Paper.io

Paper.io is a multiplayer action game with good graphics and plenty of humor, but is marred by excessive advertisements and bugs. In the game, your objective is to conquer the largest territory by strategically moving your paper-like character around the Encroach and defend your territory while attacking others to expand your domain. Despite its shortcomings, the game's simple yet challenging gameplay makes it an enjoyable choice for passing the time.

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Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,980 reviews

graphics42 positive mentions

monetization1,142 negative mentions

monetization
1,207 mentions
5 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads every 30 seconds, including during matches, which significantly detracts from the gaming experience. While some users have opted to pay for an ad-free version, they often find that ads still appear, leading to frustration and disappointment with the overall monetization strategy.
- “It's a great time killer and I have lots of fun, but the reason I gave this 4 stars is because there's ads even if I press the no ads button.”
- “I feel it would be justified to support the dev by paying for no ads.”
- “Amazing with no ads.”
- “The worst is that ads pop up every 30 seconds or so, making the game unplayable unless in airplane mode.”
- “I found it again and the amount of ads completely ruined my experience.”
- “The game was fun until they made it 90% ads and 10% game.”
stability
136 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, lag, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience freezing issues that lead to loss of progress and control, particularly during critical moments in the game. While the game is praised for its fun concept, the overwhelming presence of bugs and ads detracts from the overall experience, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- “Really good game with no glitches and an overall enjoyable experience.”
- “It's just a good game, no glitches; it's the best.”
- “I appreciate how much work and effort went into this, and on the bright side, there are no glitches so far.”
- “It freezes up for a second and then no matter how many times I swipe, I end up at least two blocks down, which is a problem if there's a wall there or if I have timed it so that I will just barely get back before another player swoops in.”
- “The game always glitches and I can't move very well.”
- “The game was fun and addictive but now glitches so badly and so often you have to close it and reopen it.”
graphics
88 mentions
48 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and variety, particularly the different skins available. However, numerous users report issues such as glitches, lag, and low framerate, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the visuals appealing and a highlight of the game, others express disappointment and frustration with the graphical performance.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “It's an amazing game, with excellent gameplay and amazing graphics.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- “Horrible graphics.”
- “This game sucks, the graphics are terrible, and it looks nothing like the real one.”
- “Terrible graphics so laggy and hard to move.”
gameplay
78 mentions
27 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with good graphics and a solid concept. However, it is heavily marred by frequent and intrusive ads that interrupt the experience, leading to crashes and frustrating control issues. Many players express disappointment over the game's mechanics and the overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is fun and pretty addicting.”
- “It's an amazing game, with excellent gameplay and amazing graphics.”
- “The concept is simple and nice but the gameplay is crazy fun!”
- “It took me 10 minutes and I was shown 5 video ads that interrupted the gameplay.”
- “You can't enjoy the game because it's 90% ads and 10% gameplay.”
- “Ads right in the middle of gameplay, pretty much unplayable now.”
humor
27 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying its quirky skins, funny shapes, and amusing gameplay elements. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter, whether through its competitive nature or humorous character designs, making it a fun experience for families and friends alike. However, some users noted that excessive ads detracted from their enjoyment.
- “I love all of the funny little skins too.”
- “It's funny and cool 👍😜”
- “This game is so interesting and funny.”
music
18 mentions
28 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun and cute qualities, while others find it annoying or overly loud, especially due to intrusive ads. A few users appreciate the option to turn off the music, indicating that it can enhance the gameplay experience for those who prefer silence. Overall, the music is a polarizing aspect, eliciting both love and frustration among players.
- “Also, the music is very fun to hear.”
- “This game is fun, there are great in-game characters and music.”
- “I love the music in the game and I love to play this game because it is fun and I am very glad you made this game.”
- “They make me want to puke; most of them are just some type of music lyrics ripoff, or that fishing game that pops up 9/10 of the ads.”
- “Loved playing this game until it started hijacking my phone and playing extremely loud music ads after you die.”
- “Terrible game; not a shoot 'em up, not scary, not a music game!”
story
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the overall narrative and gameplay experience, while others criticize the difficulty of missions and quest mechanics. A few users suggest that the plot could benefit from a more cohesive structure, but overall, the game is seen as enjoyable despite its flaws.
- “This game is amazing! You should totally download it. If I could change only one thing, I would make the plot more circular and easier to control. Overall, it's the best game, and considering it's their first time making a game like this, they've done pretty well. It's totally recommendable!”
- “Here's my story: I play the browser version of this game and I enjoy it so much.”
- “Great game! I love it! The only thing wrong with it is that you almost get killed instantly trying to do the missions, and some of the quests in the other game mode are really hard, even the earlier ones. But other than that, it's a great game!”
- “This game is amazing, but I would make the plot more circular and easier to control. Overall, it's the best game, especially considering it's their first time making a game like this.”
- “The game is great, but those damn ads every minute are a whole different story.”
- “Umm... I paid for ad removal. I've played for 2 months straight and just now completed the 'play 3 days' quest. Additionally, the 'crash 15 times with cop car' quest doesn't work, and no one seems to know how to get that quest. It's time-consuming; overall, it sucks though.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over poor controls and mechanics that lead to frequent, undeserved deaths. Many reviewers feel that the game is a waste of time and data, highlighting a lack of responsiveness and significant lag issues that detract from the overall experience.
optimization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance, efficient use of storage space, and minimal battery consumption, making it an enjoyable and accessible experience for players.
- “It runs smoothly, doesn't take up a lot of storage space or battery.”
- “Great game, good time killer, not too difficult, and runs smoothly.”