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Flying Gorilla

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97%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
monetization, stability
97% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

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Flying Gorilla is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by pinbit and was released on May 14, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Fly a gorilla! Simple controls. Collect bananas, dodge obstacles!

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
graphics1.3k positive mentions
monetization586 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics that rival AAA titles, creating an immersive experience.
  • The storyline is engaging and emotional, providing depth and character development that resonates with players.
  • The gameplay is addictive and fun, with intuitive controls that make it accessible for all ages.
  • The game can experience bugs, such as freezing after completing levels, requiring a restart.
  • There are frequent ads that can interrupt gameplay, which some players find annoying.
  • The lottery and currency systems can feel unbalanced or frustrating at times, impacting the overall experience.
  • graphics
    1,885 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Flying Gorilla" have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising them as stunning, breathtaking, and comparable to high-end console games. Reviewers frequently highlight the game's vibrant visuals, intricate details, and smooth animations, often describing the graphics as life-changing or revolutionary for a mobile game. Overall, the game's graphics are consistently rated as top-tier, contributing significantly to the immersive experience and emotional impact of the gameplay.

    • “Its graphics are beyond exquisite—a phantasmagorical, divine visual ecstasy for the ages!”
    • “The graphics are stunning, immersing me in its breathtaking world with every scene.”
    • “The graphics are breathtaking and incredible.”
    • “The graphics are horrible, the game is boring as hell and it's just a bad game.”
    • “I give this a 3 because 1) not the best graphics and 2) when you swipe it feels like it's doing it 2 seconds after.”
    • “The graphics look so underpaid it doesn't look like it came out of this generation.”
  • story
    1,123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Flying Gorilla" has been universally praised for its emotional depth, engaging plot twists, and character development, often leaving players in tears. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to tackle complex themes such as love, loss, and personal growth, all while featuring a unique premise centered around a flying gorilla navigating a whimsical yet challenging world. The combination of stunning graphics and a heartfelt narrative has led many to consider it a life-changing experience, rivaling even the most acclaimed titles in gaming history.

    • “The story is so engaging and provides so much drama.”
    • “The storyline is captivating, filled with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.”
    • “The story is beautiful, characters were well written, and the soundtrack is pure beauty, like the game.”
    • “The story mode touches your heart and I heard 98.283 people that have played this game end it in tears with the emotional storyline.”
    • “The story is so deep and gives me tears.”
    • “The deep moving storyline of flying gorilla takes you on an intense emotional journey and really puts the world into perspective.”
  • gameplay
    1,059 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Flying Gorilla" is widely praised for its addictive and engaging mechanics, combining simple controls with challenging obstacles that keep players hooked for hours. Reviewers highlight the game's vibrant graphics and immersive storytelling, noting that the intuitive gameplay is easy to learn yet hard to master, making it accessible for all ages. Overall, the game is celebrated as a standout in mobile gaming, offering a unique and enjoyable experience that resonates with players.

    • “The simple yet addictive gameplay, vibrant visuals, and fun sound effects make it a joy to play.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly smooth, offering a perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment.”
    • “Flying gorilla is an outstanding game that brilliantly combines thrilling gameplay with innovative mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is basic, and very difficult too.”
    • “This game is horrible, horrible design, horrible gameplay, horrible everything. I collected a pig and I died. Horrible, horrible storyline, no plot, and where is the movie?”
    • “More ads than gameplay, lol.”
  • monetization
    647 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the relatively low frequency of ads compared to other mobile games, some express frustration over the number of ads, particularly after every few levels. Users also note the option to pay $2.50 to remove ads, although some report issues with this feature not functioning as intended. Overall, the ads are seen as a necessary trade-off for a free game, with many players finding them entertaining rather than intrusive.

    • “Limited microtransactions, fun, captivating gameplay, and charm that I haven't seen in years.”
    • “I personally have played so much I have unlocked most things, so I haven't played in a while. However, from what I remember, the game has no in-game purchases and therefore you earn the things instead of buying your way to the top.”
    • “The graphics and the handling are amazing, and the lack of microtransactions required for getting skins is a breath of fresh air for the gaming industry.”
    • “It feels like the game was stripped from everything that made it fun and eventually became this advertising monstrosity.”
    • “The actual game is good and it's a great time passer, but the ads are literally unbearable.”
    • “Way too many ads, every 3 deaths is an ad and you die a lot, especially in the later levels.”
  • music
    565 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Flying Gorilla" has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its emotional depth and ability to enhance the gaming experience. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as beautiful, soothing, and even life-changing, often noting how it evokes strong emotions, from joy to sadness, particularly during pivotal moments in the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's stunning graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of the overall experience.

    • “The soundtrack is the most beautiful soothing music I've heard, and deserves much more than it gets.”
    • “The music and sounds just add even more ambiance to this masterpiece, but fail to distract me from the incredibly intuitive controls.”
    • “The music is so good that you won't be able to listen to another soundtrack again.”
    • “The music feels corny, but that's ok.”
    • “The music is terrible.”
    • “It's great just the music sucks change the music please.”
  • emotional
    447 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Flying Gorilla" is overwhelmingly positive, with players expressing profound connections to the game's heartfelt storyline, character development, and stunning graphics. Many reviewers report crying multiple times throughout their playthroughs, citing the game's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from joy to sadness, and even life-changing impacts on their mental well-being. The combination of a compelling narrative, beautiful music, and relatable themes resonates deeply with players, making it a standout emotional experience in mobile gaming.

    • “The storyline, voice acting, and scenes all made me shed a tear.”
    • “The story was so moving and emotional, and you could truly connect with the protagonist (flying gorilla).”
    • “This game is so beautiful and emotional; I am in love with the gameplay; it's genuinely fun.”
  • humor
    299 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is a standout feature, with many players praising its quirky and absurd comedic elements, often stemming from the game's premise of a flying gorilla navigating obstacles. The humor is described as both entertaining and engaging, with players frequently mentioning how the game's funny graphics, sound effects, and unexpected moments keep them laughing throughout their experience. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, making it a delightful and memorable experience for many users.

    • “At its core, the game offers a unique blend of humor and challenge that keeps players coming back for more.”
    • “The humor and playful sound effects make every crash hilarious rather than frustrating.”
    • “This game is a perfect blend of humor, challenge, and pure fun that keeps me coming back for more.”
  • character development
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in this game is widely praised as exceptional, with many players expressing deep emotional connections to the protagonists and their journeys. Reviewers highlight the intricate storytelling and character arcs that evoke strong feelings, often describing the experience as life-changing and moving. The combination of stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and well-crafted character design further enhances the overall impact of the narrative.

    • “The character development is top-notch, making me truly care about the protagonists and their journey.”
    • “The character development is exquisite and astonishing.”
    • “The character development was moving; I was rooting for the flying gorilla the entire time.”
    • “The character development, impact, and significance of this magnum opus is indescribable via language.”
    • “The pure talent that went into making this game is truly remarkable; the character development is Oscar-worthy and this game makes me tear up tremendously every time I play it.”
  • stability
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews from users. While some players report a smooth experience with no glitches or bugs, others encounter frequent freezing, crashes, and various gameplay issues, particularly in specific modes like endless mode. Overall, the game's stability appears to be inconsistent, with many users requesting fixes for the recurring glitches.

    • “No glitches and everything runs great.”
    • “Honestly, I didn't expect this. I thought it was a cash grab game, but no, it's a legit game that's playable. No lag at all, no glitches I've seen, very well made.”
    • “No bugs, no glitches; works perfectly as the developers intended.”
    • “The game is a buggy mess where every time I complete a level I have to restart the whole app.”
    • “It's a really good game but there's a bug for me where the game randomly freezes and then I have to restart it, then repeat, can you fix this?”
    • “Please fix the game, there are a lot of glitches such as where if you try to start infinite mode it starts without the button and you can't move or anything.”
  • optimization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received high praise, with many users noting its smooth performance, impressive graphics, and minimal lag, even on mobile devices. Players have highlighted the effective use of ray tracing and smart rendering techniques that enhance gameplay without compromising stability. However, a few reviews mentioned occasional performance issues requiring restarts, but these were often overshadowed by the game's overall quality and addictiveness.

    • “The title screen alone looked better than Elden Ring, but was optimized so well that my phone actually became cold.”
    • “This game is probably the best game there is, the graphics are real-time ray tracing, and somehow they optimized this to be on your phone. Bravo!”
    • “The fact they got ray tracing working on mobile with such amazing performance still amazes me.”
    • “Man, it's poorly optimized and you have to restart it every now and again to play, but its sheer ridiculousness makes up for it.”
    • “I have deleted all other apps from my phone to improve the performance and my experience of this game to the fullest.”
    • “This game is probably the best game there is, the graphics are real-time ray-tracing, and somehow they optimized this to be on your phone. Bravo!”
  • replayability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its exceptional replayability, with players noting the unique mechanics, creative levels, and engaging multiplayer modes that contribute to an endless variety of experiences. Many reviews highlight the game's rich storytelling and emotional depth, further enhancing its replay value. Overall, it is regarded as a standout title that keeps players coming back for more.

    • “With its blend of humor, creativity, and replayability, it deserves 5 stars.”
    • “This game is so rich in stories, replayability, life lessons, and moments that will make you cry.”
    • “Not to mention the fact of the limitless replayability due to the slight but noticeable changes that each gorilla brings to the table.”
    • “The replay value is there for sure, it leaves me begging for more.”
    • “It's more playable than most games and although at some points the controls are very good game 9.9/10.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and rewarding, with many noting that the unique gameplay and engaging mechanics make the time spent grinding feel worthwhile. While some express frustration over the hours invested, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the fun and satisfaction derived from achieving goals like unlocking skins and progressing through levels.

    • “I'm very upset with this because I spent countless hours just grinding it out.”
    • “I have not seen such interesting and unique gameplay since Metal Gear Solid 3, and I have not put my phone down for 3 hours just grinding for bananas.”
    • “I always enjoy playing this game and grinding the levels until I finally get that satisfying win.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by a stunning soundtrack and vibrant graphics that create an immersive experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail, such as sound effects and dynamic environments, which enhance the overall enjoyment and engagement. Many recommend experiencing the game without prior knowledge to fully appreciate its captivating atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is almost godlike and it fills the game with such a beautiful atmosphere.”
    • “As you guide a gorilla soaring through the skies, the vibrant graphics and dynamic environments create an immersive atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”
    • “The graphics, the music, the atmosphere—it's all a perfect game.”
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46h Median play time
268h Average play time
4-400h Spent by most gamers
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Flying Gorilla is a arcade platformer game.

Flying Gorilla is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 268 hours playing Flying Gorilla.

Flying Gorilla was released on May 14, 2018.

Flying Gorilla was developed by pinbit.

Flying Gorilla has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Flying Gorilla is a single player game.