Rescue Machine

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Rescue Machine is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Geisha Tokyo, Inc. and was released on June 11, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

"Rescue Machine!" is a puzzle-based video game where players must construct a machine to save people trapped under a rockslide. By dragging and connecting various pieces, players must create a functional rescue device. Successfully connecting the pieces in time will result in the successful rescue of all trapped individuals.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,940 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization1.3k negative mentions

The game has a fun and interesting concept that can be enjoyable for short periods.
Graphics are decent and the gameplay is straightforward, making it accessible for younger players.
The game can be a good time killer if played offline to avoid ads.

There are excessive ads, with interruptions after almost every level, making the game frustrating to play.
Levels are overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short time.
The game lacks a way to turn off haptic feedback, which can be annoying for players.

monetization
1,300 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually engaging with the gameplay, often encountering unskippable ads after nearly every level, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and length of these ads have led to a consensus that the game feels more like an advertising platform than a playable experience.
- “It's an awesome game, it's fun, I played it for hours, definitely recommend it... no ads!!!!”
- “Super fun and offline, amazing btw if you turn off Wi-Fi you get no ads.”
- “I love the game a lot and it has no ads!!!!”
- “I understand that ads give you money, but it's clear you care more about the money than you do about the game itself or its player base.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the actual game.”
- “The amount of time watching ads is similar to the amount of time actually playing.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some mechanics are appreciated for their creativity, the lack of challenge and polish, along with the frequent interruptions from ads, lead to a disappointing gameplay experience. Overall, the game is seen as a potential time-killer but suffers from a poor balance between gameplay and advertising.
- “Controls are tight and intuitive, and the levels are creative and entertaining, with plenty of different mechanics.”
- “Kind of using physics with mechanics was fun, and this game allows me to feel as though I am experiencing that application.”
- “Too many ads, but cool gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is kind of disappointing, to be honest. I was hoping for more complex solutions; there could have been so much more they could have done, but there wasn't. It feels half-baked.”
- “A 30-second ad for literally every 10 seconds of gameplay; this is a disgusting money-grabbing piece of garbage.”
- “Just a money grab with very weak gameplay.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "cool," while others criticize them as "ugly," "basic," and "crude." Many users express frustration with the frequency of ads, which detracts from the overall experience, and some note that the graphics alone are not enough to compensate for repetitive gameplay. Overall, while there are positive comments about the visuals, the consensus leans towards them being average or needing improvement.
- “The graphics are pretty great and some levels aren't even rescuing the character from the rock or the killer; it's pretty fun.”
- “Good graphics, need to work on ad management.”
- “Great graphics.”
- “The visuals are ugly and basic.”
- “I just wish the graphics weren't so crude.”
- “Waste of time, I regret downloading this stupid game. Repetitive stages and poor graphics; I hate it immediately.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches causing gameplay interruptions, such as freezing, failure to trigger win conditions, and erratic mechanics. Players frequently report excessive ads, often appearing after every level, which further detracts from the experience. Overall, the combination of bugs and repetitive content leads to frustration, making it difficult for users to fully engage with the game.
- “There are no bugs or glitches, and there aren't too many ads.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or performance issues.”
- “Game is at most so-so; it has an ad after every level, sometimes two ads. At certain levels (like #24), it locks up and won't allow you to advance past that level, even when it offers to let you skip it after watching an ad for at least 30 seconds, numerous times. There are way too many ads and glitches to ever get really involved or excited about the game; it'll be removed from my device after posting this.”
- “It glitches out; I go to level 8 and it does not let me finish it. I skip, again, I complete the level and it does not let me go to the next. Then I write this review, and when I try to play it, it crashes. This has happened 26 times. Fix your app, dang it!”
- “There are 5 levels before the game freezes, and you can't collect your coins, so you're stuck on the win screen.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its engaging characters and plot, but players express frustration with the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often occurring after every short mission. While the missions are enjoyable initially, the repetitive nature and constant ad interruptions detract from the overall experience, leading some players to uninstall the game.
- “Include a storyline for a great overall synopsis while the player plays through stages.”
- “Cute characters and amazing plot, happy.”
- “It's fun for the first 30 minutes or so, but then the missions just repeat.”
- “But the levels are too easy and there's an ad every time you complete the mission.”
- “Got tired of the ads after every single mission.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and entertaining, particularly enjoying moments like character interactions and amusing ads. However, many users express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the game's lightheartedness and comedic elements are highlighted as key positives.
- “Hilarious experience.”
- “The app is great and I love the ad that says it's harder than it looks; that ad is so funny .”
- “It's funny .”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable, it lacks background music and sound effects, which detracts from the overall atmosphere. Many users suggest that adding music could enhance the experience, although some feel that music is not essential to the game's enjoyment.
- “Good game, but it could use some background music or sounds; the game is quite silent.”
- “It's fun, but it could use some sound and music to make it more atmospheric.”
- “Good game, but a bit ad-heavy. Still enjoyable, but I would recommend adding background music or sounds; the game is quite silent.”
- “I like this game, but there's no sound or music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating its performance and engaging mechanics, leading to positive reviews and high ratings.
- “It feels like mental math, and I love it! The optimization is so effective that I won't need to write anything down, so I gave it 5 stars! ”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it really enhances the overall experience and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the game encourages strategic thinking through its optimization mechanics, making every decision feel impactful.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users criticize grinding in games as a tedious and pointless activity, often perceiving it as a mechanism primarily designed for ad revenue rather than meaningful gameplay. This has led to a sentiment that some games lack depth and are hastily constructed to exploit players.
- “Pointless ad-farming garbage.”
- “Some games just feel like they were thrown together in five minutes for the sole purpose of farming ad revenue.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enjoyable, but many users feel it lacks depth due to insufficient sound and music, which could enhance the overall experience.