Sandtrix: ASMR Blocks

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Sandtrix: ASMR Blocks is a single player puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Sandtrix: ASMR Blocks is a single-player puzzle game blending classic Tetris mechanics with a soothing sand imitation and ASMR effects for a relaxing experience. Players arrange falling blocks to clear lines while enjoying calming visuals and sounds. However, gameplay can be interrupted by frequent ads.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

monetization33 negative mentions

The game concept is fun and offers a unique mix between Tetris and sand, making it enjoyable and relaxing.
The gameplay loop is engaging, and the increasing difficulty adds a challenge that keeps players interested.
Overall, the game is enjoyable and has the potential to be great if the ad issues are addressed.

The game is plagued by intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay frequently, making it frustrating to play.
The lives feature and ad interruptions feel like cash grabs, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players find the game too easy and wish for a more challenging experience without constant ad breaks.

monetization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, with many players reporting unskippable ads interrupting gameplay every 30 seconds or so. Users express frustration over the lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player enjoyment. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the excessive ads significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall, the game itself is good and the absence of ads is great.”
- “It's actually really good; there's no ads and it's genuinely enjoyable.”
- “Either there are a lot of ads and I can play as much as I want, or there are no ads and we can buy lives, but not both.”
- “The gameplay loop is good, but these are some of the most intrusive ads I've ever seen, without the option to pay for an ad-free version.”
- “With an ad every minute or so, it's almost like I spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “I'm trying to play and have a peaceful time but I can't because the ads are raining like a thunderstorm; I can't be having an ad every 2 seconds, the bills cannot be that high.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and a solid loop; however, players are frustrated by intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, with many expressing a desire for an ad-free option and a return to simpler, traditional gameplay without additional mechanics.
- “The gameplay loop is good, but these are some of the most intrusive ads I've ever seen, without the option to pay for an ad-free version.”
- “Not completely opposed to things like the level and puzzle mechanics, but there should at least be an option straight away to just play raw sandtris.”
- “Just a normal gameplay just like the old version.”
- “Not completely opposed to things like the level and puzzle mechanics, but there should at least be an option straight away to just play raw Sandtris.”
- “I just want normal gameplay without having to make a brick disappear or use anything like bombs.”
- “Just a normal gameplay experience, just like the old version.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the inability to turn off just the music in the game, as well as the interruption of ads during gameplay. Additionally, they note the lack of support for playing external music from platforms like YouTube or Spotify while playing.
- “I'd like to turn off just the music.”
- “Ads mid-run and unable to play example YouTube music or Spotify while playing.”