Ding Dong XL
- January 10, 2019
- Adamvision Studios
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- Addictive and fun gameplay that is perfect for quick sessions.
- Great value for the price, offering a simple yet engaging arcade experience.
- Visually appealing with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- Lacks variety in gameplay mechanics, leading to potential repetition over time.
- Some players may find the difficulty curve frustrating as they progress.
- Limited depth may not satisfy those looking for more complex gameplay experiences.
- music72 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, energetic, and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the retro-inspired soundtrack and its ability to complement the minimalist visuals, some note that the music can become repetitive over time, with a desire for more variety or customization options. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's addictive nature and charm.
“The music is not just background; it's the heartbeat of the game, pulsing with energy and emotion.”
“With its mesmerizing visuals, captivating gameplay, and heart-pounding soundtrack, Ding Dong XL is more than a game – it's a celebration of the joy and wonder of gaming.”
“The soundtrack is a blessing upon my ears and every song fits the atmosphere that you are in.”
“Good game, but I feel like the music doesn't fit the theme of the game.”
“Everything's done well, but the downside is that there's only one music track, and it gets repetitive really quickly.”
“One suggestion for the dev: I think you should be able to change the music, because after a few rounds it really gets boring.”
- gameplay68 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Ding Dong XL" is characterized by its simple, one-touch mechanics that create an addictive experience, making it easy to pick up and play. While the minimalist design and engaging visuals enhance the enjoyment, some players note a lack of variety and depth, leading to potential repetition over time. Overall, it offers a satisfying arcade-style experience that is perfect for short bursts of play, appealing to those who appreciate straightforward yet challenging gameplay.
“With its minimalist design and straightforward mechanics, this arcade game offers an addictive experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
“Ding Dong XL is a perfect example of 'easy to learn, hard to master' gameplay that is both addictive and satisfying.”
“The gameplay is extremely simple, but getting 100+ scores can take some time.”
“Some players may find that Ding Dong XL lacks variety in terms of gameplay mechanics and level design, leading to repetition over time.”
“Ding Dong XL is a simple arcade game at its core and may not offer enough depth for players seeking more complex gameplay experiences.”
“The gameplay is always the same; the game modes just make it slightly different.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant neon art style and minimalist design, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience. While many users praise the colorful and stylish aesthetics, some note that the visuals can be simplistic and lack variety, particularly in the mobile version. Overall, the game's graphics are considered charming and well-executed, enhancing the addictive gameplay and retro feel.
“Stunning neon visuals that transport you to another world.”
“Ding Dong XL is a great small retro 2D arcade game with beautiful and colorful neon theme graphics.”
“I absolutely love the art style and visuals of all Adam's games, and at such a low price point, they're a steal.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in (get it, because it's a mobile app) like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the name amusing and the one-button gameplay concept hilarious. The combination of a simple premise, entertaining effects, and a clever title contributes to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
“Haha, this game is funny.”
“It's so funny when you realize why it's named that.”
“Simple concept with good effects and a funny name, the trifecta of greatness for under a buck!”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is praised for its amazing narrative and lovable characters, creating an engaging experience for players. However, some users note that certain games lack a substantial story, focusing instead on simple mechanics and gameplay. Overall, the narrative elements vary significantly across different titles, with some offering rich storytelling while others remain minimalistic.
“The story is amazing, the characters are so lovable, and the combat is like no other.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Hardly a success story, gamers just weren't all that interested in the mobile app.”
“It's a simple game, no story, no overcomplicated or extensive mechanics.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Ding Dong XL is praised for its high replayability, thanks to its minimalist design, quick gameplay sessions, and competitive leaderboard system. Players appreciate the game's fun factor and value, noting that updates introducing new game modes further enhance its replay value. Overall, it offers a compelling experience for its price.
“The beauty of Ding Dong XL lies in its endless replayability.”
“Its minimalist design and quick sessions make it ideal for gaming on the go, while its competitive leaderboard system adds an extra layer of challenge and replayability.”
“Another good update that adds more replay value with the new game mode.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; some find it enjoyable and skill-based, particularly when unlocking skin-related achievements, while others describe it as tedious and monotonous. The introduction of dual gameplay makes farming points easier, but the final achievements still require significant effort, with a total of 1500 points and 12 skins to unlock.
“Boring, unfun, tedious, dull, and monotonous.”
“The last achievements require some farming: 1500 points in total and unlocking 12 skins.”
“Getting over 100 points on the first run then grinding just to unlock all the skin-related achievements seems fun.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Ding Dong XL has been criticized as a cash grab, with reviewers noting its mobile origins and lack of innovation compared to similar games. Players feel it lacks the depth expected from a PC game, instead resembling a simplistic mobile app that capitalizes on nostalgia without offering substantial value.
“Ding Dong XL is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is pretty much a copy and paste of 'Bing Bong XL' except instead of slowing the circle down, you control when it bounces by pressing one button.”
“The simple objective and cleanness of the arcade gameplay harkens back to a mobile era around the iPod Touch, before in-app purchases and ads took over.”
“Though it looks similar to mobile games you'll see ads for on Instagram, I'm stuck playing it when I'm bored or just looking to blow off some steam.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of pride and self-acceptance, as players connect their in-game experiences to their real-life identities.
