Play Colors

About

"Play Colors" is a casual game where players create colors by combining primary colors in a mixer. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads and is reported to be very buggy, which can affect the overall gaming experience. The game's tagline, "Create the colors!", highlights the unique and artistic gameplay aspect of mixing and creating different hues.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 910 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

monetization726 negative mentions

The game has a fun and relaxing concept, allowing players to mix colors and create new shades.
Many players find the gameplay satisfying and enjoyable, especially when it comes to color mixing.
The game is easy to pick up and can be a good way to pass the time.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, often interrupting gameplay multiple times during a single level.
Many users report that the game is glitchy and unresponsive, making it difficult to progress past the first level.
The controls are often described as awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustration while trying to play.

monetization
737 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being interrupted by ads not only between levels but also during gameplay, often experiencing multiple ads within a single level, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and playability of the game. While some users understand the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency has led many to uninstall the game or seek paid options to remove ads, indicating a strong dissatisfaction with the current monetization approach.
- “I did purchase the no ads and like it much better.”
- “No ads so far, fun time waster.”
- “I love the game itself, super relaxing but way too many ads.”
- “The ads literally take longer to watch than the level takes to play.”
- “I understand it's how they get you to pay for premium, but sticking ads everywhere makes it unplayable, and I personally am turned away from games that have needlessly excessive ads.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
66%
24%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and educational, but it is severely hampered by an excessive number of ads that interrupt the experience, including mid-level interruptions. Many users find the mechanics clunky and frustrating, with limited creativity options, leading to a repetitive experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the addictive nature of the game, the frequent ads and technical issues have resulted in a negative impact on gameplay satisfaction.
- “Gameplay is fun and educational, but the ads are not worth it at all!”
- “Decent gameplay, can get challenging, but the number of ads gets pretty intense.”
- “Love the game but hate the ones who put ads mid-game; I don't mind ads, but it's crazy when they're interrupting the gameplay.”
- “I don't mind watching ads to earn extra coins or to unlock items, whatever, but ads every few seconds in gameplay is ridiculous and ruins the game for me.”
- “Fun game but the experience is ruined by mid-level, unskippable ads that break up the gameplay.”
- “Excessive ads actively interfere with gameplay.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay after nearly every level. Players report needing to restart the app repeatedly due to these problems, particularly when attempting to color or decorate. While the initial levels may function well, the overall experience is marred by persistent bugs that render the game frustrating and often unplayable.
- “The game itself is fun, but after every level the screen freezes, and I need to exit the game and get back in again to be able to play another level.”
- “Whenever I color, there are lots of glitches and bugs.”
- “Game was unplayable because of visual glitches and stuck screens.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments, leading to a negative experience. While the concept of the game is appreciated, the challenging controls and unexpected ad interruptions detract from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for its lack of user-friendly features, particularly regarding the use of brushes, which frustrates players. While the core concept is original, there is a strong desire for improved optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “The basic idea is original, but it would be better if more optimized mixtures were possible.”
- “The basic idea is original, but it would be better if better-optimized mixtures were possible.”
- “It's not optimized; it's hard to use the brushes, and this annoys the player.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's humor enjoyable, but the frequent advertisements detract from the overall experience.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have been widely criticized as being very poor, contributing to an overall negative experience of the game. Users express frustration not only with the visuals but also with the gameplay, leading to a strong dissatisfaction with the title.
- “The graphics look very awful, and the game is very hard to play. I just don't understand why this even exists. Please delete this game.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack detail, making the overall experience frustrating.”
- “The graphics are subpar and detract from the gameplay, making it hard to stay engaged.”