Devolver Tumble Time

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 638 reviews
  • monetization
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Devolver Tumble Time" is an arcade-style, single-player game with addictive gameplay and visually appealing graphics. The game features characters from various Devolver Digital games and offers in-game purchases. Players can watch ads for extra rewards and participate in daily challenges. The game boasts of physics and matching-based fun, virtual currency, and collectible items, with a touch of humour throughout the experience.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 638 reviews
gameplay33 positive mentions
monetization113 negative mentions
  • The game features fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of recognizable characters from Devolver's catalog.
  • The graphics and music are well-designed, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for players.
  • The game offers a unique twist on the match-3 genre, making it a fun time-waster.
  • The monetization model is aggressive, with frequent prompts to watch ads or make in-app purchases, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many levels have unreasonably short time limits, making it difficult to progress without resorting to watching ads for extra time.
  • The game feels unfinished and buggy, with issues like inconsistent touch response and repetitive notifications.
  • monetization136 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of ads and microtransactions. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for benefits, the overall sentiment is that the game is designed to push players towards spending money or watching excessive ads to progress, leading to frustration and a perception of it being a cash grab. Despite some fun gameplay elements, the aggressive monetization tactics detract from the overall experience.

    • “It does have an energy system, but no ads, apart from ones you decide to watch to refill the energy, and you can pay $2.99 for what is virtually infinite energy (which I think is a fair bargain). There is a gacha system and in-game currency, but for this game, it's not all that bad, as all characters I've used so far have comparable quality.”
    • “No ads unless you want to get a second chance, which was really nice.”
    • “Awesome game, it has no ads, and it's super addicting.”
    • “I reached a point where I needed to uninstall it because to proceed in the game challenges I would need to not only watch numerous ads for games that looked awful, but also be subject to misleading controls to close the ads upon completion of them playing.”
    • “The core gameplay loop has the potential to be fun, but is far too difficult, and often the only way to succeed is to watch minutes worth of ads.”
    • “It's just a shame that the commentary on the moral bankruptcy of the standard monetization model for mobile doesn't extend much beyond self-awareness.”
  • gameplay68 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring cute characters and a simple mechanics loop. However, many players express frustration with the game's heavy reliance on ads, microtransactions, and a predatory monetization system that detracts from the overall experience. While the core gameplay has potential, it often feels buggy, grindy, and overly difficult, leading to a disappointing experience for some players.

    • “The level design, game mechanics, and visuals as well as audio are all incredible in a really creative way that makes it stand out from other games.”
    • “The core gameplay is cool, but the conditions that need to be met make some levels literally unwinnable.”
    • “Brilliant design and addictive gameplay.”
    • “The 'fan' mechanic to shuffle the board is useless because the area is always full, so all you're doing is rotating it where nothing can move.”
    • “Later on (level 18+) this becomes impossible as the mechanics of linking icons fail to work, and more often than not there are never the icons you need, and you run out of time.”
    • “The inconsistent touch response sabotages gameplay.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their bright, colorful, and cute aesthetic, reminiscent of early 2000s styles, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the lively character designs and fluid visuals, noting that the art style stands out among other mobile games. However, some reviews suggest that while the graphics are appealing, the game may feel overly focused on monetization, detracting from the enjoyment of the visuals.

    • “The graphics are bright and colorful, with characters and backgrounds that are both lively and full of life.”
    • “The level design, game mechanics, and visuals as well as audio are all incredible in a really creative way that makes it stand out from other games.”
    • “Amazing game with incredible graphics and interesting playing mechanism.”
    • “This game is just like all the other trash mobile games out there but with slicker visuals than most.”
    • “Preregistered player here, it plays a lot like Tsum Tsum, albeit with minimal 2D graphics and a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor.”
    • “Money grubbing, some levels are almost impossible unless you use extra time (by watching ads of course) cute idea and art style, but it's a bit greedy in execution.”
  • humor20 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of tongue-in-cheek and satirical commentary on mobile gaming and microtransactions, which some players find refreshing and amusing. However, others criticize it for being disingenuous, as the humor often feels overshadowed by predatory monetization practices. Overall, while the game has its funny moments, opinions are divided on whether the humor effectively enhances the experience or detracts from it.

    • “I really enjoy this game, nice and relaxing fun, good humor, and the right balance of challenge.”
    • “The tongue-in-cheek humor is a great touch.”
    • “It parodies the mobile gaming market so I love the humor.”
    • “TL;DR: Not funny.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the humor was stale and unoriginal.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and enjoyable soundtrack, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players note that it can become repetitive after extended play, and there are requests for more control over the music, such as the ability to change tracks. Overall, the music enhances the game's fun atmosphere, despite some minor drawbacks.

    • “Great art and music.”
    • “This game is very fun, has a nice soundtrack, and is simple.”
    • “Nice music; it would be good to be able to change tracks during the game (the menu theme is very chill).”
    • “I really wish turning off the sound and music would disable all game sounds, but it doesn't.”
    • “The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
    • “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often feeling that the rewards do not justify the effort. While some appreciate the fun gameplay, many express frustration with the grindy nature and the game's unfinished feel. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback.

    • “The gameplay is fun to an extent, but as other reviewers have said, it feels buggy, unfinished, and is painfully grindy.”
    • “This game feels extremely grindy.”
    • “Clock requirements are tedious to get but not as much as the match requirements.”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is marked by some lag when connecting pieces and inconsistent touch detection, alongside occasional bugs and glitches. While these issues contribute to a sense of an unfinished product, many players still find the gameplay enjoyable despite the bugs.

    • “That's setting aside the inconsistent touch detection and buggy rolling.”
    • “The gameplay is fun to an extent, but as other reviewers have said, it feels buggy, unfinished, and is painfully grindy.”
    • “Mail is a bit buggy and I'm not 100% sure of the gacha monetization, but it's a fun game so far!”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a sense of achievement and meaningful progression, with an ineffective leveling system and currency that feels pointless. Additionally, the absence of boosters and modifiers, along with character-specific special missions, detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There's no feeling of achievement from anything; the leveling system literally does nothing. Most of the currency you get serves no purpose (but you can still buy it?). Boosters and modifiers are missing, and there's no ladder for the daily missions.”
    • “It just sucks that the special missions are character-specific.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express strong negative emotions regarding the pricing model, particularly feeling disgusted by the idea of spending £99.99 to access all content, which detracts from their overall experience.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's illustration style, combined with a lo-fi hip-hop soundtrack, fosters a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience of the bubble popping gameplay.

    • “The illustration style and the lo-fi hip-hop create a chill atmosphere in this already satisfying bubble popping game.”
    • “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals transport you to another world, making every moment feel magical.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game suffers from frequent crashes, even on capable devices, indicating poor optimization despite its seemingly low system requirements.

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