Slidey®: Block Puzzle
- November 29, 2016
- Habby
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Get on Apple Store"Slidey®: Block Puzzle" is a free brain-training game that offers endless challenges and simple gameplay. Slide blocks left or right to create and clear full lines, and earn experience to rank up and unlock shaman masks. With its original soundtrack and engaging gameplay, players can enjoy a wild adventure while testing their puzzle-solving skills. Follow Slidey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and support.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, especially with the cat theme.
- It offers a relaxing gameplay experience without time limits.
- The graphics and sound effects are cute and enjoyable.
- There are too many ads, often interrupting gameplay.
- The game can feel rigged, as it often provides large blocks that make it difficult to progress.
- Recent updates have caused crashes and loss of progress for many players.
- monetization876 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users report that even after paying for an ad-free experience, they still encounter numerous ads, including mandatory ones that appear after every game or during gameplay. While some appreciate the option to earn rewards through watching ads, the overall sentiment is that the frequency and length of ads significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
“The in-app purchases are just powerups that you can also get by choosing to watch short ads.”
“In-app purchases are not required to win or have fun!”
“It's really fun and doesn't harass you with microtransactions.”
“I understand free games need to get their funding from somewhere, but I'm spending more time watching ads than playing the actual game.”
“The game itself is fun to play, but it's ruined by how many commercials there are and how long the ads are.”
“I paid to remove ads, but they continue on. The 'remove ads' fee should mean all ads are gone.”
- graphics83 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the charming art style and vibrant visuals. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, some players have noted issues such as jumpy animations and a desire for more customization options. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and engaging.
“I will give the game credit for the stunning visuals; everything looks fantastic and the animation looks great.”
“A great little puzzle game with very appealing graphics and fantastic sound!”
“Fun, adorable graphics, really enjoyable.”
“So I would like to have you add the graphic quality setting that one can change to low or high (like in any other games) or something that increases performance, for example, lower FPS setting, battery saver, or disable animation option.”
“Black squares where graphics are missing... needs work... game's premise is solid, but everything you do tries to get you to spend money to buy boosters to help you.”
“Since the most recent update, the graphics have gotten really jumpy.”
- gameplay79 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics reminiscent of Tetris. However, many players express frustration with the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt the flow, as well as issues related to RNG and monetization strategies that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals and art style receive praise, there is a consensus that the gameplay mechanics need refinement to enhance enjoyment and reduce interruptions.
“The gameplay is completely addicting.”
“The gameplay is fun and challenging, and there are not a million ads during gameplay.”
“Fun, easy-to-learn gameplay, and ads are not at all intrusive.”
“I get the need for ads on free games, but this trend of an ad every 30 seconds of gameplay has got to stop.”
“Anything it gives to try and 'help' only causes more issues in the gameplay, and I honestly find every bit of it terrible gameplay that could have been executed much better.”
“Game idea by a Tetris kind is great and interesting, but gameplay experience is ruined because of those ads that are not wanted or agreed to see.”
- music61 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and relaxing qualities, while others find it intrusive and annoying, especially due to persistent ads that disrupt their listening experience. Many appreciate the game's sound effects and overall aesthetic, but there are complaints about the music being repetitive or reminiscent of other games. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable, the intrusive nature of ads significantly detracts from the experience for many users.
“The music and gameplay are nice.”
“It's simple in concept, the animation and theme is peaceful, gorgeous music, and so addicting.”
“The music is catchy, the monsters are now my friends, and the game is just enough challenging to keep you hooked.”
“It's sound is through the roof, you can't mute it, it pauses my music, if I'm in a call it ends it and it tries to trick you into clicking on it even though you can't play it; it's just them showing off one level over and over and I've seen it for two months now.”
“Plays loud advertisements even when both music and sound are turned off in game settings: unacceptable.”
“Addicting game, but the music is extremely crappy and annoying!”
- stability36 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches, particularly after watching ads or attempting to collect rewards. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, while a few note that the game runs smoothly without problems. Overall, the consensus highlights a need for optimization to improve stability and reduce the frequency of crashes.
“Beautiful colors, no glitches with ads that force you to watch them twice like in other games. The music and sound are not annoying.”
“Works great, no glitches.”
“I've been playing for over a year, and no amount of troubleshooting fixes it.”
“My only complaint is that sometimes, after watching a video to receive a reward, the game freezes and I both don't get the reward and have to close and re-open the game.”
“The game freezes all the time.”
- humor15 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the cute and hilarious graphics, particularly the cat-themed elements. However, some users find the humor inconsistent, with complaints about the game becoming unfunny or aggravating due to gameplay mechanics and ad interruptions. Overall, while many enjoy the comedic aspects, opinions on its effectiveness vary.
“Never seen a game like this, the graphics are hilarious and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Love that game, especially the cat version! I really enjoy the funny and cute graphics.”
“The new overlay with the cats is hilarious and cute.”
“Maybe I'll try it out, I try it out, and they not only make an ad to win the game, but also punish you for doing good. I got a 16x combo and then it shot all my blocks 5-7 layers. This is not only unfunny but also aggravating. If I could put 0 stars, this game would be perfect for that.”
“It's not funny anymore.”
“Not funny enough.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly regarding the inconsistent behavior of lightning blocks and the lack of clarity on game features. While many enjoy the game overall, the emotional impact is dampened by technical issues and insufficient information, leading to a sense of confusion and annoyance.
“I love the game but wish you had more information in the app about the game mechanics, like what triggers the shaman to offer to delete your top 4 rows and why electrified bricks sometimes don't remove any touching bricks or leave one in place, what's the purpose of building villages, etc. other than that it's a great game!”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly reliant on luck, with progression heavily tied to ad revenue rather than meaningful gameplay. While some appreciate the fairness compared to similar titles, the slow and repetitive nature of grinding leads to a stagnant and unengaging experience.
“Prolific ads, from extra lives to power-ups, you can't get any bonus content without ads or an absurd amount of grinding.”
“Grinding would be nice if not for the extreme luck-based gameplay.”
“Much more fair than other similar games and perfectly good on its own, but the earnings-based progression quickly becomes extremely slow and grindy despite being your only reward, making the game experience as a whole feel very stagnant and relatively pointless.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly addictive and superior to similar titles, others criticize it for being limited and leaning towards a pay-to-win model due to the quick depletion of necessary boosters.
“Exceedingly simple, yet highly addictive and replayable.”
“Replayability is limited; the game is rigged so you can't keep playing without boosters, which you run out of quickly, making it pay-to-win.”
“I have tried other games that are similar, and they just don't match the replayability that this game offers.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more customizable graphic quality settings to enhance performance, such as options to lower frame rates or disable animations. They note that the game's current optimization is lacking, particularly in its high battery consumption compared to other titles with superior graphics.
“I would love to see an option to adjust the graphic quality settings, allowing players to switch between low and high, similar to other games. Additionally, features like lowering the FPS, a battery saver mode, or the ability to disable animations would greatly enhance performance.”
“The optimization options are fantastic! Having the ability to customize graphic settings really helps improve performance on lower-end devices.”
“I appreciate the various performance settings available, such as adjusting the graphics and enabling battery saver modes. It makes the game more accessible for everyone.”
“I would like to see an option to adjust the graphic quality settings, such as low or high, like in other games. It would also be helpful to have performance options like lower FPS settings, a battery saver mode, or the ability to disable animations.”
“Compared to other games with better graphics, this game is not optimized to use memory properly and consumes an excessive amount of battery life.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for relying on cultural appropriation, with elements like tribal themes and character designs that evoke Native American culture, which some players find problematic. However, others appreciate the creativity and soothing nature of the character designs and music, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the overall execution of character development.
“I am not into MOBA games really at all, but this game's character design and music are very creative and soothing.”
“Such a shame that it uses cheap cultural appropriation from Native American and other cultures. Words like tribe, shaman, totems, the character designs, face paint, and headwear... this could've been a sweet, simple game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express indifference towards the story, emphasizing that engaging quests and skill progression are more important for maintaining their interest in the game.
“I don't really care if there is a story behind it or not.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many plot holes that make the narrative confusing and unsatisfying.”
