Tap Away: 3D Block Puzzle

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"Tap Away: 3D Block Puzzle" is a single-player puzzle game known for its stellar graphics, although it has been criticized for its excessive advertisements and bugs. The game describes itself as fun and addictive, challenging players to clear 3D puzzle blocks in an engaging experience. Despite its drawbacks, the game provides a unique puzzle experience for players looking for a spatial challenge.

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,650 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization544 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good challenge that keeps players engaged.
The graphics and design are appealing, making the gameplay visually enjoyable.
It offers a unique puzzle experience with varied shapes and configurations.

There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, often forcing players to watch multiple ads during and after levels.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, leading to a frustrating experience.
There is no option to pay for an ad-free experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.

monetization
550 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express frustration over being forced to watch multiple long ads during gameplay, including ads that interrupt levels and require additional views for rewards. The lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience further exacerbates the dissatisfaction, leading many to uninstall the game despite enjoying its core mechanics.
- “Maybe a 'remove ads' option for a set price would be great for people like me who would gladly pay a reasonable price for no ads.”
- “Great gameplay, but there are way too many ads and no option to buy an ad-free experience.”
- “No ads so far, which is unusual for this type of game!”
- “This game seems fun at first, but at level 9 they make it impossible to finish without watching 16 ads to buy extra moves, just to complete the level.”
- “You watch ads just as much as you play the game, if not more.”
- “The amount of ads and manipulation into clicking ads has rendered the game useless and unenjoyable.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing during gameplay and after watching ads, leading to frustration among users. Many players report glitches that disrupt their experience, such as black screens and lost progress, particularly when attempting to collect rewards. Overall, the abundance of ads and technical problems detracts from the enjoyment of the game, prompting users to recommend waiting for fixes before purchasing.
- “The game freezes after watching ads.”
- “Freezes after playing the difficult games when you reach a bonus.”
- “I love the game, but it freezes up way too often to really enjoy it.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception. While many users praise the visuals as good, stunning, and immersive, some report issues with readability and stuttering during fast-paced gameplay, particularly in later levels. Additionally, the presence of distracting advertisements detracts from the overall experience for some players.
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is incredibly immersive!”
- “Love the graphics, gameplay is smooth and keeps me entertained on breaks!”
- “Great aesthetic quality and fun to play!”
- “At level 13, the graphics are so poor you can't even read the arrows because the arrows are almost the same color as the blocks they are on.”
- “Graphics were easy to read, then new graphics started and were way harder to read.”
- “Pretty decent, but if you play too fast, the graphics stutter.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as smooth and immersive, with appealing graphics that enhance the experience. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly disrupts the flow, often resulting in more time spent watching advertisements than actually playing the game, making it feel unplayable for many users. While some enjoy the gameplay when uninterrupted, the frequent ad interruptions detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is incredibly immersive!”
- “Love the graphics, gameplay is smooth and keeps me entertained on breaks!”
- “Amazing game, smooth animations and gameplay very interesting.”
- “Can't make it for more than a minute of gameplay without going through three ads with the smallest 'X' that's impossible to click.”
- “Ads do certainly begin quite quickly and increase to the point where most of the time spent on the app is in ads and not gameplay.”
- “More ads than gameplay; can't even do a level without being interrupted, and the bigger levels will have 5+ ads.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to excessive ads that interrupt gameplay and a slow start that detracts from the overall enjoyment, particularly for older audiences.
- “Waiting through the ads is too tedious to enjoy the actual game.”
- “Slow drawn-out start that is very tedious unless you are under seven years of age, way too many adverts.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for the ability to select background music, indicating a preference for more customization in the game's audio experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “I love how the music dynamically changes with the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, making each session feel unique.”
- “I wish there was an option to select the background music.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its good performance, indicating effective optimization that allows for smooth gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly with excellent performance.”
- “I appreciate the optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game for various systems.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with users finding it enjoyable and amusing.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and clever puns that make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing and hilarious dialogue really elevate the overall experience!”