Pop's World - Running game
"Pop's World - Running Game" is a mobile platformer where players collect coins, stars, and mushrooms to progress through levels. The objective is to rescue a princess from monsters. With challenging obstacles and enemies, players must jump, slide, and dodge to reach the end of each level. The game features vibrant graphics and easy-to-learn controls, making it accessible for players of all ages.
Reviews
- The game is fun and reminiscent of classic Mario games, providing an enjoyable experience.
- Players appreciate the variety of characters and the straightforward gameplay mechanics.
- The graphics are well-received, adding to the nostalgic feel of the game.
- The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, which interrupt gameplay and cover essential controls.
- Many players report that ads appear during levels, making it difficult to play and often leading to frustration.
- The placement of ads at the bottom of the screen obstructs visibility, causing players to die unexpectedly in the game.
- monetization203 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and often cover essential controls, making it nearly unplayable. Many users express frustration over the frequency of ads, including those that appear mid-level, and the lack of a viable option to remove them without additional costs. Overall, while the game has potential, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the user experience.
“I could pay a ridiculous price for no ads, but you should be able to play and the ads not affect the gameplay.”
“Don't have a pay for no ads feature and still have ads before every level.”
“I bought the no ads option and still have to watch ads in order to play.”
“It's ridiculous how many ads there are; it would be a great game if it didn't have this many ads!”
“This could be a great game, except you have to watch ads so much (sometimes in the middle of a level) that it ruins the game.”
“The game is fun but there's lots of ads; before and after each game you have to watch an ad, and on top of that, there's an ad displayed on the screen the whole time that covers the path so you can't even see where you are going.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised as excellent and reminiscent of classic titles like Mario, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. While the visuals are a highlight, some users noted that intrusive ads can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Playability is fantastic and graphics are excellent.”
“Good graphics & fun game!”
“Love ❤️ the graphics.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models look blocky and unrefined, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the vibrant feel of similar games.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by excessive advertisements, with 90% of the initial five minutes consumed by commercials, leading to frustration and a lack of originality in the game's design.
“In 5 minutes of gameplay, 4 minutes and 30 seconds are commercials.”
“Ads cover the screen, making for a totally unoriginal idea. It's very frustrating and leads to bad gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional manipulation of ads that deceive players into engaging with the game, suggesting a negative impact on their overall experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as sweet and funny, providing a rewarding experience, although some players found it annoying enough to consider uninstalling.
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, making even the frustrating moments enjoyable!”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
“The game's quirky characters and clever jokes kept me entertained from start to finish!”