Down the Hole!

About

"Down the Hole!" is a physics-based puzzle game where players control a puppet and navigate through various levels by manipulating objects and terrain to reach the goal: a mysterious hole. The game features unique mechanics, such as gravity manipulation and object interaction, offering a fresh take on the puzzle genre. With its charming art style and increasing difficulty, players will face a fun and engaging challenge as they aim to send their puppet down the hole in each level.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 795 reviews

humor15 positive mentions

monetization184 negative mentions

The game has an interesting and cool concept that is fun and simple to understand.
It serves as a good time killer and can be enjoyable if you manage the ad interruptions.
The physics and mechanics of the game are well-executed, making it engaging.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, often interrupting gameplay every few seconds.
Ads appear not only between levels but also during gameplay, making it frustrating and nearly unplayable.
Many users express dissatisfaction with the ad frequency, leading to a negative overall experience.

monetization
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which interrupt gameplay frequently, often appearing in the middle of levels and after every few moves. Players express frustration over the sheer volume of ads, with many stating they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game, leading to a negative overall experience. While some users appreciate the option to turn off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the lack of a reasonable ad-free purchase option further compounds their dissatisfaction.
- “I like that there's no ads.”
- “No ads, cool idea for a game! :)”
- “It's okay, the ads make fun of more games and I would love the game, so I put 5 stars.”
- “The game is interesting; however, I have never played a game where ads actually interrupt you during a level of play.”
- “Uninstalled after a few levels because it was annoying as hell that I spent more time watching ads than playing.”
- “The amount of ads that pop up is insane, but what makes it worse is that while my child was playing, an ad popped up of two adults engaging in a private moment and it showed it all.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's humor, highlighting its comedic elements related to rockets and balloons. Many users express their enjoyment through laughter, indicating that the game's funny moments significantly enhance their experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that resonates well with the audience.
- “This game is so funny 😂🤣”
- “I love this rockets and balloons and this game so funny”
- “Nice game, I'm laughing because I built the balloon out 🤣🤣”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by excessive advertisements that interrupt play, often more frequently than actual gameplay occurs. While some users appreciate the game's mechanics, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from enjoyment, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “Cool mechanics.”
- “That's only like 30% of the gameplayᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ”
- “So many ads that they interrupt during gameplay, not just between levels.”
- “Like already said, this actually interrupts your gameplay to give you an advert.”
- “Ads that disrupt gameplay this much should just be outlawed.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the music in the game. While one user expressed a desire for more music to enhance the experience, another highlighted the presence of "sus songs," suggesting a playful or humorous tone in the game's soundtrack. Overall, the music aspect seems to be a point of contention, with some players wanting more variety.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to be very unstable, with frequent bugs causing issues such as ads playing at full volume despite the phone being on silent, and instances where the game locks up, preventing players from exiting.
- “Very buggy; the ads play at full volume even though the phone is on silent, and it locks up the game so that you can't exit.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and freezing, which ruined the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's story experience, feeling that the frequent interruptions from ads detract from immersion and enjoyment, leading to a negative impression overall.