City Bloxx

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City Bloxx is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Relive the Nostalgia!

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Casual

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 275 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization109 negative mentions

The game successfully captures the nostalgia of the original Nokia version, bringing back fond childhood memories.
The graphics and gameplay are reminiscent of the classic game, making it a fun experience for fans of the original.
Players appreciate the effort to revive a beloved classic, with many expressing gratitude for the developers' work.

The game is plagued by excessive and intrusive ads, often interrupting gameplay and detracting from the overall experience.
Many users report technical issues, such as unresponsive buttons and gameplay lag, which hinder enjoyment.
There is a lack of options to remove ads or improve gameplay mechanics, leading to frustration among players.

monetization
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized due to the excessive and intrusive nature of advertisements, with many players reporting interruptions every 1-2 minutes during gameplay. Users express frustration over unskippable ads, particularly those that appear mid-game, detracting from the overall experience and enjoyment. While some players are open to paying for an ad-free version, the current implementation has led to a significant number of uninstalls and low ratings.
- “At least make the game paid, e.g., €2/unit, but no ads every 2 minutes.”
- “Please add a no-ads purchase option.”
- “Ads interrupt on quick mode almost every 1-2 minutes, which disrupts the gameplay.”
- “The continuous ads ruin the actual fun.”
- “Too many ads! I spend more time watching ads than actual gameplay time, disgusting.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by frequent ad interruptions, occurring every 1-2 minutes, which significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game. Players report spending more time watching ads than engaging in actual gameplay, leading to frustration over the lack of immersive mechanics and audio feedback. While it captures the essence of the classic Nokia game, the excessive advertising undermines the gameplay experience.
- “It's a great recreation of the old Nokia phone game, but the gameplay is interrupted by ads almost every minute.”
- “The gameplay experience is significantly affected by the frequent ads that play after every tower I build.”
- “While the game captures the essence of the original, the lack of victory or failure music and limited mechanics detracts from the overall gameplay.”
- “Ads interrupt on quick mode almost every 1-2 minutes, which disrupts the gameplay.”
- “I spend more time watching ads than actual gameplay time; it's disgusting.”
- “Don't get me wrong, it's a great recreation of the old Nokia phone game, but I get an ad every single tower I build. The gameplay is more ads than game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the pixelated aesthetic while others criticized it for feeling low effort and outdated compared to previous versions. Many users noted that the graphics need significant improvement, especially given the frequent interruptions from advertisements. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point in the game, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are really nice; I love the pixelated aesthetic, though it can feel very low effort in some places.”
- “This game needs much-needed improvement in the graphics, and it should add some more challenges.”
- “The graphics are worse than on the Symbian version from 2008, and there are ads every 2 minutes.”
- “Poor graphics and too many ads.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Players express disappointment over the absence of victory and failure music, which were present in the original version, noting that the lack of these audio cues diminishes the overall experience. Despite this, some users fondly recall the music from previous iterations, highlighting its nostalgic value.
- “I like the music.”
- “I played this game on my old Nokia Express Music ❤️.”
- “Even though this version missed mission failed/completed music, which in the original played whenever you failed/finished each building.”
- “Even though this version missed the mission failed/completed music that played in the original whenever you failed or finished each building.”
- “Can you also add this music?”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has received high praise for its optimization, with users rating it 5 stars for both performance and overall experience.
- “The game's optimization is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimization.”
- “The performance is outstanding, with minimal lag and quick load times, making for an enjoyable experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story aspect of the game remains faithful to the original, maintaining its core narrative elements. However, some users noted the absence of the mission completion music and the lack of vibration feedback for perfect story achievements, which were features in the original version. Overall, the narrative experience is well-received, though some nostalgic elements are missed.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, highlighting its ability to connect with them on a personal level.
- “This game just made me emotional.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”