Tap Away

About

Tap Away is a single player casual puzzle game. It received negative reviews from players.

"Tap Away" is a puzzle game with good mechanics and vibrant graphics that challenges players to tap away all the blocks. While the game can be very funny and has a wholesome story, it is also buggy and filled with frequent ads that may disturb the player. Grinding is required to progress, making the experience a mixed bag. The goal is to tap away all the blocks, providing a simple yet engaging challenge.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

monetization1.7k negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a satisfying puzzle experience.
The graphics and design are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
The game offers a variety of challenges and levels that keep it interesting.

The frequency of ads is excessive, interrupting gameplay far too often.
The introduction of 'special blocks' disrupts the flow of the game and forces players to watch ads.
The zoom and control mechanics are poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate larger puzzles.

monetization
1,791 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Players report being interrupted by ads during gameplay, often watching multiple ads within a single level, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. Even those who paid for an ad-free version still encounter ads tied to in-game rewards, leading many to feel misled and frustrated. Overall, the game's enjoyment is severely hampered by its aggressive ad strategy, prompting users to seek alternatives.
- “I paid for no ads and I thought it was worth it.”
- “It's actually a fun puzzle game, but some big problems come up: the zoom is completely broken, non-stop constant ads even after paying for no ads, $3.99, I still saw way too many ads.”
- “I love the game, but I've purchased 'no ads', you've taken the money, when I click on it it says that I've purchased it, but I keep getting an error message saying the purchase wasn't completed and I still get ads.”
- “The game is fun but they now have ads that play during levels and mute your music/podcast.”
- “I paid to remove the ads but still have to watch several ads to complete each level due to the randomly appearing golden blocks.”
- “I understand the need for ads, but it is excessive here and destroys the game.”
gameplay
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, featuring interesting mechanics and levels; however, it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that frequently interrupt the experience. Many players express frustration over the constant interruptions, with ads appearing every few moves, making it difficult to maintain focus and enjoyment. Despite some updates attempting to address ad issues, the consensus is that the balance between gameplay and advertising is heavily skewed towards the latter, detracting significantly from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay itself is good with interesting levels.”
- “I really do enjoy the core game mechanics, and the simple to learn but hard to master style.”
- “I'm enjoying the gameplay, it's fun and relaxing with pretty colors and lots of different game pieces.”
- “It's absolutely absurd, the gameplay is ruined completely by the ads they stuff down your throat every 10 seconds.”
- “Non-stop ads with a few seconds of gameplay in between makes it almost unplayable.”
- “The amount of time asking me to watch an ad, where the option of skipping the ad only comes up a few seconds later due to its fanciful animation while playing the game is simply just tortuous to the entire gameplay experience.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly after reaching certain levels. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these issues, often exacerbated by intrusive advertisements that contribute to the instability. While the game is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “After level 72, it constantly freezes and I have to restart the app.”
- “I wasted a couple of weeks on this buggy game that stops working for no reason.”
- “Now, the app freezes and crashes in the middle of puzzles every single time.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetic and polished designs, while others criticize the simplistic and inconsistent art style compared to promotional materials. Many users note that the visuals are enjoyable and meditative, but frequent ads disrupt the experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, some report technical issues like graphics glitches that affect gameplay.
- “But it seems polished and the graphics are pretty for what it is.”
- “There's clearly a lot of work that went into making a wide variety of aesthetically pleasing designs.”
- “Great graphics and nice chill game to kill time.”
- “A game takes a maximum of 20 seconds to play, then an ad to receive what you won (baby-like graphics), followed by another ad to start the next game.”
- “Not only is it a completely different art style than the ad I clicked on, but it plays ads mid-puzzle.”
- “The visuals in this app description and the ad I saw for it did not match what was downloaded.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Players express frustration with the game's music experience, primarily due to intrusive ads that disrupt background music and podcasts, often pausing them unexpectedly. While the game itself is enjoyable, the overwhelming frequency and volume of ads detract from the overall atmosphere, making it difficult to maintain a relaxing gaming experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding more engaging background music and sound effects to enhance the gameplay.
- “I have played it for years and normally play while listening to podcasts/music.”
- “Actually a pretty fun game, however having ads after every single level, or every rank in endless mode is way too much; it takes away from the chill vibe the background music provides.”
- “The designs are nice, simple, and fun (I love the rocket) I recommend adding some background music and sound effects (like zooming noise for the rockets), something more than just the confetti popping.”
- “I personally like to listen to music while playing games, but it's so irritating when it keeps getting cut off by ads that you can't even silence.”
- “The game is fun but they now have ads that play during levels and mute your music/podcast.”
- “Actually a pretty fun game, however having ads after every single level, or every rank in endless mode is way too much, it takes away from the chill vibe the background music provides.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, primarily due to excessive ads that hinder progress and diminish the value of rewards. While the gameplay is enjoyable and mentally stimulating, the constant interruptions and unclear mechanics detract from the overall experience. Patience may yield some enjoyment, but many feel the grind is more annoying than rewarding.
- “It's just tedious and ads literally block you from claiming the prizes you've beaten stages to earn... and there's nothing to make you care about the prizes.”
- “It's beyond annoying and makes a rather fun game... tedious.”
- “The game itself is fun and a nice way to make you use your brain but the large amount of ads is tedious.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express strong negative emotions regarding the game's mechanics, particularly the frustrating zoom function and the presence of ads despite purchasing an ad-free experience. This has led to feelings of disappointment and a sense of being cheated, ultimately resulting in a desire to uninstall the game.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users express mixed feelings about replayability; while some find the game addictive and enjoyable, others feel it needs improvements to enhance playability and reduce commercial elements before they would consider replaying it.
- “It's much more playable and very addicting.”
- “If you fix this and make it more playable and less commercial, I will happily reload, but for now... see ya.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the excessive ads in the game, noting that the interruptions detract from the overall experience and humor. While some enjoy the gameplay, the frequent ad disruptions overshadow any comedic elements, leading to a negative perception of the game's humor.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions that keep me entertained.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its challenges, making even the tough levels feel light-hearted and fun.”
- “The quirky animations and silly sound effects add a delightful layer of humor that makes playing this game a joy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed concerns about the game's optimization, particularly highlighting issues with performance and the presence of ads, which negatively impact their overall experience.
- “But my rating is really due to the performance and ads.”
- “The game runs poorly on my device, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent lag and crashes, which ruined the overall experience.”