Pull Him Out

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Pull Him Out is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Lion Studios and was released on June 1, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

"Pull Him Out" is a puzzle game with lousy music and frequent ads, but it's also known for its humor and frequent bugs. The objective is to help a character escape by pulling him out of various challenging situations. However, players should be prepared for lots of grinding and some technical issues. Overall, the game may appeal to those looking for a lighthearted and quirky puzzle experience, but it may not be suitable for those seeking a polished or relaxing gaming session.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,395 reviews

gameplay62 positive mentions

monetization11.3k negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and simple, with enjoyable puzzles and humorous characters.
Some players appreciate the cute and colorful art style, finding it engaging.
The game has potential with a compelling story and funny moments, making it a lighthearted time-waster.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and leading to frustration among players.
Many users report technical issues, including frequent crashes and glitches, particularly after certain levels.
The character designs and overall graphics quality are criticized for being inconsistent and low-effort, detracting from the experience.

monetization
11,522 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game. Many users express frustration over the ad-to-gameplay ratio, with some suggesting that the game feels more like an advertisement platform than an actual game. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the sheer volume and frequency of ads in this game have led to numerous uninstalls and low ratings.
- “I paid for no ads, but I am still having to watch ads .”
- “Paid for no ads but they still have to watch ads for x bit.”
- “I paid for no ads and still got ads.”
- “The game itself is pretty fun; however, there are more ads than actual gameplay content.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “It's a game of ads, you play for 5 seconds then get stuck watching ads for two minutes.”
gameplay
505 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
79%
9%
The gameplay of this game is frequently overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with players reporting a ratio of 5-10 seconds of gameplay followed by 30 seconds to a minute of advertisements. While some users appreciate the simplicity and fun of the gameplay itself, the constant interruptions from ads make it frustrating and unenjoyable, leading many to uninstall the game after only a short time. Overall, the excessive ad presence significantly detracts from the gaming experience, making it feel more like an ad platform than a playable game.
- “The gameplay reflects the advertisement for the game, and while the puzzles are pretty simple most of the time, they tend to be rational and well thought out.”
- “The graphics are as advertised and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Great concept, fun gameplay, completely unplayable with the level of ads most of which are 10 seconds or longer.”
- “You end up having about 15 seconds of gameplay in between each ad.”
- “Gameplay is not very difficult, so it's possible to clear levels after a few seconds, meaning you spend more time waiting to skip ads than you spend playing the actual game.”
- “For every 10 seconds of gameplay, there's 30 seconds of ad to watch, and that's not an exaggeration.”
graphics
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
41%
27%
The graphics in this game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as poor, basic, or inconsistent, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles. While some players appreciate the cute and colorful art style, others criticize the animations and overall quality, noting that they detract from the gameplay experience, especially due to excessive ads. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are moments of decent graphics, significant improvements are needed for a more enjoyable visual experience.
- “The graphics are great, the concept and story are cool too, just way too much time watching ads.”
- “I love this game very much; gameplay, control, and graphics are superb.”
- “The graphics are clear and humorous.”
- “The graphics aren't even tasteful; some of the resources used don't even seem to match, it's very sloppy.”
- “The graphics are very basic and inconsistent.”
- “The graphics look like a child's coloring book, and each level is just as easy as the one before.”
story
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
67%
12%
The game's story is often described as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the humor and potential of the storyline, they feel that the frequent ads detract significantly from the overall experience, making it difficult to engage with the narrative. Overall, the consensus is that the story has potential but is overshadowed by the excessive advertising and repetitive missions.
- “The story is compelling, with twists and turns everywhere.”
- “I like the puzzles and the storyline that comes with them.”
- “Love the different storylines and situations the characters get into.”
- “Extremely repetitive missions with no storyline in sight.”
- “The graphics are immature at best, and there is no story, just a joke.”
- “The amount of gameplay you get between advertising and the story arc is pathetic.”
stability
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after reaching certain levels like 44 and 100. Many players find the game unplayable due to these issues, compounded by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game's technical performance is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game runs great.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “After level 44, the game freezes during the animation sequence and crashes.”
- “It's great that somebody finally made the game in all the ads, but it is buggy to the point of being unplayable.”
- “The game is constantly freezing, way too many ads, and it glitches.”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny characters, goofy animations, and wacky plotlines that elicit laughter. However, many reviews express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and comedic experience. While the game is described as a lighthearted and entertaining time-waster, the overwhelming presence of ads often overshadows its humor.
- “The characters are funny and goofy.”
- “I love it, great time waster, easy to play, funny but...yes there's a but...please please does it really have to have quite so many ads?”
- “Silliness of situations, animations and sounds made me laugh, in a good way.”
- “Very annoying, not funny at all... I spent a lot of time watching the ads.”
- “This is not funny at all.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as annoying, obnoxious, and repetitive. Players express frustration over the inability to control the volume or silence the music without being interrupted by ads, which are also criticized for their frequency and volume. While some users appreciated the intro music, the overall consensus is that the sound design detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Great music track is carefully edited.”
- “Intro was a delight; I loved the music.”
- “I really love the graphics and the music; it is not so scary. Thank you, your apps are the best.”
- “The music is incredibly obnoxious and so is the voice of the character. Oh yeah, the game also isn't offline.”
- “The music is annoying and the character is clearly treated as a dumb prehistoric male that only knows how to salivate and make weird grunts.”
- “Annoying repetitive music and ads after every single level you do.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews overwhelmingly describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and dull, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many feel that the short levels do not justify the constant ad interruptions, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a perception of the game as a data farming tool rather than a fun experience. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major detractor, making the game feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “Are you tired of long and tedious gameplay just to get to an advertisement?”
- “With the levels being only a short 5 to 10 seconds each, you spend more time farming ads than you do playing.”
- “Having to watch an ad after every level is tedious, dull and makes this game suck.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, users express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing its short length and lack of engaging content for multiple playthroughs. While some enjoy the gameplay and find it fun, they feel that the experience could be significantly enhanced with more playable content and fewer ads.
- “Fun so far, and I certainly hope that it remains this way. I have recently enjoyed the app for a trial run and experienced its replay value. Completing puzzling treasure hunts for richer artifacts is historical and, while not from an educational point of view for diploma exams passed, it still enthuses me to advance with better app knowledge and fun.”
- “This would be more enjoyable if you had 3 or more playable games instead of just an ad. Other than the ads, it is an awesome strategy game.”
- “Hopefully there are more coming because the game is too short and replayability isn't there.”
- “A+ marketing team, D- replay value.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is criticized for its lack of coherence and quality, with designs described as inconsistent and reminiscent of low-effort assets. Reviewers express disappointment in the overall execution, suggesting that the character design and storyline fail to engage players, making the experience feel like a waste of time.
- “The character designs were a pain to look at and looked inconsistent with each other, almost as if they were all pulled from some free asset market.”
- “Clear idiocy is probably the best way to describe this game... spending your time through 105 half-baked, overly easy levels, unsolved (simple) bugs, the worst character design, and a very bad storyline was just a total waste of time compared to better games with the same size and concept out there. Highly unrecommended.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing crashes when users deny certain data collection permissions, while those who accept them experience smoother performance. Additionally, the game runs better without an internet connection, indicating underlying optimization issues. Overall, many players find the game's performance lacking and frustrating.
- “The game runs smoothly when I turn off my Wi-Fi, but it prompts me to turn it back on.”
- “I appreciate the optimization efforts, as the game performs well on my device after the latest update.”
- “If you don't accept all the data collection permissions and the cleverly worded 'for performance and bug fixes,' well surprise surprise, it crashes. My girlfriend has the exact same phone and she accepted the permissions, and the game didn't crash. Needless to say, we have both removed the game and any trace from our phones.”
- “The game is also not optimized.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, noting that the frequent interruptions from ads, especially starting from the very first level, detract from the overall experience and engagement.