Cut the Rope

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"Cut the Rope" is a single-player arcade game with an interesting plot focusing on feeding candy to a creature named Om Nom while collecting stars. Its masterful game mechanics, beautiful visuals, and stellar soundtrack are occasionally marred by excessive advertisements and bugs. The game has received multiple awards, including the Apple Design Award 2011 and British Academy Video Games Awards 2011, for its physics-based puzzle challenges and emotional appeal.

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Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,997 reviews

graphics148 positive mentions

monetization4.6k negative mentions

monetization
4,749 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
97%
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 being bombarded with unskippable ads after nearly every level or action, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Additionally, the subscription model to remove ads, priced at around $10 per month, is viewed as exorbitant, further contributing to dissatisfaction among players who feel that the game has shifted from a fun experience to an ad-driven cash grab.
- “No ads and that's what I love!”
- “This game was really good when I got it a few weeks ago and then paid $0.99 for no ads.”
- “I love this game, and think it's an excellent play; the only thing that bugs me is the advertisements.”
- “Don't really want to replay two entire boxes... I love the game and the characters, and that is why I reinstalled it after many years of break... only to notice that it is festered with advertisements.”
- “Would happily pay to get rid of ads, but $18 a month is completely ridiculous.”
- “The game is literally my childhood, but the ads are ruining the experience.”
graphics
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
19%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, cuteness, and humor, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the charming art style and smooth animations, although some mention that the graphics could benefit from updates or improvements. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing its addictive and fun nature despite complaints about intrusive ads.
- “The graphics are excellent and the animations (especially if you fail) are hilarious.”
- “The art style is phenomenal, the graphics and controls are flawless and the characters are perfectly suited and designed very well!”
- “Amazing game... fun graphics, astonishing levels and fun to play 😊”
- “Used to love this game, but not only have (unskippable) advertisements completely swamped the app, the gameplay glitches all over the place, with the candy disappearing completely just next to the screen's edges and individual background graphic elements blinking out of existence and, in level 20 of the cheese box, being out of sync and making the level literally impossible to win.”
- “I love it but the controls are hard to use on a small phone and after a while playing it gets boring and the graphics are not that great.”
- “Graphics and animation could be better.”
gameplay
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
8%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging level design, with many users appreciating the nostalgic elements and creative challenges introduced throughout. However, a significant number of reviews highlight the overwhelming presence of ads, which often disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the game. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the excessive advertising has become a major point of contention among players.
- “Cut the Rope is truly masterful in its simplicity, yet it continues to add new elements to keep the gameplay lively without overcomplicating the puzzles.”
- “The gameplay really is excellent, with well-designed, fun, challenging levels.”
- “The art style combined with the easy-to-learn gameplay makes this game one of the best on Google Play.”
- “Too many ads, not enough gameplay; you spend a minute watching ads to then play a level for 10 seconds.”
- “I understand the game is free, but there are literally more ads per minute than actual gameplay.”
- “Ads ruin gameplay and are constantly forced down the player's throat.”
humor
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding the character Om Nom and the cartoonish graphics to be both cute and funny. Players enjoy the comedic moments, especially the reactions of Om Nom when he misses candy, which adds to the game's charm and stress-relieving qualities. However, some reviews mention that excessive ads can detract from the overall experience, though the humor remains a strong point for most players.
- “I love the cartoon videos; they are so funny!”
- “This game is kind of a stress reliever and it's just so cute and funny.”
- “Funny that you can change the candy by tapping and the sound om nom makes when he's disappointed is so cool!”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
88%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and issues with ads disrupting gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance, particularly on older devices, a significant number have encountered problems that hinder their experience, especially after recent updates. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a large portion of the player base.
- “No glitches on my OS.”
- “Runs great even on my old phone, with fast load times and smooth gameplay.”
- “There are no glitches, and it is fun to play for little kids.”
- “There are also a lot of problematic glitches coming after this recent update.”
- “Used to love this game, but not only have unskippable advertisements completely swamped the app, the gameplay glitches all over the place, with the candy disappearing completely just next to the screen's edges and individual background graphic elements blinking out of existence and, in level 20 of the cheese box, being out of sync and making the level literally impossible to win.”
- “The game freezes a lot and it just says waiting for response...🙄”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the fitting and enjoyable soundtrack, some find it repetitive and annoying due to its limited variety. Additionally, frequent ads disrupt the listening experience, often cutting off personal music, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is generally described as cute and soothing, enhancing the game's atmosphere, but improvements in variety and ad management are suggested.
- “The game is amazing, the music fits the game and the levels are cleverly and beautifully designed.”
- “I love the game because the creature is so cute and I love the music; it is so soothing and the candy looks yummy.”
- “Great soundtrack and good graphics.”
- “The only real problem with this game is that you only hear one song during gameplay, which can get annoying.”
- “When I try to turn it off, even when the phone is off, it still plays the soundtrack.”
- “Can not mute the annoying music or sound effects, making it a quick uninstall.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
26%
13%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute characters and engaging plot, which adds depth to the gameplay. However, some users express frustration over the lack of a clear narrative progression and the frequent interruptions from ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the graphics and relaxing atmosphere contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “I love the graphics and the story; it is super relaxing.”
- “The creators did an amazing job with the storyline, and the game is free.”
- “The story is incredible and the graphics are amazing.”
- “No story!”
- “The beginning story isn't there, and omg there are so many ads!”
- “When I saw the review of this game, I thought it was very adventurous and had many missions, but after I downloaded this game and played, it's boring day by day. This game needs a lot of changes, but the graphics are great, so I give it 2 stars.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, often reminiscing about their childhood experiences and feeling nostalgic upon rediscovering it. However, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to frustration and disappointment, with some feeling heartbroken over the changes that have affected their enjoyment. Despite these issues, many still cherish the game for its cuteness and emotional resonance, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings of joy and nostalgia.
- “It is the cutest game ever! I used to play it in my home country when I was little. I got so emotional when I found it now after 6 years of not playing it. I love it and advise you to play it; maybe one day you will also remember it when you get older. 💛💛”
- “This game gives me strong and emotional nostalgia because I played this like 5 years ago. I finally found the app name again.”
- “This is adorable and I cried for joy! In fact, I want to give 100000000 likes. 🍭 Great Om Nom game, it's soooooooooo good.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly without any lag, which contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The game is well optimized and fun.”
- “The game runs smoothly without lag.”
- “Outstanding performance by Cut the Rope.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable and charming, but the frequent and lengthy ads significantly detract from the experience, making the grinding aspect feel tedious and frustrating. While some appreciate the overall fun, the interruptions caused by ads can lead to annoyance during gameplay.
- “30-second ad after every 2nd level is just too tedious.”
- “The game is absolutely adorable and it's so fun to play, but my god there are so many ads. I understand they're there to support the developers, but at least make them short or skippable. It becomes tedious to just retry a level because a long ad pops up almost every time.”
- “It's pretty fun, a little tedious, and really annoying, but I guess I like it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting a wide variety of games available that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “There are plenty of games to play, and the replayability is fantastic.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how every run can be different, keeping me coming back for more.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics significantly reduces replay value.”