NCT ZONE

About

"NCT ZONE" is a casual single-player game, specifically designed for NCTzens. The long-awaited game features the popular K-pop group, NCT, and allows players to experience various NCT-themed challenges and activities. However, the game is reported to have several bugs that may affect gameplay. The game's description boasts that it is the newest addition to the NCT fandom's collection, providing an immersive and engaging experience for players.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 714 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability27 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with cute characters and a variety of activities to explore.
Players appreciate the connection to NCT and the inside jokes that resonate with fans.
The graphics and overall design of the game are well-received, making it visually appealing.

The game suffers from significant lag and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Many users report issues with loading screens and glitches, particularly on certain devices.
There are complaints about the lack of support for certain members, leading to dissatisfaction among fans.

stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay and result in lost progress. Many players have experienced black screens, lag, and problems downloading resources, despite attempts to reinstall the game. While some updates have reportedly improved stability for certain devices, the overall consensus indicates that the game remains quite buggy and requires further development to enhance its performance.
- “As soon as I complete a puzzle, the game freezes so I have to load the game again. Energy is used up but my completion of the level is lost.”
- “There are so many glitches I faced and even though I reinstalled the app four times, nothing worked; it only got worse.”
- “The screen went completely black with audio only or random glitches popped up to the point I couldn't even enter the game.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute scenarios, engaging writing, and thoughtful character development that resonates with fans. However, some users find certain aspects confusing or repetitive, and there are criticisms regarding the handling of specific character traits, particularly Hendery's phobia, which some feel is used inappropriately. Overall, while the narrative has its strengths, it also faces challenges in clarity and sensitivity.
- “The game is fun and the story scenarios are really cute.”
- “Very good storylines and even the artworks in the games are so adorable.”
- “But in all honesty, the creators of this game really researched on the members, the small dialogues in between to the whole story concept for each member, there are so many inside jokes that NCTzens will immediately understand... just that itself it's clear that they made the game well.”
- “When I was new to the game, it was difficult to figure out what some of the missions/quests meant.”
- “But I don't really understand the storyline of this game.”
- “Hendery's phobia of frogs is not a plot device and the fact that it keeps being used as a joke over and over instead of taking anything else that characterizes him and isn't offensive for the writing really speaks on how awful and disrespectful SM is to their employees.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game is generally praised for being fun and addictive, with perfect song choices that enhance the experience. However, many users report significant technical issues, including glitches, lag, and instances where the game fails to start, leaving only the music playing. Some players find the music repetitive, leading them to mute it altogether.
- “The characters are so cute and the game is great quality; the music is really fun to listen to and I'm kind of addicted. Totally recommend this game!”
- “Perfect song choice and best New Year/Christmas gift to get.”
- “I hope they soon give an update to change or choose the song in the game!”
- “I'm just left with music playing and a blank screen.”
- “The game won't start, the screen will go totally black and I only hear the music, please fix it.”
- “Only music/sound were playing but it stuck all of the time.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the graphics are generally praised for their cuteness and quality, with many users appreciating the adorable character designs and artwork. However, some players have reported issues with lag and occasional bugs that affect the smoothness of the graphics, requiring restarts to resolve. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals contribute positively to the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics and sounds are impressive.”
- “Very good storylines, and even the artworks in the game are so adorable.”
- “Sometimes the original graphics come back and sometimes I have to re-enter the app.”
- “As far as I play good games, but still lack smoothness in the graphics of NCT's pics. Sometimes there are bugs, but it's okay as long as I restart the game.”
- “Absolutely love the game; the graphics are cute too, but it does have some lag.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
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The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, featuring a blend of world-building and puzzle mechanics that many players find fun. However, some users noted a steep learning curve due to numerous features that require self-discovery, and initial limitations in character selection can hinder progress. Overall, the game is praised for its cute themes and engaging mechanics, particularly the card deck building aspect.
- “It's a fun multitask game with world building and puzzle gameplay, two things I enjoy.”
- “It's pretty fun and I like the mechanic of building card decks.”
- “Overall it's super cute and entertaining, I love the themes and mechanics, I adore including neozone, kwangya, members' rooms, and cards in the game.”
- “There are a lot of features I had to figure out myself, and it took me a minute to actually understand the gameplay properly.”
- “Right at the beginning, we can't choose a member to connect, so we can't continue with the gameplay.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
11%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ability to enjoy the game without spending money and noting a reasonable amount of ads. However, others criticize it as a cash grab, highlighting issues with ad loading and the pressure to engage in in-app purchases tied to exclusive content. Overall, while some players find the monetization fair, others feel it detracts from the experience.
- “I am enjoying it so far, until I get to the part where I make an in-app purchase.”
- “I am from the Philippines, can't I do in-app purchases from here?”
- “Trash cash grab; not only are the pulls at an awful percentage, but they connected in-game events to real photocards to try to pressure people into playing more.”
- “Tried to watch the advertisement to obtain 100 crystals, but it is not working.”
- “It will prompt me saying that there are no advertisements and to try again later.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The humor in the game is characterized by its sweet and cute storytelling, with many players appreciating the adorable chibis and inside jokes that enhance the experience. While some elements may not resonate with everyone, the overall tone is lighthearted and amusing, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. Despite some bugs, the humor remains a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm.
- “The match-3 puzzles are challenging, the stories are sweet, cute, and funny, and the chibis are adorable!”
- “There's inside jokes between the conversations, which I really love, and I find it funny.”
- “A very cute and funny game so far.”
- “What he fears is not funny, nor should it be part of anyone's entertainment.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report smooth performance on high-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S21, others experience slowdowns and stuttering, indicating a need for updates to improve overall performance.
- “It runs smoothly (I have a Samsung Galaxy S21), the game is fun!”
- “It runs smoothly.”
- “Somewhat slow and stuttering, but bearable.”
- “Need a high-performance phone to launch this app; overall, it is interesting.”
- “Really good game, but it works horribly; it needs updates for better performance.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect enjoyable and layered, making progression fun rather than tedious. However, issues like lag and the effort required to farm chips for cards can detract from the experience, leading some to recommend auto or x5 farming to alleviate the tedium, especially in the early game.
- “But the main two issues I have with this game are: 1) the lag and 2) farming chips for the cards.”
- “I would like to recommend auto farming or x5 farming for early since it's kind of tiresome.”
- “It's really fun and has so many layers towards progression; but it isn't insanely tedious.”