Get on Play Store"Circle" is a free, arcade-style game that is both addictive and full of bugs, providing a humorous yet emotional experience for players. The game warns of its high addictiveness and challenges you to avoid the line. Despite the abundance of ads, players will find themselves drawn in by the fast-paced gameplay and unique premise. However, players should be prepared for some unexpected quirks and technical issues along the way.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
- The variety of circles to unlock keeps the gameplay interesting.
- The challenges add a layer of excitement and motivation to improve scores.
- The game frequently lags and freezes, especially after ads, making it frustrating to play.
- Many users report that the game does not accurately track diamonds collected for challenges.
- The abundance of ads interrupts gameplay, often leading to accidental clicks and loss of progress.
- monetization798 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear too frequently, often in the middle of games, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users suggest turning off internet connectivity to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the intrusive advertising model significantly detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Best thing is there are no ads when we play online.”
“I think it's great we now have the ability to purchase no ads.”
“No ads and it also doesn't freeze.”
“This game used to be fun but now it is plagued with ads.”
“The game itself is good, my only issue is that ads constantly pop up when you're trying to play the game and you instantly die.”
“Used to love this game but the ads have ruined it - I understand the odd ad on a free game but the amount on this are ridiculous.”
- stability178 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezing and crashing after just a few rounds of play. Glitches often occur during gameplay, particularly when ads load, leading to frustration and interruptions. While some players still enjoy the game, the overwhelming number of complaints about stability issues suggests that improvements are urgently needed to enhance the overall experience.
“No glitches, love it.”
“I'm addicted to 'Don't Touch the Spikes' - which is great and not buggy.”
“Fix the way it glitches whenever a new ad loads into the bottom banner, it's constantly ruining my game.”
“I can only play about 3 times and then everything freezes and I can't do anything, so I have to restart again... it's really annoying and has been going on since the update.”
“This game freezes my phone... I have a Note 4.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally described as simple, addictive, and enjoyable, with smooth mechanics and appealing visuals. However, many users express frustration with frequent and disruptive ads that interrupt the experience, leading to lag and glitches. While some appreciate the game's relaxing nature and its similarities to Flappy Bird, others criticize it for being overly reliant on ads and having inconsistent mechanics.
“Everything is good, gameplay is great and addictive.”
“It's simple to complete, non-complex gameplay, the whole shebang.”
“The different kinds of circles are adorable, the sounds are mild and calm, and the gameplay is very smooth.”
“However, after this new version, the mechanics just feel different. The jumps are much faster than they used to be, and now I struggle to even average 30 points in a game.”
“Now I rarely play because it keeps freezing up after a couple of games and lagging during gameplay.”
“Just another game cashing in on the Flappy Bird craze, only this time it has worse hit detection, worse tap mechanics, and is pretty buggy (i.e., dying when I shouldn't have).”
- graphics33 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean and simple aesthetic, while others criticize the lack of detail and presence of graphical bugs. Many users express a desire for improved visuals and smoother animations, noting that the current graphics do not match the game's potential. Overall, while the graphics are described as adequate for casual gameplay, they fall short of expectations for a more engaging experience.
“The concept alone is brilliant, but when you also include the well-chosen sound effects, the whole gem-for-circle system, and Ketchapp's signature sleek simple graphics, it seems as if it could not be done better.”
“It has great graphics, and it's also addictive.”
“I like the art style and it's so addicting.”
“After installing, it takes up to 120+ MB for such simple 2D graphics.”
“Graphics could have been so much better.”
“Downloaded several times to see if it was fixed, graphics are all over the place, impossible to play.”
- story16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around collecting diamonds and completing various quests, which players find enjoyable but often frustrating due to unclear objectives and inconsistent tracking of progress. While the quests add fun and engagement, many users express a desire for better explanations and more rewarding mechanics, as well as a need for additional missions to maintain interest. Overall, the narrative framework is appreciated, but it suffers from execution issues that detract from the overall experience.
“I enjoy all the quests it gives you.”
“I really like the story.”
“I like the quests you have.”
“You also get quests to break diamonds and it never gives an explanation of what breaking diamonds is.”
“When the quests say something like 'collect a total of 20 diamonds' it takes more like 50.”
“I have a mission to break 2 diamonds in one game but despite breaking 2 or more, I don't get new missions.”
- emotional14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While the challenge of keeping the circle from touching the line can be addictively engaging, it often leads to feelings of anger and disappointment due to perceived inaccuracies in the game's responsiveness and frequent interruptions from ads. Overall, the emotional experience is characterized by a rollercoaster of excitement and irritation.
“This app is brilliant, but the only thing is that it's always telling me that I'm not doing it right, and I'm not even touching the sides, so it's a bit too accurate, but that is the way you made it.”
“I would be playing and I get close but not touching the line, and it says I hit the line, or the ring will be halfway through the line and it would then tell me I hit the line, but sometimes it's on, but very rarely does that happen. Fix it.”
“I like this game because it causes you to focus on not touching the line.”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious, especially when played with friends. Players describe it as a fun and entertaining experience, often highlighting its ability to provide laughs and enjoyment. However, some users have reported technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“I downloaded it and it is hard but so funny, especially with friends.”
“So good and funny game.”
“Hahaha funny funny funny very very very!!!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, detracting from the overall experience.
“I installed this thinking it'd be fun, but it's so tedious!”
“The grinding feels endless and really takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which makes it feel like a chore.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game would benefit from improved optimization, suggesting that performance could be enhanced for a better overall experience.
“The game would greatly benefit from better optimization.”
“Optimization issues are making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
“I encountered numerous performance problems due to poor optimization.”
