Draw Saber
- March 1, 2022
- KAYAC
Draw Saber is a single-player action game with compelling graphics that puts you in the heat of battle. As you draw your saber's trajectory and cut down enemies, be prepared for a few laughs along the way. However, beware of excessive advertisements that may interrupt your gameplay. The game's description challenges you to watch out for your opponent's attacks while mastering your own swordplay tactics.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, especially for fans of lightsaber combat.
- The physics and ragdoll effects add a humorous element to the gameplay.
- It can be played offline, which is a plus for those wanting to avoid ads.
- The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, making it frustrating to play.
- Levels become repetitive after a certain point, leading to boredom.
- There is a lack of customization options and a clear user interface.
- monetization793 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over the frequency of ads, often appearing after every few rounds, and the lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience. While some players suggest turning off Wi-Fi to minimize ads, the overwhelming consensus is that the ad load significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Plus there's no microtransactions.”
“With no ads, this would be a hit.”
“Best with no ads to interrupt the game!”
“The ads are atrocious, turn off wifi and data to play ad-free!”
“You spend more time watching ads than you do actually playing the game.”
“This game is nothing but ads, way too frequently.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for its poor mechanics, lack of clarity in objectives, and an overwhelming number of ads that significantly detract from playtime, often resulting in a frustrating ads-to-gameplay ratio. While some users find the concept and visuals appealing, the overall execution is deemed shallow and unpolished, with many expressing a desire for improvements and additional content. Despite occasional mentions of fun moments, the consensus leans towards gameplay being overshadowed by intrusive advertisements and unreliable mechanics.
“Surprisingly fun gameplay loop.”
“The game is so good, good graphics, good gameplay physics. I would play every day, which is why I'm rating it 4 stars.”
“Good visuals, engaging gameplay, held back by obnoxious ads.”
“The ads last longer than the gameplay, and figuring out how to close each ad without buying or installing something is a bigger challenge than the puzzles.”
“The good: fun concept, hilarious fight scenes; the bad: limited gameplay, unpredictable physics; the ugly: I spent my time between ads and gameplay in what felt like a 3:1 ratio: for every 20 seconds playing, I spent another 60 waiting for an ad to roll down.”
“Shallow gameplay, spams ads constantly.”
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the ragdoll physics and hilarious character movements that lead to comical fight scenes. Many find the gameplay amusing, especially when drawing funny shapes or witnessing unexpected outcomes, although frequent ads detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is considered fun and entertaining, particularly for children, despite some criticisms regarding its mechanics and repetitive nature.
“Love playing it and laughing at the ragdoll effect.”
“Very funny, can draw funny shapes and win with it, and movements are hilarious.”
“This game is really badly made but is so funny to play because of the ragdolling and everything.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as subpar and generic, while others appreciate them as decent for a mobile game. Many users note that the visuals could benefit from improvements, particularly in terms of smoothness and variety, but some also highlight the game's engaging gameplay and physics as redeeming qualities. Overall, while the graphics are seen as a weak point, they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Graphics are nice for a mobile game (these days they suck) but this one is great!”
“When I installed it, I didn't have any high expectations, so I was very surprised at the splendid graphics and the incredible storytelling that this game has to offer.”
“The graphics are very good and no lag!”
“The graphics are bad (the models look like the default models of any 3D modeling software), the backgrounds are bland (we have the void, generic field, and who could forget about the generic space station).”
“This game was so fun but the ads ruined it entirely. Also, for some reason, the game feels very unfinished; when I started the game, there was nothing—it was just the level and the graphics looked very off-putting. Honestly, this was a good game but it was made terribly.”
“Graphics suck, looks uninteresting and is basically a set of the same levels replayed over and over for all of eternity.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly related to advertising. Many players find the frequent ads intrusive and suggest that the game often requires restarting to resolve issues. Overall, the game is seen as having potential but suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the experience.
“I appreciate the stability of the game; there are no glitches, which makes for a smooth experience.”
“The game runs very smoothly without any crashes, allowing me to focus on the gameplay.”
“I enjoy the consistent performance; it rarely lags, making it easy to immerse myself in the game.”
“And it's too buggy, please don't download this app!”
“It's actually faster and easier to quit and restart the game than it is to deal with the buggy advertising.”
“This isn't very well made; there are a lot of ads and really bad glitches too.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant desire for a more engaging story mode, with many users finding the current gameplay lacking in narrative depth. While some praise the game's graphics and storytelling elements, they express disappointment over the absence of multiplayer options and a comprehensive story mode, suggesting that these features could enhance the overall experience.
“When I installed it, I didn't have any high expectations, so I was very surprised at the splendid graphics and the incredible storytelling that this game has to offer.”
“It's kind of like Star Wars; you can make cool designs, but the thing that doesn't make it 5 stars is that you can't play with friends or have a story mode. There should be more game modes and updates.”
“It needs more modes, especially story.”
“It's kinda like Star Wars; you can make cool designs, but the thing that doesn't make it 5 stars is that you can't play with friends or a story mode. There should be more game modes and updates.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the inclusion of their favorite songs, others find the soundtrack lacking and repetitive, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, the desire for more diverse and epic music is a common theme among reviewers, with some noting that the absence of compelling audio detracts from the game's enjoyment.
“This has all my favorite songs; it's just amazing and fun to play (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤”
“Good offline game in general; add different backgrounds and music.”
“Kinda boring, no epic music. A lot of ads, but fun to get all the lightsabers.”
“Indie music is not enough.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustration due to excessive ads and gameplay mechanics that feel unfair, leading to a sense of helplessness and annoyance among players. Users express disappointment with the game's inability to provide a satisfying experience, as technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users have mixed feelings about optimization; while some praise the game for being well-optimized and enjoyable, others express a need for further improvements to reduce overheating issues.
“Great game, but it needs more optimization to reduce the heat.”
“Dope af, very well optimized and fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly when played in airplane mode to avoid excessive ads; however, the overall gameplay experience is considered flawed.
“It has a lot of replayability (in airplane mode because there are way too many ads), but the gameplay is flawed at best.”