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Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles is a single player casual puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles is a single-player game featuring challenging physics-based puzzles and good game mechanics that test your problem-solving skills. While the gameplay offers engaging and thoughtful challenges, the experience is sometimes disrupted by frequent ads and numerous bugs. Overall, it’s a fun but occasionally frustrating puzzle game.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization194 negative mentions

The game features clever puzzles that require creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Many players appreciate the physics mechanics and find the gameplay engaging and challenging.
The option to watch ads for hints is seen as a fair trade-off for a free game, and the overall design is visually appealing.

There are excessive and lengthy ads that disrupt gameplay, with many players feeling frustrated by the frequency and duration of these interruptions.
Progression is often locked behind a requirement to achieve perfect scores on every level, which can lead to frustration and a sense of being stuck.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, particularly after watching ads, which detracts from the overall experience.

monetization
200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often stating that they disrupt gameplay significantly. While some users appreciate the option to purchase an ad-free experience for a small fee, others feel that the ads are excessively intrusive and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, while ads are expected in free games, the consensus is that the current implementation is overly aggressive, leading to a negative impact on user experience.
- “Excellent puzzle game worth paying for; no ads for me.”
- “Quality physics games with no ads in sight.”
- “I'm very happy with the game; I was able to finish at 3 stars on every puzzle and there are no ads to pester me. Well done, thank you.”
- “I can't sit through this many 30-second ads just to play a game.”
- “The game is great, but the ads mean I put the phone down for about half the time I'm playing.”
- “You will spend more time watching 30-second ads than playing.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players praising its creative mechanics and challenging puzzles that utilize realistic physics. However, intrusive ads significantly detract from the experience, leading to frustration and complaints about poor execution and weak instructions. While some users find the core gameplay enjoyable and engaging, the overwhelming presence of ads and occasional crashes hinder the overall enjoyment.
- “I've thoroughly enjoyed this game, both from the perspective of gameplay and the beauty of the physics.”
- “Amazing layout & animations with gameplay that utilizes life-like physics of gravity and cause & effect.”
- “Fantastic challenging puzzles, a lot of gameplay to be had here and no constant or intrusive ads.”
- “I can understand ads in a free game, but I hope you're getting paid a fortune, because there are as many ads as gameplay.”
- “I would pay to remove them, but for gameplay that needs to be frustratingly precise for a fat finger on a small touchscreen, coupled with semi-regular game crashes.”
- “Mediocre gameplay, weak instructions, and extremely intrusive ads.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and freezes, often requiring them to restart the app. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing after making a move, during advertisements, or even upon launching the app, significantly detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the gameplay concept is appreciated, the persistent bugs and instability are major drawbacks that need urgent attention.
- “If you want a game that glitches out and freezes literally every time you open it, then this is the game for you.”
- “Seems like a fun game, but every single time I open it, it lets me make one move (enough to win the level), then it freezes and I have to shut down the app before trying again.”
- “Great idea, but it's so buggy I can hardly get through three levels without crashing and needing to restart.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as calming and a highlight of the experience, while others find it mediocre or even annoying. Overall, it seems to enhance the gameplay for some, but detracts from the experience for others due to its repetitiveness and the presence of ads.
- “I also like the music (music name: Eternal).”
- “Nice sounds, nice song and I can already tell - this game is going to leap multiple devices in a single bound!”
- “The game is really fun and the music is the best part ❤❤❤”
- “The music is awful, but the game itself is dope.”
- “Too many video ads + annoying music.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often due to repetitive puzzle-solving that requires precise execution rather than speed. While some appreciate the challenge and careful planning involved, many feel that the experience is marred by frequent ads and a lack of engaging difficulty, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- “Challenging but not too tedious; they usually don't require speed, just careful planning.”
- “The grinding mechanics are rewarding, allowing for a sense of progression without feeling overwhelming.”
- “I appreciate how the grind encourages strategic thinking and resource management.”
- “It is tedious most of the time though because the puzzles aren't that difficult; you just have to get the shape just right, which means you have to try again and again.”
- “The ads make the game tedious.”
- “Pretty lame unless you can exactly copy the game creator's hints; this isn't a challenge, just tedious.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users appreciate the game's graphics, noting that they are good but basic, and some express a desire for more dynamic visual effects like lightning bolts or bombs. However, there are complaints about the game causing phone crashes and being bogged down, which detracts from the overall experience. The presence of ads is also a common concern, impacting the enjoyment of the graphics.
- “The physics are fantastic, but there's a lot of ads. Other than that, it's an amazing game with good graphics that challenge the mind. I love it!”
- “Would give it 5 stars, but for such a basic graphic game, it sure does love to bog down the phone and crash a lot.”
- “2/5 for the graphics and atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable, but note that optimization can be frustrating as certain levels are locked behind the requirement of achieving perfect performances.
- “The game is very fun, but some levels are blocked by not achieving perfect performances.”
- “The optimization mechanics really enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the game encourages players to refine their strategies for better performance.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game highly replayable, often reinstalling it multiple times due to its engaging nature. However, once they achieve a certain level of completion, such as hitting 3 stars on all puzzles, the replay value diminishes significantly.
- “This is no exception; I've reinstalled it like 5 times because it's just so replayable for some reason.”
- “Kept me entertained for a while, but after hitting 3 stars on all puzzles, there's no longer any replay value.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable and humorous, particularly appreciating its fun elements and cooking themes. However, some users suggest improvements, such as better menu aesthetics and options for purchasing additional content to enhance the experience. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal, though there are calls for more engaging features.

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Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles is a casual puzzle game.

Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles is available on Phone and Tablet.

Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles was developed by Orbital Nine Games.

Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Shatterbrain - Physics Puzzles is a single player game.

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