Simon’s Cat - Pop Time
- July 31, 2018
- Tactile Games Limited
- 4h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Simon's Cat - Pop Time" is a bubble shooter game with a humorous twist, where you save critters and join Simon's Cat in a puzzle adventure. The game boasts good graphics, marvelous music, and unique game mechanics. However, watch out for bugs and intrusive ads that can hinder your gaming experience.
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Reviews
- graphics646 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their cuteness, creativity, and vibrant colors. Players appreciate the charming animations and humorous character designs, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. However, some users noted performance issues, such as lag and slow loading times, which detracted from their experience despite the appealing visuals.
“The graphics are so beautifully thought out and depicted.”
“The graphics are detailed and full of humor.”
“The graphics are adorable and when I am not playing it, I think about when I can!”
“I have some intense, high graphics games on my device yet this low graphic one is so slow and frustrating it's not worth trying to play it.”
“Can you say frustrating, the graphics are its only redeeming feature.”
“I am going to have to delete this game unfortunately because I did love the graphics and the sounds and the music but it is not worth the frustration and I'm not spending money on a game.”
- monetization409 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increasing frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after recent updates. While some users appreciate the option to make in-app purchases to reduce or eliminate ads, others feel that the game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult to progress without spending money. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay enjoyment remains a significant concern for many players.
“You can beat the game without in-game purchases, and every now and then you will get a freebie that helps you in a big way.”
“No ads to interrupt gameplay, and purchases are optional rather than necessary.”
“It's great that there are no ads; you can invite your friends on Facebook to come play, and there are even little buttons that ask you if you liked the level.”
“The past few updates have got rid of the simple and obvious way to close the game and moved from ads every now and then to ads between every level, including from gambling apps and companies that have no way to report offensive content like sexist or bigoted games.”
“Now it's so overloaded with loading screen ads it's no longer playable.”
“I get that free games are going to have ads, but when they go from pictures you can cancel out of to videos that take your phone hostage, that's unacceptable.”
- humor278 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its adorable and hilarious animations, particularly featuring the antics of Simon's cat and other quirky characters. Players find the graphics charming and funny, often leading to laughter during gameplay, making it an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's lighthearted and whimsical approach to humor resonates well with fans, contributing to its addictive nature.
“Hilarious and totally adorable.”
“The graphics are hilarious!”
“Funny, relaxing, and full of the usual charming crew from other games and cartoons.”
- gameplay84 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, unique powers, and beautiful graphics, making it enjoyable and stress-relieving for many players. However, some users express frustration with issues like lag, intrusive ads, and paywalls that hinder the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game maintains a solid balance of challenge and entertainment, with many appreciating the cute animations and overall design.
“The gameplay is great, the powers are unique and interesting, the art is fantastic and the level design is nice.”
“Tons of levels, great graphics and gameplay that's hard enough to be challenging without being so difficult as to become discouraging.”
“Gorgeous design and very smooth gameplay.”
“Lastly, when you are given the option to watch ads or pay for boosters, it doesn't always give you a chance to select and starts gameplay anyway.”
“I rated 'gameplay' as 1-star because over 80% of one's time is spent not playing.”
“But the ads... having to close 5 windows before even starting gameplay is ridiculous.”
- stability70 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging during gameplay and between screens. Many players experience interruptions due to ads, which often exacerbate the freezing issues, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users note improvements in stability, the overall consensus is that persistent glitches and unresponsiveness hinder enjoyment and gameplay.
“No pop-up ads, no glitches, loads up every time quickly.”
“❤ No glitches, no ads (unless you ask) - and cats.”
“Challenging, lots of fun, runs great!”
“The constant game crashes, frozen screens, other glitches, and bugs have made this game no longer enjoyable.”
“There is a staggering amount of lag in the startup screens, the loading screens, and post-level screens, not a few seconds but over a minute at times where the screen freezes or goes fully black.”
“I love this game, but after level 250, I get an ad after every level and it freezes my game.”
- music69 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it charming, whimsical, and relaxing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users report that the music can become repetitive or annoying over time, leading them to mute it. Overall, the combination of cheerful music and cute graphics contributes to the game's addictiveness and appeal.
“The animations are adorable and the music and sound are really well done.”
“I love the game, the music is beautiful and the art style and gameplay flow perfectly together.”
“With the whimsical music and adorable graphics, gameplay is relaxing while still being challenging.”
“Great gameplay and graphics, but the music gets so annoying after a short while.”
“I was really enjoying the game, but after a few days it started playing music even though I had already muted the game music and sound effects.”
“The only way to stop the music is to shut down the game.”
- story32 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally appreciated for its enjoyable characters, cute animations, and fun elements, though some players note that it lacks depth and can become repetitive. While the daily quests and power-ups add to the gameplay experience, interruptions from notifications and pauses can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the lighthearted narrative and graphics are well-received, making it a fun, casual experience.
“Enjoyable characters and story.”
“Amazing animations in the storyline.”
“Love the characters, the story, the graphics, and the gameplay.”
“Not too much story.”
“The animation is cute but there's no storyline or anything.”
“It's a fun game, and I appreciate there's no story to keep interrupting play!”
- optimization12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing performance issues such as slow loading and stuttering, while others report smooth gameplay even on older devices. Recent updates appear to have improved performance for many users, but concerns about persistent ads and optimization challenges remain. Despite these issues, the game's graphics and animations are generally praised for their quality.
“And this game is really optimized with that kind of animations but runs smoothly on my 2016 tablet!”
“I play without boosters, everything runs smoothly.”
“With very beautiful graphics and nice performance.”
“I get someone has to pay the bills... but annoying loyal players with this type of performance and the persistent, never-ending ads?”
“This game is fun but the performance is atrocious.”
“There are some performance issues.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, often leading to burnout and long breaks from gameplay. While the game's animation and overall concept are appreciated, the repetitive nature of grinding and unavoidable cut scenes detracts from the overall experience.
“I love the animation and the overall idea, however it's getting so frustrating and tedious that I get tired of playing.”
“I kept grinding to get through some of the high levels... but I did eventually uninstall for a long break (months).”
“But I hit a wall early in the game that I couldn't - or wasn't allowed - to proceed past, and that made the game tedious and difficult.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its ability to evoke joy and warmth, with players experiencing plenty of smiles, giggles, and a wholesome atmosphere.
“It is great fun, lots of smiles and giggles, and heartwarming.”
“Fun, fun, wholesome fun!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for additional levels to enhance the game's replayability, indicating that the current content may feel limited over time.
“I love this game and wish that the developers would add a lot more levels to make the game more replayable.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to play through again.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While users praise the game's animation and character design, there is no specific mention of character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the overall experience.
