Popular Wars

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 8,861 reviews
  • monetization
  • graphics
  • humor
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Popular Wars is a humorous action game inspired by Hole.io, where you try to win a popularity contest by gathering followers in an arena and attacking other players to steal their followers. The game features cool graphics, easy controls, and is available on web browsers, Android, and iOS. However, it can be very buggy and contains too much advertisement. Your goal is to become the supreme leader and dominate the popularity contest in the arena by collecting the most followers.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Web Browser
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,861 reviews
graphics41 positive mentions
monetization594 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
  • The graphics are cute and the gameplay is easy to understand.
  • Players enjoy the competitive aspect of gathering followers and becoming popular.
  • The game suffers from significant lag, especially when there are many followers.
  • There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • Players often feel frustrated due to the controls being unresponsive or difficult to manage.
  • monetization607 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report that ads appear after nearly every match, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself, leading to a negative experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free-to-play games, the overwhelming frequency and intrusiveness of these ads have resulted in many uninstalling the game or rating it poorly.

    • β€œThe only problem is that if you buy no ads, there are still a lot of ads.”
    • β€œPaid for no ads.”
    • β€œDecent game, ad-rigged; turn off your wifi to get no ads.”
    • β€œOverall, if you hate getting ads left and right, then this game will be a waste of your time.”
    • β€œIn the half hour that I played, I spent more time watching ads than actual gameplay, and I had to uninstall.”
    • β€œThe game is fun, probably more fun than it has a right to be, but omg the ads!”
  • graphics80 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as good or even amazing, while others criticize them for being laggy, blurry, or in need of improvement. Many users report significant lag when the game becomes more demanding, suggesting a need for adjustable graphics settings to enhance performance. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered acceptable for the game's style, there is a consensus that they could benefit from further optimization.

    • β€œThe graphics are amazing.”
    • β€œGood game, love the quirky characters, and the graphics are superb.”
    • β€œI really loved this game because the graphics are cute and the game is so addictive with easy controls.”
    • β€œThe game is nice but I have something to say, when you gain a lot of popularity the game starts to lag really bad, and you should work on the graphics a little bit more.”
    • β€œGraphics so bad plus the lagging movement, and the ads are too much, how is this game even in first place in top free games? Suck!!!”
    • β€œThis thing is the worst game I ever played. First, the graphics are stupid and the game keeps glitching. It is a waste of time and space; if I could, I would give it 0 stars.”
  • humor54 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, often highlighting funny graphics and amusing gameplay elements. While some mention the presence of ads and suggest improvements, the overall sentiment is that the game is fun, addictive, and filled with comedic moments that enhance the gaming experience.

    • β€œI think it could use some touching up but this game is hilarious.”
    • β€œIt's a funny game, need more locations to play though.”
    • β€œVery funny and addictive!”
  • stability45 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, freezes, and lag, particularly when player counts increase. Many users report that these technical problems detract from the overall enjoyment, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players find the game entertaining, the persistent bugs and excessive ads hinder its potential for a higher rating.

    • β€œFewer ads compared to other games, and no glitches at all. Keep it up!”
    • β€œThe game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
    • β€œI appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
    • β€œEvery time I try and get some more people into my mob, the glitches send me back to my home screen.”
    • β€œWhen you become really popular, it gets very buggy.”
    • β€œThe idea behind the game is fun, but the game itself just isn't quite there; it lags, there's quite a few glitches, and it's frustrating.”
  • gameplay44 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as fun, enjoyable, and easy to play, with some users appreciating its addictive nature and mechanics. However, many complaints focus on the excessive number of ads, which significantly detract from the experience, leading to frustration and interruptions during gameplay. Additionally, issues such as lag, confusing controls, and a lack of creativity in game design have been noted, suggesting that while the core gameplay has potential, it is hindered by technical problems and intrusive advertising.

    • β€œThe gameplay is pretty fun and enjoyable, and it's easy to play.”
    • β€œBut gameplay is good, fun, and addictive.”
    • β€œSuper fun, easy mechanics, and cute.”
    • β€œIn the half hour that I played, I spent more time in ads than actual gameplay, and I had to uninstall.”
    • β€œMind-numbing gameplay.”
    • β€œSo many ads, so little gameplay.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users experiencing smooth performance on specific devices like the OnePlus 6T, while others report significant lag, glitches, and slowdowns, particularly as they progress in the game. Many players express frustration over the game's performance issues, suggesting that it may be hindered by excessive advertisements and a lack of focus on optimization. Overall, the game requires further optimization to enhance the user experience across various devices.

    • β€œMeanwhile, it offers great performance on the OnePlus 6T with none of the lag felt by other reviewers.”
    • β€œNo big purchases and runs smoothly, not too many ads.”
    • β€œLooks good so far, please optimize performance when you have 200 followers.”
    • β€œThe game is always randomly glitchy with either slow performance or my character roaming randomly.”
    • β€œMaybe if this game was more focused on performance rather than ad revenue, it would be better.”
    • β€œIt has terrible performance; it gets super laggy and slow after getting 50 followers.”
  • music11 mentions

    Users express mixed feelings about the music in the app, with some praising its creativity and catchy tunes, while others criticize the lack of visual engagement and insufficient sound quality. Many hope for improvements to the music experience, as it plays a significant role in their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight, but there are calls for enhancements to better complement the gameplay.

    • β€œGreat game, but I am hoping that you will improve the music, because I love the music, more places...”
    • β€œLove the creativity, music, places, and all exactly the game that I need 😍β™₯️”
    • β€œI only downloaded this because I saw an advertisement earlier today and the song stuck in my head... all I remembered from the advert was 'popular wars' at the end.”
    • β€œOn solo run, it's just a black screen with just the music playing.”
    • β€œYou can hear the music playing, but there's just a black screen.”
    • β€œInsufficient sound and music.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of structured missions and progression, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration among players. Users feel that the absence of meaningful quests and unlocks diminishes replay value and overall engagement. Despite being interesting and addictive initially, the lack of a coherent narrative or objectives ultimately detracts from the experience.

    • β€œThe missions got removed, and that was the downfall of the game.”
    • β€œAfter 2-3 days, I just get bored from it because there are no missions you have to achieve.”
    • β€œVery interesting and addicting game, but it does not have levels or missions.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its extremely low replayability, with players noting that unlocks do not carry over and completed quests reappear as unfinished. Additionally, the presence of frequent advertisements detracts from the overall experience, further diminishing any incentive to replay.

    • β€œYour unlocks disappear, quests you've finished ages ago never appear as finished, and even Snake has more replay value than this.”
    • β€œReplay value is very low and there are lots of ads to annoy you.”
    • β€œNo replayability.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the game emotionally uplifting, with some noting its humor as a source of joy. It provides a sense of connection and comfort, particularly for those who may feel isolated in real life.

    • β€œThis made me happy because I'm not popular in real life, but this game made me feel better. πŸ˜β€
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