Phone Evolution

About

"Phone Evolution" is a mobile game that offers players a trip down memory lane by showcasing the evolution of mobile phones over the years. Players must recognize and identify various mobile phone models to progress through the game. Only those with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of vintage technology will be able to correctly name all the models and complete the game. Nostalgia and learning are the main themes of this fun and educational game.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 504 reviews

monetization70 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable when it works properly.
Some players appreciate the nostalgic aspect of seeing old phone models.
There are fewer ads compared to other games, making it somewhat more playable.

The game is extremely laggy and often crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
There are too many ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level.
Many users report bugs that prevent them from even starting the game or cause it to kick them out.

monetization
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report that the ads are so frequent that they detract from the overall experience, often leading to crashes and lag. While some users noted that there are fewer ads compared to other games, the general consensus is that the monetization approach feels exploitative and negatively impacts enjoyment.
- “It is not laggy and has no ads.”
- “Amazing, no lag and so fun, no ads as well!”
- “I play this every single day, but I just find it hard to beat my high score. Also, turning on flight mode helps with no ads.”
- “It's another game based upon making it look interesting in the advertisement but then after downloading it you are showered with ads so the company can get their money for their 10 minute job.”
- “You will be very mad about the uncountable number of ads.”
- “This game is just a cash grabber.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay. Many players experience constant disconnections and lag, leading to frustration and ultimately prompting them to delete the game. Overall, the game's performance issues significantly detract from the user experience.
- “It's fun when it actually works, but it's too glitchy. Most of the time it glitches and doesn't let me move the phone. Plus, it keeps kicking me from the game every 5 minutes. I suggest you do not play this game.”
- “The game is full of glitches and malfunctions. When the whole game downloaded, it just went all black and flashy, and it felt like it was disconnecting. It was like when your phone breaks, but it wasn't the phone; it was the game. I deleted it because it was unplayable.”
- “I saw the ads and thought it was going to be a good game, but every time I went through a door, the whole game freezes. It's the laggiest thing I've ever played; do not download.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay experience is severely hindered by frequent crashes, slow performance, and an overwhelming number of ads, leading to frustration and boredom. Users express disappointment with the game's overall quality, citing poor animation and a lack of engaging content.
- “Awful game; it crashes my device, runs very slow, and overall is a terrible game. I would not recommend downloading this app; it is a waste of space on your phone. There are too many ads. If there weren't bugs and ads, it would be a very entertaining game, but it runs off ads. I have more ads than gameplay. It is very boring sitting through ad after ad of more of this company's horrendous video gameplay. It is an awful game manufactured by an awful company with awful animation. If you read this, you know why.”
- “Today it just completely stopped working; it doesn't load, ruining the gameplay for me.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game's advertisements has received negative feedback, with users criticizing a remix of the Mary Mary song as poorly executed and unappealing. Overall, the music is viewed unfavorably, detracting from the game's appeal.
- “The music for the ads in this game is terrible; why ruin that Mary Mary song with such a poor remix?”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users describing them as "terrible" and "stupid," leading to frustration and even game disconnections.
- “The graphics are terrible.”
- “The graphics are stupid; I get kicked out of the game after one or two levels!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game remains problematic, as users report that performance issues persist and have not been addressed.
- “But the performance issues have not been fixed!”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops make it nearly unplayable at times.”