Gem Stack

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Gem Stack is a single player casual platformer game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gem Stack is an action-packed game that involves stacking and collecting precious gems and rings. It boasts good game mechanics and humorous elements, but is hindered by frequent annoying ads and bugs. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and entertaining experience for players who enjoy collecting and building with virtual treasure.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,584 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization810 negative mentions

The game is fun and relaxing, providing a satisfying experience.
The graphics and animations are visually appealing, especially the shiny gems.
The game offers cool upgrades and collectibles, making it engaging.

There are too many ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
The game can be laggy, especially during certain levels, affecting the overall experience.
The gameplay becomes repetitive after a while, lacking new challenges.

monetization
841 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to an overwhelming number of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and can be frustrating for players. Many users express dissatisfaction with the requirement to watch ads to unlock features or progress, even after paying for an ad-free experience. While some players suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the consensus is that the excessive ad presence detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The only thing you can buy with money is the no ads option, and it's very cheap!”
- “This game is so fun; no glitches if you turn off your internet, there's no ads.”
- “No wifi, no ads.”
- “But the fact that you still have to watch too many ads after purchasing the no ad upgrade is downright deceiving and borderline scamming!!!”
- “The amount of ads in this game is so annoying.”
- “Paid to remove ads and still consistently have to deal with them.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, lag, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which exacerbate the game's performance problems. Overall, while some find the game enjoyable, the persistent technical issues significantly detract from the experience.
- “No glitches.”
- “This game is so fun; there are no glitches. If you turn off your internet, there are no ads.”
- “The game is a fun time killer but it's buggy.”
- “I got to level 192 and when you get to the end of the line it freezes completely.”
- “This game is the glitches game on planet earth this game is the worst if there was a 0 star that one is for me.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
50%
16%
Overall, the gameplay is described as basic and occasionally enjoyable, but it suffers from significant issues such as lag, poor mechanics, and an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the fun and simplicity of the gameplay, many express frustration over the excessive ad interruptions and lack of clear tutorials or explanations for the mechanics. Improvements are needed in terms of reducing ad frequency, enhancing performance, and providing a more rewarding gameplay experience.
- “I love this game and the style and gameplay in itself is just entertaining and fun to play.”
- “The devs were more thoughtful about gameplay, creating a pool of ~50 different levels that are randomly selected.”
- “Ok so first things first, the gameplay is so awesome and simple.”
- “The gameplay is subpar at best due to being unable to dodge most money-losing items.”
- “Laggy, awful framerate, uninspired gameplay, ads everywhere.”
- “The ads take significantly more time than the gameplay and the gameplay isn't explained in any fashion.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant gem designs and satisfying animations, while others criticize the simplistic visuals and poor controls. Although many appreciate the aesthetic appeal, concerns about invasive ads and a lack of challenging gameplay detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with a clear divide in player satisfaction.
- “The graphics on the shiny gems are 10/10.”
- “Animations and graphics are very satisfying!”
- “Good graphics, everything works.”
- “I hate the graphics and the coding on the game; when I try to move left or right, it moves way too slow, so I usually end up with only $500 in the game.”
- “The graphics aren't good, and the animations are just things moving left or right or up or down, along with the excessive amount of ads.”
- “Unfortunately, it brings nothing but gem aesthetics to the table, and the ads are invasive.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The reviews indicate a strong desire for music in the game, with multiple users expressing that the absence of sound makes the experience feel dull and lacking excitement. While some enjoy the gameplay, they unanimously recommend adding music to enhance the overall atmosphere. Additionally, concerns about intrusive ads disrupting personal music playback were noted.
- “I listen to ASMR, I listen to music, and even when I watch my favorite YouTubers, I play this game.”
- “It's a fun game though, but I recommend that you guys should fix it and add music or sound.”
- “I like the game, not too many ads, but can you add some music?”
- “But it has no music.”
- “This app is great, but I recommend that they add some music; it's kind of boring when it doesn't have any sound.”
- “No music, no pizzazz to it.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it amusing and enjoyable. While some mention that the humor can be hit or miss, overall, players appreciate the comedic elements and find the game to be very funny.
- “If you are here just to read something mildly funny or humorous, you're welcome.”
- “Very very funny and nice.”
- “It’s so freaking funny, I love it! ”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed emotions about the game, noting frustrations with unresponsive controls and erratic hand movements. However, despite these issues, some players find joy in the experience, feeling a sense of accomplishment and connection to their role as a gem maker.
- “It actually was a good game because it made me feel like I'm the best gem maker ”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance while others experience severe issues, including frequent crashes and system resets. Comparisons to other titles, such as "FNAF: Security Breach" on the Nintendo Switch, highlight significant concerns regarding the game's overall optimization at launch.
- “I don't know what these other people are talking about; the game runs smoothly for me. Sure, the hand could go a little faster.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I haven't experienced any significant issues while playing.”
- “The game runs well on my device, and I appreciate the effort put into optimizing the performance.”
- “Severely unoptimized, frequent crashes, to the point where my whole cellphone will reset.”
- “FNAF: Security Breach for the Nintendo Switch on launch day was better optimized than this.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its poor quality, with users feeling that even random TikTok accounts create more engaging narratives. Many find the storytelling to be lacking and unoriginal, leading to disappointment.
- “Horrible advertising; it's so bad that even random TikTok accounts do it better by slapping on some random story with the game.”
- “Downloading this from those TikTok storytimes.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the presence of obstacles that can hinder progress.
- “The grinding feels excessively tedious, especially with the constant obstacles.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly monotonous and time-consuming.”