Dr. Gomoku

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Dr. Gomoku is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by SUD Inc. and was released on January 11, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Dr. Gomoku is an online board game that allows real-time multiplayer matches worldwide. Following the Renju rule, players take turns placing stones on a 15x15 grid, with the goal of creating an unbroken row of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. This game is known by various names, including Gomoku, Gobang, and Five in a Row, and has a long history as a traditional board game.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,910 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

The game is visually appealing and enjoyable to play with others.
It offers a fair ranking system that matches players with similar skill levels.
The game helps improve strategic thinking and is fun for both beginners and experienced players.

The user interface is confusing and difficult to navigate, making it hard to understand the game mechanics.
There are too many restrictions on moves, which limits strategic options and can be frustrating.
The game is plagued by intrusive ads and connection issues, which detract from the overall experience.

monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly unskippable full-screen ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for a free experience, there is a strong demand for an option to pay to remove them entirely, as the current ad load is seen as excessive and annoying. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the enjoyment of the game for a significant number of users.
- “Needs a way to pay to remove the annoying ads.”
- “Unstoppable annoying ads, cannot close it; the only way is to uninstall this app.”
- “Ads are becoming more and more intrusive.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as good and visually appealing, particularly in PvP and race events. However, there are also criticisms regarding poor quality and the need for improvement, indicating a divide in player satisfaction. Overall, while many appreciate the graphics, there is a significant portion of the player base that finds them lacking.
- “Woe, wonderful graphics! What a game!”
- “This game contains good graphics.”
- “All the graphics are also nice, and the race events are also nice.”
- “Very bad graphics and gameplay.”
- “Need to improve graphics.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with users finding it amusing and entertaining. Phrases like "funny game" and references to quirky characters suggest a lighthearted and comedic tone throughout the gameplay.
- “The game is hilarious!”
- “It's a funny game that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it boring and lacking variety, while others feel it needs improvement. Additionally, the overall user experience is marred by a poor interface and intrusive ads, leading to frustration among players.
- “Crappy UI, annoying ads, boring music - why is this game even in the popular list?!”
- “Needs more music though.”
- “Dumb rules, music, no way to chat with opponents.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as simple, but it is also criticized for having poor graphics, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is incredibly intuitive and easy to pick up.”
- “I love how engaging and dynamic the gameplay feels.”
- “The mechanics are well-designed, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “Simple gameplay.”
- “Very bad graphics and gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is criticized for being buggy and lacking user intuitiveness, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Not user intuitive and buggy.”