Pocket Sniper!

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Pocket Sniper! is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by JP Group limited and was released on July 6, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Pocket Sniper! is a mobile game that puts you in the role of a skilled sniper. Aim and shoot at enemies using a variety of sniper rifles, taking advantage of environmental objects and bullet time. With infinite ammo, simple controls, and different maps to explore, it's a fun and engaging shooting game that combines strategy and puzzle elements."

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Single-Player

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization422 negative mentions

The game has an addictive gameplay with a fun concept similar to Angry Birds.
There is a great variety of guns and customization options available.
The game is enjoyable for short sessions and can be a good time killer.

The game is plagued by an excessive amount of ads, making it frustrating to play.
Levels become repetitive quickly, leading to boredom after a short time.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience.

monetization
430 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which many players find intrusive and detrimental to the overall gameplay experience. Users report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with ads appearing after nearly every action, including level completions and menu navigation. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, they argue that the frequency and length of these ads are excessive, leading to frustration and, in many cases, uninstallation of the game.
- “This game is very fun and addicting, and for now it has no ads, so big win!”
- “There are no ads and the game is awesome!”
- “I'd rate it 5 stars if not for the ads, man.”
- “You'll spend more time watching ads than playing the actual game.”
- “The sheer volume of ads is obnoxious.”
- “This game consists of more ads than actual gameplay.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is marred by excessive advertisements, often overshadowing the actual playtime and making the experience frustrating for users. While some players find the core mechanics enjoyable, the frequent interruptions from ads and various bugs significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a consensus that the gameplay is mediocre at best.
- “The core gameplay is fun; however, there are so many ads it's almost unplayable.”
- “Gameplay is good, but the ads ruin the experience.”
- “The game is good, but the ads every minute of gameplay.”
- “The controls are awful, the game is very buggy, headshots do the same damage as body shots (for unknown reasons), you have to watch an ad to gain a gun/pendant you have already worked to get, and the gameplay is mediocre at best (oftentimes just being broken 'puzzles').”
- “This game consists of more ads than actual gameplay.”
- “Boring gameplay that you won't see much of because you're watching ads for twice as long as you actually play.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "fine," while others criticize them as outdated or "cheap," suggesting they resemble graphics from 2015. Many users express a desire for improvements in character and environment design, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, the visual quality could enhance the overall experience.
- “It is an amazing game... I could rate it a five, but the ads are the problem. The game's graphics are good... totally worth downloading it! ☺️”
- “This game has cool guns and the graphics are amazing.”
- “This is an awesome game; it cures my stress and it has great graphics! Love this game.”
- “But it needs some improvements with the graphics, characters, and environment.”
- “The game is quite fun, although the graphics are outdated; they feel like they belong to 2015. The excessive ads ruin the experience, and it's disappointing that the developers seem to care more about monetization than the quality of the game.”
- “The game is trash, the ads are trash, and the graphics are also trash.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the inconsistent mechanics, such as headshots dealing the same damage as body shots, and the excessive presence of ads that detract from the experience. Overall, the game is deemed unstable and frustrating, leading to a negative impression among users.
- “The controls are awful, the game is very buggy, headshots do the same damage as body shots (for unknown reasons), you have to watch an ad to gain a gun/pendant you have already worked to get, and the gameplay is mediocre at best (oftentimes just being broken 'puzzles').”
- “Full of glitches... if you don't kill all the targets with an explosion, you then have to shoot each one over and over to clear the level... why would a high-powered sniper rifle require you to shoot a target with 4 or 5 headshots to get a kill?”
- “Game freezes up and you can't do anything but close and come back later.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with repetitive missions and a lack of character backstory for both the protagonist and the enemy. Players find the frequent ads disruptive, detracting from the overall experience and making the gameplay feel monotonous.
- “Fast and easy gameplay with a story full of simple tasks.”
- “Super repetitive missions with no storyline and no clear backstory for the sniper or the enemy.”
- “Fast and easy gameplay; the story consists of a lot of simple tasks.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Frequent ads and the need for excessive tasks, such as achieving numerous headshots for minimal progress, contribute to a sense of boredom and frustration, leading some to uninstall the game.
- “It takes you out of the game and is so tedious.”
- “Uninstalled as it was so tedious sitting through ad after ad between levels that take seconds to complete.”
- “But when you need 25 headshots to take down one target, it gets boring and tedious.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its engaging music and humorous elements, which evoke excitement and laughter, prompting players to download it out of sheer enjoyment.
- “The music and atmosphere are incredible; they made me laugh so hard that I decided to download this game out of pure excitement and amazement. I love this game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's unexpected moments, such as its quirky atmosphere and amusing glitches, which contribute to an overall enjoyable experience that encourages them to engage further with the game.
- “The music, the atmosphere, and the fact that it jumped me to the Play Store after I failed on the first shot made me laugh so hard. I decided to download this game out of pure excitement and amazement. I love this game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create an engaging atmosphere, contributing to a sense of excitement and enjoyment that encourages players to download and play.
- “The music, the atmosphere, and the excitement it brought me made me laugh so hard. I decided to download this game out of pure amazement. I love this game.”