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stop the flow! - rescue puzzle is a single player action game. It received negative reviews from players.

Stop the Flow! - Rescue Puzzle is a casual, single-player game where you draw walls to protect and rescue characters. Despite its simple premise, the experience is hindered by horrible graphics, frequent ads, and numerous bugs that affect gameplay. Fans of puzzle challenges may find its mechanics interesting but be prepared for technical frustrations.

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Casual

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Single-Player

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization995 negative mentions

The game has a fun and simple concept that can be enjoyable for casual play.
The controls are responsive and satisfying when drawing.
Some players find the game relaxing and a good way to pass the time.

The game is overwhelmed with ads, often showing one after every two levels, making it frustrating to play.
It requires an internet connection to play, which is unnecessary for a game of this nature.
The puzzles are too easy and repetitive, lacking challenge and variety.

monetization
1,002 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with unskippable ads appearing after nearly every level, and the game requiring an internet connection to function, further compounding the annoyance. While some acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and length of these ads have led to a consensus that the game feels more like an advertisement platform than an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Otherwise, for a free game with no ads, this was fun.”
- “Not too many ads, but... wish there was a no ads option.”
- “5 star but needs a purchasable one with no ad fun game will pay money for this game please make game with no ads will buy perfect game.”
- “You want to improve your ratings on this game, then remove the ads in the actual playing part of the game.”
- “This is a prime example of what 99% of Google Play games look like, just a money grab, create anything slightly flashy and push for ads and in-app purchases.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
82%
7%
The gameplay is largely overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with players reporting a ratio of 10 seconds of gameplay to 30 seconds of advertisements. While the core mechanics are simple and as advertised, the repetitive nature and lack of challenge lead to a quickly diminishing interest. Overall, the game feels more like an ad platform than a genuine gaming experience, leaving many users frustrated with the excessive interruptions.
- “The gameplay itself is fun and I enjoy the levels getting more challenging.”
- “Not kind of game that I will keep for long, but I had fun as the gameplay is what I expected.”
- “Gameplay was as advertised which is great, but my god, the ads were just way too much.”
- “There's more ads than gameplay!”
- “Gameplay is generic and boring.”
- “This game is just advertising with a tiny bit of gameplay; I would pay to remove ads, but it's left a sour taste with its blatant advertising push, greedy devs.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with frequent glitches, frame rate drops, and freezing issues reported by users. Many players experience unplayable conditions due to these bugs, which are exacerbated by an overwhelming number of ads. Overall, the game is described as fun but marred by its instability and technical shortcomings.
- “It's the same thing over and over, and in some stages, the frame rate drops and the game freezes; could be good, but the ads and the repetitive gameplay get boring quickly.”
- “After 130-140 levels, the game glitches a lot and gets stuck; it also hampers your phone.”
- “Very glitchy - goes to a black screen, then you have to close and reopen the game or it just freezes my phone.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
56%
31%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, primitive, and reminiscent of outdated styles. Complaints about lag and low-quality visuals are common, with some reviewers noting that the art style is unappealing and lacks refinement. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “Absolutely amazing game, the best graphics ever! I would definitely recommend it for people that don't have much time to themselves, but I have had this game for five years now and it's absolutely amazing.”
- “Yeah, there's lots of ads, but the graphics and getting to save the characters in various 'perilous' situations is worth it.”
- “Graphics design was okay.”
- “The graphics are super bad and even if you swipe sometimes the lines don't go where you want them. This was an extreme waste of time; I would've rated it a 0 star if I could.”
- “Graphics 1.6 | 0.2 - not that good looking, very bare bones and not refined.”
- “Worst graphics, a lot of annoying ads and too many bugs... seriously not worth it.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable initially, while others describe it as repetitive and obnoxious. Many users report technical issues, such as a persistent black screen that prevents gameplay, leaving only the music playing in the background. Overall, the music is noted as a highlight by a few, but the game's design and functionality are heavily criticized.
- “The music is the best part of the game.”
- “I like this music; as the game starts, it shows a black screen and it stays on until you quit the game, but you can enjoy the music though.”
- “It buffers a lot and finally one music comes with a black screen.”
- “The background music is repetitive and obnoxious; characters are ugly and annoying.”
- “Plus the music doesn't change at all from what I've seen, and I got to level 12.”
- “The game doesn't even work; it opens to a black screen and just plays music.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting that there is virtually no narrative to speak of. While some mention inspiring character development, the overwhelming presence of ads and simplistic missions detracts from any potential storytelling experience. Overall, players express significant dissatisfaction with the story aspect, calling for improvements and a more substantial narrative.
- “The character development is inspiring, and the story is captivating.”
- “Story 0.5 | 0 - there is none.”
- “Other room for improvement is to add a storyline.”
- “Useless every time ads ads ads after every single mission one of the useless game worst.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the funny characters and hilarious scenarios that keep them engaged despite the game's flaws, such as intrusive ads and poor graphics. While some find the humor enjoyable and a good time killer, others feel that the ad-driven design detracts from the overall experience.
- “I did like the funny little characters though, wouldn't be surprised if they were purchased assets.”
- “Even though the puzzles are super easy, I can't stop playing because the scenarios are hilarious.”
- “The game is really cool, I love to play and the characters are funny!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including crashes and poor gameplay experience, even on high-end devices like the OnePlus 9 Pro. Many players recommend avoiding the game due to its excessive ads and lack of responsiveness from the developers regarding these issues.
- “It seemed performance improved after covering the camera as well. I should say I was not running any other apps with the camera, and even if I was, that shouldn't impact the game.”
- “It seemed performance improved after covering the camera as well, and I should say I was not running any other apps with the camera. Even if I was, that shouldn't impact the game.”
- “The game is trash; there are too many ads, very poor performance, and I highly doubt the developers will do anything to fix this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that a significant portion of their time is spent watching ads rather than engaging with gameplay. Many find this excessive ad reliance tedious and feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception of the game as a waste of time.
- “I understand you have to make money, but when 70-80% of the time is spent watching adverts and less than 30% playing the game, it gets tedious.”
- “If I could've rated it 0 stars while making a comment on this garbage game, I would've in a heartbeat. This game is a complete waste of time, and most of the levels are designed for autistic parakeets. This game is terribly boring and tedious.”
- “This is just some company farming ad revenue.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Character development is noted as inspiring and captivating, but there are significant criticisms regarding character design, particularly concerning racial stereotypes and unattractive aesthetics. Additionally, the representation of characters appears limited, often favoring heterosexual pairings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The character development is inspiring, and the story is captivating.”
- “The black character design is not far from historic black mockery, with the lips and eyes being over-exaggerated.”
- “Ugly character designs, full of ads, buggy drawings, and characters appear to only be available in seemingly heterosexual pairings.”

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stop the flow! - rescue puzzle is a action game.

stop the flow! - rescue puzzle is available on Phone and Tablet.

stop the flow! - rescue puzzle was developed by FTY LLC..

stop the flow! - rescue puzzle has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

stop the flow! - rescue puzzle is a single player game.

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