Playdoku: Block Puzzle Games

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"Playdoku: Block Puzzle Games" is a puzzle game that combines block puzzles with sudoku mechanics for a unique challenge. However, the game is marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. The game promises exciting block blast games, but these issues may dampen the thrill for some players.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,040 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization354 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing a good mental workout.
Many players find the gameplay relaxing and enjoyable, making it a great way to pass the time.
The graphics and overall design of the game are appreciated by users, adding to the overall experience.

There are excessive ads, with many players reporting an ad after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
The game often does not match the advertised content, leading to disappointment among users.
Many users experience technical issues, such as freezing and crashing, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
361 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users expressed frustration over forced ads after every level, which are often long and difficult to skip, leading to a diminished gaming experience. While some players understand the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and length of these ads have resulted in numerous uninstallations and negative reviews.
- “Totally a mind game keeps you on your toes. Love playing this game plus no ads.”
- “Fun and challenging, with no ads.”
- “How about the option to pay for no ads.”
- “You spend more time watching and skipping ads than you do playing the game, which is such a shame because it would be a fun and satisfying game without this.”
- “It's a good game, but there are too many ads, and it crashes occasionally.”
- “The game is fun, but the ads drive me insane.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly during critical moments or after watching ads. Many players express frustration over having to force close the app or reboot their devices due to these glitches, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite its fun gameplay, the persistent technical problems have led to a lower rating from users.
- “Every time I'm close to winning, the game freezes up and I have to force close it.”
- “I really enjoy playing this game, but it freezes up way too much every time I play it, which is a lot every day. Please fix this issue; I have to reboot my phone as it says the app stopped working.”
- “App continuously freezes no matter how high-powered or updated your phone is.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and relaxing, with some players appreciating its style and nostalgic elements. However, many users express frustration with the excessive ads, which disrupt the experience and lead to a perception of lazy mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the frequent interruptions from ads significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I actually find this game quite fun, maybe because I wasn't lured by ads so I don't have any expectations of the gameplay.”
- “So far I am enjoying the game; it's very relaxing gameplay.”
- “Love the gameplay and the music; reminds me of that old jewel game I played in the 90s.”
- “More ads than gameplay, so I couldn't even hold out to see if it gets harder.”
- “Terrible game with terrible, lazy mechanics.”
- “Especially when the gameplay only lasts about 15 seconds then you have to watch the same ad all over again!!!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the nice colors and quality, others find them confusing or not as advertised. Despite the positive remarks about the visual appeal, interruptions from ads detract from the overall experience.
- “This one has nice graphics and colors, I like it the best!”
- “Nice graphics, easy to play, will update with 5 stars if I actually make any money.”
- “Good games to play, graphics are good 👍”
- “Not the advertised graphics.”
- “Confusing, ugly graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring, while others appreciate its relaxing and tranquil qualities. A few users also enjoy the nostalgic feel of the soundtrack, reminiscent of classic games from the 90s.
- “And the music is so relaxing.”
- “I like the tranquil music.”
- “Love the gameplay and the music; it reminds me of that old jewel game I played in the 90s.”
- “Music is boring.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is described as relaxing and thought-provoking, encouraging players to reflect on their own life journeys and how to piece together their missions. Players find personal connections to the narrative, enhancing their overall experience.
- “Very relaxing and it makes me think about how to best put the pieces of my mission into place to complete my life's puzzle!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be genuinely humorous, enhancing their overall enjoyment and making it a fun experience. The humor is a standout feature that contributes positively to gameplay.
- “A game is funny to play!”
- “Funny”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is praised for its quality, the emotional experience is negatively impacted by intrusive advertisements that disrupt gameplay, leading some players to uninstall it.