Smash Up

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Smash Up is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Nomad Games and was released on October 12, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Smash Up is a shufflebuilding card game where players draft two faction decks, such as pirates, ninjas, robots, zombies, and more, and combine them to create a unique deck. The goal is to conquer bases and prevent opponents from doing the same. Each faction has distinct abilities and strategies, adding variety and excitement to gameplay. Some factions, like aliens and dinosaurs, have special abilities that can move minions or increase their power, adding an extra layer of strategy and unpredictability.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 285 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game is a faithful adaptation of the beloved tabletop version, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The unique 'shuffle building' mechanic allows for diverse gameplay with different faction combinations.
The developers have shown commitment to fixing bugs and improving the app, enhancing the overall experience.

The app is plagued with bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with multiplayer functionality, making it nearly unplayable.
There is a significant lack of expansions available, limiting the variety of gameplay options compared to the physical game.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially for new players.

stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported across various devices, particularly on tablets. Many users express frustration over the game's bugs, which detract from the overall enjoyment and lead to regrets about purchasing. While some players on specific devices report smoother performance, the overall consensus highlights a need for substantial improvements in stability.
- “I have a Galaxy S5 phone, and the game runs great.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't experienced any crashes.”
- “Even on older devices, the game performs smoothly without any lag.”
- “The game freezes or crashes way too often.”
- “The game is fun, but it's so buggy that I regret buying it.”
- “It's a buggy mess.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Gameplay is generally praised for its depth and variety, offering endless variations once players grasp the mechanics. However, users report issues with a clunky UI that slows down the experience, occasional freezing, and difficulties with AI, particularly for newcomers. Additionally, concerns about the lack of expansions and problematic in-app purchase mechanics have been noted.
- “The gameplay itself is actually great; only downsides are they stopped releasing expansions after just the 2nd one, so it's very far behind.”
- “But once you figure out the mechanics, there are endless variations which keeps the game fresh.”
- “Only comment is the gameplay could work a bit more smoothly.”
- “The UI is clunky and it slows the gameplay way down.”
- “Many of the mechanics do not exercise common sense while resolving.”
- “I found gameplay really difficult against the AI at first, even on the easy setting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The optimization of the app has received mixed feedback, with users noting that the user interface is not fully optimized, leading to discomfort during gameplay. While some minor issues exist, overall, the app is still considered enjoyable.
- “I want to be able to play comfortably and not have to scroll through my cards or discard pile with my pinky because my index finger is too big. Can we get some optimization?”
- “I want to be able to play comfortably and not have to scroll through my cards or discard pile with my pinky because my index is too big. But seriously, can we get some optimization?”
- “Poorly optimized”
- “The UI is still not perfectly optimized, but aside from those two minor complaints, this is an awesome app.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game plays continuously in the background while the screen remains stuck on a logo, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “After tapping play, it gets stuck on a smash-up logo forever with music playing in the background.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
- “The sound quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the amazing graphics of the game but suggest that the developers should consider reducing the graphic settings, as it is primarily a card game and the default high settings may be unnecessary.
- “Amazing graphics.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed frustration with the monetization system, particularly highlighting issues with restoring in-app purchases, indicating a need for improvements in the purchase mechanics.
- “Like many others, I cannot restore in-app purchases.”
- “Please fix your in-app purchase mechanics.”