Fake Island: Demolish!

About

"Fake Island: Demolish!" is a single-player Simulation game with exceptional graphics, where players set bombs to demolish buildings, skyscrapers, towers, and castles to smash cities. The game offers an engaging destruction experience, but beware of the numerous bugs that may affect gameplay. Overall, a fun and visually appealing demolition simulation with room for improvement.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,159 reviews

graphics51 positive mentions

monetization857 negative mentions

The game has great physics and is satisfying to blow things up.
It's entertaining and provides a good challenge with strategic placement of explosives.
The graphics are decent and the concept of demolishing famous landmarks is enjoyable.

The game frequently crashes, especially after level 20, making it unplayable.
There are excessive ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
The physics can be unrealistic, with buildings sometimes floating or not collapsing properly.

monetization
915 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report being forced to watch multiple ads after each level, often spending more time on ads than actually playing the game, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, many have found that even after purchasing this option, ads still persist, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration.
- “Definitely worth paying for no ads.”
- “I did pay to have the no ads version which was definitely worth it, and I want to keep playing :D”
- “Any in-game purchase is highly worth it!”
- “Game is ok but they basically force you to watch ads to get bombs to complete some of the missions.”
- “I don't mind ads and understand they're needed, but after every level or restart is too much.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
stability
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly around level 20. Many players find the game unplayable due to these technical problems, which often require restarting devices or the app itself. While some users have had a smooth experience, the overwhelming consensus highlights a need for urgent fixes to improve stability.
- “I love this game a lot. I'm not sure what the bad reviews are about; it's not laggy at all and has no glitches. Maybe you need a more powerful device to run this if it glitches, but I would recommend this game to everyone.”
- “Dunno what the complaints are about; the game works perfectly, has awesome graphics, and no glitches. All you lot complaining about FPS and lagging need to get better phones. I have a Galaxy S10, and it runs absolutely fine with the internet off and no ads at all.”
- “What a shame, fun game but is unplayable not because of ads but due to slow loading and major glitches.”
- “Game freezes after about the 85th building.”
- “This game could be so much fun, but it's very buggy on the Samsung A10, for not responding/crashes with ads between levels.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
19%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals as "great," "fantastic," and "realistic," highlighting the appealing design and smooth physics, while others criticize them for being choppy, lacking detail, or not meeting expectations. Some users also mention issues with ads affecting the overall experience, but the consensus leans towards a generally positive view of the graphics.
- “The graphics are very good.”
- “Graphics are fantastic and collapse physics are very smooth.”
- “I never thought I'd actually feel the satisfaction of destroying buildings hahaha it's oddly satisfying for sure... graphics are amazing and I totally feel like you're razing actual real buildings (they aren't though)... thanks for this amazing app, guys.”
- “Ok game play, graphics are choppy, game completely locked up my phone had to hard restart to close it out.”
- “Worst graphics and annoying music.”
- “It's awful, the graphics are trash, and it's more boring than watching paint dry.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
79%
11%
The game's story revolves around a demolition theme where players destroy buildings, with a narrative suggesting that the structures are fake representations. While some players appreciate the inclusion of a story mode, many express frustration with technical issues, such as unresponsive mission buttons and excessive ads that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the storyline adds a layer of engagement, but the execution is marred by gameplay interruptions and bugs.
- “Saw an ad for this game; I thought it was just a simple demolition game, but I was surprised to find this game had a story mode.”
- “Love the storyline; the game is awesome, so when is the next one coming out?”
- “So far I like this for what it is, and not saying for this reason alone, but if you're having a bad day and you need to take some frustration out, this game would be a safe way to do it. Trust me, the first two missions I got hooked.”
- “The storyline is about the mayor building a fake version of the buildings, so it doesn't feel bad.”
- “I am sick and tired of games where you do a mission followed by what seems like a 10-minute advert; this game is no different.”
- “Petronas Towers mission is bugged; you automatically fail even though the time still has over 10 seconds left and the building is still falling... impossible to pass otherwise fun game.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
67%
13%
The gameplay is generally described as repetitive and simplistic, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that significantly interrupt the experience. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually engaging with the game, leading to a perception of it being a money-driven venture rather than a well-designed game. While some appreciate the basic mechanics and physics, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall enjoyment and quality of gameplay.
- “Quite enjoyable and simple gameplay, but is quite heavy on the ads.”
- “Physics are amazing, gameplay is exactly like the ads, and you are not constantly bombarded with ads for other things.”
- “Simple gameplay, good for a few minutes of fun at a time.”
- “Ads every level (every 15-25 seconds) which gives ads being 20-33% of the time of the gameplay.”
- “Terrible... more ads than gameplay.”
- “More ads than gameplay..... get rid of the ads and you may have something.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun, engaging, and often surprisingly interesting. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements as a standout feature, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some concerns about performance. Overall, the humor adds significant enjoyment, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “This is a cool game and a lot of funny at that. Happy holidays to everyone from Rochester, NY.”
- “I personally find this funny and occupying.”
- “Funny destruction game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off and describing it as annoying and repetitive. While some appreciate the initial rock music jingle, the overall experience is marred by technical issues and dissatisfaction with the audio controls.
- “Cool company logo and rock music jingle at the beginning!”
- “When I don't want to hear the music and the stupid button won't work to stop the music from the game, that really frustrates me.”
- “Turning off music does not turn off the music.”
- “Worst graphics and annoying music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting that while the experience can be entertaining, the performance is generally subpar, often leading to crashes that are attributed more to the game's lack of optimization than to users' devices.
- “Funny experience and sometimes surprisingly interesting, but performance is just okay, not great.”
- “"Crashing is indicative of the performance of your phone." Nah dude, your game just isn't optimized, nice try though.”
- “"Crashing is indicative of the performance of your phone." Nah dude, your game just isn't optimized, nice try though.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the app to be a wholesome and enjoyable experience, evoking positive emotions despite some minor frustrations with intrusive advertisements.
- “It's wholesome fun”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious over time, suggesting that it may require more effort than enjoyment.
- “Grinding can get tedious at times.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be overly time-consuming and not very rewarding.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the app offers significant replay value, enhancing its overall appeal and enjoyment.
- “A very nice app; it's pretty awesome and even has replay value.”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, making it hard to put down!”