Checkers

About

Checkers is a strategic single-player game that offers spectacular gameplay with ingenious visuals, despite a few bugs. The game boasts amazing graphics and a very small app size, making it a great choice for those seeking a challenging yet approachable game on-the-go. Overall, Checkers provides a satisfying and entertaining experience for players seeking a classic board game experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics155 positive mentions

monetization265 negative mentions

monetization
285 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly full-screen ads that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to play offline to avoid ads, others feel that the sheer volume of advertisements detracts significantly from the overall experience, leading to uninstalls and negative feedback. A few players noted that the ads are manageable or minimal, but the consensus leans towards a desire for fewer ads or a paid ad-free version.
- “But if you do want to play with no ads at all, you can always just play it offline and it doesn't reduce its quality.”
- “Is a very good cool app with no ads to disturb.”
- “No ads...simply addictive”
- “Such an awful game/cash grab.”
- “The games falsely declare draws just to force people to view more ads.”
- “Uninstalled due to an abundance of ads.”
graphics
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
15%
2%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising their quality, smoothness, and clarity, while others express a desire for improvements or upgrades. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gaming experience, despite some complaints about ads and occasional glitches.
- “I love the graphics and smoothness of the game.”
- “Great graphics and quick to load from turn to turn.”
- “Excellent graphics and stages.”
- “Graphics could be much better.”
- “Just improve lousy graphics though.”
- “Okay 😪 its graphics aren't as they say it is and the designers are overly confident.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised by users, with many describing it as funny and enjoyable, often evoking nostalgic memories and laughter during gameplay. Players appreciate the cleverness of the computer opponents and the lighthearted nature of the game, which keeps them engaged and entertained. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gaming experience, making it both challenging and amusing.
- “It's funny and once you start you can't stop.”
- “The game is very funny and simple 💜❤ I just enjoy it, but at level 4 I started to lose now.”
- “Absolute funny, challenging, and makes me think a lot about my moves and strategy; it's like a game of life.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
12%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging design, and various playing options, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players. However, some users have noted issues with random draws, excessive ads, and a lack of online multiplayer options, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay to be fun and recommend it for those looking for a digital version of checkers.
- “Great gameplay, graphics & controls.”
- “Excellent gameplay and comfortable interface with perfect sound effects, excellent time killer, checkers.”
- “The gameplay is nice... and introducing levels into a checker game, that's brilliant.”
- “Too few gameplay options.”
- “Graphics are all right, just the gameplay is pretty bad.”
- “I would have given it 5 stars, but I found out there is no online gameplay to play with people around the world.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many users report that it works well with minimal glitches, some experience frequent freezing, particularly during critical moments in gameplay. Players have noted that the game occasionally misjudges outcomes, leading to frustrating draws or unresponsive moves. Despite these issues, the game is generally considered enjoyable and lightweight.
- “It's a great game to keep you busy when bored, and it works perfectly. There are no glitches, etc. The only difficult part of the game is when it decides by itself that a particular game you think you can win ends up in a draw.”
- “No glitches.”
- “No glitches.”
- “I like this game but I get upset when me and the computer lock the board up and it says you lose or whenever the game comes down to the end and I have as many as 6 kings and the computer has only 2 or 3, it'll say draw. I've mastered this game before at least 3 times, right now I'm on the candidate master board and it's a real trip. He gets 2-3 man jumps on you every time but it's almost impossible to get him. The ads are overwhelming; the game needs repair. Fix the tricks and glitches and it'll be a great game.”
- “Sucks in advanced level when you are winning. You are trying to make a move that the opponent can't counter, but the game glitches and doesn't let you make that move.”
- “It freezes 30% of the time when it's my turn.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The reviews indicate a strong desire for background music in the game, as many players find the absence of music makes the experience feel lacking or boring. While some appreciate the option to play their own music, the frequent unskippable ads disrupt this experience. Overall, the consensus is that incorporating music would significantly enhance gameplay.
- “I think background music would have made a lot of sense.”
- “Good game for passing time and listening to music.”
- “Please make an advancement of adding the country's music to it while playing.”
- “But I think there should be background music that makes us feel better when we play.”
- “The only downside is that it does not have music, but you can put your own music over it.”
- “Only one drawback: game music isn't available, and the complete game is perfect.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
Overall, users report a mixed experience with optimization; while some praise the game's smooth performance and engaging challenges, others experience issues like stuttering and lag during gameplay. Despite these drawbacks, many find the game enjoyable and believe it can enhance their strategic skills.
- “Went through some of the ratings with friends saying it's impossible to win at the peak... well if you know how to play this game, you can always win against the computer at its peak performance!”
- “Simple and to the point, has ads but they're short and worth it considering the game runs smoothly.”
- “Very lovely game to play, excellent performance.”
- “The checkers is always stuttering and lagging.”
- “Catching up with checkers for better performance next.”
- “Went through some of the ratings with others saying it's impossible to win at the peak... well if you know how to play this game, you can always win against the computer at its peak performance!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and relaxing, providing a comforting experience that helps pass the time.
- “It's heartwarming, relaxing, and playing it makes the time pass by.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the story, which left me reflecting on my own experiences.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is described as lengthy and intricate, suggesting that the journey to becoming a winner is filled with depth and complexity.
- “When one becomes a winner, it is a long story.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, yet they acknowledge that it serves as an effective way to check progress and achievements.