Doodle Jump

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Doodle Jump is a single player and multiplayer survival platformer game. It was developed by Lima Sky and was released on March 27, 2009. It received positive reviews from players.

Doodle Jump is a single-player and multi-player platformer game with delightful graphics and unique game mechanics that challenge you to guide The Doodler up an endless series of platforms. Despite its charm, the game is marred by frequent bugs and excessive advertisements, which can detract from the overall experience. The goal is to help The Doodler climb as high as possible while avoiding obstacles and collecting power-ups along the way.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16,396 reviews

graphics127 positive mentions

monetization1.4k negative mentions

monetization
1,460 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, particularly unskippable video ads that appear after every death or game attempt. Many users express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience, leading some to uninstall the game entirely. While there is an option to pay $0.99 to remove ads, many players feel that the frequency and length of ads are unreasonable, making the game less enjoyable.
- “I recommend buying the no ads feature, which is well worth a dollar if you're going to play half as much as I do.”
- “This game is super addictive and really fun. I give this game 5 stars because there are no ads.”
- “Awesome! No ads for me and it doesn't need Wi-Fi or internet.”
- “The game itself is a classic, no question - but the ads.”
- “The game is enjoyable with the various themes and its simple gameplay, but the amount of ads are unnecessary and unreasonable.”
- “I understand ads are necessary for the developers to make money, but the amount of abusive, intrusive video ads are awful.”
graphics
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
22%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute, simplistic, and vibrant art style, which many find appealing and nostalgic. While some users note that the graphics are not cutting-edge, they appreciate the game's aesthetic and how it runs smoothly on lower-end devices. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and addictive for players.
- “The graphics are cute and simplistic, the protagonist is adorable, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Amazing gameplay and cute sharp and smooth graphics!”
- “I love this game, it's adorable with its doodly graphics.”
- “Very bad graphics and controls”
- “I hate everything about this game the graphics are pathetic they're not even like Battlefield 3”
- “The game is awesome but I have a question: is there supposed to be bad graphics or not?”
humor
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users describing it as simple yet hilarious, cute, and addictive. Players appreciate the funny characters and quirky updates, often finding themselves laughing while playing. Overall, the game is considered a great source of entertainment that effectively combines humor with engaging gameplay.
- “The game is a really funny and nice idea to come up with and in general it's a fun and addictive game.”
- “This game is so funny and cute; I like this game.”
- “Funny and super game.”
gameplay
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun, simple, and addictive, featuring a variety of themes and mechanics that keep it engaging. However, many users express frustration with the excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, as well as some flawed mechanics, particularly in shooting accuracy. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable elements and a charming art style, the ad experience and certain gameplay issues detract from its overall quality.
- “Fun and simple gameplay with a scoring system so you can challenge friends or just try to improve compared to yourself.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely amazing and flawless.”
- “Simple controls combine with addictive and intense gameplay.”
- “And a flawed mechanic which on some runs means that you quite literally can't 'win' - platforms too far apart or an enemy in your way that you can't beat.”
- “Gameplay constantly interrupted by ads which then stop the game and have to start all over again.”
- “Extremely repetitive, boring gameplay.”
story
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its immersive and engaging plot, with some players expressing a desire for it to be expanded into a book or more detailed narrative. However, many users are frustrated with the mission system, citing glitches and unclear objectives that hinder their progress, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game is considered enjoyable and visually appealing, the inconsistency in mission completion and the need for clearer instructions are common points of criticism.
- “Best game on the market right now has a very good storyline and very fun levels.”
- “Best story in gaming.”
- “Very immersive at the 200,000th mark you get to see him doing it with his wife, and the plot is so good at times I wished this was a book instead of a game. This is the best plot for any media I have ever seen; I would give this 6 stars if I could.”
- “This game was best at first but now it has one theme missing that is the road theme and sometimes the missions like fly jet packs get stuck, making this the worst game for me and sometimes for others.”
- “I uninstalled because I couldn't understand what the mission meant for me to do.”
- “However, on the missions it often doesn't log the progress, so it's put me off playing.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, screen freezes, and crashes that render it unplayable after a short period. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without issues, the overwhelming feedback highlights a persistent problem with bugs and performance, particularly on certain devices and after recent updates. Overall, the game's fun factor is overshadowed by its instability, leading to frustration for many players.
- “It's very addictive, no glitches, just perfect!”
- “There were no glitches or anything, I loved it.”
- “No glitches for me.”
- “But now it cannot be enjoyed because in a minute or so after starting the game, it freezes and shakes and crashes.”
- “Freezes every time and there are lots of bugs.”
- “It has so many glitches; it was really good at first but now it can only be played in slow motion and I'm starting to really hate it.”
music
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. Many players express a desire for background music to enhance the gaming experience, while others appreciate the absence of music, citing that it allows them to enjoy their own playlists without interruption. Overall, there is a consensus that the game could benefit from a soundtrack upgrade to make it more engaging.
- “It's a fun game, but one thing that could make it a bit better is putting music in the background.”
- “This game is addicting and it's fun to play while listening to music.”
- “Please put a unique song when we play this game.”
- “No music to speak of.”
- “It should have music.”
- “It's a fun game but one thing that could make it a bit better is putting music in the background.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling intense joy and sorrow simultaneously. The experience of playing evokes strong feelings, leading some to tears, highlighting the game's impact on their emotions. However, technical issues like crashes can exacerbate these feelings, resulting in frustration and disappointment.
- “I love it, I want to cry. OMG, I am so sorry I betrayed you, Doodle Jump. ”
- “It’s horrible, I cried and died when I played it.”
- “I love it, I want to cry. OMG, I am so sorry I betrayed you, Doodle Jump. ”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players find it runs smoothly and is highly addictive, others report significant performance issues following a recent update, leading to an unplayable experience on certain devices.
- “This game is very addicting and runs smoothly.”
- “Don't download it... because the optimization is not good.”
- “Since the last update, the game is having serious performance issues, making it unplayable. I'm not sure if this is happening only on my phone or multiple devices.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is described as "insanely addictive" and "deliciously replayable," with many players finding it engaging enough to return to frequently. However, some critiques mention that the basic gameplay and repetitive mechanics may limit its long-term replayability, despite the presence of a pirate theme and features to unlock.
- “Insanely addictive, deliciously replayable.”
- “Although it's only a pirate theme right now, it's still a great game with awesome replayability and a few features to work toward.”
- “Simple controls and basic gameplay lead to a repetitive experience with minimal replayability.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive, which significantly reduces its replay value.”
- “With such basic mechanics, the game lacks the depth needed for meaningful replayability.”