Slingshot Smash-Shooting Range
"Slingshot Smash-Shooting Range" is a shooter game with good graphics and plenty of humor, but is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs. Players use a slingshot to smash targets, destroy buildings, and wreak havoc on a city. The game offers a fun and destructive experience, but the technical issues and intrusive advertisements can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Reviews
- The game is a great stress reliever and helps players take out frustrations in a fun way.
- Many players find the game entertaining and addictive, enjoying the humor of the characters.
- The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for all ages.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many users report that the game frequently crashes or freezes, especially at higher levels.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with little variation in levels or challenges.
- monetization636 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number and length of ads. Many reviews highlight that players often spend more time watching ads than actually playing, with some noting that ads appear after nearly every level, making the game feel more like an advertisement platform than a playable experience. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many report that even after payment, ads persist, leading to a significant decline in overall enjoyment.
“It's well worth the couple bucks for no ads.”
“I paid $3 for no ads.”
“Two bucks buys no ads and it's really fun to play.”
“This game is an advertisement generator disguised as a game.”
“You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
“The sheer amount of ads is ridiculous.”
- humor31 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the antics of the quirky characters—especially their signs and exaggerated movements—hilarious and entertaining. Many users appreciate the comedic elements, such as the funny sounds and teasing behavior of the characters, although some express frustration over minor issues like misspellings. Overall, the game delivers a lighthearted and amusing experience, though some players note that the humor can become repetitive over time.
“The little dudes holding signs that say 'miss me' and 'loser' and the way they move their butts, etc; hilarious!”
“I had a great time knocking off these little dudes, they're funny as hell!”
“This game is hilariously fun!!!”
- graphics30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While some praise the cute and clever designs, likening them to classic Atari and arcade games, others express disappointment over the lack of new graphics and the disparity between advertised visuals and in-game quality. Additionally, many users note that frequent ads detract from the overall experience, overshadowing the positive aspects of the graphics.
“Great time killer, graphics, gameplay is smooth and overall a fun game.”
“Outstanding smooth graphics with no lagging on aiming.”
“Very addicting and a lot of fun, great graphics. I like it when they call your name; it motivates you to hit them.”
“One question: why do you advertise with one set of graphics but in-game graphics are kind of boring? Please tell.”
“Also, the graphics are nothing like the ad that made me download it in the first place.”
“Ad extravaganza... constantly waiting on ads... extremely poor graphics... hitting uninstall now.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is often overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with players reporting a frustrating ratio of 15-20 seconds of ads for every 5-7 seconds of gameplay. While the core mechanics and graphics are appreciated, the lack of difficulty progression and control issues detract from the overall experience, leading many to feel that the game is more of an advertising platform than an enjoyable play. Overall, the gameplay is deemed entertaining but is marred by excessive interruptions from advertisements, prompting many users to consider uninstalling the game.
“The graphics are great, the gameplay is great, and it just flows.”
“The concept and gameplay are good, except the controls are inverted and can't be changed, making it unplayable.”
“While the game idea and mechanics are somewhat fun, you end up replaying levels in a few hours.”
“What makes it bad is that the commercials last longer than the actual gameplay.”
“The gameplay has no difference or curve in difficulty; the only difficulty throughout the game is the controls (or the lack of). I don't even have to touch my phone at times to start the level for it to start and auto-fire the first shot.”
“It's an advert, not a game. Don't waste your time. For every 5 seconds of gameplay, you get 60 seconds of compulsory adverts.”
- stability19 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting that it freezes after completing levels, requiring them to restart the app to continue playing. Many players express frustration over these glitches, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game, despite its fun gameplay. Even after updates, the freezing problem persists, leading to a negative impact on user experience.
“The game is fun and I even paid to keep the ads out... here's the problem, after every level the game freezes and you have to close it and start again.”
“Now it freezes up after every level.”
“The game started out fun, but after playing for over a week, the game now freezes after each round, and in order to continue I have to close the game and start again.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's story experience, noting that frequent advertisements disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the missions, detracting from the overall narrative engagement.
“Now it's an ad after every mission.”
“I don't like this game, but thanks for the free trial. There are too many adverts; I wish they lasted longer than the missions.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users criticize the game for its excessive focus on grinding, likening it to an ad farming app that prioritizes monetization over engaging gameplay.
“This game feels like an endless grind with no real rewards.”
“The grinding mechanics are tedious and take away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find out it was all for nothing.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is limited, as players can only experience the in-game soundtrack without the option to play background music, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.