Flick Chess!
Get on Play Store"Flick Chess!" is a casual game that offers a humorous take on traditional chess by letting players "shoot" pieces instead of following standard rules. However, the game is plagued by bugs and excessive advertising, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, players looking for a lighthearted, unconventional chess game may still find some enjoyment in its chaotic gameplay.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Fun and unique concept that combines elements of chess with a flicking mechanic.
- Great for passing time and can be quite addictive.
- The game is easy to understand and enjoyable for casual play.
- Overwhelming number of ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level.
- Game frequently glitches, especially at level 19, causing it to zoom in or out uncontrollably.
- Progression can feel slow and repetitive, with little incentive to continue after reaching higher levels.
- monetization1,439 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over mandatory ads after every level, unskippable ads, and the failure of reward ads to provide promised bonuses. While some players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many find that even after purchasing this option, ads still persist, leading to a generally negative perception of the game's monetization approach.
“It's a decent game; you can turn off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, which is nice.”
“The game itself is fun and interesting, but after playing a round, the ads can be overwhelming. I understand the developer needs to make some money for their work, but when there are too many ads, it turns people away from what would be a good game.”
“Better monetization strategies could significantly improve the experience and potentially make this game even more profitable.”
“The game itself is a great concept, but an ad after every single play and even ads on the whole screen make it unplayable.”
“I would have given it negative stars if it was an option. This game has been designed to only show ads. Like seriously, you can't be showing ads after every match. The ads are longer than a match. Pathetic.”
“You will spend more time watching ads than playing the game. There is an ad after every level and the ads last longer than those levels.”
- stability188 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches reported by users, particularly after reaching level 19. Many players find the gameplay enjoyable but are frustrated by the constant need to restart the app due to these bugs, which often disrupt progress and make the game unplayable. Overall, while the concept is promising, the execution is marred by persistent technical problems that detract from the experience.
“The game freezes up frequently, the ads often (at least half the time) don't grant rewards, and the multiplier reward has never yielded 5x as labeled.”
“Game freezes constantly and now it's crashing with running code covering half of the game.”
“There are so many freezes that I can't beat level 2 because of them.”
- gameplay103 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and unique, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, often resulting in players spending more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Many users report bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience, alongside complaints about repetitive mechanics and poor controls. While some appreciate the core gameplay concept, the excessive ad presence and technical issues detract significantly from overall enjoyment.
“I really liked the concept and gameplay.”
“Great gameplay!”
“Amazing concept, great gameplay.”
“Have you been waiting your whole life for a game that is more ads than gameplay?”
“Mediocre gameplay at best, obviously an ad farm, as you watch ad after ad after ad, gets super repetitive after a while, no sound in the game, and you can't play if you don't have an internet connection because they don't want you to play their game without watching their ads.”
“You will spend more time watching ads than in actual gameplay.”
- humor25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both entertaining and amusing, often highlighting the unintentionally funny behavior of the AI. While many enjoy the comedic elements, some express frustration with the frequency of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun and wacky experience that keeps players engaged with its humor.
“I was playing this game and to be honest, it's so funny; I was playing for an hour just after downloading it.”
“Love the concept, but the AI is really stupid; it's so stupid it's funny.”
“Very funny and wacky.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as poor or basic, often citing issues like lag, camera problems, and a lack of sound. However, some players appreciate the art style and find the graphics to be visually appealing, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience. Overall, while there are standout moments, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with the graphical quality.
“This game is so beautiful that it made me cry; the graphics are very good and the bosses are actually hard.”
“Easy to play and smooth graphics.”
“Love it; great graphics and controls.”
“However, for the graphics and 20 fps, it shouldn't drain your battery or make your phone hot.”
“Graphics are trash.”
“No gameplay, no graphics, no sound, no multiplayer, a lot of errors, a lot of glitches.”
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for improved music and sound effects in the game, with many users noting the absence of music makes the experience feel lacking or "dry." While some mention enjoyable concepts and smooth music when present, the overall consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from the addition of sound and music to enhance gameplay.
“It's very cool and the music is smooth.”
“Nice game but you should add music and sound to the game.”
“There's also no music which makes it feel dry... definitely needs work, but has lots of potential.”
“Decent concept, the problem is that it plays an ad after every single round, there is no opting out of them, for me these ads were loud music and someone screaming in my ear, so that's fun.”
“I wish this game had music.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find it visually stunning and moving enough to evoke tears, others express frustration with technical issues that detract from their experience, leading to feelings of disappointment and anger.
“This game is so beautiful that it made me cry. The graphics are very good, and the bosses are actually hard.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads and a lack of meaningful progression or challenge. The repetitive nature of gameplay, coupled with unresponsive AI and minimal rewards for upgrades, contributes to a frustrating experience that feels more like a cash grab than an engaging game.
“The enemy pieces don't get stronger, the levels don't change, the AI doesn't get smarter, and the rewards barely get higher, making upgrading pieces super grindy.”
“This is terrible. Another low-quality cash grab game. The AI is dumb; it keeps killing teammates. There are no sounds, it's grindy, and the moving platforms keep saving you. You can immediately win with the moving platforms, and there are ads around every corner. I couldn't play without some stupid doubling rewards for a boring 30 seconds. It's just terrible.”
“This game gives you the option to watch an ad to double your gems earned and then subtracts them from your total instead, making the game needlessly more tedious.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features great design but suffers from significant performance issues, indicating a need for better optimization to fully realize its potential.
“Maybe this needs to be a bit better optimized.”
“Great game design, poor performance.”
“The game has potential, but the performance is shocking.”
“Maybe this needs to be a bit better optimized...”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable but suffers from limited replayability, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that detract from the overall experience.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that while the gameplay may have its own merits, the story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking or not as engaging.
