Knock'em All
- February 24, 2020
- VOODOO
- 2h median play time
"Knock'em All" is a shooter game known for its good plot, mechanics, and spectacular graphics. The game features a hilarious storyline, a fitting soundtrack, and lots of grinding. However, it can be distracting with frequent ads and bugs. Following the game's description, prepare to make everything fall apart with explosive action and destructible environments.
Reviews
- monetization2,005 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing, with ads appearing after nearly every level, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. While some users acknowledge the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many have found that this does not eliminate ads entirely, leading to a widespread sentiment that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience.
“But for a free game, with no pressure of in-app purchases, it's quite the hoot.”
“Just promise me it'll still be good to where the only thing I pay for is no ads or something.”
“I like this game when offline; it gets fun because there are no ads.”
“Now it's just another advertising medium masquerading as a game ... and slated for deletion.”
“You will spend more time watching ads than playing this super easy 1st person shooter.”
“The game is fun, but the ads take away the fun from the game.”
- humor170 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the ragdoll physics and the antics of the enemies—such as their exaggerated falls and quirky movements—hilariously entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its silly mechanics, though some note that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is considered a fun and lighthearted experience, particularly enjoyable for casual play.
“Good fun game, it's hilarious at times seeing the enemies play hard to kill after jumping back up on one leg.”
“I love this game because I like the sound effects; they're very funny and it's just fun.”
“It's funny when you shoot off a foot.”
- gameplay140 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, with many users noting that it becomes monotonous after a few levels. While some find the mechanics enjoyable and the graphics decent, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing. Overall, the game offers a fun concept but suffers from a lack of variety and excessive advertising.
“The basic mechanics of the game are brilliant: it's a shooter but instead of doing damage you're knocking things around.”
“Gameplay is great and controls are great.”
“Smooth gameplay and satisfying, love it!!!”
“The gameplay is monotonous and simple.”
“Gameplay is a joke: you can just shoot the dummies' heads to make them explode.”
“Too many ads already and then the last update there's now an ad box in the way of gameplay so you end up touching it 5 times to complete 1 level and then another ad runs between levels.”
- graphics138 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "excellent," "good," or "superb," highlighting smooth visuals and enjoyable aesthetics. However, some users express disappointment, noting that the graphics can be basic, repetitive, or in need of improvement, particularly in terms of variety and detail. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for enhancements to elevate the visual experience further.
“Excellent graphics and so addictive to play!!!”
“Love everything about this: graphics, light & shadow, physics, the way the characters move, fall, spin, react, the whole concept.”
“The graphics and gameplay are amazing, plus shooting objects off the platform is quite stress relieving.”
“From board 50 on up it is all the same level and graphics.”
“Fine, I downloaded your game and the graphics are terrible. It doesn't give me a tutorial on how to play and thinks I know how to play because of all their stupid demo game ads.”
“Graphics are from '05.”
- stability53 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes reported by users across various devices. Many players experience the game shutting down unexpectedly, particularly during or after ads, which further disrupts gameplay. While the game has potential, its current state is marred by these persistent technical problems, making it difficult for players to enjoy a seamless experience.
“No lag, no glitches; this is the best one I've come across. Dayum, make a part 2!”
“Awesome, easy, no glitches.”
“At a certain point, the game freezes to a black screen after each stage.”
“It won't run on my Note 9; I can't even get through one level before it starts glitching and freezes my phone, requiring a full restart.”
“Love the game, but it keeps shutting off. I hope this gets fixed; I can't play because it freezes and just completely shuts off, or it will glitch and just close.”
- music41 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The reviews consistently highlight a significant lack of music and sound effects in the game, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience, making it feel boring and repetitive. While some users enjoy the gameplay, they express a strong desire for background music and sound effects to enhance engagement and enjoyment. Overall, the absence of audio elements is a common complaint that could be addressed in future updates to improve the game's appeal.
“Music would make it more fun and maybe more movement options with a course challenge perhaps.”
“This game is fantastic, it's marvelous but background music or any sound is not coming.”
“There are no sound effects and no music, so that makes the game boring.”
“It's a fun game but can get repetitive, no music or sound as far as I know.”
“Boring and no music or sound effects.”
- story24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of depth in the game's story, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative, character creation, and meaningful quests. While some appreciate the straightforward action and fun gameplay, the absence of a compelling storyline and variety in missions leaves many feeling that the game is repetitive and lacking purpose. Overall, players are calling for enhancements to the story aspect to elevate the gaming experience.
“About time someone made a fantastic shooting game; great graphics and storyline. A credit to all who made this game happen. I have played many of this type of game, but this is the best around so far. Bear is happy.”
“I love it, but please put a story or something to make it interesting.”
“Nice action game; you should add a story mode.”
“No story, no character creation, no NPCs.”
“I'm really sure what the objective is other than to knock the robots down... there really isn't a purpose or storyline... no levels... just killing.”
“The game must have more levels and the creators must add some missions or tasks for the player to complete.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly after progressing through a few levels, with many expressing frustration over the frequent ads that interrupt gameplay. The combination of easy gameplay and excessive advertisements leads to a perception of the game as more of an ad-farming app than an engaging experience, prompting some users to uninstall.
“If you're good at shooting games, you will find that this gets tedious rather quickly.”
“After 25 or so levels, it got a bit tedious.”
“This is just boring and an advert after every level is pathetic. Uninstalling now. Avoid this game; it gets tedious and an advert every 20 to 30 seconds is too much.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game receives mixed feedback; while some users report smooth performance and express love for the game, others criticize it for being poorly optimized on Android devices, suggesting a need for improvements.
“A few ads, but other than that, it runs smoothly.”
“Superb performance... ❤ love it.”
“Horribly unoptimized for Android devices.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players. Users suggest that rewarding players for interactions could enhance engagement and mitigate the annoyance caused by frequent advertisements.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that interest diminishes significantly after completing just five levels.
“There is no replayability after just five levels.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”