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60%Audience ScoreBased on 281 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

The game mechanics are unique, vibrant, and engaging, making it a fun adaptation of the board game.
The graphics and potion effects are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
Recent updates have improved stability, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without frequent crashes.

The app is plagued with bugs, including frequent freezes, crashes, and issues with online play that make it nearly unplayable.
Players have reported losing access to purchased expansions and achievements after updates, leading to frustration.
The user interface is problematic, with issues like misclicks ruining gameplay and a lack of essential features like an undo button.

stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The stability of the game has been heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes both online and offline, particularly after the recent expansion. Many players express disappointment as these bugs disrupt gameplay, often forcing them to abandon games or restart the app. Overall, the game's performance has deteriorated significantly, leading to a frustrating experience for fans.
- “I was once a huge fan of this game, but recently when I've tried to play offline, it freezes when I try to use my potion that lets you swap colors in your flasks.”
- “Worse, it now frequently freezes in the middle of a game.”
- “It's a very buggy game that has locked up on me several times now and caused me to have to abandon a game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their beauty and smooth integration with gameplay, enhancing the user experience. While some players appreciate the vibrant and kid-friendly aesthetic, others express a desire for more mature visuals. The graphics are consistently described as impressive, complementing the user interface and contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics look great, the potion effects as well.”
- “Awesome graphics, overall fun to play.”
- “Super impressed with the graphics and playability of this game.”
- “Some of the graphics are neat, but overall I'm not in love with the kid-friendly graphics.”
- “Lastly, it would be nice to have the ability to turn off the animations and perhaps even revert the artwork back to that in the physical version.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique and engaging mechanics, complemented by expansive DLC content. However, players have reported issues with online connectivity, including matches not transferring turns properly, and some elements, like potion symbols, can be difficult to read, impacting the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the gameplay remains smooth and visually appealing.
- “The game mechanics are unique, vibrant, and engaging!”
- “Even the purchasable DLC content is truly expansive and enhances gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is fun and very pretty, but the potion symbols at the bottom of the screen are hard to read; I'm not sure if I'm picking the right potions until it's too late.”
- “Once you actually connect with a chosen friend player, the game match will randomly not end their turn and won't transfer gameplay back to you.”
- “Online gameplay is unusable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality and integration with visuals, creating an engaging experience. However, users report issues with the music and sound effects stopping when the app is minimized, requiring a restart to restore audio functionality, which can be distracting.
- “Music and visuals are excellent, and the interface is simple yet gives you all the information you need.”
- “If you lock your phone and the sound and/or music was on, it stops and you need to restart the app to get it back.”
- “Music is distracting.”
- “My only gripe now is that the music and sound effects stop working after minimizing the app and bringing it back up.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users have reported significant issues with monetization, including app malfunctions that lasted for weeks and a recent update that reset all progress and in-app purchases, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- “The app didn't work for weeks, and the latest update reset everything, including my in-app purchases.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn, which ruins the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with users noting its funny and intuitive design complemented by excellent animations.
- “Great game, funny and intuitive with terrific animations!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and preventing players from completing single-player experiences. Overall, the lack of polish and technical stability has led to a disappointing user experience.
- “Yes, this game is dead. There are still a lot of bugs, a lack of optimization, and not a single player online. I couldn't even finish all of my single-player games because of the bugs. It's such a shame.”