Hungry Shark World

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Hungry Shark World is an arcade-style, single-player game where you control a shark in a feeding frenzy, eating various sea creatures and even humans. With stellar gameplay, ingenious graphics, and a spectacular soundtrack, the game is both entertaining and humorous, despite its grinding nature and occasional bugs. The game is a sequel to Hungry Shark Evolution and allows you to feast in many oceans, from the Pacific to the Arabian Sea.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics780 positive mentions

monetization700 negative mentions

The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is fun and addictive.
There are plenty of quests and sharks to unlock, keeping the game interesting.
The game is easy to play and does not require constant spending to progress.

The controls can be unresponsive or glitchy at times, making gameplay frustrating.
There are frequent ads that interrupt the experience, especially after dying.
Many players have reported losing their progress due to issues with cloud saving.

graphics
1,039 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Hungry Shark World" receive widespread praise for their quality and detail, often described as stunning and better than its predecessor, "Hungry Shark Evolution." Many players appreciate the vibrant, cartoonish art style and the smooth animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users report issues with lag and glitches, particularly on lower-end devices, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, optimization could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is good but there is always one problem I have.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, but the game is occasionally laggy (especially the menu), despite the fact that I have an incredible phone; it is fun destroying everything in your path with a giant shark but it does need more optimization.”
- “The graphics are great and it's an overall great game that you don't need to be experienced in and anyone can enjoy it.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best.”
- “The graphics are a major step-up from evolution but it is a very fun game still.”
- “The graphics could be better?”
monetization
782 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
3%
90%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly unskippable ones that appear after every game or during gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, they often report issues with ads not functioning properly or failing to provide promised rewards. Additionally, there are complaints about the high cost of in-app purchases and the perception that the game is designed to push players towards spending money to progress effectively. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the aggressive monetization strategy detracts from the experience for many players.
- “This game is amazing; it has little to no ads, amazing graphics, and is a good time killer.”
- “I love this game; it's fun to pass the time and there aren't ads every 5 seconds, so I give this game a 10 out of 10.”
- “It's one of the few games that allows microtransactions but doesn't lean on it so heavily that you feel you must spend to do anything fun.”
- “The game is great but there's been an aggressive number of ads lately which deck the game experience.”
- “Game is fun as usual, but the incredible amount of ads, in every corner possible, is making it frustrating.”
- “I don't mind at all about ads, developing such a great game requires a huge amount of investments, everybody's gotta make a living right?”
gameplay
341 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and impressive graphics, making it addictive and enjoyable for players. However, many users report issues such as lag, glitches, and frustrating control problems that can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some players express concerns about the game's progression system, with high costs for upgrades and sharks, leading to a grindy experience.
- “The gameplay is fun and good and all, but it said I needed an S shark for the boss but then it changed into an L shark!”
- “Amazing gameplay, number of unique and interesting environments are only topped by the vast array of sharks available to play as!”
- “I love the gameplay and the huge amount of choices; my only complaint is that I have been playing this game since it came out and no matter what I always lose my progress.”
- “Was an awesome game back in the day but now the graphics and animations are awful and glitchy on the meg tiger shark, great white to name three, and the event stuff like whatever the coral stuff is gets in the way. Not to mention the Godzilla 'missions' are in the way too, and the save keeps resetting when I upgrade my phone. The random offers popping up when I upgrade my boost speed and bite, and the coral also kinda ruins the gameplay, making starting from scratch a huge pain.”
- “Awful, your cloud save did not work. It did not restore my years of gameplay since beta; it literally erased my whole account. I was only missing two sharks, now I have none. All the outfits, all the money, all of the companion sharks, all the equipment, everything gone.”
- “The game in itself is great, and even better if it wasn't for the fact that it's frozen longer than it works and crashes before, during, or after every gameplay.”
stability
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes during gameplay. While some players still enjoy the game despite these issues, the prevalence of bugs—especially during critical moments like leveling up or watching ads—has led to frustration and a desire for improvements. Overall, while the game has potential, its current stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is perfect with no glitches and has a lot of depth in it.”
- “No bugs, no glitches. I have fun spending my time on this game. I used to play Hungry Shark Evolution and enjoyed it so much, but this game is developed well.”
- “This game is a five-star because it has no glitches; it works perfectly and I recommend that you get this game.”
- “The game freezes then crashes, my shark stops biting sometimes, the game slows down my phone, the ads are getting way worse, there are more now.”
- “The only issue I have is that the game has glitches (lasers don't work, shark stops eating midgame) and has no support for Bluetooth controllers.”
- “It's a fun game but this game always glitches my phone every time my shark dies; it always glitches my phone and I spend five minutes when my phone is glitching.”
story
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely absent, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or storyline to enhance the gameplay experience. While the game offers numerous quests and missions that keep players entertained, many reviewers feel that the lack of a cohesive story makes the gameplay feel repetitive over time. Suggestions for improvement include adding a storyline, more diverse missions, and co-op gameplay elements to enrich the overall experience.
- “This game has great mechanics, fantastic graphics, as well as a very cool evolution, mutation, and ever-changing storyline and interface.”
- “The events and the missions make the game even more fun and make the game less likely to be boring.”
- “I love this game so much but I have 1 problem, and it's getting money; I would suggest adding missions that reward money, just exactly like one of your games, Hungry Dragon.”
- “I love this game but the price of the sharks is outrageous. The Megamouth is 60,000 and there's barely any gold in the ocean. The Xbox version is way better; it has story missions and there's way more sharks.”
- “I wish that it is not as hard to do the quests because I did 90 quests and it said I had to do more quests or I could have spent 6,000 pearls. I wish that it was just 90 quests; if it was just 90 quests, I would try to rate this game 10000000000000000 stars.”
- “It's an awesome game and there are no flaws, but hear me out: what if the game had a story to it?”
grinding
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from excessive grinding, particularly when trying to unlock new sharks and earn in-game currency. Many players find the progression system tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration, especially with high costs for upgrades and items. However, some appreciate the grind as a core aspect of the gameplay, noting that it can be rewarding despite its challenges.
- “Very well balanced towards free-to-play and paid players as well. Progression is not grindy at all, and you even get some very powerful gear, pets, and sharks for free. This is a 5/5; makes me wish more mobile games were like this.”
- “Reason why it's not 5 stars is because it is extremely grindy.”
- “Please make it less grindy to get pearls, it's not fun to grind for 3 days just to buy one shark.”
- “The overall gameplay is great but the problem is it takes so much grinding because everything is insanely expensive.”
humor
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its exaggerated and whimsical elements, such as sharks wearing hats and amusing animations. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide a fun and lighthearted experience, often eliciting laughter through its quirky graphics and absurd scenarios. Overall, the humor is described as a key aspect that enhances the gameplay, making it entertaining and enjoyable for a broad audience.
- “It's fun, funny, exaggerated (which is what a game is supposed to be) every time I play it takes me away from this reality lol!”
- “The game itself is very funny and creative because it has sharks that can wear hats and have an eagle flying underwater.”
- “I play this game and realized I am under the sea, the sharks are very funny or hungry; the Chinese level is amazing.”
- “It's not funny losing blood, but it's only a game. Especially since this is a shark game, I just pretend like it's just a game on my tablet.”
- “Sometimes you love the game, but you got to be careful. It's not playing easy when you want to get eaten up.”
- “Happy Halloween! Especially since this is a shark game, I have to remind myself that it's just a game.”
music
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many players praising its quality and fit within the gameplay, while others have reported significant bugs, such as loud, repetitive ad-like music playing over the game sounds and persisting even after exiting. Some users expressed a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, as well as the ability to play their own music. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, the current issues detract from the gaming experience.
- “One thing that also turns me on about this game is the music, which I'll never forget and will always love. Great job!”
- “The game as a whole is great, everything from the colorful graphics, fantastic music, and sharks full of personality.”
- “Great music and by far the best in the Hungry Shark series.”
- “As of the latest update, there's a bug that makes some really loud music play over all other sounds. It repeats over and over and doesn't stop until I exit the app. The music also plays in the background, so if I go to my home screen, it still plays. It's not music that's part of the game; it sounds like some kind of ad music. I hope this bug is fixed soon; I really like this game.”
- “I used to love this game, but for a couple of months now, when I open the game, the loading screen appears and then the main menu with the name of the game and the play button appears, but it's frozen. If you go to play a different game, the music is still there even though I'm not even playing the game, and if I turn my tablet off, the music is still there, even though my tablet is off!”
- “I play this game a lot, but recently it has started to play random music, very loud over the gameplay.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback from users, with many experiencing lag and long loading times, particularly on mid-tier devices. While some players report improved performance after recent updates, others still encounter issues with stuttering graphics and overall smoothness. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience across various devices.
- “Will keep playing in hopes the game gets some optimization.”
- “Needs a little optimization, but overall, it's good.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, but the game is occasionally laggy (especially the menu), despite the fact that I have an incredible phone; it is fun destroying everything in your path with a giant shark, but it does need more optimization.”
- “Felt poorly optimized for a mobile game.”
- “I don't know why sometimes the graphics are stuttering and unplayable; please fix it soon.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it engaging due to daily contests, collectibles, and RPG elements, others feel it lacks long-term appeal and has experienced a decline in playability over time. The presence of glitches and repetitive content detracts from the experience for some, but there are still fans who appreciate the progression system and find enough enjoyment to keep returning.
- “A fun game with plenty of progression and replayability.”
- “Decent replay value and the rounds are long enough that advertisements don't feel like a problem at all!”
- “Fast-paced, arcade-style fun, with daily contests, collectibles, easter eggs, and RPG-esque elements to command replayability for the hardcore enthusiasts.”
- “Was more playable 3 years ago; fewer glitches and sudden deaths.”
- “Decent replay value, and the rounds are long enough that advertisements don't feel like a problem at all!”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting both joy and frustration. While many find the gameplay satisfying and heartwarming, issues with lost progress and technical glitches have led to feelings of sadness and disappointment, with some users reporting that these problems caused them to cry. Overall, the game elicits a mix of positive emotions and distress related to progress loss.
- “Edit: you should be able to keep your progress if you delete it, mine got deleted one day and I had hundreds of dollars spent on it and it won't give me it back. My progress was all gone, it made me cry for several days and I want my progress back.”
- “I like this. I thought it was going to be horrible, but all the waiting was worth it. I also care about the problems I saw; I heard about someone who lost all their progress. I hope you and the devs give her progress back. I was very happy because there's an ancient megalodon that made me cry tears of joy.”
- “It made me feel like sharks are the best animal, so I liked the Facebook account inside the game. If you feel bored or angry, then play this game; it is super satisfying.”