Smashy Duo

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Smashy Duo is a single player action game. It was developed by Big Frost Games and was released on August 30, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Smashy Duo" is a fast-paced, arcade-style game where you control two heroes to defeat monsters on stage. With over 100 heroes to unlock, each with unique appearances and sound effects, and five power-ups to enhance gameplay, the game offers a challenging and addictive experience. The game also includes story and campaign modes, boss fights, and various monsters and stages to unlock, with stunning sound and Game Center achievements.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,740 reviews

gameplay39 positive mentions

monetization54 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of characters and unlockables, making it engaging and fun to collect.
Graphics and animations are well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
The game is simple yet addictive, providing a good challenge that keeps players coming back for more.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive over time, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
There are issues with character duplication when unlocking new heroes, which can be frustrating for players.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
27%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and addictive nature, making it a great time-killer. However, some users express concerns about repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with certain mechanics feeling unengaging or overly simplistic. Overall, while the graphics and controls receive positive feedback, there are calls for more variation and challenge to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Very good arcade, simple and addictive gameplay, good music and visuals, daily challenges, missions, rewards.”
- “The gameplay is really fun and challenging.”
- “A fun game, so far I'm amazed by such a simple yet interesting gameplay.”
- “The evil machine mechanics are stupid though.”
- “Simply too easy and unengaging; the stages never get more difficult, and there is nothing unique or complicated about the gameplay, just smacking a ball back and forth.”
- “However, pretty much all gameplay is the same, so I had to uninstall.”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
15%
5%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, cuteness, and vibrant character designs, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Many users appreciate the polished and retro art style, which complements the simple and addictive gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal despite some minor critiques regarding character graphics and occasional ads.
- “The graphics are really cool with a bunch of cool and iconic characters to unlock.”
- “This game has amazing graphics and a ton of fun characters to play as.”
- “Beautiful graphics and animation.”
- “Overall great game, just need better graphics.”
- “The visual of the ball doesn't take priority over other visuals.”
- “There could be better character graphics.”
monetization
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and mandatory nature of ads, often appearing after every few matches. While some appreciate the option to earn in-game currency by watching ads, others feel that the ads detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to calls for a reduction in their prevalence. Despite the annoyance, a few players noted that the game remains enjoyable and offers a fair free-to-play experience without paywalls.
- “One weak point in the game's monetization model are the mandatory advertisements every 5 games.”
- “Forced ads, instant 1 star.”
- “Just too many ads and quite expensive to remove it.”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The game's story mode has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its variety and character depth, while others feel it lacks substance and depth. Many users express a desire for more missions and challenges, as well as the introduction of unique character abilities to enhance gameplay. Overall, while the story mode is seen as entertaining and engaging, there is a strong call for additional content and improvements.
- “This game has a story mode and another one which adds variety, a thing that is a bit rare in arcade games.”
- “It's a great game with a simple concept, great characters, and references, and a fun and challenging story.”
- “Absolutely love it! Great characters, fun storyline, and great for hand-eye coordination... never boring.”
- “There's no story at all.”
- “The concept is simple as the controls, and the story is short & sweet.”
- “I love this game but I so wish you'll improve: -characters & overall animations; -gameplay/controls has weak reward@punchy feel; -storyline love the idea but weak.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny and adorable characters, as well as its ability to provide a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Many users appreciate the game's comedic elements, describing it as a great time-killer that could benefit from additional jokes and character variety. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “This game is amazing! I love all the funny and cute characters, and the gameplay is really smooth with nice powers and graphics. Please add more characters soon!”
- “A simple, funny, and absolutely adorable game!!!”
- “This game is super funny! I've played it for hours, just wish to get all the characters.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while players appreciate the catchy tunes and the nostalgic tribute to "Postknight," many express a desire for more variety, as the limited background music can become repetitive across different characters and stages. Some users also noted that the music volume can be excessively loud, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the music complements the visuals and gameplay, enhancements in variety and volume control are suggested for improvement.
- “Very good arcade, simple and addictive gameplay, good music and visuals, daily challenges, missions, rewards.”
- “Amazing, many characters in chibi style, many stages, stories; I only wish for more background music, because there's only 1 track for many characters and stages.”
- “Set of characters' intro music and weapon.”
- “Amazing, many characters in chibi style, many stages, stories, only wish for more background music, because there's only 1 track for many characters and stages.”
- “I really like the game, but may I suggest you add a theme song and give each hero a special ability, as well as more cool features to the game.”
- “It's okay; I would have given it a 5-star rating, but the music is too loud.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the cute and amazing character designs that contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the character design is rated exceptionally well, with scores around 9.5/10, indicating a strong positive reception.
- “Amazing character designs, very fun.”
- “Character design is cool and fun gameplay.”
- “Cute character design.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting a smooth experience and no noticeable bugs.
- “The game is well optimized and runs smoothly without any bugs.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it enhances the overall experience.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing occasional glitches, indicating that while the game generally runs well, there are some stability issues that can disrupt gameplay.
- “The game occasionally experiences glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
- “I frequently encounter stability issues that lead to crashes.”
- “There are moments when the game freezes, making it frustrating to play.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be unworthy, as the effort required does not seem to yield significant rewards, particularly when compared to easier methods of obtaining heroes.
- “Not worth grinding... then you can obtain heroes in chests which you can get.”