Draw Duel

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Draw Duel is a single player action game. It was developed by Lion Studios and was released on September 28, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Pen is Mightier than the sword

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization502 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for short periods.
Players appreciate the ability to draw their attacks, adding a unique mechanic to the gameplay.
Some users find the game entertaining and a good way to pass the time.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, making it nearly unplayable.
Players are frustrated by the lack of checkpoints, forcing them to restart from the beginning after dying.
The controls are often described as unresponsive and difficult to manage, leading to a frustrating experience.

monetization
519 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Many users describe the game as a "cash grab," noting that ads appear after nearly every action, making it nearly unplayable. Even those who pay for ad removal still encounter numerous ads, leading to widespread frustration and negative reviews.
- “This is a very fun entertaining game and there's no ads!”
- “Vary fun cool not pay to win almost no ads almost perfect”
- “This game is awesome but the only thing is that... no ads but... it don't have a bonus level that's why I give it a 4 star review”
- “The game actually blocks you from buying upgrades after a while, asking you to watch ads or lose.”
- “Overall, 2/3 of this game you play is ads.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the mediocre game.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
52%
19%
The gameplay of this game is widely criticized for being repetitive, poorly executed, and overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with many users reporting a frustrating experience where gameplay is often interrupted by lengthy advertisements. While some players appreciate the core mechanics and find the gameplay enjoyable, the excessive ad presence and control issues significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that the game feels more like a cash grab than a polished product. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking depth and quality, making it difficult for players to engage meaningfully with the game.
- “This game is really epic! I like the fights, graphics are awesome, gameplay is awesome, but can you please add multiplayer? That would be awesome. Keep up the work, dude! ”
- “Not the game, but the mechanic is probably one of the best mechanics of fighting on mobile.”
- “Good gameplay, but bad developers.”
- “After the first level, I could tell this game's mechanics were almost impossible on a small mobile surface like a phone. The game itself is janky, you can't move your character, the enemies all use the same code, and it gets repetitive after only a few levels. Overall, the game really needs work.”
- “The interesting concept made me download this, but it's really a god-awful implementation, so the gameplay is trash.”
- “This game is full of ads, too greedy... 95% ads, 5% gameplay.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
33%
47%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users describing them as "terrible," "trash," and "low effort." Many players noted issues with lag and poor visual quality, which detracted from their overall experience. While a few users found the gameplay enjoyable, the consensus is that the graphics need significant improvement.
- “Graphic could be better and there should be more engaging things in the game but overall very fun.”
- “This game is really epic! I like the fights; the graphics are awesome, gameplay is awesome, but can you please add multiplayer? That would be awesome. Keep up the work, dude! ”
- “The game itself is fine, but there are too many ads, just like the rest of your games, low effort 3D models, bad graphics.”
- “The graphics are terrible and the bot does nothing. You get ads after an easy win match; if you want to download this app, it would be a waste of time.”
- “Worst game ever; graphics are so bad and impossible to attack or dodge anything at all.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its funny ads and amusing gameplay. The combination of silly elements and entertaining character moves contributes to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “This game is so much fun, and the ads are so funny! ”
- “Funny and silly gameplay.”
- “It's so funny, and I can pull off some cool moves on my opponent!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some expressing frustration to the point of uninstalling the game multiple times.
- “This gets very tedious, and I've uninstalled the game twice because of it.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting glitches such as lag during sword moves, spawning off the map, and issues with winnings resetting to zero. Additionally, some players experience freezing during login, hindering their ability to play. Overall, these stability issues detract from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “There are some glitches; the sword-drawing animations get laggy sometimes, which usually gets me killed. I can also spawn off the map occasionally.”
- “Enjoyable gameplay, but after winning so many PvP matches, my winnings glitched and reset to 0 every time.”
- “This game is not the best because I try to log in, and it freezes before I can even play.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for having no replayability, indicating that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing the initial experience.
- “There is no replayability in this game.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of replayability makes it feel like a one-time experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance and an excessive number of ads, negatively impacting the overall user experience.
- “The game suffers from poor performance and is inundated with ads.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
- “The excessive number of ads severely impacts the overall gameplay experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; some players find it lacking and boring, noting the absence of a soundtrack during gameplay, while others appreciate how well the game complements their chosen music, enhancing their overall experience.
- “I just really love this game; it fits in perfectly with the song that I'm using.”
- “It's boring; there's no music, just you battling these colored 3D things with heads. Also, it's very laggy.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is engaging, particularly during duals, but players find that the storyline can lead to an imbalance where weapons become overpowered, allowing for one-hit victories. Additionally, some users express frustration with the inability to progress after dying, as the story restarts, hindering the overall experience.
- “It is fun to do the duels, but if you play through the storyline, the weapon becomes overpowered and you win in one hit.”
- “It's kind of frustrating that you can't move forward; you just sit there blocking. Why can't the story continue if you die?”