Queen Bee!
- April 29, 2021
- Rollic Games
- 3h median play time
"Queen Bee! is a single-player Simulation game that allows you to pursue the goal of becoming Prom Queen through studying and making good choices. However, it is plagued by poor mechanics, horrible graphics, and numerous bugs. The game encourages you to study hard, collect relevant objects, and avoid distractions to achieve success."
Reviews
- The game is fun and entertaining.
- The graphics are nice and colorful.
- It allows for creativity in choosing outfits.
- The game sends a harmful message about beauty standards and popularity.
- It is very laggy and often crashes.
- There are too many ads, disrupting gameplay.
- monetization444 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and are required to unlock features or rewards. Overall, the game's reliance on ads is seen as a major detractor from the gaming experience, leading to complaints about lag, glitches, and a negative influence on younger players.
“Everything else is pretty cool, I guess. I love that there are no ads, but it's just the character sensitivity that is my main issue.”
“Not laggy, no ads, and you get to have beautiful outfits. Stop hating on this game!”
“It's fun; just turn on airplane mode for no ads, but I also want to say it gets boring.”
“The ads are absolutely excessive.”
“Arguably you spend more time watching ads than playing!”
“This game basically revolves entirely around ads.”
- stability87 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and lagging issues that severely hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over persistent glitches that disrupt their experience, leading to a consensus that the game is not recommended due to its unstable performance. Overall, the game's technical problems overshadow its potential enjoyment, prompting many to advise against downloading it.
“It's not buggy; it may be a little laggy, but still not buggy. It's a great game!”
“The game runs smoothly overall, providing a stable experience that keeps me engaged.”
“I've encountered very few issues, and the stability of the game enhances my enjoyment.”
“It freezes, closes out of itself, and says it isn't responding.”
“This game is terrible; it has bad players and it glitches all the time. If you want a game, don't get this; get another game but not this. If I could give this game a zero, I would because it is terrible and it takes so long to play.”
“It's so laggy and glitchy; it always freezes up. I do not recommend this horrible app!”
- graphics40 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as terrible, laggy, and glitchy. Players have noted issues such as pixelation, poor design quality, and frequent crashes, which detract significantly from the overall experience. While a few users found the graphics acceptable at first, the consensus is that they ultimately fail to meet expectations, especially for a game aimed at a younger audience.
“Yes, I agree with Justine, it's the best game ever. It's very good, very cool, and has amazing graphics.”
“The graphics are quite nice, but there are some issues with the game's messaging.”
“These games themselves have an interesting concept that would benefit a lot from better mechanics and maybe better graphics.”
“It keeps glitching all the time and the graphics are so terrible I can see pixels.”
“And my god this is horrible, not only is it super laggy, but the graphics are the worst as well & there's so many glitches with the maps and models that I'm wondering why there are 5 stars for this game.”
“The graphics are so terrible and it basically teaches girls to dress pretty and wear makeup for a guy!”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing issues such as lag, repetitive mechanics, and an excessive number of ads that detract from the experience. While a few players found some enjoyment in the gameplay, the overall consensus is that it is poorly executed and lacks depth, leading to boredom and frustration. Additionally, concerns about the game's messaging and ethics further diminish its appeal.
“The game's moral or whatever is of course not for learning purposes and you shouldn't take it as a lesson, but the gameplay is very fun!”
“For me though, the gameplay is what made me give 3 stars.”
“Love the gameplay, except for the fact that I can't watch ads to get the outfits; other than that, it's great 👍”
“Gameplay never really gets better or changes.”
“Not worth it; this game has so many ads with such little gameplay. Each level is maybe 20 seconds, and if you hit the option to not watch ads for a 'bonus,' you will still get an ad.”
“Terrible, not just the gameplay but the message behind the game.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of funny and cringy moments, with some players finding it hilarious, while others criticize it for sending negative messages about popularity and self-worth. Despite the humor, there are concerns about the game's lag and its potential impact on players, particularly children. Overall, opinions are divided, with some enjoying the comedic elements while others feel it lacks depth and promotes harmful stereotypes.
“It's kind of weird but it's very satisfying and funny too, that's it.”
“I really like this game because it's so fun and so funny.”
“This game is hilarious 😆”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being poorly executed and lacking depth, with many users finding it boring and glitchy. Concerns have also been raised about inappropriate content and the game's impact on younger players, leading to calls for its removal. Overall, the narrative fails to engage players and is seen as disrespectful to those who appreciate meaningful storytelling.
“The story message is horrible.”
“Boring glitchy controls, kinda annoying all around, no story, not really even that nice to look at.”
“I am rating this 2 stars because it's so boring and it has no story of different situations. Wow, you just wasted your time.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant absence of music and sound in the game, with multiple users expressing disappointment over the lack of background music, which they find discouraging and unengaging. Overall, the consensus is that the game's audio experience is severely lacking, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“Very glitchy; there is no music as well, which makes it discouraging.”
“There is no music or sound of any kind while playing.”
“At least add music, and I would not recommend this game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players feeling uncomfortable and pressured by its themes of perfection and social popularity, leading to negative self-reflection. Others express frustration over technical issues that detract from their experience, resulting in feelings of disappointment and sadness. Overall, the game seems to evoke strong emotional reactions, both negative and positive, among its users.
“It is too glitchy and it made me cry.”
“Why I hope to see you soon, I love it so far. You and your mom made me feel emotional.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's optimization, noting that despite claims of performance improvements in updates, the game still struggles to run smoothly on devices. Many see potential in the game but feel that optimization issues hinder the overall experience.
“I see a ton of potential in this game, but it doesn't run smoothly.”
“The main issue is optimization for devices.”
“The update claims performance improvements, but where are the improvements you're talking about?”
“The game runs poorly on lower-end devices, making it frustrating to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved gameplay and fewer bugs to enhance the game's replayability.
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay it.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”