Hook and Smash

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Hook and Smash is a single player action game. It was developed by Kwalee Ltd and was released on March 6, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Hook and Smash" is a destructive, addictive game where you fire hooks to tear down buildings and earn big money. Upgrade your hook to reach further, unlock new cities, and find gold landmarks for extra cash. Subscribe for benefits like the Golden Hook, Giant Claw, and ad-free gaming. Two subscription options are available: a weekly subscription at $5.49/week after a 3-day free trial, and a monthly subscription at $14.49/month.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,199 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

monetization797 negative mentions

The game has a fun and satisfying gameplay experience.
It serves as a good time killer for casual gaming.
The concept of smashing buildings is enjoyable and engaging.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, making it nearly unplayable.
It requires an internet connection to play, which is unnecessary for an offline game.
Players often spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.

monetization
811 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting that they spend significantly more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users expressed frustration over the lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience, as the game requires an internet connection to function, further compounding the issue. Overall, the overwhelming number of forced ads has led to a negative gameplay experience, with many players recommending against downloading the game.
- “Excellent game, love the quality of the graphics; everything has no ads after every level.”
- “It was a good game for what it was, and there were no ads when I had played it.”
- “I love this game; all you have to do is turn off the Wi-Fi or data, and boom, no ads... lol... great game.”
- “The game seems like a solid game, but I find it impossible to play due to the overwhelming number of forced ads. After each shot, there's a prompt to double earnings by watching an ad; however, every other shot there's a forced ad that you have to sit through, whether you opted for the double cash or not.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game. It's a money grab for the developers since they develop money from ads.”
- “The amount of forced ads makes this game unplayable. You can't play without being connected to the internet, forcing you to watch their many ads.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The gameplay experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, with players reporting having to watch a 30-second advertisement after just a few seconds of actual gameplay. While some users find the gameplay itself to be simple and potentially satisfying, the constant interruptions from ads make it feel repetitive and frustrating, leading many to label the game as a cash grab. Overall, the consensus is that the excessive advertising significantly detracts from the enjoyment and playability of the game.
- “This app has satisfying gameplay.”
- “Not many ads; the gameplay is addictive and not what I was expecting from a mobile game.”
- “The gameplay is nice.”
- “I have never played a game with so much advertising; literally for every 10 seconds of gameplay, you're then forced to watch a 30-second video before you can play again. When I say gameplay, I mean tapping the screen once and pointing your hook in a direction, then that's all your input done, and a few seconds later it's an advert. Do not download.”
- “Literally unplayable with the amount of ads. This game is clearly just another cash grab. The gameplay would be mediocre if you could actually play it longer than 3 seconds without an ad. In the first minute I played, I had to watch 13 ads. This 'game' is the perfect description of what's wrong with mobile games: not caring about making a game but instead trying to grind as much advertisement money as possible. So if you want to play this game, either don't, or be prepared to watch a lot of ads.”
- “This game is all ads and no decent gameplay; avoid downloading!”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, describing it as fun and entertaining. The comedic elements, including the game's name, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “It's a very good game to play; it's very funny.”
- “This is a very good and funny game; I liked it.”
- “The name is funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to excessive ad interruptions, with frequent 30-second ads disrupting gameplay and contributing to a frustrating experience. Many feel that the game's focus on ad revenue detracts from enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a fun activity.
- “I get that you have to make money off of this, but when you're bombarding me with ads every 30 seconds, it gets really annoying and tedious.”
- “It's just not a good game; ads are far too overzealous. It makes the game tedious when you press the button and wait 5 seconds for the hook to come back, and then you have to watch a 30-second ad and then have a playable ad for another 30 seconds.”
- “The app is just farming ad revenue at this point.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the brilliant visuals and quality, others criticize them as subpar, particularly noting issues with loading times and lack of noticeable changes when modifying elements. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal seems to resonate well with many, despite some dissenting opinions.
- “Hook and smash this game is brilliant! The people who made this game are fantastic, and the graphics are brilliant. The way the buildings are designed is impressive, and the sound effects are fantastic. I recommend people to play this; I would love to give more stars to this game, especially since I just started playing it.”
- “Excellent game! I love the quality of the graphics; everything looks amazing, and there are no ads after every level.”
- “The beginning takes too long to load, and the graphics are terrible. Even when you increase the settings, there is no noticeable improvement.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “I was disappointed with the graphics; they seem rushed and not polished at all.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the excessive number of ads further hampers gameplay enjoyment.
- “Very buggy.”
- “Way too many ads, barely any gameplay, and it's also not really fun due to too many glitches.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has limited replayability, as players note that the levels are largely similar, reducing the incentive to revisit them.
- “Alright game, but not much replay value when every level is basically the same.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back; the lack of variety makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “The game offers a one-time experience, but after finishing it, I found no reason to revisit any of the levels.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the character development, highlighting the engaging story and appealing character design as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
- “I played this at E3 and I loved the concept, the story, and even the character design.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story received positive feedback for its engaging concept and appealing character design, highlighting a strong initial impression from players.
- “I played this at E3 and I loved the concept, the story, and even the character design.”