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"Roll the Ball® - slide puzzle" is a puzzle game that offers phenomenal gameplay and stellar visuals, but is marred by excessive advertisements and bugs. Players must slide tiles to create a path for a ball to reach a target destination, challenging their critical thinking skills. The game encourages players to test their IQ with classic tile puzzle games for an engaging, yet occasionally frustrating, experience.

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

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,983 reviews

graphics49 positive mentions

monetization2.4k negative mentions

monetization
2,377 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Users report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with ads appearing after nearly every level, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. While some players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the general consensus is that the frequency and length of ads significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Other than that expense, no in-app purchases were needed.”
- “Finally decided to buy the no ads version because I simply wanted to support this!”
- “I would gladly pay for a version with fewer or no ads.”
- “The amount of ads compared to gameplay is unbearable.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The game itself is nice but the ads are too intrusive.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
25%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for being attractive, smooth, and polished, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, several users noted that the graphics could be improved further, especially on older devices, and some expressed dissatisfaction with the presence of excessive advertisements that detracted from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciate the aesthetic quality and find the graphics appealing and suitable for both casual and serious gamers.
- “The graphics and the quality are very nice and attractive for players as well as the super beginners playing for the first time.”
- “The graphics are smooth while controls and gameplay give quick response to every move.”
- “Best game ever! They really have great graphics, perfect levels, amazing mind teasers!”
- “But the graphics for my phone don't really work!!”
- “Graphics should be improved somewhat........!”
- “Game is ok but graphics are not cool.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
The gameplay is generally smooth and responsive, with many users appreciating the graphics and controls. However, the experience is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, often lasting longer than the actual gameplay, leading to frustration and a perception of boredom due to a lack of challenge and new mechanics. While some find it a satisfying time killer, the intrusive ads significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is smooth and bug-free.”
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is smooth and crisp.”
- “An excellent time killer, very simple interface and gameplay.”
- “There are no new mechanics introduced at least up to the third section of levels, and the difficulty scales incredibly slowly - even at that point, only one in about ten levels posed enough challenge to be even mildly interesting.”
- “The amount of ads compared to gameplay is unbearable.”
- “More ads than actual gameplay.”
humor
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it funny, engaging, and a great stress reliever. However, the enjoyment is often overshadowed by the frequent ads, which some players find boring and disruptive. Overall, while the game is considered entertaining and amusing, the ad experience detracts from its humor.
- “Game is very funny and engaging.”
- “Thank you so much it is a very funny game; it helps me to release stress.”
- “Very funny and entertaining.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing after completing levels and especially when loading ads, which occur after nearly every match. Players report needing to restart the game multiple times to continue, leading to frustration and some considering uninstalling it. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the persistent freezing and excessive ads detract from the overall experience.
- “Absolutely no glitches.”
- “An easy and simple way to have fun, occupy your mind, and pass the time—no glitches, no problems, no worries.”
- “However, this game frequently freezes after I finish completing a puzzle. It's too annoying already to the point that I'm tempted to uninstall this game! I had to restart the game so many times before I can move on to the next puzzle.”
- “Like the game, but every time an ad loads, it freezes afterward and I have to restart it to continue playing.”
- “This game is great, but it freezes up a lot.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing frustration over ads that interrupt or mute their personal music. While some players appreciate the game's graphics and find the in-game music enjoyable, the frequent ad interruptions significantly detract from the overall experience for those who like to listen to their own music while playing.
- “Playing while listening to Punjabi songs makes me feel good.”
- “Cool enough, nice graphics, decent music.”
- “Good logic, but needs background music.”
- “Any game with ads that turn my music off will get a 1 star.”
- “Fun game to pass the time but the constant ads stop my music and mute the volume no matter what I do.”
- “Cuts off my music for the ads and just will not allow me to relax while playing the game.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some users praise its smooth performance and suitability for children, others highlight issues such as excessive ads and lack of support for 18:9 aspect ratio phones and tablets. Overall, the game performs well but could benefit from better optimization for various devices.
- “Runs smoothly and doesn't get any better.”
- “It would be awesome if this game was optimized for tablets.”
- “Fantastic performance, easy method, lovely game.”
- “The game is not optimized for 18:9 aspect ratio phones!”
- “Performance issues make it unplayable on lower-end devices.”
- “Frequent frame drops and stuttering ruin the overall experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The story aspect of the game is described as engaging and straightforward, with a focus on completing missions that drive progression. Players appreciate the simplicity and addictive nature of the narrative, which complements the puzzle mechanics. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience by providing context and motivation for the challenges.
- “The story was very good and simple, but you need to complete a mission in order to progress to the next step.”
- “I love this kind of puzzle game; it's like a sliding puzzle with different missions, and it's addictive!”
- “The rest is interesting in my shop, as I have been working with your story, and you have a lot to say about the details of my work.”
- “End of story.”
- “The rest is interested in my shop, yet I have been working with your story and you have a lot to say about the details of my work.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express strong negative emotions towards the game, particularly feeling frustrated and betrayed by its ad mechanics, which they liken to emotional abuse. This has led some players to delete the game entirely, indicating a significant emotional impact on their gaming experience.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with frequent ads after each board contributing to a loss of interest and making gameplay feel repetitive.
- “This can make the gameplay very tedious, and a person can lose interest.”
- “An ad after every board is tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users feel that the game lacks significant replayability, suggesting that improvements, such as a better ad-to-gameplay ratio, could enhance its playability. Overall, the consensus is that the game does not offer much incentive for repeated play.
- “But I don't see much replay value.”