Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari

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Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari is a single-player platformer game where you rodeo on wild animals in a stampede to add to your Sky Zoo. The game boasts of wonderful mechanics, marvelous graphics, and a fabulous soundtrack, but can be marred by lots of grinding and bugs. The game describes itself as an endless runner, where you catch wild animals to grow your zoo. Overall, it offers a good plot with high emotional stakes as you build and maintain your zoo.

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

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

story68 positive mentions

monetization2.5k negative mentions

monetization
2,637 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of intrusive ads. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, including dying or restarting, which significantly disrupts gameplay and enjoyment. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, often leading to a recommendation to play offline to avoid them. In-app purchases are available to remove ads, but many players feel that the game is overly reliant on ads for revenue, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The in-app purchases aren't very intrusive, and I love taking pictures of the animals.”
- “It offers so many opportunities, and while there are in-app purchases, you can have just as much fun without purchasing a thing!”
- “Amazing game, no ads at all!”
- “The ads are intrusive to the point that the game is unplayable, so I paid to have most of them removed.”
- “I used to love playing this game, but now I am greeted with ads after every run.”
- “The game is fun, but the sheer amount of ads makes it almost unplayable.”
story
413 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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The game's story revolves around managing a zoo and completing various missions to collect animals and upgrade facilities. While many players find the concept engaging and the animal interactions enjoyable, frustrations arise from the long wait times for new missions, which can take up to six hours, and the difficulty of certain boss missions. Additionally, the reliance on ads for mission progression and the perceived paywall for unlimited missions detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews regarding the game's narrative flow and accessibility.
- “The story line and theme and mostly everything is just very enjoyable for me.”
- “It's a really good game but too many ads and it's hard to make money because you have to wait over an hour to open again and missions can take over 5 hours.”
- “The quality is amazing and the story of the game is also amazing.”
- “The game is very much pay to play hence 3 stars, if the missions didn't have such long timers or the stampede part didn't get so hard so fast maybe I would've kept but otherwise really not worth compared to its competitors.”
- “I would give it a higher review but it's rather messed up how you guys basically force people to pay to play, I mean really 6 bucks just so I can play more missions and then if I don't pay have to wait 5+ hours for a new mission and can only ad watch a little before having to wait that long I'm not going to pay for the mission mule because it's a rip off it's a fun game but, sure is definitely a cash grab.”
- “The only problem is, to get missions you have to wait for a few hours and that's what pisses me off.”
graphics
332 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and charming art style, as well as the overall quality of the visuals. However, some users express dissatisfaction with lagging issues and bugs that detract from the experience, while others feel the graphics could be improved further. Overall, the game's graphics are generally considered appealing, though opinions vary on their execution and performance.
- “The graphics are amazing, and I absolutely adore the format of the game!”
- “Amazing graphics and great quality!”
- “The graphics are really good, and I haven't come across any bugs or glitches.”
- “The graphics are pretty bad, but I know that's the point of the game (kinda like Minecraft).”
- “Extremely laggy for a game with low graphics; it keeps crashing again and again because of the lag, the controls were delayed by like 3 seconds.”
- “This game is ugly; the graphics are so bad and weird that I had to restart it.”
gameplay
260 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging challenges, and appealing graphics, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration over the excessive number of unskippable ads that significantly disrupt the gaming experience, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing. While the core gameplay is considered addictive and well-designed, technical issues and ad overload detract from its overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is simple but feels good for a mobile game, the art style is simple but very fun and distinct, and the variety of silly animals and creatures makes for an enjoyable experience any day.”
- “It's a fun and addicting game with interesting mechanics and a lot of in-game content.”
- “Amazing gameplay, keeps me entertained for hours and just when you think you are finished and there is nothing else to do you discover a whole new experience.”
- “My animals occasionally just run off screen without me and it's getting in the way of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is sweet but you will spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “I don't mind watching some ads, but the two days I've played this, I've probably collectively spent 5 minutes in actual gameplay.”
stability
215 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly during loading screens and after watching ads. While some players still find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overwhelming feedback indicates that the bugs severely impact gameplay, making it frustrating and at times unplayable. Overall, the game requires urgent attention from developers to address these stability issues for a better user experience.
- “The animals are cute and the game runs great.”
- “I love it! I know I'm only at the beginner stages, but so far I am loving it. No glitches, and I've had to be idle off it for a while and then re-install on this PC, but so far I enjoy it a lot.”
- “Best game ever! It is fun and there are no glitches. Hope you get this game because there is a boss you fight and get a bunch of animals, and you can go to different places and even ride dinosaurs!”
- “The game has gotten so buggy it's impossible to play sometimes because of invisible rocks, trees, or animals that just instantly kill you.”
- “Overall the game is good, but one problem the ocean zoo is not working whenever I enter the ocean it always freezes on the loading screen. This bug has been happening for 7 months, please fix it properly.”
- “Every time I try to play it, the game just freezes on the loading screen and I tried to uninstall and reinstall but it didn't work. Overall, when I played the game it was good but the ads and the freezing make it unplayable.”
humor
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny animal designs, creative names, and amusing animations that add to the overall fun experience. Many reviews highlight the clever puns and humorous descriptions associated with the animals, making the gameplay entertaining and engaging. However, some users note that the humor can wear off over time, and the presence of ads can detract from the enjoyment.
- “A very enjoyable and funny game!”
- “It's hilarious and I love the idea of the zoo with it!”
- “The names for the animals that you tame are hilarious.”
- “There's a guy named Big Chungus who is repeatedly getting bullied for having that name, and all of his pages are being taken down for like no reason. I feel bad for him, so stop repeatedly reporting him for being Big Chungus; it's not funny. Report somebody that did nothing wrong.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its cheerful and catchy nature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, many users report issues with the music muting unexpectedly, being interrupted by ads, or not being able to listen to their own music while playing. Despite these concerns, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The music is really cheerful too!”
- “Its straightforward gameplay accompanied by the catchy and upbeat music will keep you tethered to your screen for a while.”
- “Visuals are simple yet memorable, gameplay is unique and enjoyable, music is awesome and fitting for the environment and the amount of care, effort as well as love put into this game is absolutely unfathomable.”
- “The only problem with it that I would like to report and has knocked a star off my review is that, after you complete a couple of rounds without going back to the zoo, the music just mutes for like 10 rounds with no warning and it's really getting on my nerves.”
- “I tried to listen to music while playing this game, but the ads ruin it by stopping the music.”
- “Oh, and also the ads stop your music even if you mute them.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often exacerbated by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the collection and progression elements, many express frustration with the slow pace of earning coins and the necessity of grinding to unlock new areas and creatures. Overall, the experience can be enjoyable for those who embrace grinding, but it may deter others due to its repetitive nature and frequent ad interruptions.
- “It can get quite tedious to watch another 30-second ad after having spawned in 2 seconds later after having watched a previous 30-second ad.”
- “The only way to get completely free of ads is to pay around 15 dollars, but then you still will be slowed down by missions and endless farming.”
- “The game was very addicting and surprisingly enjoyable, but it becomes extremely grindy near the mid and pre-mid area, especially when it comes to the dinosaurs, with missions taking 5 hours to renew and some bosses feeling impossible to defeat.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting its wholesome aspects while also voicing frustration over control issues and bugs that detract from the experience. Many users feel a strong attachment to the game, but some report feelings of sadness and disappointment due to technical problems and lost progress, leading to a love-hate relationship with the game. Overall, the emotional responses range from joy and obsession to frustration and regret.
- “I love how wholesome the game is.”
- “The game is so bad it makes me feel so sad and it makes me want to cry.”
- “The animals just keep turning, it's so bad it made me cry.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent lag, freezes, and crashes, particularly on Android devices. While some players experience smooth performance, many express frustration over the lack of optimization for various devices, including tablets. Overall, the game's performance issues detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Oddly, it runs smoothly on an old first-gen Pixel.”
- “It's a really good game, runs smoothly and never lags.”
- “You should make it so it's optimized for all devices.”
- “Not optimized for Android, freezes and crashes often.”
- “For such a simple app, how could it be so laggy? The game concept is fun, but the performance ruins it.”
- “It needs some optimization.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a decent level of replayability, with many users appreciating its variety and simple structure that encourages repeated play. However, some players noted that the excitement diminishes over time, leading to a loss of interest after several weeks. Technical issues, such as crashes, have also impacted the experience for some, hindering their ability to fully enjoy the game's replay value.
- “Fun, with a decent amount of replay value, for a free mobile game.”
- “Lots of variety giving an overall simple structure extensive replay value and play time.”
- “Its a great game, the graphics are fantastic and there is a lot of replayability.”
- “This was fun for a while but it lacks replayability and got boring after several weeks.”
- “However, it loses its replayability after a while.”
- “The game is great but after 10 minutes of gameplay the game will constantly crash as soon as I open it, tried reinstalling, got to the same point in gameplay (taming elephant) and it happened again, I would love to play but this issue stops me. I don't mean to be harsh with this review but I can't even play the game and it would be 5 stars if it were playable.”