Checkers Online

About

Checkers Online is a strategy game with stunning gameplay and splendid visuals. It offers ranked matches, allowing you to strive to be second to none. However, it can be weighed down by frequent ads, bugs, and occasional humor. Overall, it provides a solid checkers experience for online play.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,983 reviews

graphics51 positive mentions

monetization393 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of difficulty levels, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
The ability to customize rules and play styles adds depth and personal preference to the gameplay.
The game is engaging and helps improve strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

The game forces players to make certain moves, limiting strategic options and leading to frustration.
There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making the experience less enjoyable.
The AI can be predictable and not challenging enough, especially at higher difficulty levels.

monetization
418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch lengthy, unskippable ads after nearly every game, even after purchasing an ad-free version, leading to feelings of frustration and deception. While some users understand the need for ads in free games, the excessive frequency and duration of these ads have made the game nearly unplayable for many, prompting numerous uninstallations.
- “No ads if you have a Google Play Pass subscription, variety of difficulty levels, good choice of settings.”
- “Simple checkers game - no ads, no dramatic animations or transitions, just a fun game of checkers that gets more difficult as you go along or allows you to choose difficulty level.”
- “Good game, no ads and no lag.”
- “Paid for the ad-free version, still getting ads; frankly, that feels a bit like fraud.”
- “The amount of ads in this game is next level.”
- “Way too many ads; you spend more time waiting for ads to finish than playing the game.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the clean, colorful visuals and realistic sound effects. However, some users feel that the graphics are outdated or could be improved to look more modern. Despite these criticisms, the majority find the graphics adequate for gameplay, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Overall graphics, gameplay, and responsiveness is amazing.”
- “Great graphics and easy on the eyes color scheme.”
- “Awesome graphics and fun game!”
- “The graphics look like they're from 2003.”
- “Graphics are just terrible.”
- “If I could, I would give it 0 stars. It sometimes forces you to make moves that make you lose, doesn't work, keeps crashing, and has bad graphics.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of frequent freezing, glitches, and issues that disrupt gameplay, such as pieces jumping on top of one another and the game becoming unresponsive during critical moments. Players also note that these problems often lead to unfair losses, particularly in online matches, where opponents may exploit the freezing to their advantage. While some users report minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that stability is a significant concern, detracting from the gaming experience.
- “No glitches, absolutely phenomenal!”
- “No glitches”
- “The game's CPU sucks, and the game glitches, making it your turn when you have just made a move, forcing the timer to run out and leaving your opponent victorious.”
- “Glitches often occur with pieces jumping on top of one another, causing them to freeze on the board.”
- “The game freezes all the time, and you can't move, so you lose.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
26%
16%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its crisp controls, responsiveness, and enjoyable mechanics, making it easy to control and fast-paced. However, some users express frustration with unskippable ads, while others find the gameplay itself to be unremarkable compared to other options. Despite mixed opinions on the depth of gameplay, many appreciate the graphics and the overall experience.
- “The mechanics are great and it's very easy to control.”
- “Crisp controls and gameplay, few ads and never intrusive.”
- “Addicting, fun, challenging gameplay with good CPUs for all players.”
- “It operates in a very clumsy mechanical manner.”
- “The gameplay itself is nothing special; don't download this one, go for one of the 100 others available.”
- “The game is fine, it just makes some moves you might not want to; this has made me lose, and the bots use this when in offline gameplay.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious and enjoyable, often laughing out loud during gameplay. Users appreciate the comedic elements, including the amusing reactions to negative reviews and the game's lighthearted nature, although some mention that excessive ads can detract from the experience. Overall, the game is recognized for its fun and funny atmosphere, making it a delightful choice for players seeking entertainment.
- “It's hilarious how many of the negative reviews are complaining about a rule in actual draughts, and it's a setting you can change in the game as well.”
- “Very enjoyable 😁 I can't stop laughing 🤣🤣”
- “Okay, this game is really so funny, but the online mode crashes a lot; I don't need this.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Users express a desire for more music choices in the app, with some finding the current tracks either boring or too loud. While some enjoy the music, others feel it detracts from their experience, especially when ads interrupt their listening. Overall, the music aspect receives mixed feedback, highlighting a need for improvement and variety.
- “It would be great to have more of a choice regarding music, but overall a very nice app.”
- “I like it a lot though the music is a bit too loud, but I do enjoy it.”
- “Is a very interesting song and I love it a lot; I didn't know the whole world played checkers, wow love this game 💓❤️❤️”
- “The adverts have started interrupting other applications such as music apps.”
- “Ad came on and it switched my music app off.”
- “Because the song is boring, says my grandson.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The optimization of the game receives mixed feedback, with some users reporting issues such as lag and poor performance, while others praise its smooth operation and excellent performance. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly among players.
- “Runs smoothly and provides helpful moves to make.”
- “Great application with excellent performance.”
- “Fantastic game with outstanding performance.”
- “There are also a lot of hackers, lag, and poor optimization. 0/5 stars.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and crashes.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating, as it requires tedious coin collection to progress, even after paying to remove ads, leading to a cycle of either excessive grinding or repeated microtransactions.
- “Even after paying to get rid of the obnoxious, pestering advertisements, you still have to tediously grind to collect enough coins to perform certain actions, or you'll have to fork over more cash repeatedly to continue.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the actual gameplay.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics frustrating; it feels like a chore rather than a fun part of the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story resonates with players on a personal level, suggesting a relatable narrative, though there seems to be some confusion or difficulty in accessing certain elements of the plot.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, leaving me confused about their actions.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”