How To Loot: Pull the Pin

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How To Loot: Pull the Pin is a single player casual puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

How To Loot: Pull the Pin is a single-player puzzle game featuring tricky physics-based challenges that require logic and strategy. With an intriguing story, funny moments, and good graphics, it offers amazing gameplay for puzzle enthusiasts. However, the experience is sometimes interrupted by too many ads.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 711 reviews

story31 positive mentions

monetization194 negative mentions

The game delivers on its promise of being a true pull-the-pin puzzle game, unlike many misleading ads.
The puzzles are engaging and challenging, providing a fun and addictive experience.
The option to remove ads at a reasonable price, which can be further reduced by earning stars, is a great feature.

The frequency of ads can be disruptive, with one appearing after nearly every level.
Some players find the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There are concerns about the need to pay to access additional chapters, which can deter players from fully enjoying the game.

monetization
205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around ads, which are present after each level but are generally short and skippable, making them less intrusive than in many other mobile games. Players have the option to purchase an ad-free experience for a reasonable fee, with discounts available based on in-game progress. Overall, while some users find the frequency of ads annoying, many appreciate the balance between free gameplay and the option to pay for an enhanced experience.
- “It's a simple and fun puzzle game with no ads, where you have to purchase every chapter beyond the prologue.”
- “Currently easy to dismiss ads, and easy to buy no ads.”
- “This game is completely free with ads or a very small price for no ads.”
- “The game is nice but, most importantly, the ads are not obnoxious.”
- “Clumsy controls and impinging 'story' make the game not worth the sheer volume of ads.”
- “I paid 0.99 cents to remove the ads and the ads continued anyway.”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The game's story is generally described as amusing, cute, and entertaining, often featuring humorous elements and engaging characters. While many players appreciate the lighthearted narrative that complements the puzzle mechanics, some criticize it for being shallow or clichéd, with instances of poor English affecting the overall experience. Overall, the story adds a fun dimension to the gameplay, though opinions vary on its depth and execution.
- “Very fun and challenging puzzle game, and it even has an entertaining story to go with it.”
- “The storyline is also entertaining and gives the game more substance.”
- “A fun puzzle game with a sweet story 10/10”
- “The storyline is a bit misogynist/cliché with a demanding princess and an old wizard to rescue her, so I took off a star for that.”
- “Clumsy controls and impinging 'story' make the game not worth the sheer volume of ads.”
- “The story that goes on between games is dumb.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
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The gameplay is highly praised for its humor, simplicity, and engaging puzzles, effectively delivering the promised "pull the pin" mechanics without distractions like ads or microtransactions. Players appreciate the clear instructions, entertaining dialogue, and the challenge presented by the puzzles, making it a fun and rewarding experience. Overall, the game successfully combines enjoyable mechanics with a lighthearted story, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “It delivers on simple mechanics yet challenging puzzles, and also has a pretty funny story.”
- “The mechanics work really well and the challenges actually need some brain power to complete.”
- “Finally, a game that actually has the advertised gameplay!”
- “This makes mechanics where timing is important more difficult than necessary.”
- “Imagine those Evony ads were actually the gameplay of the game, and you get this.”
- “Not like those other games with ads that have nothing to do with the gameplay...”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its witty dialogue, funny characters, and a humorous storyline that enhances the gameplay experience. The combination of challenging puzzles and lighthearted storytelling creates an engaging atmosphere, making it more enjoyable than many other games in the genre. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “It delivers on simple mechanics yet challenging puzzles, and also has a pretty funny story.”
- “The dialogue is so witty and funny and it's not a chore to scroll through like other games.”
- “Super fun, and honestly hilarious as well as challenging!”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple, clean, and charming, with many users appreciating the cute art style and overall visual appeal. While some players find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others express a desire for improvement, noting that they can feel primitive or limited at times. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, though there is room for enhancement.
- “The art style is simple, clean, and charming, and the puzzles have a reasonable amount of difficulty without feeling too hard or too easy.”
- “The dialogue is entertaining, the instructions are clear, gameplay to ads ratio is nothing to complain about, and the art/graphics are great!”
- “It's a fun puzzle game with cute graphics, nice gameplay so far, and there are hidden levels too, which is exciting.”
- “Actual pin pull game, but the art style is reminiscent of clip art and it's annoying that I can't zoom all the way out.”
- “High level of difficulty, primitive graphics but no huge in-app purchases so far, so so good.”
- “I would give it 5 stars if the graphics were better.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking, with users finding the story boring and childish, which diminishes the overall impact. Despite the wholesome intentions of the development team, the frequent ads detract from the experience, leaving players feeling frustrated rather than engaged.
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it evoked a range of emotions that I didn't expect from a game.”
- “The way the game handles sensitive topics is both respectful and powerful, leaving a lasting impression.”
- “The story is boring and feels childish, which really detracts from any emotional engagement.”
- “The constant ads, even if skippable, break the flow and make it hard to connect with the game's emotional moments.”
- “Overall, the lack of depth in the narrative leaves little room for emotional investment.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the frequent ads between levels and replays, to be tedious and disruptive to the overall enjoyment. While they appreciate the game's quality, many suggest reducing or removing the ads to enhance gameplay flow.
- “I love the game and understand the need for the ads, but it is a bit tedious between every level or every replay to have one. Please remove either the ads between levels or between the replays. It will increase gameplay by making it more enjoyable, with no tedious waiting to fast forward through an ad to get back to the game. Just my opinion.”
- “Dialogue is necessary but a bit tedious.”
- “Okay, yes, the ads are a little tedious, but finally a good pin game!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frequent freezing issues, indicating significant stability problems with the game.
- “The game frequently freezes up, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant crashes that ruined my gaming experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I can't progress without worrying about the game crashing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a fun storyline and challenging puzzles, and it is noted for running smoothly, indicating effective optimization.
- “The game features a fun storyline and challenging puzzles, all while running smoothly.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even during intense moments.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate and quick load times.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, citing the complexity of some puzzles as a key factor that encourages them to revisit levels, despite some frustration with frequent ads.
- “I could do without the ad after every level, but I do enjoy it; some of the puzzles are complicated, which adds to the replayability.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as amazing and a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “Very interesting game... the music, though! Oh my god, it's so amazing.”

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How To Loot: Pull the Pin is a casual puzzle game.

How To Loot: Pull the Pin is available on Phone and Tablet.

How To Loot: Pull the Pin was developed by A42 Games.

How To Loot: Pull the Pin has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

How To Loot: Pull the Pin is a single player game.

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