Steppy Pants
- May 31, 2016
- Super Entertainment!
"Steppy Pants" is an action-packed game with hilarious elements and stellar visuals. The game offers great gameplay as you learn to walk again in this funny and addictive title. However, the experience is occasionally disturbed by ads and bugs. Overall, it provides endless entertainment with its unique concept and simple yet engaging mechanics.
Reviews
- The game is fun and brings nostalgia, making it a great time killer.
- The graphics and animations are enjoyable, adding to the overall experience.
- The game is addictive and offers a variety of unlockable costumes and modes.
- The game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches, including invisible platforms and character spazzing.
- There are excessive ads that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
- The game can become repetitive over time, leading to boredom after extended play.
- monetization266 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and are perceived as a cash grab. Many players express frustration over the lack of a reasonable option to remove ads, with some noting that the subscription model for ad removal is excessively priced. While some users appreciate the game's fun mechanics, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to a negative impact on their overall experience.
“Otherwise it is a fun free game whose in-app purchases aren't too predatory (a rare combo these days) but I won't be buying anything else or doing any time-limited events again.”
“The microtransactions are done right, being alluring without feeling like the game is trying to force me to buy them.”
“I like that all the in-app purchases are for cosmetics that aren't mandatory to buy if you don't want to and that the game's mostly about skill and such.”
“The game itself is both challenging and fun, but there seems to be an issue with the ads.”
“However, the extremely aggressive and frequent ads make the game basically unplayable.”
“The amount of ads is unbearable and makes the game atrociously unplayable.”
- humor264 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious due to its ragdoll physics, funny sound effects, and amusing character animations. Players enjoy the comedic elements that arise from the character's clumsy movements and the absurdity of the gameplay, making it a fun and entertaining experience. However, some users noted that the humor can become repetitive over time, though it remains a strong point of the game.
“Wow, this is one of my favorite games! It's so funny and it really helps when I'm bored. It's really funny when you trip on the cracks, and the controls are so simple—just a little tap, that's all! I also love that you can customize your characters.”
“It's so funny when I flop every time I step on a crack. The way he lands and flies is so funny!”
“This game is hilarious! I'm obsessed with it. I keep laughing when he dies 😂😂.”
- graphics95 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their fun art style, vibrant colors, and overall visual appeal, with many users noting their enjoyment of the aesthetic and character designs. However, some players have expressed concerns about performance issues, such as lag and stuttering, and a desire for more customizable graphics settings. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and addictiveness, despite some mixed opinions on their quality.
“Absolutely amazing! By far the best I have ever downloaded. If you're thinking about it, then do it! I love the graphics and how easy the controls are. 😃”
“I loved the game; everything is perfect and the graphics are amazing.”
“The graphics are so awesome, no glitches, fair, so fun, and addicting too!”
“Considering the basic voxel graphics and my high-end phone, this is just plain unacceptable.”
“Graphical design and fidelity are virtually non-existent.”
“Meh it was ok I guess but the graphics looked like they were from like a hundred years ago!!!!”
- gameplay53 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and visually appealing, with many players enjoying the mechanics and aesthetics. However, there are significant complaints about the frequency of unskippable ads disrupting the experience, as well as some criticism regarding repetitiveness and difficulty. While some find the gameplay challenging and engaging, others feel it can become tedious over time.
“It's a fun game with nice design, gameplay, and animations.”
“The gameplay is a ton of fun; I like the aesthetic, and the game itself deserves 4 stars.”
“Awesome gameplay, fun premise, totally addictive.”
“Less than a second maybe .. but what it does is it makes the gameplay hell.”
“Half unskippable 30-60 second ads, half gameplay.”
“Overall gameplay is a bit meh.”
- stability34 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and stuttering that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience momentary freezes, particularly during critical moments, and some have encountered persistent issues that prevent them from even starting the game. While the game is generally enjoyable, these technical problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a desire for improvements.
“The graphics are so awesome, no glitches, fair, so fun, and addicting too!”
“My biggest complaint is that it constantly freezes while I'm playing.”
“The game freezes for a second or two, something I brought up before the update and that didn't get fixed.”
“Would rate 5 stars but with so many frame rate problems and multiplayer glitches and ad glitches it's almost unplayable.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and input latency, particularly on various devices. Many players express frustration over the lack of optimization updates and the removal of options to adjust graphics settings, which has led to a decline in gameplay experience. While some users note occasional good performance, the consensus is that the game is hindered by poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy.
“Fast performance on my slow phone.”
“Overall, this is a fun game; however, it suffers from poor performance on my Galaxy Tab A, which makes it difficult to control properly.”
“I don't understand what the problem is, and I need help or an optimization update or something like that.”
“The game is totally ruined by a lack of optimization.”
“Used to be a good game, but now after being bought out by a shady Chinese company, the game has gotten a massive performance decrease with increased input latency. I should have seen this coming after the option to disable shadows was removed.”
“Overall, this is a fun game; however, it suffers from poor performance on my Galaxy Tab A, which makes it difficult to control properly, and it also doesn't obey my device's rotation lock settings.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and fun, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging soundtrack. However, many users express frustration over the inability to play their own music while gaming, as well as issues with sound cutting off after ads or when entering the app. Overall, while the music adds to the enjoyment, technical limitations detract from the experience for some players.
“The music is perfect, the physics are perfect and hilarious, and the sounds are such fun and silly.”
“Very well made and the music absolutely slaps.”
“Good visuals, music, and hilarious gameplay :)”
“Only complaint is that you can't listen to your own music (Spotify, etc.) when you're in-game.”
“Great game and a really good way to kill time, only downside is that you can't listen to music while you play it. Please make it happen!”
“I love the game but it really annoys me that it stops music playback when entering the app and rotates even when I have screen orientation locked.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is met with mixed feelings; while some users appreciate the engaging quests and plot twists, others express frustration with progress tracking issues and suggest improvements like a dedicated story mode and more environmental interactions. Overall, the narrative is seen as a fun, albeit flawed, component of the gameplay experience.
“Best plot twist ever.”
“I love how there are quests and the game is never ending; it is loads of fun.”
“I am mad if anyone gets this app; they are going to feel like they'll throw up too, end of story.”
“I have a quest to do, but it won't update with my progress, so I can't finish it or do more.”
“Maybe you guys should try a story mode.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the review reflects frustration and disappointment due to technical issues, such as inconsistent hitboxes and lag, which hinder gameplay. The user expresses a sense of loss over their progress and a desire to resolve these problems, indicating a strong emotional investment in the game despite its shortcomings.
“I'm going to re-install (and shed a tear for lost progress) to see if it resolves.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it starts off enjoyable, it quickly becomes tedious and frustrating, leading to a decline in overall fun. Some users note that the grind for coins can feel excessive, though it's not universally seen as a major issue.
“It was a fun game at the start, but later on it just gets tedious and rage-inducing, making it not fun at all.”
“Incredibly overused art style with frustrating and tedious gameplay.”
“A little grindy for coins, but not terrible.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to numerous unlocks, although some users noted that the achievement system is not functioning properly.
“A great game with numerous unlocks that enhance its replayability.”
“The variety of choices and paths keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ.”
“A good game with a lot of unlocks, which makes it replayable; however, achievements don't work.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features easy controls and appealing graphics, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere, while also maintaining a low frequency of ads.
“The game features easy controls and nice graphics, creating a fun atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel engaging and enjoyable.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”