South Park: Phone Destroyer
- November 9, 2017
- RedLynx
Get on Apple Store"South Park: Phone Destroyer" is a single-player real-time strategy game with collectible cards and role-playing elements, featuring South Park characters in a humorous and entertaining story. The game boasts phenomenal mechanics, ingenious graphics, and a good soundtrack, but can involve a lot of grinding and has some bugs. According to the game, it combines real-time strategy, collectible cards, and South Park characters for a unique mobile gaming experience.
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Reviews
- The game captures the humor and style of South Park perfectly, making it enjoyable for fans.
- Gameplay is fun and strategic, with a variety of characters and cards to collect.
- The absence of forced ads enhances the gaming experience, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions.
- Matchmaking is often unbalanced, frequently pairing players with opponents several levels higher.
- The game has numerous bugs and glitches, including connection issues that can lead to automatic losses.
- Progression can be frustratingly slow, often requiring players to grind or spend money to advance.
- story225 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its humor and engaging plot, reminiscent of classic South Park episodes, featuring beloved characters and witty dialogue. However, many players express frustration with the story's progression, which often becomes challenging and requires grinding or spending money to advance, particularly in later levels. Overall, while the narrative is entertaining and well-crafted, the integration of PvP elements and difficulty spikes detracts from the overall experience for some players.
“The storyline is dope; if you have been a fan of the show and wanted to be a part of it, now's your chance!”
“The story is hilarious, something you would definitely see from South Park!”
“This game is awesome because you can battle other South Park characters and the story is pretty cool.”
“This game used to be really good, but a combination of bad updates in the PvP area and a lack of updates in story mode have left it seriously wanting.”
“The game is really good except for the difficulty boost after Kyle's storyline, and like many other reviews, I have to agree that it's very annoying how you have to pay to progress or beat others in PvP since they have way better cards than what you get in the game.”
“The story mode is okay for a time sink, but the longevity is in the PvP, and that's where all the problems are sadly.”
- gameplay149 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging storyline, and the charm of South Park characters, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, unbalanced PvP matchmaking, and repetitive gameplay, which can hinder progression and diminish long-term enjoyment. While the graphics and humor are well-received, issues like bugs and the need for grinding or spending money to advance are significant drawbacks noted by players.
“The gameplay is amazing.”
“I enjoy the game very much, the gameplay is great and it has that South Park sense of humor.”
“The gameplay, style, and general concept is amazing.”
“This is very disappointing as there are still tons of bugs and gameplay features that need fixing.”
“Pay-to-win structure makes gameplay boring and strategy obsolete.”
“The gameplay itself has so much potential but it's ruined by an incompetent developer.”
- stability134 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the persistent bugs, particularly during PvP matches and loading screens, which often lead to automatic defeats or inability to progress. While some users note improvements over time, the overall sentiment indicates that the game remains plagued by stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
“I have experienced no glitches, no ads, no pestering to buy things, and overall great graphics!”
“Screens load quickly, no glitches; the only reason I rate it 4 stars is because the shop and menu are kind of confusing to me. It's a lot of buttons and small words and symbols, but other than that, I love it!”
“Graphics were great and there were no glitches so far.”
“The app will open, begin to download assets or load, and then just freezes and crashes.”
“It's very buggy (with little to no apparent effort on the part of the devs to fix issues) and god help you if you're joining now.”
“I changed my review from 5 to 2 because of the crashes and the in-game glitches are out of control, especially this past week.”
- monetization112 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 55 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, there is widespread criticism regarding the high prices of in-game purchases, which are seen as excessively expensive and contributing to a "pay-to-win" environment. While some players feel that the game can be enjoyed without spending money, others express frustration over the reliance on microtransactions and the perceived cash grab nature of the game's monetization model.
“No ads, and it's not pay to win.”
“Very fun, no ads, no need to purchase anything or pay to win.”
“Microtransactions aren't too intrusive.”
“In-game purchases are wildly, outrageously overpriced to the tune of being able to spend $20 to partially upgrade one level on a single card.”
“The game has pivoted into hard-core monetization mode, with new content solely pushed out the door to sell battle passes and card packs.”
“Overall the concept of the game is great, but it's overshadowed by 'pay to win' through the difficulty of the campaign, glitching bonus packs when you watch ads don't get honored, and the imbalance of in-game currency becoming worthless after your first initial upgrade of characters.”
- humor94 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its hilarious storyline, witty dialogue, and faithful representation of South Park's comedic style. Players enjoy the funny interactions between characters and the clever references throughout the game, making it both entertaining and engaging. While some mention minor gameplay issues, the overall consensus is that the humor significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
“The game is hilarious and fun, just as I'd expect from South Park.”
“The dialogue is just perfect and funny; this show really lets the colors of South Park show, making me love it even more.”
“I laughed more than expected; even though this has obvious pay-to-win mechanics like any other mobile game, I can't help but laugh at the humor that's packed in the game, making it genuinely entertaining.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and faithful representation of the South Park art style, enhancing the overall experience with vibrant visuals and smooth animations. Players appreciate the attention to detail in character design and the engaging cutscenes, although some have noted occasional glitches and issues in specific modes. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually enjoyable and in line with the show's aesthetic.
“The graphics are amazing and so far it hasn't crashed at all!”
“This game is amazing, the graphics beat any mobile game I've seen, it has a great storyline that keeps the game interesting, plenty of different cards to collect, heaps of free daily rewards and awesome battle scenes.”
“The graphics are just like the show to a tee, the 3D modeled town looks great too.”
“I can't see anything -- the second the game tries to do something in portrait mode, the visuals bug out, boxes appear everywhere, and no buttons work.”
“Also with the graphics and futility of the controls... only the Coon and Friends could make it better.”
“The incredibly obvious difference between the card graphic and the actual in-game sprite is absolutely hysterical.”
- grinding56 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling that it heavily incentivizes pay-to-win mechanics. While some enjoy the strategic depth and customization options, the overall sentiment is that progress can be frustratingly slow without spending money, leading to a lack of enjoyment in the grinding process. Players frequently encounter difficulty spikes and unbalanced matchmaking, making the grind feel less rewarding and more of a chore.
“The game is indeed fun to play but can easily become pay-to-win if you're not grinding on it.”
“I understand that it's free and 'what can I expect from a free game,' but the whole 'auto lose' thing when I suddenly lose connection is making grinding for the next level hard.”
“There is no efficient grinding method to gather enough material to get anywhere unless you buy it with real money. I've spent about $50 or more on the game, but this one wasn't worth it at all because at a certain point you would need to spend hundreds more to compete or you'll just lose 90% of the time.”
“The game is good, but PvP matches are awful. They would either have you fight someone that is lower or higher than you. Don't bother farming in campaign either; it will only have the enemy AI at higher levels, and the time it takes to get energy is so slow.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and integration with the graphics. However, many users express frustration over the app's tendency to pause or close their music when the game is opened, as well as issues with persistent background audio from ads, which disrupts their listening experience. Overall, while the music itself is praised, the app's audio management leaves much to be desired.
“Sound and music are amazing.”
“The music too is oddly well-made.”
“I enjoy the graphics and music that accompanies the game.”
“I like the game and play it mostly when I'm on the train or bus, but one thing that always annoys me is the app pausing music and videos when you open it.”
“That wouldn't be too bad, but since the last update, it pauses my music and closes my music app, meaning I have to leave the game to relaunch music. When I do that, the game has to reopen, closing my music again.”
“Not to mention I can't listen to music and play the game at the same time because there's no option to mute the game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for extreme performance issues, including long loading times, frequent freezing, and unbalanced gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Users report that both the programming and server capabilities are inadequate, leading to medium to poor performance, particularly during cutscenes. While minor bugs exist, they are overshadowed by the significant impact of these performance problems.
“There are several other minor bugs in the game, but those do not impact the quality and game performance.”
“My only bone to pick is that performance can dip in some cutscenes, which could just be my phone but is quite annoying.”
“I played a game just today (1/26/2020) and there are extreme performance issues.”
“Unfortunately overshadowed by long and way too frequent loading times, pay-to-win elements, subsequently unbalanced PvP, medium to poor performance, too many combat and unit issues, game freezing, loss of gained elements due to freezing, and more.”
“It looks like both the programming they have written for the game is inelegant and the server they use cannot keep up with performance requirements.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is significantly hindered by a pay-to-progress mechanic that frustrates players, particularly in PvP scenarios where opponents often have superior cards. While limited-time events and additional playable characters could enhance replay value, the current difficulty spike after Kyle's storyline and reliance on in-game purchases detract from the overall experience.
“I would recommend limited-time events, especially during Halloween, Christmas, and featuring more playable characters like PC, Harrison Yates, Chef, etc. Looking forward to more, devs.”
“The game is really good except for the difficulty boost after Kyle's storyline, and like many other reviews, I have to agree that it's very annoying how you have to pay to progress or beat others in PvP since they have way better cards than what you get in the game. Everything else is really good, but the annoying mechanic of being pay-to-progress ruins the replay value in a large way.”
“PvP is actually where all the replay value is.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it evokes a sense of nostalgia and connection through its storytelling and episodic content. However, the aggressive pay-to-win mechanics and challenging matchmaking can detract from the overall experience, creating frustration amidst the emotional engagement.
“That's what makes these games amazing, traveling on a legacy, touching all bases across many episodes and different phases of the story as represented in the show.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game features significant effort in character development, contributing to an engaging storyline and overall immersive gameplay experience.
“You can really see the effort that went into the character development, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“The depth of character development in this game is impressive, allowing players to form genuine connections with the characters.”
“The character arcs are well-crafted, providing a satisfying sense of growth and transformation throughout the game.”
