SWAGFLIP Parkour Origins
- June 22, 2019
- Jordan Ross
"SWAGFLIP - Parkour Origins" is a sport game that offers high-flying flips, stunts, and parkour. The game boasts fabulous visuals and has received acclaim from 9 million players. However, players may encounter bugs and annoying ads, with moments that will either make you laugh or shake your head. The game's description highlights its fun and addictive gameplay, with challenges that test your parkour skills and reflexes.
Reviews
- monetization176 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on frequent and lengthy ads, which many players find intrusive and frustrating. Users report that ads appear after almost every attempt or level, often hindering gameplay and making it difficult to progress. While some players suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the overall sentiment indicates a strong desire for a paid option to remove ads entirely, as the current ad load detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
“Free, no ads!”
“I'd pay for no advertising though.”
“It's a great game, no ads, perfect for an 11-year-old like me.”
“Too many ads and most of the levels are impossible and unable to be completed by anyone.”
“The levels are unfairly difficult just so they can show us ads after each try, and we have to watch an ad to skip a level too.”
“Absolutely nothing good about this game, ads galore, unnecessary permissions, if I could, I would rate this 0 stars.”
- humor174 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the ragdoll physics, sound effects, and character falls to be particularly hilarious. Many reviews highlight the combination of challenging gameplay and funny moments, making it an entertaining experience that often leads to laughter, despite some frustrations. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, with users frequently expressing their enjoyment and recommending it for its fun and funny nature.
“The sound effects are hilarious.”
“This game is so funny but frustrating at the same time.”
“I love the ragdoll physics because they are hilarious.”
“The game was fun before all these updates, but now it's so annoying that it's not funny. Everything takes forever to unlock.”
“The humor in the game feels forced and falls flat, making the experience more frustrating than entertaining.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me more confused than amused.”
- graphics170 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "amazing," "awesome," and "great," particularly enjoying the ragdoll physics and visual effects. However, there are also significant criticisms regarding the graphics being "bad," "terrible," or "low," with some users requesting improvements and updates. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, there is a notable call for enhancements to meet player expectations.
“The graphics are amazing.”
“This was the most amazing game I've ever seen; the graphics are incredible, and the flips are unbelievable.”
“I love the graphics on this game, and I love how the flips look.”
“The graphics are horrible in this game.”
“Super hard, this game is poor in graphics; if only I could rate it 0 stars, I would.”
“The game physics aren't logical and the graphics are bad.”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the mechanics and overall fun factor, while others criticize the controls and lack of challenge. Many users noted that the game could benefit from clearer explanations of options and abilities, as well as a reduction in redundancy, particularly in arcade levels. Overall, while some find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others feel it suffers from poor mechanics and frustrating ads.
“Super duper game, very nice graphics, controls, and gameplay.”
“Great graphics and gameplay.”
“I love the gameplay.”
“I'm only half understanding what my options and abilities are during gameplay.”
“The graphics are okay-ish but the gameplay is atrocious.”
“Mechanics for this game are terrible and I think the overall control of the character could be better other than only letting us do backflips; some levels should have the ability to frontflip to the objective.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly freezing at critical points such as level 8 and level 10, which prevents players from progressing. Many users report that the game becomes unresponsive after completing certain actions, requiring restarts to continue. While the gameplay is enjoyable, these glitches detract from the overall experience and need urgent attention.
“The game is fun, but there is a problem. In construction site 1, level 8, I landed the flip in the right spot, but after it lands, it freezes for some reason. I restart the game and land the flip again in the spot, but it still freezes.”
“Can't move on to the next level even after landing the flip because the game just freezes.”
“This game was super fun until level 8. I have tried everything, but when you complete it, it freezes every time.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more narrative content and additional levels. While the missions provide a challenge, many users wish for a free play mode to enhance enjoyment and creativity. Overall, the current storyline feels minimal, and players are eager for more engaging content.
“Awesome but please add some free play with no mission for more fun.”
“It should have the best way home brew. I beat the heat and it really is a long story, so I'll call you tonight.”
“Just a would like more levels or a storyline would be cool.”
“For backflip madness it was just a challenge mode where you had to do the same thing as these missions.”
“At level 3, the site on mission 8, once I land, it refuses to continue.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing a desire for more musical content to enhance the experience. While a few users appreciate the sound effects, there are calls for the addition of an original soundtrack to improve overall enjoyment. However, there are also negative sentiments regarding the game's performance and functionality, overshadowing the music aspect.
“I love the sound effects when the character breaks; it's music to my heart ❤️. Also, dev, please add more levels. Thanks!”
“It's really good, but the game needs some music.”
“That is an outstanding soundtrack for the game.”
“It's really good, but the game needs more music.”
“That is an OST, but it doesn't feel engaging.”
“The music in the game is lacking and needs improvement.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable and challenging, but it can also become tedious and frustrating due to technical issues, such as being unable to exit ads to earn rewards. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, these interruptions detract from the experience.
“It's fun, but every time I try to watch an ad to get a new skill or access the challenge mode, there's a bar at the top of the screen during the ad that says 'swagflip.' This prevents me from exiting the ad, forcing me to restart the game without receiving the reward, which is frustrating. Other than that, it's fun and challenging, but can be tedious and annoying at times.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive. It often takes too long to level up or earn rewards, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
“I enjoy the game, but the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming. It feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of achievement.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that certain levels evoke intense frustration, likening the experience to a painful and unpleasant sensation, indicating a strong emotional response to the game's challenges.