Steal Master
Steal Master is a single-player arcade game where you step into the shoes of a master thief. Sneak your way through various levels, stealing valuable objects while avoiding security guards and setting off alarms. Be prepared for numerous advertisements as you try to outsmart security and become the ultimate master thief.
Reviews
- The game is fun and easy to play, providing a good start.
- The content that exists is well-executed and can be enjoyable for a short time.
- It's a decent idea with potential for improvement.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause crashes.
- There are only a limited number of levels, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- The game lacks save points and has clunky controls, making it frustrating to play.
- monetization41 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on intrusive ads, which significantly disrupt the gameplay experience. Many users report frequent ad interruptions, crashes, and an overall feeling that the game is more of an "ad trap" than a playable experience. While some players found ways to avoid ads by turning off their internet connection, the overwhelming consensus is that the excessive ads detract from the game's enjoyment and functionality.
“But the ads messed up the whole experience.”
“This app is an ad trap and you won't be able to actually play around all the ads.”
“The ads make the game crash and it would be acceptable if it had more levels instead of repeating them.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is significantly hindered by excessive ad interruptions, with users reporting multiple ads appearing within short gameplay sessions, detracting from overall enjoyment.
“Could be a fun game; unfortunately, I literally got 3 ads within 20 seconds of gameplay.”
“More ads than gameplay.”
“Constant ad spam even interrupting gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing issues after ads, along with numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, such as being unable to sell items. Overall, players express frustration over the game's performance, describing it as a "buggy mess."
“Terrible, I'd give it 0 stars if possible. Ads will randomly pop up, and after you clear the ad, the game freezes.”
“Buggy mess.”
“Very buggy; I can't even sell. Let's please not talk about how ad-plagued this is.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is described as being mission-driven, suggesting a structured narrative that revolves around completing specific tasks or objectives.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game performs well initially but experiences significant lag issues starting from the third or fourth level, indicating optimization problems as players progress.