Charades!

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Charades! is a single player action game. It was developed by FatChicken Studios and was released on June 11, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

Charades!™ is a popular, multiplayer word and card game that features various activities such as dancing, singing, acting, and sketching. Players guess the word on the card attached to their head based on their friends’ clues before the timer expires. With over 100 themed decks and 400+ gameplay cards, players can enjoy decks like TV Shows & Movies, Dance Moves, Science, and more, making it perfect for any social gathering.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,971 reviews

humor164 positive mentions

monetization602 negative mentions

monetization
646 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Despite offering in-app purchases to remove ads or gain coins, numerous players report that these purchases often fail to work, resulting in ads reappearing shortly after payment. While some users appreciate the low cost of ad removal, the overall sentiment indicates that the intrusive advertising significantly detracts from the gaming experience.
- “It's fun when you get to play, but the monetization is insane.”
- “I love this game, but my in-app purchases have disappeared and I can't get them back!”
- “This is very fun to play with family and friends, and the best thing is there are no ads!”
- “I paid to remove ads, but they still appear in the game.”
- “I got the game immediately purchased the pack for removing ads and 500 coins after 15 mins of playing it kicked me off then all my coins were gone and the ads were back not happy at all!!”
- “The absurd amount of ads makes for an unplayable experience.”
humor
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter and create memorable moments, especially when played in groups. Many reviews mention the hilarity of friends and family acting out clues, leading to uncontrollable laughter and fun interactions. Overall, the game is described as a fantastic source of entertainment that brings people together through its comedic elements.
- “It's a really great app and it's super funny to see your friends and family try to guess who or what the thing is.”
- “This game is hilarious when played with the right crowd.”
- “We spent 3 hours laughing at this game!”
stability
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly when attempting to create or edit custom categories. While some players enjoy the game without issues, many others experience persistent glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and the need for app restarts. Overall, the game is seen as fun but plagued by stability problems that hinder the user experience.
- “Works really well, no glitches or anything like that.”
- “No glitches, super fun!”
- “Runs great!”
- “I wanted to like this game but it is clearly super buggy and not maintained.”
- “It freezes a lot and ads pop up during the game.”
- “The custom category freezes every time I go into edit custom category and won't let me do anything with it.”
music
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many users expressing a desire for more current and diverse song selections, particularly in popular genres like K-pop and contemporary hits. While some players enjoy the existing categories, they often find the music options outdated, referencing songs from as far back as 2018, which diminishes the overall experience. Additionally, there are requests for more genre-specific categories and background music to enhance gameplay.
- “Great game, works very well, but it would be nice if the movie and music categories were more up to date because my friends and I had to skip a lot of the words since we had no idea what they were.”
- “Music is the most fun category ⭐”
- “My friends and I played until we literally rolled on the floor laughing but could you maybe consider including K-pop (Korean pop) songs too?”
- “Great game works very well but it would be nice if the movie and music categories were more up to date because me and my mates had to pass a lot of the words since we had no idea what they were.”
- “The songs or bands that are in the kpop category are outdated and/or mostly from official soundtracks from movies/k-dramas.”
- “The confusion is hilarious but update the songs because we don't know most of them.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its flexibility, customizability, and fun mechanics, making it enjoyable for players. However, frequent and intrusive ads significantly disrupt the experience, leading to frustration, along with occasional technical issues like crashes and timing errors. Despite these drawbacks, many users find the game entertaining and engaging, particularly for casual play.
- “Not naming the other app with similar mechanics, this one is much better with a lot more flexibility, team play, more decks, ability to get new decks with in-game currency, and the option to make your own custom decks... great job.”
- “It's a great free game, and the ads don't hinder the gameplay.”
- “Fun and easy gameplay.”
- “The gameplay literally lasts less than a minute and then you have to wait 30 seconds through non-skippable ads to play again.”
- “Main problem is all the ads disrupting gameplay.”
- “It crashed a few times during gameplay though, some polish would go a short way of making this game perfect.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback, with some players praising the cool art style and simple visuals, while others felt there was room for improvement. While many enjoyed the graphics, there were suggestions for upgrades to enhance the gaming experience further. The game is generally considered visually appealing, especially for a diverse audience.
- “I love it because the graphics are cool.”
- “I really like the way you play and the art style is great.”
- “Great graphics and something for the family.”
- “Graphics skip and don't keep score well.”
- “Despite the fact I feel the graphics can be brought to a whole new level to enhance the gaming experience, it's a game I love playing with company.”
- “Better graphics.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of frustration and humor regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some experience annoyance due to technical issues, others find joy in the gameplay, with one user noting that it made them laugh so hard they cried. Overall, the emotional responses range from irritation to amusement.
- “Laughed so hard I cried!”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance, many others highlight significant issues and bugs that detract from the experience. There is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance performance and stability, suggesting that a dedicated update could greatly benefit the game.
- “The app works well and runs smoothly.”
- “The game itself is really fun, but it needs an update to improve its performance.”
- “The game itself is really fun, but there needs to be an update to improve its performance.”
- “If the developers spent a bit more time ironing out bugs and focusing on improving performance, this would be much better.”
- “Please help and I will change the performance rating (yes, I did uninstall and reinstall).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, noting that the repetitive nature of tasks and the need for frequent updates contribute to a less enjoyable experience.
- “Great game, but it needs to be updated frequently as the answers are very repetitive and it gets pretty tedious.”
- “Scrolling through the list is tedious.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is praised for its suitability in educational contexts, particularly as a project tool, though there are some concerns about performance variability on different devices.
- “I used this as a story game for my final project in EMT, and it is perfect!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally uplifting and positive, contributing to an enjoyable experience for players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its easy-to-learn mechanics, lack of required props, and the inclusion of multiple categories that keep the experience fresh and engaging.
- “Easy to play, no props required, and the multiple categories add replay value to the game.”
- “The game is easy to play, requires no props, and the multiple categories do add some replay value.”
- “After a few rounds, the game feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed for long-term replayability.”
- “While the game is fun initially, it quickly loses its charm and doesn't offer enough variety for repeated play.”