Shootout 3D

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Shootout 3D is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Kwalee Ltd and was released on July 18, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

"Shootout 3D" is a swipe-controlled action game where you play as a hero, eliminating enemies while protecting innocent civilians. Tap the screen to fire, but be careful not to hit the good guys. The game features simple and addictive gameplay, crazy ragdoll physics, and increasing challenges with objects like barrels and mirrors to help in tricky situations. Simple and colorful art style with privacy policy at .

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,980 reviews

gameplay44 positive mentions

monetization2k negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be entertaining for short periods.
Graphics are decent and the gameplay mechanics are straightforward.
The game can be a good time killer if you can tolerate the ads.

There are excessive ads, with one after almost every level, making the game frustrating to play.
The game requires an internet connection to play, which is unnecessary for a single-player game.
Levels become repetitive after a short time, lacking challenge and variety.

monetization
2,053 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with players reporting unskippable ads after nearly every level, which often lasts longer than the gameplay itself. Many users expressed frustration over the requirement to maintain an internet connection to play, solely to facilitate ad viewing, and the high subscription fees for ad removal have been deemed unreasonable. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the gaming experience, leading to numerous uninstalls and negative reviews.
- “The game seems fun and very simple, but what that leads to is a game in which you spend more time viewing ads than you do actually playing the game, especially thanks to the delayed response times of the level end screens.”
- “It's a shame really it's a decent concept... the worst part however, is the £15 a month subscription they expect people to pay for 'VIP' which gives you no ads and you get to watch some gore... what on earth??”
- “Buying no ads isn't worth it for such a simple game like this.”
- “Honestly, this game is greedy with ads. It literally has ads every level, which take a couple of seconds, and the ads take over 10 seconds to let you skip. This game had potential, but they let greed mess it up just like every other game that was taken over by greed. I'm uninstalling.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game! 30-second ads per 10 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The game is good, but seriously, the ads are ruining it. You can't play without an internet connection, and the ads are just too frequent.”
gameplay
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay of this game is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, with many users expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt the experience. While some players find the core mechanics enjoyable, the frequent ads—often lasting longer than the actual gameplay—significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes monetization over player experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking depth and challenge, making it difficult for players to stay engaged.
- “The gameplay is actually kinda fun and the concept could be used in a lot of cool ways!”
- “Gameplay was added new mechanics every set of levels but I didn't find much puzzle element in the first four stages (including bosses) but figured maybe in later levels.”
- “Colorful 3D stick figure graphics, fun and easy gameplay.”
- “Too many ads that stop gameplay.”
- “Gameplay gets really boring after a few rounds, and it's always the same.”
- “The gameplay is shorter than the ads.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
52%
18%
Overall, the graphics in this game are described as basic and often lacking in quality, with many users noting a repetitive and uninspired art style. While some players find the graphics acceptable for a mobile game, others criticize them as lazy or glitchy, detracting from the overall experience. The presence of numerous ads further compounds the frustration, overshadowing any potential visual appeal.
- “Colorful 3D stick figure graphics, fun and easy gameplay.”
- “It has a fun idea, somewhat addictive and has decent graphics.”
- “The gameplay and graphics were very enjoyable but the ads just ruined the experience.”
- “The graphics are lazy; the gameplay is way too easy, and there is an ad after almost every single level, which takes about 3 seconds, so most of the time you're waiting for a dumb ad for an even dumber game to finish.”
- “The graphics are basic, and I've seen them used in other basic games.”
- “You can't buy the game; it's a monthly subscription for a game with graphics and complexity that could have been done on an Atari 45 years ago.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
73%
17%
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting that it lacks depth and meaningful objectives, reducing the experience to simply completing repetitive missions. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, it quickly becomes monotonous due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the flow, making it difficult for players to engage with any narrative or character development. Overall, the game is criticized for prioritizing ad revenue over a compelling story or challenging gameplay.
- “It was good for the first couple of missions, then it begins to be repetitive.”
- “Fun game when you actually get to play it; more ads than game, not worth the 2 minutes of ads it takes to get from one mission to another.”
- “I like it as a time killer, but it would be more fun if it had more diverse missions and the option to create your own avatar.”
- “No story, no meaning and the only objective is to pass a level.”
- “It's good for a while but eventually the levels repeat with the exact same missions.”
- “Fun game when you actually get to play it, more ads than game, not worth the 2 minutes of ads it takes to get from one mission to another.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly during gameplay and when ads are displayed. Many players experience issues such as freezing, unresponsive controls, and repetitive level designs, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads and technical problems significantly hinder its performance.
- “The controls are awful; I'm swiping the screen to adjust the aim, and most of the time it either stays where it is, moves the other way, or glitches.”
- “It was really buggy and laggy while I was trying to aim. The ads are ridiculous, way too many ads because they want money, not happy customers.”
- “A negative 0 because the app automatically starts you from the beginning, and when you're at like 4 or 6 levels, it freezes on you.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant lag and performance issues, particularly due to intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many find the overall experience janky and unpolished, suggesting that the 3D graphics and sound design are poorly optimized, detracting from an otherwise interesting concept.
- “The game has a cool concept, but the 3D graphics aren't optimized for better performance.”
- “Ads significantly impact the game's performance, causing noticeable lag compared to other games.”
- “The game doesn't run smoothly and feels janky at times.”
- “Ads cause the game to lag a lot; compared to other games, ads here really do affect the performance.”
- “Boring, unoriginal, lousy, unoptimized, and suspicious... why do you need access to my photos on a game like this?”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and distracting, with frequent ads and easy levels contributing to a sense of monotony. Many express frustration with the repetitive nature of gameplay, leading to a desire to quit. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a significant drawback.
- “I expect ads, but the constant barrage is distracting and tedious enough to make me want to quit.”
- “I already know the answers, and it really became tedious.”
- “At best, the levels are easy to beat, and at worst, it's just tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is initially enjoyable, but it quickly diminishes due to frequent ads and frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as limited turning capabilities. Overall, players find the humor overshadowed by these negative aspects, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “And funny thing, for some reason you need internet access to play the game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is criticized for being limited and monetized, with players required to pay for additional features such as ad removal, a gore option, and character designs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The character development feels incredibly shallow, with no real growth or depth to the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character progression throughout the game.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, leading to a gameplay experience that feels limited to about an hour. Additionally, the presence of ads and a push for a costly premium subscription further detracts from any incentive to revisit the game. Overall, players find it boring and lacking in engaging content for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game itself is way too simple and boring. Even if you pay for ad removal, they will still spam you with their incredibly overpriced 'premium' monthly subscription. Why would anyone want this? This game has like 1 hour of gameplay at best, and no replay value.”
- “Can't play offline, too many ads, no replayability, too repetitive, boring.”