Flipper Dunk

About

"Flipper Dunk" is a sport game labeled as "the hardest basketball game." However, players may find it frustrating due to numerous ads and bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, the challenging gameplay may not outweigh the inconvenience caused by its drawbacks.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,283 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization669 negative mentions

Fun time-passing concept that can be addictive.
Great for killing time and has enjoyable gameplay.
The game has potential with interesting mechanics and graphics.

Excessive ads after every level make the game frustrating and unenjoyable.
Gameplay becomes repetitive with little variation in levels.
Frequent crashes and glitches hinder the overall experience.

monetization
682 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users expressed frustration over the inability to fully remove ads even after paying for an ad-free experience, leading to a perception that the game is primarily an advertising platform rather than a playable game. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the enjoyment and gameplay experience, prompting many players to uninstall the game.
- “Utterly addictive if you play on flight mode, no ads.”
- “Good game but play it in airplane mode... no ads lol.”
- “Its good and fun; I recommend it if there are ads, just turn off Wi-Fi and no ads.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The amount of ads in this game are ridiculous; there's more ad time than actual game time.”
- “It's a fun game, but the ads are so intrusive that they ruin the experience.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
60%
16%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. Users report a poor ad-to-gameplay ratio, with ads often outnumbering actual gameplay time, resulting in repetitive levels and inconsistent mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ads and lack of engaging content have led to widespread dissatisfaction.
- “The gameplay is fun and I have not noticed any bugs.”
- “Gameplay is actually fun but it won't be kept on my phone because of the ads.”
- “Mechanics are a little bit inconsistent but good game overall.”
- “The ratio of gameplay to ads is ridiculous (more ads than gameplay) and the cost to remove them is too much.”
- “Gameplay is too repetitive to justify all the ads.”
- “Rubbish game, basic gameplay and built for ads, and the flipper itself is unresponsive.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches reported by users, making it largely unplayable for many. Players have noted that these problems occur regularly, often disrupting gameplay and leading to frustration. Overall, the game's stability is a major drawback, detracting from an otherwise interesting concept.
- “However, my problem is that this game freezes for me every other level and is unplayable.”
- “The concept is interesting, but the game doesn't respond well and it freezes frequently.”
- “Not worth it at all with the glitches.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users describing them as "awesome" and "fantastic." However, there are a few negative comments regarding the graphics and controls, indicating that experiences may vary among players. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience for most users.
- “Wow, this game is fantastic! This is the nicest game I have ever played. I love the game's graphics, and there are fantastic skins for the balls and flippers.”
- “Good game and amazing graphics! 👍👌”
- “Its catchy and I love the graphics.”
- “Horrible game, graphics and controls”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's simplistic mechanics, particularly the unresponsive tapping action, which leads to unexpected and amusing moments. Overall, the humor is described as light-hearted and entertaining, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “In a game where tapping is quite literally the only action you can perform, I found myself laughing at how unresponsive tapping was.”
- “Very funny”
- “So funny”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting frequent crashes and poor performance, particularly on devices like the S9. Additionally, the presence of excessive ads further detracts from the overall experience.
- “0/5 crashes, poorly optimized, too many ads.”
- “The game runs like a slideshow on my device, making it unplayable.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by significant touch response delays on devices like the Galaxy S8, which can frustrate players and detract from their overall experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's music, noting it enhances the overall experience and makes it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
- “I love this game! I have had it for going on 3 years, and I am on level 1820. It's a great game to listen to music and play.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players often refer to "grinding" in the context of ad farming, where they repeatedly engage in activities to accumulate resources or rewards, typically through watching advertisements. This practice can be seen as tedious and time-consuming, leading to mixed feelings about its impact on overall gameplay enjoyment.
- “The grinding feels more like ad farming than actual gameplay.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore with no real reward.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel tedious and unengaging.”