IQ Boost: Training Brain Games

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"IQ Boost: Training Brain Games" is a puzzle-based game that offers a variety of tricky puzzles and brain tests to help train and improve your logic and intellect. However, the game is frequently disturbed by ads and has been reported to have several bugs, which may impact gameplay. The game's description promises to provide a challenging and fun way to exercise your mind, but users may want to be aware of these potential issues.

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Play Modes

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

IQ Boost: Training Brain Games screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

monetization626 negative mentions

The puzzles can be challenging and require lateral thinking, which is enjoyable for players who like to think outside the box.
The game is fun and engaging, providing a good mental exercise for users.
Some players appreciate the creativity of the puzzles and find them clever.

The game is heavily ad-supported, with ads appearing after almost every level, which frustrates many players.
Many levels lack logical solutions, leading to confusion and frustration among players.
There are frequent glitches and bugs that prevent players from progressing, making the game feel poorly designed.

monetization
634 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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99%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often encountering them after every level or even during gameplay, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for free games, the overwhelming consensus is that the current implementation is excessive and leads to a negative gaming experience, prompting many to uninstall the game.
- “I love the game; everything is perfect—no ads.”
- “The game is fun to play, and if you want no ads, here's what you have to do: turn off your Wi-Fi and data, and the game gets no ads. And before you ask if it still works if you do that, the answer is yes—just give it a try.”
- “The game is very good—excellent, very excellent! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 No ads, many jokes, many riddles, very fun; the game is completed.”
- “The game is fine, but it's more like an ads magazine... toooooooooo much ads, there is an ad at every three to five seconds... uninstalling it because of too much ads frequency, it's frustrating.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “It's not a game....it's an app used to watch ads.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the complete lack of sound and music, which they feel detracts significantly from the gaming experience. Some users noted that the absence of audio makes the game boring, while others mentioned that the only music encountered comes from intrusive ads, described as "horrible." Overall, players are disappointed by the silence and wish for at least some background music or sound effects to enhance gameplay.
- “It's a fine app, I just wish there was music or even some sounds to go along with it.”
- “I like the game, but the game music and sound on my phone are not playing. I like the game levels; they are funny and hard, and I have so much fun!”
- “Music can be given; it should be made data-free.”
- “I don't know what went wrong with this app; I mean, this game has no sound nor music at all, and it goes so silent.”
- “It really looks like a very good game, but without sound and music, it will be a boring game.”
- “It's a fine app; I just wish there was music or even some sounds to go along with it.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing, glitches, and an overwhelming number of ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment and functionality. Many users report needing to restart the game repeatedly due to these problems, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “There are so many ads and glitches this game is impossible to enjoy.”
- “Freezes more than you can play it and the app shuts down... don't waste your time downloading this app because it's a huge waste of time.”
- “Need to restart the game each time, but it still freezes.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and boring due to the use of familiar puzzles and mechanics, while others enjoy the experience. However, a significant concern is the overwhelming presence of advertisements, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience and frustrates users.
- “This game has amazing, lovely gameplay.”
- “This game features the exact same puzzles and mechanics as all these games.”
- “More adverts than gameplay.”
- “Might be fun, but the adverts take more time than the gameplay... plus there's advertising embedded in the game too!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been criticized for its lack of logic and coherence, with quests that seem nonsensical, such as fitting an elephant by zooming in. Reviewers describe the plot as poor and unengaging, suggesting that players should avoid the game altogether.
- “Some quests have no logic; for example, one quest asks how you can fit an elephant, and the answer is by zooming it. How does that make sense?”
- “Garbage! Don't waste your time. If you're reading this before downloading, you are not this bored—abort mission!”
- “Poor plot and animation.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the game have been criticized for being subpar and lacking originality, with many users noting that the visual quality detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the repetitive nature of the puzzles, combined with frequent ad interruptions, further diminishes the appeal of the game's presentation.
- “Poor graphics, and you have to watch ads after almost every stage.”
- “Zoom out on an object to fit it into a box, drag images around to reveal hidden objects, use anything but the suggested items; same old ideas with slightly different graphics are not unique puzzles.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be a highlight, describing it as funny and entertaining despite the challenging levels. The combination of humor and difficulty creates an engaging experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a clever challenge.
- “This is such a nice game! The levels can be frustrating, but it's too exciting to play. It's a game for geniuses, but it's also really funny. You need an intelligent mind to play this game. Okay, bye!”
- “I like the game! The levels are so funny and hard, and I have so much fun playing them!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrations with the touch screen, which users find unresponsive and lacking smoothness, leading to a diminished overall experience.