Spiral Roll

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization712 negative mentions

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.

monetization
732 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
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.
- “It's fun, and at first I thought I'd hit the jackpot with this game because there were no ads at all.”
- “So if you like it, I would encourage getting the no ads option.”
- “People always say 'too many ads' but you can turn on airplane mode and there are no ads.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than you will playing the game.”
- “The sheer amount of ads make it annoying to play only if you are connected to wifi or mobile data.”
- “It's like they started making a game and gave up to make money off ads instead.”
gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
19%
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.
- “I really like the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay, controls, graphics I would rate total 5 🌟 stars.”
- “Fine gameplay, good repetitiveness to make me want to play more, but sort the ads out!”
- “The 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.”
- “Every 5 seconds of gameplay there's 10 seconds of targeted intrusive ads, and it requires permissions for some reason.”
- “This 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?”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “The game freezes often and the ads are excruciating!”
- “Every time I tried to chip the wood, the game just freezes and sends me back to the home screen.”
- “The biggest problem was that the game always freezes and there are just so many ads!”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
53%
26%
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.
- “My 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.”
- “Great 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.”
- “I 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.”
- “Get's laggy as soon as your spiral gets too big, graphics are basically a still background with nothing interesting, and gameplay gets monotonous quick.”
- “The graphics look like this is from 10 years ago.”
- “The graphics are horrible.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
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.
- “Upgrade and modify the performance, please.”
- “Not 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.”
- “This game needs better optimization with power consumption.”
- “Poorly optimized for lower end devices.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
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.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating.”
- “The soundtrack really enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and keeps me engaged.”
- “This game is boring without music.”
- “Please add music.”
- “Not to mention, there is no music or sound effects, and coins are useless.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “This game is so bad it's hilarious.”
- “The movement when the spiral rolls and gets in the water is very funny.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “It is also impossible to follow the story at the beginning of the game for me, mostly at the end.”
- “Absolutely terrible; you don't even finish the first mission of the game without getting overwhelmed by ads.”
- “Every time you complete a 20-second mission, you're rewarded with a 30-second ad.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.