Get on Play Store"Sqube Darkness" is a platformer game and a spin-off of the "Sqube" series, where you control a geometry cube in a dark world. It offers a good plot and masterful graphics, but is held back by numerous bugs and excessive advertisements. Despite these flaws, fans of the original game may still find enjoyment in running through the darkness with their cube.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and is fun to play.
- The controls are easy to understand, making it accessible for new players.
- The pacing of obstacles is well-designed, providing a good challenge.
- There are an overwhelming number of ads, making the game frustrating to play.
- The game requires an internet connection, which limits offline play.
- The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- monetization881 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, including deaths and restarts, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Many users suggest that the game would be more enjoyable if the frequency of ads were reduced or if an offline mode were available, as the current model feels excessively focused on generating revenue at the expense of player enjoyment.
“Good game with little to no ads, love it 😸”
“I personally enjoyed the game and bought the no ads option, but I still partially see ads like, an ad appears in the upper corner and technically I wouldn't be supposed to watch an ad to have a second life.”
“The game is great, but I bought no ads in hopes that it would make it so you don't have to watch an ad before playing the 10x challenge and sqube bird mode.”
“You'll spend more time watching ads than playing.”
“This game is an absolute joke, an obvious cash grab.”
“The game itself is fun, but the amount of ads is straight up abysmal.”
- gameplay102 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics and engaging concept, with many players appreciating the random level generation and unique hiding mechanics. However, the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads—both during gameplay and between rounds—significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and complaints about unresponsive controls and frequent interruptions. While the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ad load has left many players feeling that it overshadows the enjoyment of the game.
“The game is amazing, it has a good and relaxed gameplay, not to mention the incredible sound quality of the game.”
“Randomly generated levels which I think is great, great gameplay mechanics.”
“Like everyone else here says, the gameplay is really solid and actually quite fun.”
“You get an ad when you start a new run, die in a run (regardless of if you pick the second life or not, the second life costs an ad), go to the main menu, and even just during normal gameplay.”
“This game is 80% ads and 20% gameplay, and even the gameplay is not good because every time you watch an ad, the game would slowly drop the FPS until it's basically unplayable.”
“You'll spend more time watching ads than actual gameplay!”
- stability19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and lag, particularly after ads or during gameplay. While some players enjoy the game overall, the persistent technical issues, especially following recent updates, have led to frustration and lower ratings. Users have noted that these problems detract from the overall experience, despite the game's fun concept and appealing graphics.
“Also, sometimes the app just freezes for no reason at all; it's not even my phone, I haven't had the phone for a full year.”
“Cool idea, but laggy and freezes after ads (on my device) and genuinely too many ads.”
“The only problem I have is it constantly freezes and has the audacity to still play ads even though I can't play.”
- story18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a general consensus that while the game features creative elements and enjoyable gameplay, it lacks a substantial story or plot, which many players feel would enhance their experience. Some users express a desire for more narrative depth or lore, suggesting that the absence of a storyline detracts from the game's potential. Overall, the game's entertainment value is acknowledged, but the call for a more engaging story is a recurring theme among reviewers.
“I do like this game, it's very creative and the story is good so far.”
“Really a great experience of an action running game, love the aesthetics and the type of gameplay with hiding features. My only request is that you can add some lore/story into it and make new modes or updates to keep more people engaged.”
“I rate it 5/5 stars since I really like this game; the story is okay, but I suggest adding lore or something.”
“This game would have potential if it had a plot to it.”
“It's just that it's not a story game.”
“It needs some plot with some type of depth, as mentioned in Limbo.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the dark aesthetic and immersive environments, while others criticize them as simplistic or reminiscent of outdated projects. Despite occasional technical issues and frequent ads detracting from the experience, many users find the visuals appealing and fitting for the gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though improvements could enhance the overall experience.
“Graphics (once perfected: such as background and environments) could knock it out of the park.”
“Good game, a nice, dark aesthetic, easy to pick up at pretty much any time, anywhere.”
“The graphics and concept are good.”
“The 'graphics' look like a 1980s school project gone wrong.”
“However - and it might just be me, but I need to know - it definitely feels like there is a plot here… it's just, to me, the gameplay feels so off compared to the graphics (not in a bad way, of course).”
“I got really interested by the graphics and the game but the number/frequency of ads just kill the game.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a nice background score. However, some users express frustration with the game's audio interfering with their personal music, and there are requests for better volume control and more varied sound effects. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, technical issues and volume levels detract from the experience for some players.
“I love the game so much and the music and sound effects make it so fun 😊 also I love how the game isn't super easy or super hard so you don't get bored of it or rage quit.”
“The theme, background music, and concept are all next level.”
“I love the eerie background music as well.”
“It's like Geometry Dash but more scary and intense, and there's no music.”
“When I open the game, it keeps stopping my music for some reason.”
“The music is so quiet even at max volume, but the rising spikes sometimes catch me off guard with how loud they are.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues that vary based on device age. Common complaints include severe frame rate drops, particularly after short distances, and intrusive ads that exacerbate lag and hinder gameplay. Overall, while the game has potential, its poor optimization detracts from the overall experience.
“The performance, as I presume, is reliant on how new your mobile device is.”
“Fun game, although it is very poorly optimized.”
“This was such an amazing idea for a game, but it didn't receive the performance it deserved!”
“The performance is terrible, which affects the framerate and latency, two things that are absolutely necessary for a stealth game.”
“Ok, secondly, the game performance is bad, like really bad. After 100 meters, my FPS drops from 60 to 20. Also, if there is an ad in the top left side of the screen, the FPS divides by 2.”
“Fun game, although very badly optimized.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is marred by frustration due to control issues, particularly with the jumping system, which can lead to moments of helplessness when players need to react quickly. Users express disappointment over ongoing technical problems that detract from their overall experience, highlighting a lack of responsiveness that can evoke feelings of irritation and dissatisfaction.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as unsettling and engaging, enhancing the overall experience. While the atmosphere is generally well-received, some users noted that ads can be distracting, though they appreciate the challenge the game presents, which helps maintain interest over time.
“The atmosphere is quite unsettling, which only adds to the overall experience.”
“The game has a good atmosphere; it's relatively simple. The only issue is the ads, which do interfere to some extent, but other than that, it's pretty good. I like games that aren't too easy to win, as it prevents them from getting boring over time.”
“The atmosphere is also quite unsettling, which only adds to the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game could be enhanced by reducing the waiting time for enemies to pass while hiding, as the current pacing can feel tedious. They also suggest adding more enemies, challenges, and power-ups to improve the overall experience.
“The best thing to improve, aside from adding more enemies, challenges, power-ups, etc., is to make enemies pass by faster when you're hiding. It becomes tedious waiting around for the right moment to run.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game. It really detracts from the overall experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game. I find myself losing interest after a while.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant draw, often enjoying the silly and absurd antics that arise during gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The lighthearted nature of the game makes it a fun choice for passing time, even in low-connectivity situations.
“I really enjoy this game; it's fun to play when you're bored. I like to play it when I'm in the car and have no reception. It's even more fun when I play with my friends because we all do silly and funny things in this game.”
