Heads Up!

About

Heads Up! is a party game that provides plenty of humor for game nights. However, it has been reported to have bugs and may display an excessive number of ads. The game describes itself as the best charades game, challenging players to act out various words and phrases. Despite its shortcomings, Heads Up! can still provide a fun and entertaining experience with friends and family.

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Play Modes

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

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,993 reviews

humor132 positive mentions

stability185 negative mentions

stability
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
99%
The stability of the app is severely criticized by users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many users experience the app freezing upon startup or during play, leading to frustration and an inability to access purchased content. Overall, the app is described as extremely buggy, particularly on Android devices, significantly detracting from the user experience.
- “Great game, no glitches; really fun to play with family and friends.”
- “On my Android, it freezes after opening the app, every single time.”
- “Clearly developers don't care about Android users... app doesn't load, or if it does it freezes your entire phone.”
- “The game is glitchy and I could not play a single round because it was too glitchy and freezes up sometimes.”
humor
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
2%
The humor in this game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter and create memorable moments, especially during group play. Many reviews mention the hilarity of watching friends and family act out prompts, leading to spontaneous and ridiculous situations that keep everyone entertained. However, some users expressed frustration with technical issues that hinder the playback of funny moments, which they feel detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is so fun and hilarious; it gives us a great way for our family to connect and have fun together!”
- “I just love this game because you get to laugh at the stuff your friends do to help you; it's so funny and fun!”
- “Hilarious and fun for the whole family from the teens to grandparents.”
- “Maybe this joke should be on Ellen's show... it's not funny.”
- “The humor feels forced and falls flat more often than not.”
- “I expected clever wit, but instead got tired clichés and unoriginal gags.”
monetization
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
14%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive, with numerous users reporting an overwhelming number of ads that hinder gameplay and a heavy reliance on in-app purchases. Many players feel deceived by the game's free-to-play model, which often feels more like a cash grab due to constant prompts to buy upgrades and the inability to enjoy the game without being bombarded by advertisements. Overall, the monetization approach has significantly detracted from the user experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among players.
- “Only one I'd actually buy in-app purchases for.”
- “I have made many in-app purchases for different decks and haven't been disappointed!”
- “It's nice no ads and it's not lagging.”
- “Horrible, downloaded and can't even play, it's only ads for other games trying to force you to buy.”
- “The game is very slow and you have to purchase nearly every deck, no one-time purchase option, and can't remove ads.”
- “Nothing of value but a cash grab in the shape of a game.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay experience is marred by significant technical issues, including frequent crashes, freezing, and poor loading mechanics, which prevent players from fully engaging with the game. Additionally, intrusive purchase offers and a confusing interface detract from the overall enjoyment, although some users still find aspects of the gameplay enjoyable and express a desire for improvements. Overall, while there are positive elements, the gameplay is hindered by numerous frustrating bugs and design choices.
- “Its like so far my favorite game; it has the best gameplay ever. It's like the game where you discover.”
- “Good gameplay, but it can glitch when on it and cause it to go to my home.”
- “Better and updated content would improve gameplay.”
- “Half of the screen is taken up by offers for more purchases on screens where that used to be entirely gameplay.”
- “Sound shuts off after about 2 rounds and is often delayed, complicating gameplay.”
- “Game repeatedly crashes, never actually got as far as the gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as the best ever and enjoyable, while others criticize them for being slow, basic, and lacking sophistication. Overall, the aesthetic seems to be a point of contention, with significant variation in player experiences.
- “Its easy to play and best graphics ever.”
- “Good game 😁 good words, new words etc good graphic.”
- “Best game ever good graphics and a bit of fun.”
- “Awful aesthetic.”
- “With this latest update, the new flashy graphics that have been introduced for each name make it slow.”
- “The graphics when paying for a new deck are very basic and no longer look slick.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Users express frustration over the lack of options to customize the music settings, particularly the inability to turn off the music while keeping sound effects active. Many feel that the song selection is outdated, with a preference for more current tracks, which has led to disengagement, especially among younger players. Additionally, technical issues such as music pausing and freezing have been reported, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “I like it, but the song selection is mostly older songs, and the actors are primarily from the past, so they could do something about that.”
- “Add some more song categories!”
- “Music pauses when I open the app; it has frozen a couple of times.”
- “Super annoying that there is no settings to turn off music but leave on sound for the countdowns or change the time allowed.”
- “With no option to extend the timer etc. and then paying for content which is beyond even my years (the karaoke category has songs older than me and I'm 30 with nothing current!), my kids got turned off rather quickly because it seemed they were too young to play!”
- “Such a shite game, no option to turn music off, no option to increase time, no options at all.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The optimization for the app on Android is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues on lower-end devices, leading to slow operation. In contrast, alternatives like the Charades app offer better performance and lower storage requirements. Overall, the app's optimization appears to be lacking, particularly for users without high-performance devices.
- “It runs smoothly.”
- “Abysmal optimization for Android.”
- “Very slow app if you don't have a high-performance device.”
- “No idea why it's so poorly optimized.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's lack of responsiveness and confusing mechanics, which detracts from the emotional experience. However, some find moments of wholesome fun, suggesting a mix of disappointment and enjoyment in the overall emotional engagement.
- “Wholesome fun.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is presented as a personal narrative, suggesting a subjective experience that may differ from others' perspectives.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with grinding, viewing it as an unnecessary chore primarily designed to extend playtime and collect user data rather than enhance gameplay.
- “There is no reason for that other than farming my data.”
- “The grinding feels endless and serves no real purpose.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over without any meaningful rewards.”