Rail Maze : Train puzzler
- August 3, 2011
- Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)
Rail Maze: Train Puzzler is a puzzle game known for its pretty visuals and good music, but is held back by an excess of ads. The game challenges players to solve train puzzles, build railroads, and escape from pirate trains, all while blowing up obstacles in their path. This addictive train puzzler provides hours of entertainment for fans of the genre.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.
- Graphics and gameplay are better than similar games, making it enjoyable.
- The puzzles are engaging and can help improve brain power.
- The ticket system is frustrating, limiting gameplay and requiring long waits or payments to continue.
- There are too many ads, which disrupt the gaming experience and can lead to accidental clicks.
- In-app purchases for hints and tickets feel exploitative, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- monetization66 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and the reliance on a ticket system that forces players to watch ads or wait extended periods to continue playing. Many players express frustration over failed in-app purchases and the perception that the game prioritizes profit over user experience, leading to a negative impact on enjoyment. Overall, the excessive advertising and restrictive ticket system have led to a consensus that the monetization approach is intrusive and detracts from the game's appeal.
“Would be 5 stars if there were no ads.”
“Funny enough, I did purchase the smaller options of no ads and 3 clues at 99 cents each, but it won't let me buy the full version!?”
“I see lots of responses to reviews about this from the developer, stating that you can watch ads for tickets in lieu of paying cash - this option is never available for me, and I suspect they are bending the truth.”
“Ticket system makes no sense, just a way to force players to watch ads.”
“It's a great app and all but it has too many ads and the ads always freeze the app and I have to exit again and again and hope I can at least do another level.”
- music23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as "amazing" and "mind-blowing," while others find it annoying or headache-inducing. Several users appreciate the soundtrack and sound effects, but complaints about high-pitched noises and short loops are common. Overall, the music contributes positively for some, but detracts from the experience for others.
“This game is amazing and it's really good music in this game just like Pushpa movie type 😁”
“The music is just mind-blowing 😘”
“Awesome game... full timepass.. I loved the background music.. too good”
“The music that you listen to on here is a headache because of that kind of high pitch noise.”
“Game play is tedious, music is annoying and full screen ads crash my phone so badly it requires a battery pull to recover.”
“The music is on a far too short loop.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; many users praise the visuals and controls as being better than similar games, while others criticize the lack of graphics or describe them as simplistic. Some players enjoy the aesthetic and find it entertaining, but loading times and storage issues detract from the experience for a few.
“Better graphics and gameplay than similar games.”
“This game helps me to test my brain power and it has good graphics.”
“The graphics, controls, gameplay, and more of this game are perfect.”
“And also slow to load and a storage memory hog - especially with its simple graphics.”
“No graphics, just a white background, black text, and grey blocks.”
“No graphics at all.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it to be very funny and entertaining, particularly in the context of its puzzles. However, some players have encountered issues with purchasing options, which adds an unintended layer of humor to their experience. Overall, the game successfully delivers a comedic experience that resonates with its audience.
“It is a very funny puzzle game.”
“This is a funny game.”
“Very, very funny.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users expressing frustration over limitations and a perceived focus on monetization rather than enhancing the experience. Conversely, others praise the game's controls and overall gameplay quality, highlighting it as a strong point.
“The graphics, controls, gameplay, and more of this game are perfect.”
“That limits the gameplay so much.”
“Sorry, but they did something wrong by concentrating on making money through user harassment instead of improving gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with users reporting smooth gameplay marred by issues when ads appear, causing the game to go black and disrupt performance, particularly on iOS devices.
“I saw it on iOS, not on Android, but I can assume it's performance issues are similar.”
“The game runs poorly on lower-end devices, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are frequent frame drops and long loading times that ruin the experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes after completing levels and also encounters freezes on black ad screens.
“Frequently freezes after completing a level.”
“Freezes at a black ad screen.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with some noting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game has potential, the repetitive nature of grinding can lead to a lack of challenge and increased annoyance, particularly due to intrusive ads that can crash devices.
“Gameplay is tedious, the music is annoying, and full-screen ads crash my phone so badly that it requires a battery pull to recover.”
“It's a good game, but after a while, it becomes more tedious than challenging.”