Stick Hero

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 9,963 reviews
  • monetization
  • humor
  • graphics
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Stick Hero is a single-player arcade game with good gameplay and funny elements, despite being buggy and having too many ads. In the game, you must stretch sticks to create paths and reach platforms, with the goal of going as far as possible. The visuals are exceptional, and the game describes itself as a challenging test of your ability to judge the length of sticks needed to progress. However, watch out for bugs and ads that may detract from the overall experience.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,963 reviews
humor60 positive mentions
monetization690 negative mentions
  • monetization730 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of advertisements. Many players report that ads frequently interrupt gameplay, often appearing in the middle of critical moments, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free version, numerous users express frustration that ads still appear, leading to a general sentiment that the monetization approach is overly aggressive and negatively impacts enjoyment.

    • β€œThis is an amazing game; all you have to do is turn off your Wi-Fi and no ads.”
    • β€œNo pressure to make in-app purchases like most apps nowadays.”
    • β€œAddictive, and if you turn off Wi-Fi, there's no ads interrupting.”
    • β€œThis is a game where you end up spending more time on watching ads than on actual gameplay.”
    • β€œThe game is fun but the ads make it unplayable.”
    • β€œThe ads interrupt gameplay and lag your interface.”
  • humor61 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly during moments of failure, which often evoke laughter. The quirky animations and character designs add to the comedic experience, making the game both amusing and addictive, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, players enjoy the lightheartedness and humor that keeps them engaged and laughing throughout their gaming sessions.

    • β€œIt makes me laugh, happiiiiiiiiiiii!”
    • β€œAnd when I failed, it reminded me of Wile E. Coyote falling off a cliff, so it made me laugh every time.”
    • β€œThe game is so addictive and the small details in animation are funny.”
    • β€œThe jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
    • β€œI expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
    • β€œThe attempts at comedy were more annoying than amusing.”
  • graphics60 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant art style and clean visuals, describing them as "amazing" and "good." However, some users express dissatisfaction, noting issues with graphics quality and suggesting improvements are needed. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, there are calls for enhancements to elevate the experience further.

    • β€œAmazing graphics... it's a superb game.... accurate.....πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’–πŸ‘ΌπŸ‘ΌπŸ‘Όβ€
    • β€œThe graphics are very amazing because I like all of the different themes.”
    • β€œI love this game that has a very nice background, cool characters, love the concept, just the only thing is that it is very hard to get new characters but other than that it's very addicting and the graphics are really good πŸ˜πŸ˜β€
    • β€œThis was the worst game I have ever played because the graphics were terrible and it crashed my phone 7 times.”
    • β€œI have played it before but I came and downloaded it on my phone and it's okay but worst graphics ever and it's okay looking but it needs to be improved.”
    • β€œGame too too good but graphics are not good.”
  • gameplay50 mentions

    The gameplay is described as simple and addictive, with a mix of engaging mechanics and appealing graphics. However, the frequent and intrusive ads significantly detract from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and causing frustration among players. Many users express a desire for fewer ads to improve the overall enjoyment and fluidity of the game.

    • β€œThis game is perfectly designed both in gameplay and graphics.”
    • β€œThe gameplay is wonderful, but the ads cause lag and are right where I want to make my clicks.”
    • β€œThe game capitalizes upon a simple yet engaging mechanic that will keep you coming back for more.”
    • β€œThis is a game where you end up spending more time watching ads than on actual gameplay.”
    • β€œAds interrupt gameplay and lag your interface.”
    • β€œUltimately however, the gameplay isn't engaging or varied enough to justify playing for long periods for me.”
  • stability47 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches and freezing reported during gameplay, particularly when interacting with ads or certain game mechanics. Many players express frustration over the game crashing after several rounds, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users have experienced no issues, the majority highlight the need for improvements to enhance stability and reduce interruptions.

    • β€œThe game is really good and all, but the reason I have given it a 4-star rating is because sometimes it glitches a lot.”
    • β€œGame tends to crash after 5-6 games. If I'm playing and the game freezes this often, I stop playing it. Fix it and I'll give the 4 stars it deserves since it needs some customization for it to be a 5-star game in my opinion.”
    • β€œJust about every time I die, it freezes and won't respond unless I close the game or take my phone in and out of standby (touch power button). It's impossible to play this way; please fix.”
  • music14 mentions

    Overall, players express a desire for more engaging background music in the game, noting that the absence of a soundtrack detracts from the experience. Many reviewers suggest that adding music would enhance enjoyment, while some mention that the game pauses their own music, which they find frustrating. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally well-received, but the lack of a musical element is a common point of contention.

    • β€œInteresting background music would make this an even more fun game.”
    • β€œGreat game needs a theme song, not just sound effects.”
    • β€œSome cool background music would be nice also.”
    • β€œThe fact that it pauses music and doesn't have a soundtrack to make up for it is stupid too.”
    • β€œIf you don't put music in the background I'm done playing Stick Hero.”
    • β€œMaybe put in some background music?”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode or narrative elements to enhance the experience. While the gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, players feel that the lack of character development and plot progression limits its depth. Suggestions for improvement include adding missions, goals, or a shop system to provide more variety and engagement.

    • β€œHowever, you could add some missions/goals to add variety to the game rather than just collecting cherries and getting a high score.”
    • β€œA great game with stunning effects gives us a game experience to die for... too bad much like its predecessors this game had 0 development in plot, characters, or realms.”
    • β€œI wish it had some type of story mode or something to spice it up.”
    • β€œAnother one of those simple games that has no story or progression, but you can sit for an hour or more playing.”
  • emotional9 mentions

    Players express a mix of frustration and addiction regarding the game's emotional impact. While some find the mechanics frustrating due to glitches and unfair deaths, others describe the experience as "heartbreakingly addicting," indicating that despite the challenges, the game evokes strong emotional engagement. Overall, the emotional response is characterized by a blend of annoyance and compelling gameplay.

    • β€œHeartbreakingly addicting!”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious over time, though it can become enjoyable again after a break. Suggestions include introducing items like "super cherries" to expedite progress, as unlocking new characters can feel excessively slow.

    • β€œIt gets a bit tedious after a while, but is fun again after a break.”
    • β€œMaybe you guys can have super cherries that give you more than one at a time because it is very tedious getting one at a time. It takes forever to unlock a new character.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is marred by random stuttering at the beginning of levels, which can lead to unresponsive controls when attempting to extend the pole, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences.

    • β€œThe only issue is the random stuttering at the start of the level, meaning I'll press to extend the pole and nothing will happen until it's either too long or it hasn't extended at all.”
    • β€œThe game suffers from severe frame drops during intense moments, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • β€œI frequently experience lag spikes that disrupt the flow of gameplay, especially during critical actions.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find "Stick Hero" to be highly addictive and rewarding, with its challenging gameplay encouraging repeated attempts to improve skills and achieve longer runs. Despite its simplicity, the game offers significant replay value, making it a favorite for users looking to spend hours of engaging fun.

    • β€œWhat an absolute legend of a game you've created in Stick Hero! Hours of time can be spent with this app, from being cunningly crafty and frustratingly difficult at times to get stick bridges landed and the cherries collected, to downright lovable and rewarding when one manages to get on a good long run with bridging and collecting cherries. It's so addictive and endless fun; I keep coming back to it. It may be a small game, but it's got a lot of replay value, all for free!”
    • β€œWhat an absolute legend of a game you've created in Stick Hero. Hours of time can be spent with this app, as it is cunningly crafty and frustratingly difficult at times to land stick bridges and collect cherries. It's downright lovable and rewarding when you manage to get on a good long run with bridging and collecting cherries. So addictive and endless fun, I keep coming back to it. It may be a small game, but it's got a lot of replay value, all for free!”
    • β€œThe game lacks significant variety, making it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough. Once you've mastered the mechanics, there's little incentive to return.”
    • β€œWhile the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of new content or challenges means that replayability is quite low. After a few sessions, it feels repetitive and uninspired.”
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Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
3-3hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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