Crossy Road

This easy to pick up game is for everyone. Even if you are just looking to kill a couple of minutes, you'll find yourself playing for hours.

85%Game Brain Score

graphics, humor

monetization, stability

86% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Crossy Road is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Hipster Whale and was released on October 8, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Crossy Road is a humorous, single-player platformer game with delightful graphics and good music. The goal is to help various characters cross roads, rivers, and train tracks while avoiding obstacles. While the gameplay is fantastic, it has been criticized for its abundance of ads and grinding, as well as occasional bugs. The game's name and concept are derived from the joke, "Why did the chicken cross the road?"

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graphics244 positive mentions

monetization1.6k negative mentions

monetization
1,698 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some users appreciate the option to disable ads through in-app purchases or by turning off their internet, others feel that the ads disrupt gameplay significantly, often appearing after every few rounds. Despite the complaints, some players acknowledge that the game remains enjoyable and addictive, even with the presence of ads.
- “This game is amazing and when I played this game I did not get a single ad. This game is ad-free, which is good enough for me, plus I just love the characters. This game is amazing, so if you want to download it, definitely download this game. It's a five-star perfect!”
- “I love this game, so interactive, but wish there weren't in-app purchases. Five stars!”
- “This is a great game and it has no ads, and it is offline. I would keep this and I want to say to the developers that made this, thank you for making this game.”
- “The ads are not skippable, are frequently deceptive, repetitive, and trigger every 90 seconds or so (as far as I can tell).”
- “I purchased a character so that ads would go away and it was really worth it :)”
- “I bought a character and there is still ads, even the character I bought cannot be used.”
graphics
330 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the cute, pixelated art style and smooth animations. Reviewers appreciate the game's aesthetic, noting that it effectively combines retro elements with modern design, making it visually appealing and engaging. However, some users have mentioned occasional lag and glitches, which can detract from the overall experience, but these issues are often overshadowed by the game's charming visuals and character designs.
- “The graphics are nice and fit the game really well.”
- “Amazing graphics and controls!!!”
- “The graphics are so cute and the animations are very smooth.”
- “Below average graphics and the controls are not very responsive.”
- “This game has horrible graphics and its controls are very bad and it really makes me mad because I keep dying on the game and it is not a very good game.”
- “I think the graphics could use a little work but I really like this app.”
humor
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and addictive. Many reviews highlight the funny sound effects, quirky character designs, and amusing animations, particularly when characters meet their demise in comical ways. Overall, the game's lighthearted and whimsical approach to gameplay provides a consistent source of laughter, making it a favorite for players of all ages.
- “I love how the game is so challenging and you can get really funny skins. I'm giving this a 5-star rating.”
- “Absolutely hilarious to play very first playthrough my chicken got wiped out by a train and I laughed so damn hard since then I've been doing different characters and as simple as it is, the devs really put effort into making each one look unique and funny!”
- “It's so funny when you get squished! I love it, it's so funny when they hit their head on the cars.”
- “He bought the funny chicken; it's not funny anymore.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected clever humor, but it was mostly just cringeworthy puns.”
stability
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly on mobile devices. While some players enjoy the game without significant problems, others express frustration over crashes during gameplay and difficulties with ads causing the app to freeze. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for a large portion of the player base, impacting their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “There were no glitches in the game which makes it even better!”
- “And the best thing is that there are no glitches and the game doesn't crash, and the graphics are pretty darn good.”
- “Absolutely amazing, no glitches or bugs, great offline game.”
- “This game helps with my anxiety when I need a distraction, but it keeps glitching when an ad comes and will log me off the app every time.”
- “The game freezes when I start, making it practically unplayable.”
- “I loved this game, but now for two days in a row, it just freezes up as soon as I open it, so I cannot play at all!”
gameplay
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and variety of characters, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. Many users appreciate the retro-inspired graphics and the game's ability to provide a relaxing experience, although some mention that ads can disrupt the flow. Overall, the game is considered fun and addictive, with a strong emphasis on character collection and replayability.
- “The gameplay is fun yet very simple in concept.”
- “There's a profound definition as to why this game is famous; it's an endless traffic runner with dead-simple controls, immersive gameplay, and hundreds of characters with environments which you can even set to random so you play as random ones each time.”
- “Amazing gameplay and is very addicting and is good to pass time.”
- “It just makes the gameplay annoying.”
- “The game mechanics are abominable and the play experience is abhorrent.”
- “Ads are annoying and interrupt gameplay.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is generally appreciated for its fun character collection and engaging quests, but many players express a desire for more variety and depth in the missions. While some enjoy the lighthearted narrative of crossing roads and completing challenges, others feel the lack of a cohesive storyline and intricate quests detracts from the overall experience. Overall, players recommend adding more narrative elements and diverse missions to enhance engagement.
- “I love the story progression and the character development you get throughout this life-endangering journey of crossing streets in a very unsympathetic neighborhood, all the while a colossal bald eagle of America is simply trying to feed her babies.”
- “Crossy Road is amazing; the story is the best story in a video game. It's about a bird trying to get to the other side, with characters like humans and other animals. It's amazing, thank you!”
- “I really enjoy the game so much; I wish you could make a story version of Crossy Road. It might be fun, and I hope there will be new skins.”
- “There also isn't a lot of missions, let alone a variety of missions either.”
- “It's stuck on the same daily mission for days now, and it never gets completed.”
- “Great, but I think it should have some backstory to it and some drama and suspense.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users, with many appreciating the fun and character-specific tunes, particularly the chiptune renditions of classic Disney songs. However, some players express frustration over the inability to turn off the background music or adjust sound settings, which can interfere with their own music or podcasts. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience for many, there are notable concerns regarding sound control and the appropriateness of certain tracks.
- “It's got really fun characters and good music.”
- “They played all the classic Disney songs but in a chiptune/8-bit style which was fire and the game made me want to unlock my favorite characters.”
- “Its fun and I like the different themes for each character and the music.”
- “I can't turn off just the music; I usually listen to podcasts but can't leave the effects going without the music.”
- “It is very soothing to play, but I don't really like how the game doesn't have music in the background.”
- “Normally, I don't mind ads to support the developers, but these have music and offer no way to silence them.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's performance is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth gameplay and stunning graphics, others experience significant issues such as crashes, lag during specific weather conditions, and poor optimization on certain devices. Frequent ads and performance drops in specific levels detract from the experience, leading some players to rate it lower than they otherwise would. Despite these concerns, the game remains enjoyable and addictive for many users.
- “Overall performance is great.”
- “The camera angle is optimized for the best control possible.”
- “Good game, good performance even on slower devices, legit addictive and not aggressive when asking for money.”
- “It's a fun game let down by really poor performance.”
- “I have my performance up so that I can get better quality while playing the game, but it still bugs out and sometimes even kicks me out of the whole app.”
- “Bad performance and crashes every time when I play the daily challenges, so I'm unable to get a high score.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to unlock characters and resources. While some appreciate the challenge and enjoy the grind for its rewards, others feel it can become boring and frustrating, especially when compounded by performance issues and frequent ads. Overall, the grinding experience is a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy long-term investment but potentially off-putting for players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “Prone to misinputs, too much grinding required to unlock everything, and ads on top of that.”
- “Very fun, but it is extremely difficult and tedious sometimes and coins are very hard to build up.”
- “If you like terribly long grinding, you will like this.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting the joy of achieving new high scores and the nostalgia associated with its wholesome content. However, some users also mention frustrations with gameplay mechanics, such as sensitivity issues and glitches, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's intense moments and engaging gameplay evoke a range of emotions, from joy to fear.
- “It is very fun and the players are so cool, and the feeling when you get to a new high score is so emotional. I would like to thank the makers of this game because this game is very skilled and awesome.”
- “The gameplay is intense and so scary; I cried during the first playthrough.”
- “This game is wholesome and this is the first game I downloaded when I was small. Download this right now because this is the best!”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the endless replayability and unlockable characters, others find it lacking due to limited variations and frustrating mechanics like instant game over. The multiplayer experience also suffers from low replay value, with some users noting issues like lag.
- “Very well-made re-imagining of Frogger with unlockable characters, daily goals, and endless replayability.”
- “Great gameplay and amazing replayability.”
- “The only things I don't like are the random lag and lack of replayability for multiplayer.”
- “Alright little game but not very replayable.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the game's character development for its beautiful art style and engaging character designs, highlighting the appeal of the characters even in pixel form. The combination of aesthetic appeal and daily challenges contributes to a positive overall impression of the characters.
- “I love the challenges each day, and the character designs are beautiful, even in pixel form.”
- “Great characters and character design.”
- “I really like the art style and the character designs.”