Pixel Demolish

About

"Pixel Demolish" is an arcade game that offers relaxing pixel destruction with masterful mechanics. However, the experience is marred by frequent and annoying ads, as well as numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Despite these issues, the core concept of demolishing pixels can be enjoyable, but players should be prepared for frustrations.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

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

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,657 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization799 negative mentions

The game is satisfying and can be a fun time killer.
The graphics and concept are appealing, making it visually enjoyable.
It has potential for being a relaxing experience if the ad situation improves.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, making it nearly unplayable.
Purchasing the 'no ads' option does not effectively remove all ads, leading to frustration.
Levels become repetitive quickly, lacking creativity and variation.

monetization
900 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its aggressive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that even after purchasing the "no ads" option, they still encounter numerous ads throughout gameplay. Users express frustration over the frequency of ads, which often interrupt the gaming experience, and the misleading nature of the ad removal purchase, which fails to eliminate all ads, particularly those tied to upgrades. Overall, the excessive reliance on ads detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game, leading to a negative reception regarding its monetization practices.
- “You do get free upgrades and no ads, but you do have the option for more/faster upgrades by watching an ad... not too bad so far, right?”
- “I bought the no ads IAP to support the game and all that.”
- “It's satisfying but I've run into a bug on stage 19 where an ad won't disappear even though I have no ads.”
- “The game is an alright way to pass time, but the ads are insane.”
- “Paid to remove ads, still required to watch ads.”
- “I paid to remove ads, and while I fully expected some rewards to be locked behind ad breaks, I didn't expect the banner ads to persist.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and satisfying, with enjoyable mechanics; however, it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Players report frequent interruptions, with ads appearing every 20 to 30 seconds, often blocking gameplay and leading to frustration. While the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ad presence detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.
- “The gameplay is fine but the ads are a pain.”
- “Its visually pleasing, and the mechanic is satisfying, but there doesn't seem to be much progression.”
- “Gameplay is decent except as soon as you get going it moves you to the next stage.”
- “Currently at level 15 and literally every 20 seconds it's offering an upgrade for watching an advert; this is excessive and completely destroys any gameplay.”
- “The constant popping up of ads ruins the gameplay; if I'm tapping to clear the screen and a random ad pops up, it's pretty annoying.”
- “It genuinely feels like you get maybe 15 seconds of gameplay for every 30+ seconds of ads.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly related to buggy ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players have not encountered issues, the overall sentiment indicates that the game suffers from severe stability problems, leading to frustration and potential uninstalls. Improvements are needed to enhance the game's reliability and user experience.
- “I enjoy the game, but after level 14, I kept getting an ad that is supposed to run along the bottom of the screen in the middle of the play area, and it freezes everything.”
- “Worse, the ads are buggy and crash the game.”
- “But the last update, the game freezes so often.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The reviews overwhelmingly express dissatisfaction with the lack of music and sound effects in the game, with many users noting that the absence of audio significantly detracts from the overall experience. Several players suggest that adding music and sound would enhance the game, while others have uninstalled it due to the silence. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from improved audio elements.
- “Now get some nice music and sound effects and it'll be perfect.”
- “Actually a fun game, I play it and just listen to music, perfect time killer.”
- “All is good but add music or sound please.”
- “My biggest gripe with this game is there's no sound, music, or effect sounds. There are ads, sure, but most can be skipped after 5 or so seconds. But that lack of sound or effects is what's bothering me the most.”
- “There's no sound, nor music... uninstalled after less than 2 minutes.”
- “It doesn't even contain any kind of music or sound effects in it.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and boring, with players feeling compelled to watch ads for power-ups to progress. Many reviewers describe the experience as monotonous, particularly after reaching certain levels, and express frustration over the game's focus on ad revenue rather than engaging gameplay.
- “Game is incredibly boring and grindy; if you don't take ads for extra power-ups, then you'll be waiting ages.”
- “But both are shoved in your face like crazy, to the point where you forget the other towers even exist, and it just turns tedious and incredibly boring after level 11.”
- “Like most apps now, this 'game' is made for the sole purpose of farming ad revenue from its users; do not install.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the visuals and concept; however, there are significant issues with loading and freezing that detract from the overall experience. Players have reported instances of empty boards upon logging in and the need for frequent restarts, indicating that while the graphics have potential, they require further optimization and stability improvements.
- “Great concept, good visuals, but nothing new happens after the first few levels.”
- “This app is a lot of fun but it needs work on the graphics; sometimes when you log into it, there is an empty board, but it freezes at any given time. Sound effects would be nice too. This could be a great game if everything worked right.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express a lack of replay value in the game, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again, despite being satisfied with their initial purchase.
- “I see no replay value, and I don't begrudge paying.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Users have reported significant issues with optimization, particularly highlighting that intrusive ad placements obstruct essential gameplay elements, such as the continue button, making the game unplayable for some. While there is appreciation for the game's content, the need for better optimization is a common concern.
- “I actually kind of like the game, but it needs some optimization.”
- “I literally can't even play the game because the ad bar keeps blocking the continue button. I actually kind of like the game, but it needs some optimization.”
- “The game is constantly lagging and crashing, making it nearly unplayable. It desperately needs optimization.”
- “I find the graphics to be stunning, but the performance issues ruin the experience. The game requires significant optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with intrusive advertisements in the game, even after paying for an ad-free experience, which detracts from their emotional engagement and enjoyment. The unexpected pop-ups and ad-like interruptions create a sense of annoyance and disrupt the overall gaming experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is initially entertaining, but players find that it tends to lose its charm and become repetitive over time.