent updates have added new features and improvements, making the gameplay more enjoyable.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating to play.
- There are numerous glitches and lag issues that hinder the overall experience, making it difficult to control the character.
- Progression feels slow and unrewarding, with many players experiencing issues with earning coins and upgrades.
- monetization383 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often encountering them after every few turns, which detracts significantly from the gameplay experience. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for keeping the game free, the overwhelming consensus is that the ad load is unmanageable, leading to a negative impact on enjoyment and overall satisfaction.
“I would love this, five stars for sure, if only there weren't ads every second or third launch.”
“Even if you select no ads, you're still shown ads you can't exit.”
“Pay to not have the ads but still got ads.”
“The amount of ads you are forced to watch absolutely make this game not worth it.”
“You spend more time watching ads than playing the damn game.”
“Game is fun for 5 or 10 minutes until you realize it's just endless ads and the whole game is set up so that you have to keep watching ads.”
- stability21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches causing freezing, unresponsive gameplay, and issues with mechanics like the jetpack and bouncers. Players express frustration over frequent interruptions from ads and the inability to progress due to these technical problems, leading to a generally unsatisfactory experience. While some find it enjoyable in short bursts, the overwhelming presence of bugs detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“Overall, it's a fun game for about 20-30 minutes until you get sick of the non-stop ads, glitches, and the sheer fact that it takes way too long to level up due to not being able to make it very far.”
“Once you advance to the jetpack upgrade, the jetpack slams you into the ground and your screen freezes, and you have to close the game.”
“Overall, too buggy and not that enjoyable.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being marred by excessive advertisements, with players often spending more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users report laggy performance, clunky controls, and glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a frustrating experience. While some improvements have been noted, the overwhelming presence of ads and technical issues continue to hinder the game's potential fun.
“Gameplay is much smoother now.”
“Fun idea horribly ruined by the barrage of advertisements constantly interrupting gameplay.”
“Controls are not great; the moment any physics start getting involved, the game will go to about 10fps.”
“Disappointed that I paid for ad-free gameplay right before the September 2018 update... it's not as fun and there are items that don't work correctly and freeze up the game.”
“Potentially a great fun game, but ruined by clunky controls, glitchy gameplay, and adverts every 2 or 3 games.”
“Gameplay is horribly laggy and pretty much unusable.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to its silly concepts and funny character interactions. Many reviewers suggest that the addition of sound effects could enhance the comedic experience, while others appreciate the game's ability to provide laughs and serve as a fun way to pass the time. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Well, the concept was funny, challenging, and silly.”
“Great way to kill time with funny characters.”
“It's so awesome and funny.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "awesome" while others criticize them as "horrible" and "poorly made." Many users express frustration over the lack of improvement despite attempts to adjust settings, leading to a negative overall impression. Overall, the graphics seem to detract from the gameplay experience for a significant number of players.
“Awesome graphics and gameplay! You must give this game a try; you won't be sorry.”
“Fun for some reason; it could use a bit better graphics, but it's still fun.”
“Offer a non-ad version and fix some graphics, and you're golden.”
“Deleted the app within 30 minutes of trying to change settings to make the graphics better, but nothing changed.”
“Graphics are horrible; even with upgrades, the game is based on pure luck, not skill. I landed on some bounce pads and trampolines, and it didn't bounce my character. Very poorly made game.”
“Unfortunately, decent graphics didn't help much to save this from uninstalling.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game has received negative feedback regarding its optimization, with users citing poor performance and frequent ads as major issues that hinder smooth gameplay.
“I rarely rate 1 star, but this game deserves it. There are too many ads and poor performance.”
“Not optimized”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable overall, but note that the grinding aspect can become tedious over time.
“This is a fun game, but it gets a little tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel repetitive.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its absence, with users noting a lack of impact sounds and overall silence during gameplay, which detracts from the immersive experience.
“There are no impact noises when he hits the ground, no music; he crashes through objects in silence.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”