Gear Clicker

About

Gear Clicker is a puzzle game that involves clicking and merging gears for progression. The game is heavily focused on grinding and can be disturbed by frequent ads. However, it describes itself as a fun and engaging title with the slogan "Click, merge, party!" Despite some bugs and glitches, players may find enjoyment in its addictive gameplay loop.

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Play Modes

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

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,175 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

monetization1.5k negative mentions

The game can be a fun time killer and is enjoyable for those who like idle clicker games.
The concept of merging gears is interesting and can be satisfying.
The game has potential for relaxation and can be engaging if you enjoy simple mechanics.

The game is riddled with forced ads, making it difficult to enjoy gameplay without constant interruptions.
Many users report that the game does not function as advertised, with claims of 'no ads' being misleading.
Progression becomes frustratingly slow, often requiring players to watch ads to advance, which detracts from the overall experience.

monetization
1,721 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized for being excessively aggressive and misleading. Many players report being bombarded with forced ads, despite the game's advertisements claiming it is ad-free; even those who pay for the "no ads" option still encounter numerous ads that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game is perceived as a cash grab, prioritizing ad revenue over user experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among players.
- “There's no monetization, so no in-game purchases which is great.”
- “I like no ad experiences but in the ad it said 'no ads'... there were still ads but it's still a fun game.”
- “The no ads part of this idle game is great.”
- “Ran across this game in an advertisement that said it was ad-free... that's a dang lie.”
- “The game is a complete lie; while there may not be forced ads like advertised, the gameplay is nothing like what is shown.”
- “You are forced to watch ads every time you really want to do just about anything and frequently forced to watch ads for no reason at all.”
gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
65%
18%
The gameplay of the game has been widely criticized for being misleading and unengaging, with many users noting that it does not match the advertisements. Players report frequent interruptions from forced ads, which detract from the overall experience and make progression feel slow and unrewarding. While some find the concept interesting, the overwhelming presence of ads and lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics lead to a frustrating experience that many deem unplayable.
- “Solid gameplay, but far too many ads.”
- “Addictive gameplay.”
- “Fun game experience the mechanical life.”
- “The game is a complete lie; while there may not be forced ads as advertised, the gameplay is nothing like what is shown. I thought it would be an incremental game where you slowly add more and more power to the gear, but no, you add some gears and have to click to make any money.”
- “Do not waste your time; this is purely ad spam with no gameplay. You literally watch a counter fill up before you place a gear to unlock the opportunity to watch an ad.”
- “More ads than actual gameplay.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with frequent freezing, crashes, and glitches reported by users. Many players experience issues with ads that either fail to load or cause the game to freeze, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as overly buggy and slow, significantly detracting from its enjoyment.
- “The game is broken - the herd stopped turning, there are times the game freezes and you have to stop and restart, and 'offline' earnings simply don't work.”
- “There are many glitches that hamper the gameplay significantly and just make it less enjoyable as time goes on.”
- “Game freezes every so often; you cannot move gears or merge them, but you can upgrade them.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews overwhelmingly criticize the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and frustrating due to constant unskippable ads and minimal rewards for progress. Players express dissatisfaction with the upgrade system, which feels ineffective, leading to a repetitive and boring experience. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab focused on ad revenue rather than providing enjoyable gameplay.
- “Another game that makes it tedious to progress without watching an ad every minute.”
- “Ads at every turn, upgrading is nigh impossible almost as soon as you start, and you end up grinding more for small amounts of progress than Destiny 2.”
- “Constant unskippable ads for barely any reward that makes them just tedious and ruins the game.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as grainy and reminiscent of low-quality demos, while others find the aesthetic appealing, particularly in the context of a clicker game. Complaints about lag and glitches further detract from the visual experience, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab focused on ad revenue rather than quality graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as subpar, with some users noting a disconnect between the game's appearance and its advertising.
- “The gear aesthetic is satisfying and I'm enjoying it.”
- “Beautiful graphics...”
- “It's fine for a clicker type game.”
- “I don't even want to touch on the fact that the art style and format felt like one of those demo advertisements; the game is based entirely on its ads.”
- “Edit: I forgot to mention how terrible the graphics are, like a potato running Minecraft with the 8x8 texture pack on.”
- “The graphics are grainy and it's practically a completely different game from the ads.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, frequent crashes during ad playback, and overall poor performance. Many players feel that the excessive and poorly timed ads detract from the experience, while others mention persistent debug menus that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game requires substantial optimization updates to improve its functionality and user experience.
- “Mainly needs optimization updates, but the only other problem is that it definitely has a lot of ads. I feel like ads should only pop up when you want to get free gear, double income, the auto-clicker, etc. Otherwise, it's not bad.”
- “Runs smoothly, but the debug menus are always open and in the way. It doesn't warrant a 1-star rating, but it's annoying, so please fix this and I'll reconsider my rating.”
- “Simpler and less interesting than its premise suggests, even for an idle game, and so poorly optimized that the game as well as the ads in it cause my phone to lag.”
- “Performance is terrible though; offline earnings don't work, and generally there are a million better games out there.”
- “It was a fun game, but the ads are so poorly optimized that the game just freezes when an ad plays.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users noting the absence of background music and the disruptive presence of ads that interfere with other music apps. Many players expressed frustration over the lack of a cohesive musical experience and have even sought out songs featured in the game's advertisements. Overall, the music component is seen as lacking and overshadowed by excessive advertising.
- “Please, if anyone at Rollic Games can find the song used in one of the most recent ads for this game and let me know!”
- “Looking for song in ad!”
- “Looking for song in ad!”
- “At this point, the ad stalls but the music continues.”
- “Terrible assets, incredibly slow progress from the start, no background music, and far too many ads.”
- “No music and too many ads, don't recommend.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game is perceived as ironic and self-referential, particularly highlighted by the contradiction of advertising no ads while bombarding players with them shortly after starting. Reviewers find the situation amusing yet frustrating, pointing to a greedy monetization strategy that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the humor seems to stem more from the absurdity of the game's practices rather than intentional comedic content.
- “Funny, I got an ad for this game and it said there were no ads in the game.”
- “Funny enough, the game asked me to rate it 3 minutes in and two seconds later, it gave me my first forced ad.”
- “You can't even play it offline; hilariously greedy.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I found the jokes to be stale and unoriginal, lacking any real wit.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration and emotional distress due to intrusive and lengthy ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to a negative experience. The frequent technical issues, such as game freezes and unresponsive controls, further exacerbate their dissatisfaction, creating a sense of helplessness and annoyance.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is perceived as a means to encourage players to spend money on the game, suggesting that it may lack depth or engagement beyond its monetization strategy.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the plot.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”