John NESS

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John NESS is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

John NESS is a single-player arcade game that offers a classic retro gaming experience. While the gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, users may encounter annoying ads that interrupt the flow. Designed to be easy to use, this emulator-style game aims to bring nostalgic fun to players seeking simple, arcade-style action.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 876 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization111 negative mentions

Best emulator for NES and SNES games, offering a smooth and user-friendly experience.
Features like quick save/load, cloud save, and customizable controls enhance gameplay.
Dual compatibility with both NES and SNES games is a significant advantage.

Excessive ads interrupt gameplay, making the experience frustrating for users.
Issues with controller compatibility and responsiveness, particularly with the D-pad.
Recent updates have caused problems with game detection and save functionality.

monetization
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the app has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over having to repurchase ad removal options after previously paying for them, leading to a perception of unfairness. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the overwhelming presence of ads has negatively impacted the overall enjoyment of the emulator.
- “I would gladly pay extra for no ads.”
- “I was almost going to upgrade to no ads.”
- “We need a paid app with no ads.”
- “My issues are 3* but the programs are stellar for what they are (5*) I had bought all of the original 'John' players (NES, SNES, GBA) a very long time ago and found out they no longer work and had to download new emulators and possibly buy them again to get rid of the ads... not cool.”
- “But unless you're willing to pay for the full version, the long, unskippable full-screen ads after every save makes this trash.”
- “I paid for this app a long time ago and when it updated to whatever this current version is, it's just full of ads now.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some games run smoothly without glitches, others face significant issues such as freezing during gameplay and problems with save states. Technical difficulties, particularly related to ads, further complicate the user experience, leading to frustration and lost progress. Additionally, there are concerns about the functionality of the controls, particularly the second joystick.
- “But sadly it's buggy as hell lately.”
- “One star because I'm sick of saving a game and when I get back on it's just frozen and I have to start all over again because the ads didn't pop up in time, so it freezes my whole game.”
- “Save states are buggy and randomly supersede the in-game system, making me lose days/hours.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Gameplay is generally praised for its quality, especially when using a Bluetooth controller, with users enjoying the graphics and controls like the turbo button toggle. However, there are concerns about the in-app purchase model for unlocking the pro version, which complicates access for multiple users, and issues with save and load states lacking user confirmations, risking the loss of significant progress. Additionally, while the gameplay experience is strong, some users wish for more customization options for controller layouts.
- “The gameplay is absolutely amazing, just a bit on the D-pad, that's all... but even though I'm not playing.”
- “I love the graphics, controls such as turbo button toggle, and good sharp gameplay.”
- “I have a great gameplay experience ever since I downloaded it.”
- “I was trying to save through normal means and my save state was an arbitrary point when I accidentally pressed the button... and then I pressed load after four hours of gameplay on DQ3.”
- “The only comment I would make is that the save and load state need user confirmations - it's very easy to overwrite saves if not careful (potentially losing hours of gameplay).”
- “Accepts most ROMs and is really organizable, but there's no way to adjust the controller shape to enhance gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Overall, user reviews on graphics are mixed; while some praise the sharp gameplay and quality visuals, others criticize the graphics quality and report glitches, particularly in specific games like Ninja Gaiden 2. Additionally, there are requests for more customizable graphics settings to enhance the experience further.
- “I love the graphics, controls such as turbo button toggle, and good sharp gameplay.”
- “I have tried a lot of emulators, but the John ones have been the best with functional buttons with no delay, occasional ads, and overall great sound and graphics quality.”
- “I rate it good, but the graphics are horrible. Other emulators are far better; it's just that this one has settings that could be improved to make the graphics so much better.”
- “There is a graphic glitch in Ninja Gaiden 2 on the second level. Please fix this issue.”
- “Needs more graphics settings.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The optimization of the emulator is highly praised, with users noting its user-friendly interface, broad game compatibility, and smooth performance without any significant issues. While some users desire improved control options, overall, the emulator delivers a solid gaming experience.
- “I absolutely love the easy-to-use and visually pleasing UI, as well as the wide game compatibility and optimization of this emulator.”
- “The game runs smoothly and has working controls on this emulator.”
- “Nice one, the controls are okay (not perfect, I need diagonal direction, to be honest), but it's the best on the Play Store and the games run smoothly.”