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Poptropica

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65%Game Brain Score
humor, character development
story, stability
65% User Score Based on 179 reviews

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Poptropica is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Poptropica and was released on May 25, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Poptropica is a massively multiplayer adventure game, where players explore a 2D open-world made up of various islands. Each island presents a unique story, often based on historical events, with puzzles to solve and quests to complete. As a hero, players must save citizens by conquering villains and finishing 17 Flash islands filled with magical expeditions."

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • The game brings back a lot of nostalgia for longtime fans, allowing them to relive childhood memories.
  • Some of the original islands are included, providing a taste of the classic gameplay that many players loved.
  • The game runs smoothly on PC and offers a fun experience for both new and returning players.
  • The game is missing a significant number of original islands, which disappoints many fans who were hoping for a complete experience.
  • There is no fullscreen option, making gameplay feel limited and less immersive.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, which can hinder the overall experience and make it frustrating to play.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is characterized by a variety of unique island narratives, each with its own challenges, but many players find the execution lacking, often plagued by bugs that hinder progression. While bonus quests offer additional content post-main story, they are frequently unplayable due to technical issues, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the charm of the original game is diminished by missing beloved islands and unresolved glitches, leaving players hoping for improvements and a return of classic content.

    • “Teaching users how to use the mechanics and show them the world of Poptropica: a place where every island has its own story and its own issues that need solving.”
    • “I really hope the creators will bring back more of the old school islands like Skullduggery, Cryptids, Wild West, Ghost Story, Mystery Train, Night Watch, Back Lot, Super Villain, Zomberry, Counterfeit, Red Dragon, Game Show, the original Reality TV Island, Vampire Curse, Astro Knights, Spy Island, etc.”
    • “Bonus quests are quests that are offered to play after the completion of the main story of an island for some islands that reward you with an exclusive item.”
    • “The islands often have a strong concept but mostly a mediocre to bad execution of its ideas in their story and gameplay.”
    • “However, almost every bonus quest in the game is bugged in a way where it's unplayable or impossible to complete (either through an NPC that activates progression not being clickable, necessary items arbitrarily missing from where they're supposed to be, and being stuck infinitely loading).”
    • “These bugs don't allow you to play the two bonus quests and they are complete turn offs.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of lag, game-breaking glitches, and bugs that render certain parts unplayable. Players have encountered persistent issues, such as errors when purchasing items and problems with key features on various islands, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Despite hopes for improvements, many feel that the game remains as buggy as its predecessor.

    • “Game-breaking glitches on many islands, near unplayable.”
    • “One of the worst parts has got to be bugs that make the game literally unplayable at certain parts, that being the buggy bonus quests.”
    • “Game is buggy, and key features to make the islands work do not function as expected.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling it resembles a cash grab due to the high price point of $20 for a version that lacks ads but still feels incomplete. Users have noted the presence of empty ad spaces, a lack of essential content, and the removal of free character customization behind paywalls, leading to a frustrating experience that feels unworthy of its cost. Overall, the monetization approach has left players dissatisfied, as they expected a more polished and complete product for the premium price.

    • “There are no ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The absence of ads is a significant plus, although there are some empty ad spaces in the game.”
    • “While the price is relatively high, it ensures an ad-free experience, though it does not include membership status.”
    • “This honestly feels like a cash grab.”
    • “The Steam version of the game, which is supposed to be a paid 'premium' experience, omits unnecessary things such as memberships and ads, yet still has lots of empty spaces in every island where ads would usually be, which adds to loading times and makes the game unnecessarily longer for nothing.”
    • “20 dollars for 13 islands, no Astroknights, no Spy Island, no fullscreen (for what reason?), and it requires downloading Adobe Air to launch. The game has literal transition screens where ads were, and it immediately gave me enough coins to purchase anything I wanted, eliminating at least one reason to do islands.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    • “Teaching users how to use the mechanics and show them the world of Poptropica: a place where every island has its own story and its own issues that need solving.”
    • “The controls act as a point-and-click adventure despite having many more complex types of gameplay such as platforming present.”
    • “Long ago, from around 2008 to 2016, I worked for Poptropica and wrote most of the back end for the realms part of the game, as well as helping out with the gameplay.”
    • “The islands often have a strong concept but mostly a mediocre to bad execution of its ideas in their story and gameplay.”
    • “This game unfortunately also doesn't have a fullscreen option which is upsetting but also makes it more likely to run into issues such as misclicks off the game during gameplay.”
    • “I understand it's the size of the original player, but with Steam, it takes away from the gameplay experience to only be able to play on this tiny floating screen.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising it as the only standout feature, while others find the soundtrack to be mediocre and bland, suggesting players might prefer to listen to their own music instead. Additionally, there are technical issues reported, such as the game starting with music but displaying a black screen, indicating potential problems with sound settings.

    • “I rationalize this by thinking that the transfer of code from Flash to this other program isn't as easy as a copy and paste, and that sound effects and soundtracks for each island and each location need to be created. Something like that can't be done in one day.”
    • “For this longer explanation, I have multiple points I want to talk about, so the following will be separated by cons (since this port doesn't have any pros except good music).”
    • “- Music/SFX sliders in settings, not just toggles.”
    • “The game's soundtrack is mostly mediocre and bland to the point where you're better off just putting on your own music, and the movement is a huge downgrade from the classic version of the game (can be janky, and offers less fluid movement).”
    • “I rationalize this by thinking that the transfer of code from Flash to this other program isn't as easy as a copy and paste, and that sound effects and soundtracks for each island and each location need to be created, and something like that can't be done in one day.”
    • “Won't even let me play it; when I start the game, I get the music of the game but the screen remains black and I can't play it.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game has significant replayability, with some even creating second accounts to explore different aspects. While the current island assortment may feel limited, certain islands still offer engaging experiences that encourage repeated play.

    • “I poured so many hours into this game that I created a second account for replayability.”
    • “I poured so many hours into the game that I made a second account for replayability.”
    • “Even though the current island assortment makes the game a bit bleak, fortunately there are some islands that have replay value.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the humor in the game for its blend of randomness and nostalgia, which adds to the overall enjoyment and provides a refreshing break from more intense gaming experiences. The humor is seen as a key element that enhances the fun and engaging nature of the game.

    • “Because it is the perfect mix of randomness and humor but still has a plot. All in all, this game is very fun to sit back and enjoy a break from toxic online play and stressful platforming.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag on lower-end devices despite its simple design, and players have reported subpar performance on PC as well.

    • “This version of the game is poorly optimized, as it may lag on lower-end devices despite the game's simple nature.”
    • “I only played it for a few minutes, and sadly, it wasn't optimized at all for PC.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its cute designs and compelling personalities, which enhance the overall experience. The balance of challenging puzzles also complements the characters, making them relatable and engaging for younger players.

    • “The character designs are cute, the personalities are compelling, and the puzzles are a challenge without being too hard for younger players.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be monotonous and tedious, often requiring a walkthrough to navigate through ambiguous design choices. The lack of continuity in items between episodes and confusing animations further detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The island selection they chose is mostly very monotonous to play through, often too ambiguous or tedious to progress through without a walkthrough, with many questionable game design choices.”
    • “Every episode island gives you a medal, but items do not carry over between episodes of the same island, which feels frustrating and unnecessary.”
    • “The animations and plot points often don't make sense, adding to the tediousness of grinding through the game.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are criticized for lacking fullscreen and widescreen capabilities, as well as offering no options for customization.

    • “No fullscreen, no widescreen capabilities, and no graphics options available.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The textures are low resolution and make the game feel unpolished.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling overwhelmed by its perfection and beauty, leading to tears of joy and a sense of profound appreciation. The game's impact is so significant that it evokes strong feelings, with some users humorously suggesting it has a life-altering effect.

    • “This game is a cult masterpiece. Every time I log on, I shed a tear at how perfect it is. There has never been a better game. God bless, I will now pass away.”
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Poptropica is a action game.

Poptropica is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Poptropica was released on May 25, 2022.

Poptropica was developed by Poptropica.

Poptropica has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Poptropica is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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