Marble Shooter: Violas Quest

About

Violas Quest: Marble Shooter is a shooter game known for its splendid mechanics and exceptional graphics, although it has some bugs. The game challenges players to blast marbles, shoot quickly, and be smart to beat over 3000 levels. The goal is to test your reflexes and strategic skills, offering countless hours of addictive gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

graphics43 positive mentions

monetization33 negative mentions

The game is very fun and addictive, providing a good challenge that keeps players engaged.
Graphics are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The game offers a variety of levels and challenges, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

Many levels become excessively difficult too quickly, often requiring in-app purchases to progress.
The game frequently glitches, causing frustration and loss of progress, especially after making purchases.
There are too many interruptions and pop-ups for power-ups and events, which can detract from the gameplay experience.

graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
23%
5%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising their quality, vibrant colors, and appealing design. However, some players express frustration over recent updates that have made the graphics harder to discern, impacting gameplay negatively. Overall, while the graphics are often described as beautiful and engaging, issues with visibility and usability have led to dissatisfaction among certain players.
- “The graphics, the design, the gameplay... all fantastic.”
- “Best Zuma style game... great animation and visuals and graphics... love this game... nice work dev... really challenging levels.”
- “Exceptional graphics and beautiful scenery on a classic game!”
- “The graphics are harder for the eye to discern, including the gum, how much ice is on a marble, and the marbles themselves.”
- “The update brought new graphics, which are not great.”
- “I loved this game until yesterday - what did you do to the graphics???”
monetization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
13%
69%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and the pressure to make in-app purchases to progress, especially at higher levels. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and find the gameplay enjoyable, others feel that the game is designed as a "cash grab," with increasing ad frequency and issues with in-app purchases not delivering promised rewards. Overall, players recommend caution with spending, as the balance between free play and monetization appears skewed.
- “Fun and challenging, but do not make any in-app purchases.”
- “Good very attractive graphics..no advertising thanks”
- “Even with doubling my rewards by watching ads, I still can't stack enough to ever beat events or fully hatch animals anymore.”
- “Higher levels are difficult to win without in-app purchases of bonus items.”
- “Graphics are good, but the whole game is a cash grab.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and coherence in the narrative, while others appreciate the fun quests and potential for growth. Many users noted that the fast-paced gameplay detracts from the storytelling experience, and some found the side quests confusing. Overall, while there are elements of enjoyment, the storyline is often seen as underdeveloped compared to other similar games.
- “Loving this game, have played some of these games before but they got a bit boring after a while, this one has great little quests to do and a fun story so it's so much better and because of this I can't put it down.”
- “I like the story and the side action with the customizable garden.”
- “Viola's Quest is fun and challenging.”
- “Not very fun and I usually love games like this, but the storyline isn't there and it's basically just a bad rip-off of Bubble Witch Saga 3.”
- “Lackluster storyline but can see potential for growth.”
- “It's a cool game, but I also wish it had a story or something.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun mechanics and graphics, while others find it challenging or difficult to navigate, especially on mobile devices. Some users appreciate the engaging nature of the gameplay, though a few mention issues with smoothness and an overload of mechanics. Despite these criticisms, the majority enjoy the overall experience.
- “The graphics, the design, the gameplay... all fantastic.”
- “Ads are uncommon, fun gameplay, no bugs that I experienced.”
- “Great game with very good graphics and gameplay.”
- “This is like that, and I love the game, but the gameplay on the phone is hard.”
- “It's pretty, but I don't like the gameplay.”
- “Too many mechanics introduced into a simple Zuma rip-off.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments. While some players appreciate the game's fun elements and note improvements in stability, others express frustration over the unpredictability of loading times and the necessity of spending money to progress effectively. Overall, while there are moments of stability, the presence of bugs and crashes remains a significant concern for many players.
- “So much fun, and so far no glitches, which is definitely a plus!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any bugs, which is impressive!”
- “Love the game but loading it is unpredictable; sometimes it loads, but lately it loads, I click play and it freezes or just shuts down.”
- “I love this game but lately right before you beat a level it freezes.”
- “Started off as a fun game but there are a lot of bugs and glitches in the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the sound effects and find them enjoyable, others feel it is either distracting or fails to enhance the gaming experience. A few users even noted that the music can trigger anxiety, leading them to turn it off entirely. Overall, the music does not seem to resonate as strongly as in other games like Zuma.
- “I love the music and sound effects 🥰, and I love the graphics and I enjoy the mechanics of the game world 💝.”
- “The music is not objectionable, but it doesn't heighten the game like Zuma did.”
- “The music will trigger your anxiety.”
- “Music is a distraction, so I turned it off.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its unexpected difficulty, particularly by level 5, which some players find amusing, especially in relation to the game's monetization strategies. Overall, the blend of challenge and comedic elements adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “I love these types of games, but this one got hilariously difficult by level 5.”
- “It doesn't have a problem when you want my money; kind of funny, don't you think?”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, noting that levels are often difficult to complete on the first attempt without purchasing boosters.
- “But now, it's tedious and the levels are almost impossible to win on the first try unless you buy boosters.”
- “The grinding feels endless, and it often seems like the only way to progress is to spend real money.”
- “I find myself repeating the same levels over and over, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that the ball changes direction unexpectedly without any input, leading to feelings of helplessness and a lack of control.