Stick Hero

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

humor60 positive mentions

monetization696 negative mentions

monetization
738 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Many players report that ads frequently interrupt gameplay, often appearing in the middle of actions, which leads to frustration and loss of progress. Even those who have paid for an ad-free experience still encounter ads, prompting calls for better management of ad placements or a more effective removal option.
- “This is an amazing game; all you have to do is turn off your Wi-Fi and no ads.”
- “Addictive, and if you turn off Wi-Fi, there's no ads interrupting.”
- “No pressure to make in-app purchases like most apps nowadays.”
- “This is a game where you end up spending more time watching ads than on actual gameplay.”
- “The game is fun but the ads make it unplayable.”
- “I paid to remove ads, but I still get ads every time I start the game.”
humor
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
5%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly during moments of failure, such as characters falling. The game's quirky animations and sound effects contribute to its comedic appeal, making it a source of laughter and enjoyment, even amidst its challenging gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and humor that enhance their gaming experience.
- “It makes me laugh, happy!”
- “And when I failed, it reminded me of Wile E. Coyote falling off a cliff, so it made me laugh every time.”
- “The game is so funny; I can't stop laughing while playing it.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- “The humor was outdated and didn't resonate with me.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
35%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the attractive art style and clean visuals, while others criticize them as simple or in need of improvement. Some users highlight the game's aesthetic appeal and unique backgrounds, contributing to an enjoyable experience, while a few express disappointment with technical issues and poor graphics quality. Despite the varied opinions, a significant number of players find the graphics to be a strong point of the game, enhancing its addictive gameplay.
- “Amazing graphics... it's a superb game.... accurate.....😍😍👍👍💖👼👼👼”
- “The graphics are very amazing because I like all of the different themes.”
- “I 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 😁😁”
- “No graphics, no storyline, and very simple gameplay.”
- “This was the worst game I have ever played because the graphics were terrible and it crashed my phone 7 times.”
- “I 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.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
10%
The gameplay of the game is described as simple and addictive, with a mix of engaging mechanics that can keep players entertained. However, the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads significantly detracts from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and causing frustration. While some users appreciate the graphics and design, many express a desire for smoother gameplay and fewer ads to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “This game is perfectly designed both in gameplay and graphics.”
- “The game capitalizes upon a simple yet engaging mechanic that will keep you coming back for more.”
- “Totally addictive with its easy gameplay.”
- “This is a game where you end up spending more time watching ads than on actual gameplay.”
- “Ads interrupt gameplay and lag your interface.”
- “Ultimately however, the gameplay isn't engaging or varied enough to justify playing for long periods for me.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches and freezes 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 and leads to lower ratings. While some users report a smooth experience, the majority highlight the need for improvements to address these stability issues.
- “The game 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.”
- “To start up the app until I can actually play, it freezes and takes about 5 minutes until the screen comes back. When I came on here to put down what I thought of the game, the sound it makes when you're stretching the stick just kept playing until I had to close down the whole app.”
- “Just 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. It's impossible to play this way, please fix.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
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 find the current sound effects insufficient and suggest that adding music would enhance enjoyment and reduce boredom. The frequent pausing of personal music due to ads is also criticized, highlighting a need for a more cohesive audio experience.
- “Interesting background music would make this an even more fun game.”
- “Great game needs a theme song, not just sound effects.”
- “Some cool background music would be nice also.”
- “The fact that it pauses music and doesn't have a soundtrack to make up for it is stupid too.”
- “If you don't put music in the background, I'm done playing Stick Hero.”
- “Maybe put in some background music?”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that it lacks a dedicated story mode and character development. While some appreciate the simplicity and engaging gameplay, there is a strong desire for added narrative elements or missions to enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit from a more structured storyline or progression system.
- “I wish it had some type of story mode or something to spice it up.”
- “A 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.”
- “However, you could add some missions/goals to add variety to the game rather than just collecting cherries and getting a high score.”
- “It doesn't have a story mode; there's only infinity mode.”
- “No graphics, no storyline, and very simple gameplay.”
- “A great game with stunning effects gives us a game experience to die for... too bad, much like its predecessors, this game had zero development in plot, characters, or realms.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “Heartbreakingly addicting!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious over time, though it can become enjoyable again after a break. Suggestions for improvement include introducing items that allow for faster progress, as unlocking new characters can feel excessively slow.
- “It gets a bit tedious after a while, but is fun again after a break.”
- “Maybe 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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, causing frustration for players.
- “The 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
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 who enjoy returning for more fun.
- “What 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!”
- “What 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!”