Polysphere: Art Puzzle Game

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Polysphere: Art Puzzle Game is a single-player puzzle game with fantastic visuals and a perfect soundtrack. It offers relaxing and anti-stress art puzzles to tease your brain, however, it has lots of grinding and annoying ads. The game contains some hilarious moments and bugs, making it a unique and entertaining experience.

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Play Modes

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

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics267 positive mentions

monetization5.4k negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique concept that is visually appealing.
The gameplay is smooth and can be relaxing, providing a satisfying experience when completing puzzles.
The game offers a variety of puzzles that can be enjoyable for players looking for a casual gaming experience.

The game is heavily monetized, requiring a subscription or payment to access most levels, which frustrates players.
There are excessive ads, with interruptions before and after nearly every level, detracting from the overall experience.
The auto-complete feature takes away the satisfaction of solving puzzles, as it finishes them for players when they are close to completion.

monetization
5,579 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads before and after nearly every level, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Many users express a desire for a one-time purchase option to remove ads, as the current subscription model and in-app purchases are viewed as overpriced and exploitative. Overall, while the game itself is appreciated for its concept and design, the aggressive monetization tactics significantly detract from its enjoyment.
- “Up to about level 5, there were almost no ads and you did not have to pay for anything.”
- “This game is amazing, I can play this game for hours and the music is excellent, no ads like other games.”
- “There are no ads.”
- “The problem is that you pretty much get ads every single time you press a button.”
- “I understand that they want to make money, but the amount of advertising is just too much... maybe one every 10 minutes, but before and after every level and one for 'free' exclusives, and you have to follow their social media... and only upgradeable with a subscription... great game, but the monetization is bad.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game, which honestly?”
- “The game is good but the ads keep coming and ruin all the fun if the ads are not there and the thing were you have to pay real money and can only play some levels isn't there then the game might be much better.”
- “The game is fun but the ads are crazy, over the top, literally after putting together every picture....i would of rated 5 stars but the ads wreck the experience.....im happy to watch 1 ad after each two or three games but your have completely smothered the game with them.....im uninstalling because of that...”
graphics
489 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, vibrant colors, and smooth animations, creating an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, many users express frustration over the frequent ads and the high cost of unlocking additional content, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the visuals. While the artwork is often described as stunning and relaxing, the aggressive monetization strategy has led to mixed feelings about the game's value.
- “The game’s visuals are striking, with vibrant colors and smooth animations that enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and it is a very fun concept.”
- “The graphics are amazing and it takes just enough to keep me interested but not frustrated.”
- “The graphics are a little glitchy: light blue shapes appear around pieces that are black/purple, etc. - these shadows get hidden if there's a white piece, either in the foreground or background, overlapping the darker one.”
- “It's plagued by ads; one or two levels and you get an ad, then they have the audacity to make you watch a full-length ad for levels required to progress. It's not a huge problem, just the number of ads is infuriating.”
- “The game was good when I started, but then I had to do 16 artworks to unlock more, meaning I had to watch ads.”
gameplay
254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
56%
12%
The gameplay is generally described as simple, creative, and enjoyable, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. Many users express frustration over the ad-to-gameplay ratio, often noting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing, which diminishes the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics and graphics are praised, the aggressive monetization strategy and lack of variety in gameplay lead to a disappointing experience for many players.
- “The gameplay is innovative and fun, but it's just not worth it.”
- “It's a great concept, really fluid and smooth gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and the art style is brilliant but its flat out unacceptable to pester you to pay £6.49 a week or £17 a month for the full version.”
- “There is no scaling of difficulty or new mechanics in the game.”
- “The gameplay just gets boring after a while anyway.”
- “Overall the whole game is about 90% ads, 5% stuff you pay to play, and 5% actual free gameplay.”
music
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
53%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for players. However, many users express frustration with the frequent interruptions caused by ads, which disrupt the peaceful ambiance and prevent them from enjoying their own music simultaneously. While the background music is generally appreciated, some players wish for a louder volume and a greater variety of tracks to further enrich the gameplay experience.
- “The music is beautifully therapeutic and helps bring me back to reality when I'm panicking.”
- “This game is beautiful; the subtle music and amazing artwork make for an overall very enjoyable experience, good for some stress relief.”
- “The music is so calming that it puts me to sleep every time; I love this game!”
- “Unable to play with YouTube or music in the background; not only during ads but all the time the game keeps pausing it, even when muted.”
- “A big problem is that when a podcast or a song is playing at the same time as the game, the music cuts out.”
- “Love love love this game, so calming and relaxing, but there are way too many ads... it's interrupting when you are trying to just play this and relax with the soothing music and sounds.”
stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, especially after watching ads or attempting to load levels. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without glitches, the overwhelming feedback highlights persistent issues that require frequent restarts and disrupt the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but marred by technical problems that hinder playability.
- “Meh, I've had to reboot it 3 times in 10 minutes because it freezes.”
- “Sometimes it lets me watch an ad and then when I get back to the game it just freezes my game and I have to close and re-open it.”
- “It freezes after every level, plus you can only play a few a day.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the funny cat characters and quirky puzzles entertaining. However, the overwhelming number of ads detracts from the enjoyment, leading to frustration among users who feel the ad frequency undermines the game's comedic value. Overall, while the game has a humorous premise, the excessive advertising is often described as a "joke" in itself, impacting the overall experience.
- “They are cats, funny cats to be exact hahahahahaha.”
- “The game is fine and I'm okay with the ads; I find it hilarious it has the nerve to ask for almost $100 a year to keep ads out of the game.”
- “This game is quite funny and a good pastime.”
- “49 a month for it... my phone contract isn't that much; it's a complete unfunny joke.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “I expected some clever jokes, but instead, I got a series of tired clichés that just aren't amusing.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of interstitial ads that disrupt gameplay. Many feel that the frequent ads and the need for in-app purchases detract from the overall experience, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable activity. Overall, the game is criticized for prioritizing monetization over player enjoyment, leading to a repetitive and annoying experience.
- “It gets annoying and tedious to watch and completely disturbs the mood that I am in.”
- “On top of that, there are not only a lot of in-app purchases but interstitial ads every other puzzle, making the game frustratingly tedious to play.”
- “So this is a very basic and tedious game that was made only so that they could throw as many ads into it so you could buy the very overpriced subscription to get rid of those ads.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being minimal and heavily monetized, with players facing numerous ads and limited missions unless they pay a subscription fee. Many users feel that the content is not worth the cost, as it lacks depth and engagement compared to higher-quality games. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as frustrating and underwhelming.
- “For a fraction of that price, I can go buy a high-end game with a real story and content, and I would own it.”
- “This game is lame; it says to watch a video to unlock the mission, or else you can't continue.”
- “Lots of ads; you cannot complete quests until you watch a large amount of ads.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users consistently noting that it runs smoothly and features beautiful graphics. The performance is described as polished, even in eco mode, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “The graphics are nice and it runs smoothly.”
- “The artworks are beautiful and the game runs smoothly, especially in eco mode.”
- “Very polished; I will say it runs smoothly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing a lack of free content and an abundance of ads and paid stages. Many feel that the puzzles are too easy and the overall experience does not justify the cost, leading some to uninstall after completing the available content.
- “Would like to see more puzzles, but in the meantime, I will be uninstalling due to beating the entire playable app.”
- “Too many ads, too many 'paid' stages, puzzles are too easy, and the price is too high for a game with zero replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally described as relaxing, but it is frequently disrupted by the sudden intrusion of loud advertisements, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It really breaks the relaxing atmosphere when a loud ad suddenly plays.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, feeling that it fails to evoke a deeper connection or progression despite their efforts to interact with it.