Spiral Roll
- January 11, 2020
- VOODOO
"Spiral Roll" is a casual game where players dig wood to create spirals and use them to destroy obstacles in their path. The goal is to clear each level by forming the perfect spiral, with increasing challenges along the way. It's a simple and entertaining game that will keep you hooked with its addictive gameplay and gradually increasing difficulty. With its straightforward controls and charming graphics, it's a great way to pass the time and have fun.
Reviews
- The game is fun and satisfying, providing a good way to pass the time.
- The graphics are decent and the controls work well.
- The concept of the game is interesting and can be addictive.
- There are too many ads, with one after every level, making the game frustrating to play.
- The game frequently crashes and lags, making it difficult to enjoy.
- Coins collected in the game serve no purpose, as there is no shop or upgrades available.
- monetization732 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over unskippable ads that appear after nearly every level or action, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and length of these ads have led to a negative gaming experience, prompting suggestions to reduce their number or provide a more effective way to disable them.
βIt's fun, and at first I thought I'd hit the jackpot with this game because there were no ads at all.β
βSo if you like it, I would encourage getting the no ads option.β
βPeople always say 'too many ads' but you can turn on airplane mode and there are no ads.β
βYou will spend more time watching ads than you will playing the game.β
βThe sheer amount of ads make it annoying to play only if you are connected to wifi or mobile data.β
βIt's like they started making a game and gave up to make money off ads instead.β
- gameplay67 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as repetitive and shallow, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt the experience, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing. While some players find the gameplay initially enjoyable and addictive, the lack of variety and challenge leads to quick boredom. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and lag further detract from the overall experience.
βI really like the gameplay.β
βThe gameplay, controls, graphics I would rate total 5 π stars.β
βFine gameplay, good repetitiveness to make me want to play more, but sort the ads out!β
βThe game is just ad city, meaning it's more watch less play. It's addicting for the first 10 minutes, but the gameplay gets shallow too quickly. The game is also buggy and doesn't evolve.β
βEvery 5 seconds of gameplay there's 10 seconds of targeted intrusive ads, and it requires permissions for some reason.β
βThis game is utter trash... gameplay is boring as hell and I got forced ads twice before I could even finish the first level. Why can't mobile apps be fun and stop forcing ads on me every 5 seconds?β
- stability44 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing, glitches, and excessive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users report that the game crashes or sends them back to the home screen, making it nearly unplayable at times. Overall, the combination of bugs and ad overload detracts from the gaming experience, leading to frustration among players.
βThe game freezes often and the ads are excruciating!β
βEvery time I tried to chip the wood, the game just freezes and sends me back to the home screen.β
βThe biggest problem was that the game always freezes and there are just so many ads!β
- graphics34 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visual appeal and uniqueness of the levels, while others criticize them as simplistic, outdated, or even boring. Many users note that the graphics can lead to lag, especially on lower-end devices, and some express disappointment with the overall quality, suggesting it detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of polish, with ratings often hovering around average.
βMy honest opinion on Spiral Roll: the graphics in this game are not bad at all. Visually, the game looks nice, and the different levels have a sense of uniqueness. Overall, for graphics, I am giving it a solid 3.5/5.β
βGreat graphics and controls! Gameplay is pretty repetitive, but great considering that this game probably wasn't meant to be kept on a device for long.β
βI love this game so much for the gameplay, the controls, the graphics, and more. I want to tell those who are facing problems with ads to switch off your mobile data and then play this game.β
βGet's laggy as soon as your spiral gets too big, graphics are basically a still background with nothing interesting, and gameplay gets monotonous quick.β
βThe graphics look like this is from 10 years ago.β
βThe graphics are horrible.β
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting sketchy performance that deteriorates over time, particularly on lower-end devices. Levels are criticized for being too short, and players have experienced frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as getting stuck in levels. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization and performance management.
βUpgrade and modify the performance, please.β
βNot to mention this game has 0 optimization whatsoever, it also manages to get you stuck in a level if you throw the finish part too far.β
βThis game needs better optimization with power consumption.β
βPoorly optimized for lower end devices.β
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game lacks music and sound effects, making it feel boring and incomplete. Users express a strong desire for the addition of music to enhance the gameplay experience.
βThe music in this game is absolutely captivating.β
βThe soundtrack really enhances the overall gaming experience.β
βI love how the music sets the mood and keeps me engaged.β
βThis game is boring without music.β
βPlease add music.β
βNot to mention, there is no music or sound effects, and coins are useless.β
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its unintentional comedic elements, with players finding the slow pace and awkward mechanics amusing. Specific moments, such as the spiral's movement in water, contribute to the overall hilarity, making the game's shortcomings entertaining.
βThis game is so bad it's hilarious.β
βThe movement when the spiral rolls and gets in the water is very funny.β
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, making it difficult for players to engage with the narrative. Users express frustration as they struggle to progress through missions due to frequent interruptions, detracting from the overall experience.
βIt is also impossible to follow the story at the beginning of the game for me, mostly at the end.β
βAbsolutely terrible; you don't even finish the first mission of the game without getting overwhelmed by ads.β
βEvery time you complete a 20-second mission, you're rewarded with a 30-second ad.β
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing a significant delay in responsiveness that detracts from their overall experience, leading some to uninstall the game entirely.