CluedUpp Geogames

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CluedUpp Geogames is an adventure game that allows players to explore their city while solving mysteries. The game features an interesting plot, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. Players can enjoy a unique experience as they uncover clues and progress through the game's many challenges. Overall, CluedUpp Geogaming Events offer a fun and interactive way to discover new places and stories.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,612 reviews

story40 positive mentions

stability133 negative mentions

The game provides a fun way to explore the city with friends and family.
The app is generally easy to use and navigate once you get the hang of it.
Many players enjoyed dressing up and found the experience engaging.

The app is glitchy, often requiring restarts and causing players to miss out on challenges.
The game lacks real-world interaction, with no characters or decorations present in the environment.
GPS accuracy is poor, leading to confusion and frustration as players struggle to find locations.

story
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
68%
5%
The story aspect of the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging narrative and well-thought-out clues, while others found it convoluted, poorly explained, and lacking meaningful connections to the real-world locations. Many users noted that the app's glitches and technical issues detracted from the overall experience, making it difficult to follow the storyline or complete quests effectively. Overall, while some enjoyed the concept and execution, others felt the story was overly complicated or bland, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- “The clues were well done and the story was really interesting.”
- “We enjoyed the story, the puzzles/riddles were perfectly themed, the pace and path of travel was well plotted out, and the walking area was very comfortable!”
- “The voice acting and story was really well done.”
- “The storyline was convoluted and hard to follow, leading us to give up on completing the game.”
- “The locations or route you walk in the city are random and pointless to the story.”
- “The app is glitchy, and the quests are basic mobile games that aren't challenging in the slightest, making the overall experience boring.”
stability
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The stability of the app has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and issues with GPS accuracy that significantly hindered gameplay. Many players experienced penalties due to these technical problems, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some users noted that the app worked well at times, the consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to enhance stability and user satisfaction.
- “There were no glitches or issues with the app - everything ran quickly and smoothly.”
- “No glitches.”
- “No glitches; a fun experience!”
- “Unfortunately, the app constantly glitches and doesn't add some team members to quests.”
- “The app was super buggy and had to be restarted multiple times, wouldn't sync accomplishments between all team members, and eventually we had to simply leave because we couldn't complete the game.”
- “Frequent glitches, freezes, kicks team members out and appears to be solely designed to ruin a family day out.”
monetization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism due to misleading advertising that overpromises on the experience, portraying it as an immersive event with elaborate decorations and interactive elements that are not present in reality. Many users feel deceived by the stark contrast between the high production value of the ads and the barebones nature of the actual game, leading to dissatisfaction and a sense of being ripped off, especially given the $40 price tag. Overall, the marketing strategy has been deemed effective in attracting customers but ultimately detrimental to their experience.
- “The advertisement was completely misleading and I thought this would be an event where they physically decorated an area to make it feel like you were actually in the Alice in Wonderland world.”
- “Terrible 1-star experience after 5-star advertising.”
- “This is a disgusting false advertisement of an 'event' nothing at all about the event, no event staff, no event that was advertised such as an escape room as there are no rooms on a street to enter.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
43%
36%
Overall, the graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clear design and thematic fit, while others criticized the outdated visuals and lack of immersive elements. Many users expressed a desire for more engaging graphics and live character interactions to enhance the experience, as the current visuals were often described as lacking or reminiscent of 90s computer games.
- “But the graphics and storyline are both great.”
- “Clear graphics, quick live update on maps, and quality content.”
- “The app was easy to use and the graphics fit the theme really well!”
- “Had the potential to be very good, but was just like playing a 90s computer game with tons of text, bad graphics except this involved non-stop walking in busy crowded areas for very little reward.”
- “No nice graphics.”
- “Garbage artwork.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay is generally straightforward and engaging, with some users appreciating the fun elements and additional features, while others criticize it for being dull, tedious, and plagued by bugs. Many reviews highlight the lack of substantial game mechanics, with a significant portion of the experience involving simple navigation between locations. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from technical issues and simplistic design that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The GPS tracking is more accurate and the additional gameplay features add interesting new elements.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty fun and engaging.”
- “Good game but much wider assets of gameplay than I expected.”
- “Also, most of the game is just walking between locations on the map with no game mechanic supporting it (fine as long as you know going in).”
- “The app itself worked out as intended but really the game design and mechanics were poor.”
- “Dull and time consuming, the reasonable writing doesn't offer enough value to offset the simplistic puzzles or tedious gameplay.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying hilarious costumes and a detailed, funny storyline. However, some users noted issues with bugs and lack of interactivity, which slightly detracted from the overall experience. Overall, it provides a fun and amusing outing for friends and family.
- “The best thing was all the other teams dressing up; we saw a lot of people in hilarious costumes.”
- “The app was simple to use, and the story was detailed and funny.”
- “A funny day out with friends and family.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews consistently highlight the grinding aspect as dull, tedious, and time-consuming, with simplistic puzzles and repetitive gameplay that detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration with the sprawling environments that require excessive travel, leading to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction, particularly given the game's price point.
- “Dull and time consuming, the reasonable writing doesn't offer enough value to offset the simplistic puzzles or tedious gameplay.”
- “Thought it would be in a more confined area, but it was really spread out where it was taking so long to walk to each point it got tedious.”
- “Boring, tedious and repetitive.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is largely enhanced by the community's vibrant costumes, which create a fun and engaging environment. However, some reviewers feel that the presence of actors would further enrich the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is appreciated, with many expressing a desire to return.
- “Love it and fun community costumes and atmosphere.”
- “Lovely atmosphere - keen to do another 😀”
- “If people didn't dress up, there would have been no sign of true atmosphere.”
- “Actors would have completed the atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The app requires improved optimization, particularly for Android devices, as users have reported slow geolocation performance and overall unsatisfactory app performance.
- “Needs better optimization for Android.”
- “Geolocation sometimes takes a while and can be optimized.”
- “Was not impressed with the performance of the app.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development received mixed reviews, with some players praising the new character designs and additional lore that enriched the game's world, while others criticized the designs as generic and uninspired, alongside complaints about the repetitive and poorly animated mini-games.
- “We really appreciated the new character designs and the little surprise notices that popped up, adding lore and flavor to flesh out the world.”
- “Character designs are generic and uninspired; the mini-games have terrible animation and are highly repetitive.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviewers express a desire for immersive music experiences tied to real-world locations, suggesting that integrating local music into the game could enhance the overall atmosphere and engagement.
- “The music in the game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the different environments and moods throughout the game.”
- “The variety of music styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”