Flipping Legend
- June 14, 2017
- Noodlecake
Flipping Legend is a single-player sports game that offers stellar game mechanics, ingenuous visuals, and an outstanding soundtrack. As a master of speed and rhythm, guide your chosen hero through dangerous lands, unlocking abilities and hidden treasures along the way. However, be prepared for grinding and some ad interruptions in your quest to become a Flipping Legend.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and addictive gameplay style that keeps players engaged.
- The art style and music are highly praised, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- The game offers a variety of characters with unique abilities, enhancing replayability.
- Many players experience frustrating progress resets, losing all their unlocked characters and upgrades.
- The in-game currency is difficult to earn, leading to a grindy experience for upgrades.
- Ads can be intrusive, often requiring players to watch them to unlock chests or gain rewards.
- monetization109 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the ad system both optional and intrusive. While most ads are not forced and can be avoided by paying a reasonable fee to remove them, players express frustration over the frequency and necessity of watching ads to unlock chests and earn in-game currency. Overall, while some appreciate the ability to play ad-free for a small cost, others feel that the game manipulates players into watching ads, detracting from the overall experience.
“Plays smooth, great controls and a nice idea, microtransactions fully optional and not greedy.”
“The only annoying part initially will be earning gold, but if you support the developer and purchase no ads, it's definitely worth it.”
“It's an amazing game and no ads unless you watch a video, but it's a fun game and I would play it over and over.”
“The game is worthless if you can't monetize it; ads need to be carefully thought out by developers to be rewarding, not punishing the player for not paying.”
“Fun game, but the developers trick you into watching the ads by making you either spend hours trying to get enough coins to buy a new (expensive) character through grinding or watching an ad.”
“The only thing holding this game back is the constant bombardment of ads.”
- gameplay77 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its addictive and unique mechanics, offering a satisfying experience that keeps players engaged. While many enjoy the simple yet deep controls and charming graphics, some users express frustration with the in-game currency system and repetitive elements that can lead to boredom over time. Overall, the game is considered fun and innovative, though improvements in progression and monetization could enhance the experience.
“The core game mechanic is satisfying, simple and inspires me to improve my skill.”
“It has a really unique mechanic that plays fantastically on a phone, clean graphics with a charming voxel aesthetic, epic music, very tastefully done freemium model, but most of all it's just totally addictive.”
“The gameplay is simple but deep with a high skill ceiling.”
“Overall good game but the coin system is trash and needs more mechanics.”
“It's fun for a little while, then the health timer mechanic gets old.”
“Confusing menus and gameplay gets dull quickly.”
- music66 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and adaptive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players highlight how the soundtrack evolves as they progress, making the game more immersive and addictive. Overall, the combination of catchy tunes and well-composed tracks contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with some even calling it the best music they've encountered in a mobile game.
“This game is an awesome example of how a soundtrack makes or breaks a game.”
“The music is beautifully composed, though it does become quite repetitive, but that's just part of the game.”
“The best music I've heard in a mobile game, period.”
“Without the music, I can control myself; with the music, this frantic game is absolutely unavoidable. It's a wormhole that traps me entirely.”
“Good game, but it could do with an option to mute the sound effects (not just the music).”
“Like for example, when I enter the graveyard place, the music should start to get more intense instead of just changing the longer you play.”
- graphics57 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, particularly the charming voxel and retro pixel aesthetics, which many players find appealing and well-executed. While some reviews mention that the graphics could use improvements or are simplistic, the overall consensus is that they complement the addictive gameplay and enhance the overall experience. The combination of fun visuals and engaging mechanics makes the game stand out, even if the graphics are not cutting-edge.
“It has a really unique mechanic that plays fantastically on a phone, clean graphics with a charming voxel aesthetic, epic music, very tastefully done freemium model, but most of all it's just totally addictive.”
“Great graphics and it's easy to tell that the creators have put in a lot of effort into this game.”
“I love the pixel style retro graphics, the smoothness of the movement and the simple but highly addictive gameplay.”
“The game is not bad but it is so demanding considering it has Minecraft graphics, like what the heck!”
“Graphical improvement needed.”
“Game play is stupid, graphics are Atari level.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring repetitive gameplay to unlock new content and upgrades. While some appreciate the rewarding nature of the grind and the game's visuals, many express frustration over the low coin rewards and reliance on ads, leading to a sense of monotony and loss of progress. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a fun experience.
“It's not worth a 5/5 because if you want to unlock everything, it's a bit grindy and will take some time, and the game is a bit repetitive.”
“You end up doing the same first two worlds over and over again just for the sake of farming, when you just want to go farther and explore new environments.”
“Unfortunately, it's ruined by the unreasonable amount of grinding (or in-game coins purchasable with micro-transactions), and by randomly losing progress and having to restart from nothing.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its easy-to-learn mechanics, diverse characters, and unique level layouts, which encourage players to explore different strategies and upgrades. The inclusion of character upgrades, skill trees, and a variety of skins further enhances its depth and replay value, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. Overall, the fluid controls and engaging music contribute to a compelling experience that invites repeated playthroughs.
“An easy to learn, but hard to master game with incredible music, unique levels and characters, and high replayability with the character upgrades and unique layouts the levels can have.”
“New characters, skins, and especially the individual XP skill trees that do so much for depth and replay value.”
“It is shockingly easy to play and has great replay value.”
“Different characters and skills make it more replayable.”
“I love the controls and fluidity, as well as the upgrade shop, which makes it replayable for me!”
“New characters, skins, and especially the individual XP skill trees add depth and replay value.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is seen as lacking depth and engagement, with players expressing a desire for a more compelling narrative, such as an epic tale of revenge. While the gameplay is considered addictive, there are calls for more rewarding missions to enhance the overall experience.
“It has been a pretty long time since I found a good mobile game; the last one I liked was Punch Quest, which was also from Noodlecake Games.”
“Needs an epic story of revenge, etc., or something similar.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
“The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or turns.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it hilarious and easy to appreciate. The combination of a lighthearted approach and engaging graphics contributes to a fun and entertaining experience in a fantasy setting.
“It's hilarious.”
“Have a sense of humor about it.”
“A funny game with great new graphic insight into a world of fantasy.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring a visually appealing voxel art style and smooth performance. Players appreciate that it runs efficiently on mobile devices without excessive battery drain and offers an ad-free experience unless opted for. Overall, it is considered compact, well-optimized, and enjoyable to play.
“The voxel art style looks great and performance is smooth.”
“Hands down the best mobile game I've played; it runs smoothly, doesn't drain battery life quickly, and most importantly, it doesn't make you watch ads unless you choose to.”
“It's a great game: compact, well optimized, and actually fun to play.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, including glitches when navigating quickly and buggy controls that can cause characters to move in unintended directions. Additionally, some players experience game freezes, particularly when ads fail to load for rewards.
“Sometimes glitches when flipping too fast, but it might just be my phone.”
“Buggy controls; sometimes whenever I tap in a direction, the character goes in the opposite direction.”
“Great game; however, the ads don't always play for the free chest and freeze the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features simple gameplay complemented by an engaging character development system, allowing players to level up a diverse range of characters.
“The character development is simple yet intriguing, offering a diverse range of characters to level up.”
“I love how the game allows for deep character development, making each character feel unique and rewarding to progress.”
“The variety of characters and their development paths keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”