Leap Day

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Leap Day is a single player casual hack and slash game. It was developed by Nitrome and was released on May 11, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Leap Day" is a daily-level action platformer with simple one-touch controls, offering a new level with unique traps and monsters each day, and a gold trophy stamp upon completion. The game boasts vibrant pixel art and is a creation of the Nitrome team, although it contains third-party advertising that can be removed via in-app purchase.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay27 positive mentions

monetization388 negative mentions

The game features a new level every day, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The pixel art style and character designs are charming and visually appealing.
The game offers a good balance of challenge and fun, making it addictive for players.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and frustrating players.
Recent updates have introduced bugs that cause the game to crash frequently, making it unplayable for many users.
The transition to a subscription model for ad removal has upset many long-time players who previously paid for a one-time purchase.

monetization
417 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every few deaths. Many players express frustration over the transition from a one-time payment model to a subscription-based service for ad removal, which they find excessive and unfair, especially after previously paying for ad-free experiences. While some users tolerate the ads, noting that they can be managed by turning off Wi-Fi, the general consensus is that the aggressive monetization detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Leap Day is by far a great game. It's not perfect, but it's better than most mobile games. My only purchase in this game was the no ads option since the ads slow the pace down, but for a free game, I say it's worth it.”
- “I loved this app and the ability to come back whenever and play. I paid for the cool power characters and no ads, but now there's a subscription?”
- “It's a really good game with no ads.”
- “The amount of ads completely ruin the game.”
- “You are subjected to ads every 3 or 4 times you die.”
- “This game used to be awesome, one of my favorite mobile games, but the amount of ads and this stupid subscription service?!”
gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring unique and challenging levels that require skill and patience. However, many players express frustration with the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, leading to a negative experience. Additionally, some users report issues with game mechanics and level design, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The levels can get fairly hard as you go, but an interesting checkpoint mechanic ensures you won't get too frustrated.”
- “The level designs and the gameplay loop are both really fun and addictive.”
- “Amazing gameplay would honestly be my favorite game but it is ruled by ads.”
- “Unless you pay money, the game is just boring and way too difficult at parts, and there are more ads than there is gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is boring and extremely infuriating.”
- “Ads are obnoxious, level design seems to be generated from a bunch of preset assets which leads to broken mechanics, the mechanics aren't especially well programmed in the first place, and the awful subscription service is the complete opposite of user-friendly.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, lag, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during critical moments and losing progress. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to handle ads without crashing and the persistence of bugs that affect character abilities and level completion. While some users have experienced fewer issues over time, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the enjoyment.
- “This game has been awesome in the past with little to no glitches or anything else for that matter.”
- “No glitches, ads aren't intrusive, and all the controls are great.”
- “The game has a lot of glitches and bugs that make it unplayable.”
- “The game is fun but sometimes it glitches, my character doesn't jump or jumps twice when he's not supposed to, and it just is really annoying.”
- “The last update has left the game with a bunch of glitches that will freeze my screen when trying to play it.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant art style and charming pixel art, characteristic of Nitrome's aesthetic. While many users appreciate the smooth animations and colorful visuals, some report issues such as graphical glitches and repetitive designs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Beautiful pixel-art graphics, rich animation and funny character designs.”
- “The graphics are nice and the visuals are cute overall.”
- “Incredible graphics.”
- “I wish I could give it 5 stars, but there are annoying graphical hitches when you complete a cup level, and they are asking £3.50 a week for premium content (which was previously unlocked for me, as I paid for the game).”
- “There are a small variety of levels that are constantly repeated, the game just kinda backs out to level select every now and again and resets the fruit you collected before the next checkpoint, the cannons will just blast you off the wrong way there's rarely updates, the ads are super intrusive, and while the graphics are pretty, they get boring, mostly because of how much you see them.”
- “No just no worst game I've ever played and every 5 times you die they put you on an impossible level so you die more plus the terrible graphical glitches and the checkpoints that don't even work do not install this terrible game unless you want to have the worst day ever.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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19%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and catchiness, with many users enjoying the soundtrack and its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games. However, several players have reported technical issues, such as music shutting off, audio distortion, and conflicts with other music apps like Spotify, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these problems, the music remains a highlight for many, contributing to the game's artistic appeal.
- “The physics, graphics, and music are well done.”
- “Music, the sound effects, the colors, and the backgrounds are all a work of art!”
- “It's really challenging and fun, with great music reminiscent of oldies like Mega Man.”
- “Update: now my music shuts off every time this app is open.”
- “Every time I leave the app to turn my music back on, it reloads.”
- “Otherwise a beautiful, well-made game, but I have been experiencing a weird audio error, where the sounds and music are slowed down and distorted.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including stuttering and freezing on capable devices, lack of full-screen support, and absence of haptic feedback. Players also report performance drops when playing offline and frequent interruptions from ads and prompts for VIP features, detracting from the overall experience.
- “For such a simple-looking game, I don't see why I should be experiencing stuttering and freezing on a 6xx Snapdragon chip.”
- “The game is unoptimized and doesn't go full screen; it also has no haptic feedback.”
- “Really fun game, the graphics are as expected from Nitrome, but I have some problems when playing offline because the game starts stuttering a lot and becomes really stressful.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its beautiful pixel-art graphics and humorous character designs, contributing to an engaging and addictive experience. Players find the humor effective, enhancing the challenge and enjoyment, though it may distract from other responsibilities.
- “Beautiful pixel-art graphics, rich animation, and funny character designs.”
- “Funny game, but it made me so addicted to it that some of my school grades started going down, haha.”
- “I like this game because it is very hard and funny.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story involves a unique premise where characters from "Leap Day" observe the protagonist's parkour-like adventures, adding an intriguing layer to the gameplay. However, players express frustration over the monetization strategy, which requires purchasing characters instead of unlocking them through quests, alongside a heavy presence of ads.
- “Very fun! I understand the story behind it; people from Leap Day are actually watching Yolk jumping and running like a beast master parkour show.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly due to the introduction of pinball levels that are seen as tedious, luck-based, and time-consuming, leading to repetitive attempts to succeed.
- “This was my favorite platform game for a long time, and I have the fruit cup on every level ever... then they brought in these stupid pinball levels which are tedious, luck-based, and time-consuming.”
- “This causes me to go through a tedious process of trying over and over again.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional impact, featuring vibrant art and charming characters that create a wholesome atmosphere, while the rewarding puzzles enhance the overall experience, making it both engaging and heartwarming.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by beautiful pixel-art graphics and rich animations, complemented by humorous character designs that enhance the overall experience.