Pusher Mania

About

"Pusher Mania" is a casual, single-player game with fabulous mechanics and good visuals. However, it requires lots of grinding, has too many ads, and contains bugs. As the game states, "play to be a winner" in this hilarious, yet potentially frustrating experience.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,981 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

monetization888 negative mentions

monetization
948 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay and hinder progress. Many players report that after reaching around $90, the game stops providing opportunities to earn coins or watch ads, effectively locking them out of cashing out. Overall, players feel that the game is designed primarily to generate ad revenue for the developers rather than to provide a genuine opportunity to earn money, leading to accusations of it being a scam.
- “It's a pretty good game if you don't mind playing a long game, but it's worth it. No ads stop you from playing this game like most of the other games you play on here.”
- “The game has been stuck with no ads for 2 days after saying 4 hours and 36 minutes until a new ad.”
- “For the last week, I get a message saying that there are no ads available.”
- “It's a scam for you to watch a lot of ads so they can get paid off of you watching them.”
- “Total scam, once you get close to the $100 you stopped getting ads and green coins at all.”
- “You will watch 1000s of ads and never get paid.”
stability
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay, especially when players are close to winning rewards. Many users report that the game often fails to register wins, particularly when nearing cash-out thresholds, leading to frustration and a perception that the game is rigged. Overall, while some players enjoy the game, the overwhelming consensus is that its stability problems severely hinder the experience.
- “No glitches since I started. Have a good day! 🙋‍♀️👍”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Moreover, the screen is buggy; buttons appear on either side of the screen but cannot be accessed.”
- “Every time you get close to a reward, the app freezes. I wouldn't blame the app for this if it didn't happen every single time a reward is close.”
- “You get to $94 and the game glitches and crashes. Nobody ever gets to $100; the game is a scam. You're just wasting your time.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
33%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception from users. Many players appreciate the visuals, describing them as "great," "awesome," and "fantastic," contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users note that the graphics are standard or even worse than similar games, indicating a lack of innovation in this aspect.
- “It's a simple game but the graphics are great and the 'artificial gravity' is on point.”
- “Awesome pusher, cool graphics and I love the passive income.”
- “I can't believe how much better the graphics of this cool game have me smiling and I can't stop playing.”
- “Graphics are pretty standard for this type of game.”
- “The exact same coin pusher for real money game you've seen a thousand times, now with worse graphics!”
- “Slow boring graphics are terrible.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The humor in the game is often described as ironic and self-deprecating, with players finding amusement in the game's misleading promises and the absurdity of their experiences, such as the frustratingly timed coin drops and the lack of available ads for cashing out. While some users genuinely enjoy the game's lightheartedness and find it entertaining, many others express their frustration with the perceived scams, leading to a mix of laughter and disappointment. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's contradictions and the players' shared experiences of feeling duped yet entertained.
- “It's hilarious the advert pretending you win all this money.”
- “Umm...I'm over here just laughing maniacally (within my inner dialogue, of course) as I just drop handfuls of coins at a time onto this table and, coupled with the 'pusher', they create a wave of coins that just drop right into my little bank.”
- “Deserves -5 stars (and that's negative five) .. weird how laws of physics are totally ignored, and the timing of coins falling while your scoop is dumping is hilarious.”
- “Not funny to me.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and entertaining, with some users appreciating the graphics and flow. However, many players express frustration with the game's mechanics, noting issues such as lag, excessive ad interruptions, and a perceived rigging that hinders cashing out rewards. While some find the gameplay fun, the balance between enjoyment and monetization appears to be a significant concern.
- “Enjoyable gameplay!”
- “Love the gameplay and graphics.”
- “Gameplay is good so far, no problems at the moment.”
- “They are 100% changing the game mechanics once you are close.”
- “It used to coin money but after it hits a certain point it stops doing so, no matter your frequency in gameplay.”
- “Only 1 to 3 seconds of gameplay between stupid ads.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, often likening it to a scam due to the minimal rewards for extensive effort. Many express skepticism about the feasibility of earning significant amounts through grinding, suggesting that the process is overly time-consuming and ultimately unrewarding.
- “It's the exact same as all these types of games; you need a certain amount of tokens or whatever, and it only gives you like... $0.01 at a time. After grinding for literal months, you might win like... $5.”
- “And even if you just want to play a game like this, after a while it becomes incredibly tedious.”
- “Absolute scam, you won't get the $100 by grinding the game manually.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its exciting and visually stimulating presentation. However, some players feel that the music's impact is diminished when the rewards do not match the hype created by the accompanying sound. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Great music and visually stimulating.”
- “Fun with catchy music 🎶🎵”
- “With all that big fanfare with the screen showered with green cash coins, the exciting music, flashing green border, etc.”
- “With all that big fanfare with the screen showered with green cash coins, the exciting music, flashing green border, etc., it was a little bit of a letdown to see that I earned only $1.10.”
- “It would be better to just listen to music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction with the game's optimization, highlighting that existing bugs remain unresolved and performance has not improved. Users express frustration over the developers' responses, perceiving them as dismissive and unhelpful. Overall, the sentiment suggests a lack of trust in the game's optimization efforts.
- “The bug isn't fixed, and performance has not improved.”
- “Then you replied stupidly, 'We are going to fix the optimization issues.' Who the hell is talking or cares about your optimization issues?”
- “Performance improvement 👎 it feels like a scam!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing frustration and disappointment due to excessive advertisements and a perceived lack of value or enjoyment. Many feel that the game is a waste of time and fails to deliver any meaningful rewards or entertainment.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is perceived as enjoyable yet repetitive, with players noting a familiar narrative structure that ultimately leads to frustration when winnings plateau around the $100 mark.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is described as vibrant and festive, reminiscent of a lively carnival, which enhances the overall experience of the game.
- “The game immerses you in a wonderful carnival atmosphere.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie atmosphere.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with a rich and vibrant atmosphere that draws you in.”