Mancala Online - Congklak | Game Brain

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Mancala Online - Congklak is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mancala Online or Congklak a challenging board game with online and offline mode

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 318 reviews

monetization42 negative mentions

The game has a simple and clean design, making it enjoyable and easy to learn.
Players appreciate the availability of opponents and the ability to play both online and offline.
The game is fun and strategic, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of mancala.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, with interruptions after every match, making it frustrating to play.
There are significant issues with the game's mechanics, such as the unfair advantage of the first player and incorrect scoring.
Many players report difficulties with matchmaking and the inability to play with friends or customize rules.

monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that appear after nearly every game, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. Many users find the ad experience to be so disruptive that it renders the game nearly unplayable, leading some to purchase ad-free options for a better experience. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for funding, the consensus is that the current implementation is excessive and detracts significantly from overall enjoyment.
- “Each game might only last a minute or two and there's 20 to 30 seconds of ads after each one.”
- “However, as it stands, it is basically unplayable past one or two games due to having to click past three screens of advertisements after every game.”
- “The game is unplayable with the ads.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of the 1990s, leading to an overall unattractive visual experience. While some players appreciated certain aspects, the consensus indicates significant disappointment in the graphical quality and design.
- “I enjoyed the game's graphics and being able to play offline.”
- “They ruined the mechanics, speed, graphics, pretty much everything I liked about it.”
- “The graphics feel like they're from the 1990s and the layout sucks.”
- “Graphics make everything look really ugly.”
stability
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The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting frequent glitches and freezes that hinder gameplay, while others experience no issues at all.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “It repeats and glitches during turns now.”
- “Freezes and doesn't allow anyone to play.”
- “No glitches.”
gameplay
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Players express disappointment with the gameplay, citing a decline in mechanics, speed, and graphics compared to previous versions. Additionally, many feel frustrated by the matchmaking system, which often pits them against significantly more skilled opponents.
- “I am constantly matched with players who are much better than me, both in terms of gameplay and skill level. I understand that there aren't many players, so matchmaking can be challenging.”
- “They ruined the mechanics, speed, graphics, pretty much everything I liked about it.”
- “I am constantly matched with people way better than me (judging both by gameplay and elo), but I understand that there are not many players, so matchmaking can be difficult.”