Rotate the Rings

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Rotate the Rings is a single player puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Rotate the Rings is a single-player puzzle game where players rotate interconnected rings to unravel and solve circular puzzles. The gameplay challenges your spatial reasoning as you align each ring perfectly to complete the intricate designs. However, the experience is somewhat interrupted by frequent advertisements.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 915 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

monetization342 negative mentions

The game is fun, challenging, and keeps you thinking as the levels progress in difficulty.
The gameplay is relaxing and engaging, providing a good mental workout.
Many players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many users report technical issues, such as the game freezing or not loading at all, leading to frustration.
The levels can be too easy and repetitive, with some players noting that the challenge diminishes quickly.

monetization
353 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often outnumbering the time spent playing. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, they feel that the frequency and length of these ads are overwhelming and detract from the overall experience. Although there is an option to pay for an ad-free version, many users believe the game is not engaging enough to justify the cost, leading to a general sentiment that the monetization approach is overly aggressive.
- “I paid $3.99 plus tax to have no ads.”
- “There's a lot of ads, and it's not too much to pay for no ads, but I don't think you should.”
- “If you pay for no ads, why do you have to watch an ad to unlock the art levels and the background ones?”
- “The horrendous number of ads makes it impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “This game would have been fun to keep on my phone but after each round you get bombarded with ads and that is a huge turn off for me so I uninstalled it after 24 hours.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, freezing issues, and unresponsive elements, particularly with the ring mechanics. While some players noted that the app is not entirely buggy, the overall experience is marred by these technical problems, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- “The only reason I didn't give this game only 1 star is that, as annoying as the ads were, the app wasn't buggy.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any glitches or issues, which is a testament to its stability.”
- “Unfortunately, it is very touchy and glitches often, making it where the rings won't rotate or are jumpy and don't go where you place them, especially the S-shaped ones.”
- “It freezes your phone and keeps going into the game's download section.”
- “Ads and games freeze, and it freezes my phone.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is generally considered decent but is often overshadowed by excessive ad interruptions, which disrupt the flow and enjoyment. Many users find the mechanics to be simple yet fiddly, leading to frustration, and some feel that the overall experience is not worth the frequent ad breaks.
- “Shame as the gameplay is decent.”
- “Liked the gameplay but uninstalled due to back-to-back ads.”
- “Gameplay is fine, sometimes too easy.”
- “Not worth the gameplay.”
- “Mechanics are fiddly and interrupt any puzzling flow or ease of use.”
- “After 1 minute of gameplay, you get a 30-second ad every 45 seconds.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, with users reporting laggy controls and overall sluggishness during gameplay.
- “The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, affecting controls and overall gameplay.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating delays and unresponsive controls.”
- “The performance is subpar, with frequent lag that disrupts the gaming experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized for being mid-quality and tacky, especially considering the use of Unity, which has led to a perception of outdated and unappealing visuals. Additionally, the frequent ads and complicated puzzle mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- “Firstly, the ads pop up every third level. The graphics are mediocre and oddly tacky for a game made with Unity, which complicates the premise of the puzzle type for some reason.”
- “The graphics are outdated and boring; even the app itself is not functioning properly.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for being poorly executed and overly simplistic, often tied to generic themes like adventure and match-3 mechanics. Players express frustration with the lack of originality and depth, feeling that the narrative elements detract from the gameplay experience.
- “I understand games that are just one type of puzzle don't have a massive market, but between this poorly done baby sensory video nonsense and the fact that everything that doesn't look like this tomfoolery ends up being an adventure-story-match-3-please-buy-in-game-resources, I'm sick of it.”
- “I would love to play unlocking the rings, but it is tied into a merging game with an Alice in Wonderland story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it unappealing and too slow, leading them to turn off the sound. Additionally, there are reports of music continuing to play even after the sound is disabled, which has frustrated players.
- “It's okay, I guess, but I turned off the sound and the music was still playing, so I exited the app and it continued until I closed the app completely.”
- “I hate the music; it's too slow.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and boring, often exacerbated by the frequent ads that interrupt gameplay after every level.
- “Also, ads at every level make it tedious.”
- “Tedious and boring.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received and considered quite funny, though some players feel that excessive advertising detracts from the overall experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional benefits of the game, highlighting its engaging format as a valuable tool for mental health and emotional well-being, particularly for those facing mobility challenges or spending extended periods at home.
- “This game provides a unique format for playing during downtime, actively engaging my brain. I believe it's great for mental health and emotional well-being, especially for those of us with mobility issues who may be housebound at times.”