Checkers - Online & Offline | Game Brain

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Checkers - Online & Offline is a strategy game that offers exciting gameplay on your mobile device. While it boasts stellar graphics, the game is marred by annoying ads and bugs that can hinder the overall experience. Despite its flaws, it provides a fun way to enjoy the classic game of checkers online or offline.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,306 reviews

music7 positive mentions

monetization267 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of modes, including online play with real opponents, which enhances the experience.
The graphics and interface are visually appealing, making the game enjoyable to play.
The game is engaging and provides a good mental challenge, helping players improve their strategic thinking.

The forced draw rule after 20 moves is frustrating, especially when one player has a clear advantage.
There are frequent connection issues that lead to unexpected game losses, even with a stable internet connection.
The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it less enjoyable.

monetization
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear excessively, often in the middle of matches, leading to frustration and even game losses. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the general consensus is that the current ad frequency is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “For just 3 bucks a month, no ads, that's a deal if you ask me.”
- “Worth paying to get the no ads though.”
- “Love the game, just use airplane mode for no ads, that's the tip.”
- “Way too many ads.”
- “The ads are incredibly obnoxious.”
- “I was really enjoying this in the beginning but now ads have started getting more intrusive.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
63%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soothing soundtrack and great graphics, while others find the background music annoying and intrusive. Many users report issues with the audio settings, noting that toggling sound effects and music often fails to work properly, leading to frustration. Overall, while the music has its fans, the lack of functional controls and persistent playback detracts from the experience for many players.
- “On crowned king, beautiful music plays which is very soothing to the ears.”
- “Great graphics and great music.”
- “☆ Challenging & a lot of fun ☆ + great soft jazz music ☆”
- “Good app, just one small complaint - there appears to be a bug with the sound; if you switch off sound effects in the settings, it will turn off the background music in the app.”
- “Very good checkers online game, almost perfect, but the background music is very annoying, like a no signal TV.”
- “Stupid: junk music (loud, obnoxious).”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and high quality, contributing to an engaging experience. However, some users report issues with connectivity and advertisements that detract from the overall enjoyment. While many appreciate the vibrant visuals and custom options, there are mixed opinions regarding the game's performance and the handling of graphics-related issues.
- “Very great with high quality graphics.”
- “Amazing game, I love the graphics, and it feels like a betting game, which is a good thing because it makes the experience a whole lot better.”
- “Great visuals and gameplay!”
- “The game sucks; even though I have a good connection, it always reconnects. The graphics are good, but your connection is bad. Big no.”
- “There could be improvements to better handle graphics.”
- “Great board game but poor graphics and ads.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments. Many players experience issues such as being unable to make moves, losing due to timeouts caused by freezes, and encountering bugs that force them to lose despite being in winning positions. Overall, these stability problems significantly detract from the gaming experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “During these games, if you press any of the option buttons on the bottom of the screen, the entire game freezes up and will not let you continue play.”
- “It keeps on freezing when you're about to win the game and when it unfreezes it says 'you have lost the game'.”
- “I love this game but it freezes and closes way too often and the most frustrating part is when I'm losing the game it's perfect, but as soon as I'm winning, here comes the freeze and timeouts.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. While many users appreciate the smooth mechanics, polished visuals, and engaging online play, there are significant complaints about unfair matchmaking, excessive advertisements, and issues with server stability. Additionally, some players express a desire for a forced draw mechanic to enhance fairness in gameplay.
- “Great visuals and gameplay!”
- “Amazing gameplay and checkers community.”
- “Entertaining yet simple UI and gameplay, with the positive addition of online games with random players.”
- “Unfair gameplay.”
- “It ruined the online gameplay, and it looks like I'm not the only one complaining about it.”
- “According to my gameplay, matchmaking is terrible.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The game is generally praised for its humor, with many players finding it entertaining and engaging, particularly in the context of competitive play. However, there are mixed opinions, as some users feel the humor falls flat or is not as effective as expected. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gaming experience for most players.
- “The best checkers game I have experienced so far, very competitive and funny too. Sometimes you just imagine that if these coins were real cash, it would be otherwise.”
- “Awesome game, it's funny sometimes and I really love this game. The only problem is the network; please fix it.”
- “This is a great and very funny game.”
- “This game is a complete waste of time; it's not funny at all.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for requiring excessive network resources to function properly, leading to inconsistent performance and overall poor user experience. Players report varying performance levels, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; I consistently experience smooth performance across different devices.”
- “I've noticed that the game's optimization allows for a seamless experience, even during intense gameplay.”
- “The developers have done a great job with optimization, ensuring that the game runs smoothly without excessive network requirements.”
- “Poor performance.”
- “In a challenging game like this, I always experience varying performance.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by interruptions, such as unexpected actions like "pooping out," which disrupts the player's experience. Additionally, the mechanics of moving pieces without direct interaction may detract from the emotional engagement, as it can feel less immersive.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the story aspect lacking clarity, with missions that are difficult to comprehend, and note that the difficulty settings do not effectively impact the offline experience.
- “The difficulty settings mean nothing in offline mode; the missions are too hard to understand.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from the plot and its outcomes.”