Skip-Bo

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Skip-Bo is a single player action game. It was developed by Mattel163 Limited and was released on October 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Solitaire Cards with a Twist

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

monetization661 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Skip-Bo.
The graphics and interface are well-designed, making the gameplay enjoyable.
The ability to play with friends and the various game modes add to the overall experience.

The coin system is frustrating, as it costs too many coins to play each level, and players often run out of coins quickly.
The game feels rigged, with opponents (often bots) consistently getting the cards they need to win, making it difficult for players to succeed.
The forced tutorials and side games detract from the core Skip-Bo experience, making it less enjoyable for players who just want to play the traditional game.

monetization
786 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
4%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Despite some players appreciating the option to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous reviews indicate that ads persist even after payment, leading to feelings of being misled and frustrated. Overall, while some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads and the pressure to make in-app purchases have led many to label it as a cash grab.
- “I love this game, no ads, options to pay online or offline.”
- “It's a fun game, and there are no ads.”
- “No ads, I can play offline, and I can claim free coins.”
- “Having these mandatory endless ads makes it impossible to play a free game.”
- “The game prioritizes cash grabs over enjoyment—unless major changes happen, it’s not worth your time or money.”
- “I paid to remove ads and now in offline play I'm getting intermittent forced ads to continue play.”
stability
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, particularly after watching ads or during multiplayer sessions. While some users still enjoy the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that the stability problems are detracting from the overall experience.
- “No glitches or bugs.”
- “So far, no glitches or anything like that!”
- “Entertaining and no glitches so far.”
- “Used to love this game, but as the game has grown, so have the glitches.”
- “The game constantly freezes and the only way to unfreeze it is to close it and reopen it, and you will have lost whatever coins were at stake.”
- “I love the game, but it freezes during a game way too much.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
87%
8%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the forced side quests and the need to spend coins to progress. While some enjoy the adventure elements, others feel that the story mode detracts from the core gameplay, making it feel like a money-grab rather than an engaging narrative. Overall, players seem to prefer the multiplayer experience over the story, which they find convoluted and often frustrating.
- “I love the phase 10 game that's been developed and play very often, but I'm having trouble understanding the adventure story in this one.”
- “Battle is fun but the story part is really fun.”
- “So the game intentionally limits your gameplay in story and online until you pay for more coins to keep playing.”
- “The game is fun and I get paying coins to play with friends, but to pay coins to play the story doesn't make sense.”
- “You can't win in story mode without spending money, which is a bit annoying sometimes.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and intuitive, but it is heavily criticized for being limited by a paywall, excessive ads, and unbalanced mechanics that favor luck over strategy. Many players express frustration with the coin system, which restricts gameplay and creates a sense of being forced to spend money to enjoy the game fully. While some enjoy the core mechanics and multiplayer aspects, the overall experience is marred by these monetization strategies and technical issues.
- “Great visual screen and gameplay, I love this game.”
- “Overall, I enjoy the gameplay!”
- “Nice game, gameplay feels intuitive and I like the fact that you can play with friends.”
- “This game is horrible; too many ads and it won't stop putting me with bots. I hate this game; it's broken and barely works. The rules also don't apply in a gameplay setting; it's an absolute disgrace to the app store and belongs with the rest of the slop that's thrown up here.”
- “The coin mechanics make the game unbearable.”
- “10 minutes of gameplay before you are out of points, forced to wait hours for your points to add up just to be used within another 10 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their quality, detail, and aesthetic appeal. However, some players feel the graphics are overly bright and childish, detracting from the experience for adult gamers. While the visuals are often described as cute and enjoyable, concerns about gameplay mechanics and ad interruptions overshadow the positive feedback on graphics.
- “The graphics are better than most card games.”
- “I love the events, I love the graphics, I love the in-game features (like the cat or sheep) and you can play offline!”
- “Great game, really good graphics ”
- “The graphics used to be better, less bright and curvy and kid-like.”
- “These new graphics are also unnecessary.”
- “But the graphics, and all, I think Mattel could have done better.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
78%
13%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its chill vibe while others find it repetitive and intrusive. A significant complaint is that the game interrupts background audio from other apps, making it difficult for users to listen to their own music or podcasts while playing. Additionally, many users have noted the lack of effective options to mute or control the in-game music, leading to frustration.
- “I love the music.”
- “Good game and nice relaxing while listening to music.”
- “Nice game, good music, I've not seen any ads yet!”
- “Hard to stop the incessantly loud music that seems to play every level.”
- “This game stops my music whenever I'm playing, despite having the music and sound effects muted in the game.”
- “Absolutely hate the fact you can have sound and music off on this game but not on ads - major fail.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
23%
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing while others express frustration over perceived unfairness and scripted gameplay. While a few users appreciate the charm and lightheartedness of certain elements, many criticize the game's mechanics and the lack of genuine competition, leading to a mix of humor and annoyance. Overall, the humor aspect is polarizing, with some enjoying the comedic elements and others feeling it detracts from the experience.
- “Also the fact you think I'm going to watch ads after each round is genuinely hilarious #airplanemode.”
- “Very funny and relaxing game.”
- “Awesomely funny and cool, will recommend.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it tries too hard to be funny but ends up being cringeworthy instead.”
- “I expected some lighthearted fun, but the jokes are stale and often miss the mark completely.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and unoriginal, making the experience more frustrating than entertaining.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly hand-holding, particularly noting that the requirement to spend in-game currency for online play adds to the frustration.
- “Playing online costs in-game currency; the game holds your hand at every step, making it very tedious.”
- “It's tedious.”
- “So tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Overall, users report that the game is not well-optimized, although it runs smoothly in their experience.
- “It runs smoothly so far!”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
- “I've noticed a significant improvement in performance after the latest update.”
- “It looks like it is not optimized properly.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues due to poor optimization.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, indicating a lack of optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, highlighting that intrusive ads disrupt their experience by causing unexpected restarts, which detracts from their engagement and immersion in the game.