Knock Balls
- August 12, 2018
- VOODOO
- 4h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Knock Balls" is a shooter game known for its entertaining and engaging gameplay, as well as its impressive graphics. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding and intrusive advertisements. The game invites you to "make everything fall apart," promising a hilarious and slightly buggy experience.
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Reviews
- monetization1,765 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing, with frequent 30-second ads appearing after nearly every level or even during gameplay. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they express frustration over the intrusive nature and frequency of these ads, leading to a significant number of uninstalls and requests for ad-free versions.
“I love this game, the levels get harder, the graphics are good and there aren't a lot of adverts, it has in-app purchases though... never a good sign.”
“A game worth the download... no ads and great for passing time.”
“I paid for no ads, best decision ever!”
“You spend almost as much time watching ads as you do playing the game.”
“The game is entertaining, but there are so many ads!”
“This game has been completely ruined by the absurd amount of ads they force on you.”
- graphics206 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant issues such as glitches, black screens, and poor texture rendering. While some players appreciate the simplicity and find the visuals satisfactory, a substantial number express frustration over the lack of polish and optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, the graphics need considerable improvement to enhance gameplay.
“The graphics are exceptional and change each time from daylight to night.”
“Great for all ages, awesome graphics and realistic design and gameplay!”
“This game is amazing, interesting game the graphics are also awesome, I loved it.”
“The graphics are terrible, so glitchy and on occasions you can't see what you're aiming at.”
“Very pathetic graphics..please work on your graphics guys.. can't even play the game because suddenly the screen gets blurry and black or pixels are running..worst game.”
“Graphics are glitchy and the screen blacks out constantly.”
- stability107 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and visual problems that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's unplayability due to these technical problems, particularly on Android devices. While some users note that the game runs smoothly for them, the overwhelming consensus is that the glitches need urgent attention to improve the overall experience.
“No glitches and quite fun.”
“This game runs great on my phone!”
“There were no glitches.”
“I love the idea of this game, but there are so many glitches that it makes it completely unplayable.”
“Since the last update, the game freezes after a certain level and has to be closed and restarted.”
“The game glitches the entire time I'm trying to play it; 99% of the time you can't see what you're shooting at.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with simple mechanics that can be enjoyable for all ages. However, many users express frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt the experience, leading to a repetitive and sometimes boring gameplay loop. While some appreciate the physics and controls, the lack of variety and depth, combined with frequent interruptions from ads, detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“The simple gameplay of knocking off blocks with a cannon is well done and entertaining.”
“Amazing gameplay, good control, easy, and good graphics for this type of game, and I love the physics.”
“Great graphics, great gameplay, and great controls; really fun game.”
“A 15 to 45 second ad for every 10 seconds of gameplay is no longer a game.”
“Now there is more ads than actual gameplay with 30 second ads between each level, and some ads even cutting in mid-level.”
“This game was great at first; but they have pushed so many updates and changed so much of the gameplay that now it just sucks.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it amusing and entertaining, often describing it as a lighthearted and addictive experience. However, some users express frustration with the frequency of ads and a perceived lack of originality in the gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, the game's comedic elements and ability to serve as a fun distraction are frequently highlighted.
“It's a funny little game akin to a midway arcade game.”
“Super easy and very funny, great time killer.”
“Funny to play.”
- music19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for background music and sound effects in the game, with many users expressing frustration over intrusive audio ads that interrupt their music playback. While the gameplay is generally well-received, the lack of in-game music is seen as a significant drawback, leading some players to uninstall the game due to the audio issues caused by ads. Overall, players are calling for improvements in the music aspect to enhance their gaming experience.
“I like to drive my car but enjoy it more when there is some kind of music playing in the background.”
“It's a fun game, I just wish it had some kind of music in the background.”
“Please include nice music to the app.”
“But there's a deal breaker for me: the in-game ads have audio, and they stop my music player.”
“Uninstalled because of intrusive advertising that stops music playback.”
“Too many ads and no music in this game.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many expressing that what started as an enjoyable experience quickly became monotonous. The excessive number of ads further contributes to the frustration, making the gameplay feel more like a chore than a fun activity. Overall, while some still find moments of enjoyment, the consensus leans towards the game being overly grindy and lacking variety.
“This started off as a fun game but soon grew tedious.”
“Now that you no longer get the double bolt shot even though you did exceptionally well on the level, it's frankly beyond tedious.”
“It's a boring, mindless, and grindy game. I do not recommend; the gameplay consists of shooting blocks for 5 hours.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many users noting the absence of a compelling narrative or motivation behind the missions. Players express frustration over the monotonous quests and desire for a more engaging storyline and challenging gameplay elements. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a significant weakness, reducing the experience to a mere time-killer.
“Great! I would like to have a storyline and more difficult levels, as well as a PvP option.”
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making each quest feel meaningful.”
“No storyline or motivation... unless you like hitting boxes. A child could do better than this at making a game.”
“Great time killer, no story, no plot, just tap and shoot.”
“Same quests, again and again.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to lag and frequent force closures even on decent devices. While the graphics feature a fully 3D rendered environment, performance issues are particularly pronounced on slower and low-end devices, suggesting inefficient resource management in the code.
“Optimization would be nice; my phone's pretty decent, yet this lags for some reason and often has to be force closed.”
“The graphics display a fully 3D rendered environment, but performance bogs down on slower devices for some reason. Even low-end devices should be able to run this without issue, but bad code tends to overuse resources.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable on mid-range hardware.”
“Despite the impressive visuals, the lack of proper optimization means that players with older systems experience significant lag and long loading times.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that adding features like unlockable cannon balls could enhance the game's replayability. However, many users express frustration with glitches and excessive ads, which detract from the overall experience and hinder their willingness to replay the game.
“The ability to unlock different types of cannonballs or shots would definitely add to the replay value.”
“Maybe having the ability to unlock different types of cannonballs or shots would add replay value.”
“So glitchy I couldn't even get through the main menu without uninstalling. We get it, Voodoo, you released a lot of games; how about you release games that are playable without a thousand ads and so many glitches!”
