"Marble ASMR" is a simulator game where you run a marble machine to create soothing ASMR sounds. Your goal is to customize and upgrade the machine to generate revenue by fulfilling customers' specific marble rolling requests. With calming gameplay and visuals, it's a unique blend of relaxation and profit-making.
Reviews
- The game is fun and satisfying to play.
- Some players find it relaxing and enjoyable despite the ads.
- The concept of merging marbles is appealing to many users.
- The game is plagued with intrusive ads, often misleadingly advertised as 'ad free'.
- Many users experience crashes and instability, making the game unplayable.
- There is a lack of sound, which contradicts its ASMR branding, leading to disappointment.
- monetization527 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized for its misleading advertising, with many users reporting that the game is filled with intrusive ads despite claims of being "ad-free." Players frequently encounter forced ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and accusations of the game being a cash grab. Even those who pay for ad removal often find that ads still appear, further aggravating the user experience.
“I really like this game; it's really good to play during school and there are almost no ads. It's a great time killer, I recommend playing this!”
“Great game! Turn on airplane mode, wait a little bit, and boom, no ads.”
“No ads so far.”
“Game was advertised as ad free, but once in the game, there were ads and there is a $4 cost to remove them.”
“The advertisement clearly shows the text 'ad free' repeatedly, yet there are forced ads every several seconds of gameplay.”
“I downloaded this game because the ad for it says there aren't any ads in the game, but immediately got hit with the $2.99 to remove ads.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being basic, unintuitive, and repetitive, with many users noting that it lacks meaningful engagement. Frequent and intrusive ads disrupt the experience, often leading to accidental clicks, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge a decent concept, the overwhelming presence of ads and the dull mechanics make the gameplay feel unrewarding and frustrating.
“Not a bad clicker/idle, but way too many ads that interrupt gameplay.”
“Well, the gameplay is good but the ads are way too much.”
“+1 star for the concept of gameplay”
“Gameplay is basic, unintuitive, and boring.”
“Yes, there are forced ads every several seconds of gameplay.”
“Gameplay is dull, waiting simulator stuff.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience glitches that require them to restart the app, while some have faced severe problems that affect their devices, such as screen freezes and app store malfunctions. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
“Please don't download this app because it freezes your screen and once you've downloaded it, good job, you ruined your device.”
“The game literally freezes for an hour to play a dang ad!!!”
“I get to play it once, it freezes, and when I try to restart it, it keeps crashing.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of in-game sounds and music, especially given its title "marble asmr." Many players feel that the lack of audio detracts from the overall experience, and some have suggested that the game would benefit significantly from the addition of soundtracks or sound effects.
“I like the game music, but my only issue is that the bottom screen ad somehow takes over half my screen. The only way to get rid of it is to restart the app. I'd give more stars if you fix this. Thanks!”
“It's literally called 'Marble ASMR' with no in-game sounds or music.”
“Because no music.”
“Needs sound and/or music.”
“It's literally called 'Marble ASMR' with no in-game sounds or music, lol.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for being bland and unappealing, with repetitive designs across stages that lack variety. Users have also reported technical issues, such as poor frame rates, which further detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visual presentation fails to engage players and contributes to a lack of replay value.
“Graphics look bad, and the game has little to no replay appeal.”
“No sounds, just the same bland graphics.”
“I just downloaded the game and I can't even play it. Can you please fix this problem? It's probably an issue with the graphics or the FPS.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly with effective ad management, which enhances the overall enjoyment and allows for a relaxing gaming experience.
“It runs smoothly and the ads are well under control... a very fun way to zone out.”
“Make sure the game is optimized before putting out ads.”
“The game feels unpolished and lacks proper optimization, which affects the overall experience.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, indicating that the optimization is severely lacking.”
“It's frustrating to see such potential wasted due to poor optimization; the game could be so much better.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that reducing ads in the free mode could enhance replayability by attracting more players, ultimately leading to increased ad views as a result of higher engagement.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that unexpected redirects to other sites can disrupt their immersive experience and lead to feelings of annoyance.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly noting the amusingly intrusive nature of the ads, which adds a layer of comedic commentary to the experience.
“Zen: Haha, that's funny! The ads are so intrusive.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that keep me entertained.”