Fancade: Simple Games
Get on Play Store"Fancade is a fantasy arcade game where players dress up their own virtual console and play or create their own games. It offers single-player and multiplayer modes, with co-op and competitive options. However, the experience can be marred by frequent ads, bugs, and grinding, despite its intriguing story, outstanding mechanics, and stunning visuals and soundtrack."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization508 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some users appreciate the relatively short and skippable ads, others find them excessive, particularly after every level or failure, leading to a disrupted gameplay experience. Additionally, the subscription model for ad removal has been criticized for being too expensive, with many players preferring a one-time purchase option instead.
“Love how premium is just no ads and no wait time.”
“Graphics are great, details are great, the games are fun, and very minimal to no ads.”
“No ads, no nonsense, fun minigames, endless user-generated content to explore...”
“The last update changed the ads and they seem to play more often and for much longer than before.”
“Now the ads come on every 3 or 4 tries and last so long I lose interest in trying again.”
“Too many ads after latest update.”
- graphics175 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming retro pixelated art style, vibrant colors, and smooth performance, even on lower-end devices. Many users appreciate the cute and minimalistic design, which enhances the overall gameplay experience, while some express a desire for more customization options regarding graphic settings. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“The graphics are sharp and the colors really pop out of the screen.”
“Beautiful graphics and themes coupled with extremely simple gameplay and a wide range of levels makes it one of the best games that you'd keep on your phone for a long time.”
“The graphics, smoothness, controls and overall experience is 💯 the dev of this app deserves more than just paying for this game's subscription plans.”
“It's great ads are very scarce but I have one problem that's holding the five stars: the graphics. As a person with a pretty low-end phone, I can say personally that there needs to be an option to turn down the graphics.”
“The art is just copy and paste from Fez; for a fact, there was no creativity in the graphics in this game.”
“Very boring game, very poor graphics, and very poor level.”
- gameplay91 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its variety, innovative mechanics, and engaging design, offering a mix of simple yet complex challenges that keep players entertained. While many users appreciate the smooth controls and appealing graphics, some express frustration with difficult levels and occasional control issues. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and addictive experience, with a strong emphasis on user-generated content and creativity.
“The short levels are a lesson in great game design; it takes moments to learn and uses simple mechanics in several ways to expand on each concept.”
“The gameplay is absolutely amazing, fun, and challenging, in my opinion.”
“There's so much variety in this game, so simple yet complex, lovely art style and animation which makes everything button click satisfying... smooth response to input, great controls and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple but making anything is nowhere near beginner friendly.”
“A lot of variety of games to play, but some are very annoying. Some games have a very hard difficulty level and are hard to understand and play, especially the controls for the cars in some games, which makes it hard to play and annoying. I gave it 2 stars due to the hard gameplay and annoyingness; I just lost my mind on some levels due to not being able to beat them.”
“Amazing, but there are too many ads after you lose a level. It shows an ad for premium, and it happens all the time. Also, the gameplay is extremely difficult; the driving levels are practically impossible after stage 32.”
- story54 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is primarily delivered through its quest mode, which features a vast array of levels and mini-games, though many players find the difficulty to be frustratingly high and repetitive. While the ability to create and share custom games adds depth and variety, some users express a desire for more engaging narratives and better quality control in the quest levels. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics and creative potential, but it struggles with balance in difficulty and storytelling.
“The quest mode is packed with content with about 1000+ different levels, and the editor is extremely fun to mess around with.”
“The quest mode is fun and there are a lot of games to choose from.”
“This is a very fun game that you couldn't get bored of since there are so many good games and you could create your own if you want. There is also a story mode which you could play; this is just a fun game to play, I suggest you get it.”
“The whole quest consists of very frustrating games with pretty bad physics and some bugs; these make the games nearly unplayable.”
“But a few things to note is that the editor is overly complicated, and that some of the story mode levels are either really boring or extremely tedious.”
“I hate about it is that in quest mode the creators of the game haunt my nightmares by making more levels of games that are impossible for me to beat, instead of showing a variety of games in a new island I have to play even harder levels of the same game.”
- music37 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its retro 8-bit style and enjoyable soundtracks that enhance the gaming experience. However, some users find the music repetitive or out of rhythm, leading to frustration, especially in rhythm-based games. Additionally, there are frequent requests for options to mute the in-game music to allow players to listen to their own music while playing.
“Amazing community and fan-made games, all in a retro pixelated art style with 8-bit music that has kept me entertained for hours on end.”
“Killer soundtrack and good challenge games, lots of fun!”
“The graphics, the music, and controls are all great. Now I am a big fan of Martin Magni; I will be looking up for updates. Thank you!”
“I love the graphics, though the music is quite repetitive.”
“Piano games also felt like the songs were just a bit out of rhythm but enough to be annoying.”
“Very enjoyable but badly needs a setting to mute the sound so I can listen to songs while I play, please.”
- humor27 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users highlighting its cute graphics, funny character designs, and amusing in-game elements like humorous death messages. While some players enjoy the comedic aspects and creativity of the level editor, others criticize the presence of annoying ads and unfunny content that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and funny, particularly for family play.
“The graphics are incredibly cute and funny!”
“Awesome and funny to play with my 4-year-old son, he loves it as much as I do.”
“Very underrated game, fun and amazing; the creativity in this game is hilarious.”
“Annoying ads, unfunny Reddit memes, and pointless meta progression make what could have been an interesting game into a dull grind.”
“Not the best, not good, not great, not funny, not excellent.”
- stability20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews indicate that stability is a significant issue for many games, with frequent reports of glitches, crashes, and freezing during gameplay. While some players praise certain titles for being fun and relatively bug-free, others express frustration over persistent bugs that hinder their experience. The inconsistency in stability across different devices and games suggests a need for improved testing and optimization.
“It was the best game; it was fun and there were no glitches.”
“The interface is so clean and bug-free, and the puzzles are good and challenging enough for me.”
“It's far better than Minecraft; it's free, has no glitches, just a bit of ads, and nothing else.”
“Sometimes I have to quit the game I was playing because it glitches and you can't play. It's so hard not to rage on some of the games.”
“Either outdated software or just buggy overall.”
“The game is very large and creative, but they spent like 2 hours on each game and that's it. They all have slight bugs or glitches, and some of them weren't tested.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, minimal loading times, and efficient use of resources, making it well-suited for mobile devices. While some users experienced occasional frame drops and suggested further optimization, particularly on older phones, the majority found the game to run fluidly with good graphics and minimal ads. The game editor is noted as being particularly well-optimized for mobile use.
“The editor for creating your own games is clearly optimized for mobile and it works well with it.”
“Also well optimized, loading times are minimum, and is battery-life friendly.”
“You can say masterpiece by how fluid and optimized the game is.”
“The camera will auto-rotate following the ball, and that seems to be the moment where the performance suffers.”
“Could use optimization, but it's probably just my phone being bad.”
“What a performance.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate the game's art style and overall concept but frequently criticize the grinding aspect, noting that many levels and mini-games become tedious and repetitive. The editor is described as powerful yet overly complicated, contributing to the frustration. While the game offers a lot of content, the enjoyment is often diminished by the tedious nature of certain tasks and missions.
“I played this game because of Mekorama, but I'm giving it 4 stars because some levels and some stuff aren't puzzles and start to get tedious.”
“My only critique is that some of the campaign games could get very tedious.”
“This game has such tedious and boring minigames, and the player-created levels can't even function properly.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and fun nature, appealing to players of all ages. While some users note frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the overall sentiment reflects a positive and uplifting experience, often serving as a comforting distraction during difficult times.
“Anyway, it's a really fun and amazing game that is wholesome for all ages to play.”
“It is just a complete wholesome game with cool puzzles.”
“Wholesome game!!”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its humorous design, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging experience for players.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, noting the extensive variety of enjoyable mini-games and customization options available, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There is a huge variety of games within the game that are both playable and enjoyable, in addition to the customization options.”
“The replayability factor is incredible, with so many different paths and choices that keep the experience fresh every time.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse gameplay mechanics and storylines, making you want to dive back in again and again.”
