Learn 2 Fly: bounce & fly!
Get on Play Store"Learn to Fly: Bounce & Fly!" is a platformer game featuring a flying penguin in a humorous setting. Upgrade your jetpack, navigate through levels, and enjoy the offline arcade experience. Despite fantastic visuals and funny elements, the game has many bugs, can be very grinding, and has annoying ads. The game's description highlights its focus on racing and jetpack customization for an enjoyable experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is a fun and nostalgic adaptation of the original flash game, providing a good time-killing experience.
- Graphics and animations are cute and engaging, making the gameplay enjoyable.
- The game offers a variety of upgrades and challenges, keeping players interested.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating to progress.
- Controls are awkward and unresponsive, particularly the tilt controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Many players report issues with unreadable text and bugs that affect gameplay, such as loops not registering.
- monetization304 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads and the presence of microtransactions. Many players feel that the ads are intrusive, often interrupting gameplay and appearing after nearly every action, which detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for revenue, the consensus is that the current implementation feels excessive and akin to a cash grab, with calls for an option to purchase an ad-free experience.
“Would have gladly paid for the game with no ads and better pacing!”
“Full of in-app purchases.”
“The game is unplayable without microtransactions; that is the entire setup of the game.”
“A once good game that's been so retooled to focus on microtransactions that it sucks the enjoyment right out of it, and it only gets worse the longer you play.”
“This is a truly disrespectful cash grab using the 'Learn to Fly' name; if you love watching unskippable ads between every action you take and being forced to buy items in order to progress, this is the game for you!”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the mobile adaptation has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over awkward controls, confusing mechanics, and excessive advertisements that disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the improved graphics and nostalgic elements, the overall consensus is that the game sacrifices its original charm for monetization, leading to a frustrating and grindy experience. Players long for the simplicity and fun of the original game, feeling that this version fails to capture its essence.
“The graphics, gameplay, and upgrades are all improved upon.”
“Fun graphics and gameplay.”
“Awesome great gameplay.”
“Not at all like the 'Learn to Fly' that I remember. This version of the game seems to value graphics and some kind of weird progression system over the classic game mechanics and distance style game it once was.”
“Gameplay is secondary to the ads and monetization.”
“Game mechanics are broken, ads everywhere, even the basic mechanics barely function, every 10 seconds or so an ad or popup to buy stuff.”
- graphics56 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the improved visuals and cute art style compared to the original. However, some users noted issues such as lag, stretched graphics, and a departure from the classic aesthetic, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as a positive aspect, there are calls for further enhancements and sharper quality.
“The graphics, gameplay, and upgrades are all improved upon.”
“Amazing good graphics, I love this game.”
“Great game, good graphics and many things to buy.”
“Not at all like the Learn to Fly that I remember. This version of the game seems to value 'graphics' and some kind of weird progression system over the classic game mechanics and distance style game it once was.”
“The art style tries to be different, but the original was so cute and simple, way better.”
“Not at all like the web version, ugly art style and the text is unreadable for me.”
- story34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, featuring a charming premise of a penguin striving to fly, but many players feel it lacks depth and clarity, particularly in mission instructions and content variety. While the Android version introduces additional side missions and minigames, some users express frustration with mission functionality and the absence of a more developed narrative. Overall, the game is enjoyable but could benefit from a more robust storyline and clearer guidance on completing tasks.
“It is really a great game like how it's a penguin trying to make the best dummy to fly and go over the iceberg wall; it is a cool story and the mechanics are really good.”
“Fun game with an interesting plot.”
“I love the skill and fun of the game along with the great story.”
“Its a good game but the issue is that there is no instruction on how to fulfill the missions that are asked of you; it would be better to have a tutorial for such things.”
“I remember when this game's point was to get into space, but now it's just missions.”
“But it turned out to just be a mobile game with the same story and rough ideas, but not at all the same game.”
- humor29 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it both fun and entertaining, often highlighting the quirky elements like the penguin character and absurd scenarios, such as a sushi costume that supposedly enhances flight. While some users express disappointment with the game's execution compared to earlier versions, the overall sentiment remains positive, emphasizing the game's ability to evoke laughter and enjoyment. The humor is described as addictive and charming, making it a favorite among players of all ages.
“Its fun and funny glitch is when I crashed through the world and came back, and I was just going backward and couldn't do anything, and I went -10000 meters.”
“Funny because they say a sushi costume can make you fly faster; like that makes any sense.”
“A very addictive, funny, easy to play game... just don't hit the mammoth 😅.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often describing it as "too grindy" and "brutally grindy." Many reviewers express frustration with the slow progression and the reliance on grinding for upgrades, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some acknowledge the game's fun elements, the overwhelming grind and frequent ads significantly diminish the experience.
“To grindy at the start and takes like forever to advance.”
“Progression without watching ads after every 15 seconds of gameplay is brutally grindy.”
“This feels too grindy and not fun.”
- stability21 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches that hinder gameplay and frustrate users. Many players report that the interface is poorly designed, leading to accidental purchases and unresponsive controls. While the core gameplay has potential, the overwhelming bugs and intrusive ads make it largely unplayable at present.
“Runs great and is really addictive.”
“Under all the glitches, there's a good game, but currently it simply isn't fun to play as the bugs are both constant and highly frustrating.”
“The game constantly freezes and is completely unplayable.”
“A buggy mess that cares more about shoving transactions down your face than even being a playable game.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the main soundtrack as amazing, others find it repetitive and annoying, particularly due to the lack of options to mute only the music. Additionally, the presence of audio overlay ads detracts from the overall experience, and suggestions for more diverse music have been made to enhance gameplay. Overall, the music aspect could benefit from improvements in variety and user control.
“The main music is amazing and the gameplay is cool.”
“Overall, it's a fun game to play, but it would be better if you added some different music.”
“There is no button to only mute the music but not the sound effects.”
“I can't even listen to music in the background due to audio overlay ads.”
“Overall it's a fun game to play, but it would be better if you added some different music, and it also takes way too long to get coins.”
“The music becomes annoying, and the upgrade system is not appealing.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally smooth experience with the mobile version of the game, appreciating its details and functionality. However, some players feel that there is room for improvement in the optimization, particularly regarding the money and upgrade system.
“I always enjoyed these games; I didn't know there was a mobile version until about two days ago! It's fun, the details are good, and I have had no problems so far. It runs smoothly, and I love it.”
“Decent money and upgrade system; however, it could use some optimization.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have significant replayability, making it an enjoyable option for passing the time.
“It's a great way to kill some time and has a lot of replay value.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the feedback, which primarily focuses on the suggestion for implementing touch controls. This indicates that players may feel a disconnect or frustration with the current control scheme, potentially impacting their overall emotional engagement with the game.
