Chain Reaction

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Chain Reaction is a single player casual strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics51 positive mentions

monetization40 negative mentions

Great game for passing time with friends, with up to 8 players.
The game is simple yet addictive, providing hours of fun.
The concept is unique and engaging, making it enjoyable for all ages.

Recent updates have caused touch controls to be unresponsive and inaccurate.
The game lacks a single-player mode, making it difficult to play alone.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, especially on certain devices.

graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "very good" and "awesome," while others criticize them as "poor" and in need of significant improvement. Many users express a desire for enhanced visual effects and better overall graphics quality, suggesting that while the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics could elevate the experience further. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game is fun and addictive, graphical enhancements are necessary for a more polished presentation.
- “Great graphics!”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “Awesome graphics and easy to use, also very addictive.”
- “Very bad graphics; when I turn it on, it always shows so many glitches.”
- “Poor graphics, waste of playing.”
- “Graphics and animation need help.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after updates. While some users accept ads as a necessary revenue source, others wish for an option to pay to remove them entirely. Overall, the presence of ads significantly impacts the gameplay experience, with calls for improvements and updates to address these concerns.
- “Great game, with no ads and it's fun playing this game. Must download.”
- “Best multiplayer game because it has no ads and it is light and simple.”
- “No ads, no phone hanging; this can be played with many people.”
- “The game is not much fun... it lags all the time and the ads disturb and make the game irritating to play. It was an awesome game before the update... please fix the issues.”
- “Too many ads, and no option to disable them. The app was updated a year ago, and it has become horrible compared to the good old days.”
- “There are ads after every game, and if I want to close those ads, they don't close.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
8%
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its fun and entertaining nature, especially when played with friends or family. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to evoke laughter and enjoyment, making it a favorite for social gaming experiences. Overall, the game is described as funny, addictive, and a source of joy during group play.
- “Funny and awesome game while playing with friends.”
- “Very funny and addictive.”
- “I love this game; I play it with my little sisters and they love it. They get mad if I win and I burst out in laughter. It is so hilarious! I think that this is a very good app for all ages.”
- “This is not funny; don't install it.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected laughs, but it was just cringeworthy.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, touch sensitivity issues, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's performance on various devices, particularly on newer Android versions, and call for updates to address these technical problems. While some users still appreciate the game's design, the overwhelming sentiment is that its current state is plagued by bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is perfect; it has no glitches.”
- “No glitches, just perfect.”
- “Every time after the first time, the game doesn't work and freezes with a black screen and the logo on top.”
- “I was really excited to play this game again; unfortunately, the game is really buggy and the dots don't follow where you want to put them. It's really frustrating since that's the whole mechanic of this game.”
- “The game is too buggy... it doesn't work on Android 9 or above.”
emotional
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional feedback from users primarily revolves around frustration and irritation due to significant touch response issues in the game. Many players express their dissatisfaction with the misalignment of touch inputs, leading to unintended actions and making the game unplayable. This technical problem has resulted in a negative emotional experience, overshadowing any potential enjoyment of the game.
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the interesting mechanics and addictive nature of the game, while others criticize unresponsive touch controls and bugs that hinder the experience. Many appreciate the minimalist design and strategic elements, but there are calls for improvements, particularly regarding online gameplay and device compatibility. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but marred by technical issues.
- “The idea is to claim the board with your color group and the mechanics are interesting and satisfying to master.”
- “Gameplay is really awesome.”
- “No bugs, great gameplay, strategic PvP.”
- “The new touch controls are unresponsive and make gameplay difficult and inaccurate.”
- “A few days ago after downloading the game again, I tried to check the 3D view gameplay, but after being unable to change the view to 2D, I realized it's permanently in 3D.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is really buggy and the dots don't follow where you want to put them. It's really frustrating since that's the whole mechanic of this game.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with several users reporting issues related to hit detection and compatibility with notch displays, leading to frustration. While some players enjoy the performance, many feel that the game is not adequately optimized for various devices, resulting in a less than satisfactory experience.
- “I really enjoy this game, and the performance is excellent.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
- “Used to love this game, but somehow it doesn't work. If it does, the hitbox is kind of weird; I have to press the middle of the box above my target to click on it. I don't know if it's my phone that isn't optimized for it or maybe it's the game, hence I'm leaving 3 stars.”
- “Not optimized to handle notch display.”
- “Not optimized for notch devices.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed, but users express a desire for a single-player mode with missions and a competitive player vs. computer option, indicating that the current multiplayer focus may limit narrative depth. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable, particularly for playing with friends on a single device.
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users appreciate the fun gameplay but express a desire for improved music elements, specifically mentioning the lack of background music and the need for more diverse soundtracks. Suggestions include adding custom sounds and enhancing the overall audio experience to complement the visuals.
- “Overall good but it could benefit from soothing background music.”
- “All this needs is a custom sound, more music, and a landscape mode.”
- “It's really fun, but the problem is there's no background music.”
- “All this needs is custom sound, more music, and a landscape mode.”
- “Overall good, but it could increase the graphics quality and have soothing background music.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable and engaging, noting that while it requires practice, the fun factor makes it feel less tedious.
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”