Tap on Time!

About

"Tap on Time!" is a Casual game that tests your reflexes with smooth game mechanics and around 4 hours of playtime. However, the experience can be interrupted by frequent ads. In this game, your quickness and precision will be put to the test as you tap along to the rhythm.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,539 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization900 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept that can be addictive.
Gameplay is smooth and can help improve reaction times.
The game is enjoyable for short bursts of play, making it a good time killer.

The game is riddled with excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay after every attempt.
It requires an internet connection to play, making it unplayable offline.
Many users report frustration with the game's speed and difficulty, making it hard to enjoy.

monetization
921 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many reviews highlight the frustration of unskippable ads appearing after every level or death, and the requirement to have an internet connection to play, which forces users to endure constant ad interruptions. Additionally, the cost to remove ads is seen as exorbitant, leading to a generally negative perception of the game's monetization approach.
- “The gameplay is fun, but there's way too many ads. I'd rather pay for no ads than endure the gauntlet present in the game.”
- “If there were no ads or fewer ads, I would give it 5 stars.”
- “Good game, but the ads ruin the whole experience. It's too long; I literally only played for like 10 seconds and then got a 3-minute ad.”
- “The game would be fun if it didn't feed you ads every single second.”
- “This had the promise of being a decent game that I could play to pass the time, but the constant barrage of ads makes it incredibly boring and frustrating.”
- “It's a fun game, but I wouldn't recommend it because of how many ads there are.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as smooth and enjoyable, providing a calming experience for players. However, the overwhelming presence of long, unskippable ads significantly detracts from the overall experience, with many users reporting a frustrating 90% ad to 10% gameplay ratio. While the core gameplay mechanics are appreciated, the excessive interruptions from ads make the game feel more like a platform for advertisements than a true gaming experience.
- “Love it, gameplay is smooth, no lag, and really calming for anxiety attacks.”
- “Pretty cool idea, and very nice gameplay as well as considerably smooth performance.”
- “The gameplay is fun but there's way too many ads; I'd rather pay for no ads than endure the gauntlet present in the game.”
- “This game is 90% ads and 10% gameplay, not even exaggerating.”
- “Game is just 99% ads and 1% gameplay.”
- “Too many ads for very little gameplay.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
The reviews overwhelmingly express disappointment regarding the game's music, with many users noting that it lacks any in-game music despite advertisements suggesting otherwise. Players feel misled by the promotional content, which promised a rhythm-based experience, but instead delivers a monotonous and silent gameplay experience. Additionally, the frequent ad interruptions further detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a consensus that the game would benefit significantly from the inclusion of music.
- “Great game, maybe a music mode?”
- “I thought there would be music, maybe I'm dumb or something, but there's no music, but it is indeed fun.”
- “Would like some music.”
- “Saw an ad for the game on TikTok where you would tap on the beat to music, which is a complete lie; there's no music, and you get an ad every time you lose, no exception, even if you die in the first second.”
- “The concept is fun, but there are way too many ads. It's completely different from the ads; the concept is the same, but there isn't any music, and the game looks different from the ads.”
- “There is no music, and it's boring.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, while others criticized it for poor gameplay and inadequate optimization.
- “Pretty cool idea, and very nice gameplay as well as considerably smooth performance.”
- “Bad gameplay and poor optimization.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The graphics of the game are criticized for being subpar and not living up to the expectations set by its advertisements. Users express frustration over the intrusive ads and the overall quality of the graphical interface, suggesting that the game does not provide a satisfactory visual experience.
- “The graphics are just like the ad.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive, making every moment in the game a visual delight.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
- “The character models look flat and unappealing.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent lag, screen glitches, and crashes, which hinder gameplay. Users report that these problems occur consistently, often exacerbated by intrusive ads after each round.
- “It lags right before you need to tap, making it difficult to succeed. When I miss, the entire screen glitches and starts flashing before it crashes.”
- “Horrible performance, with constant lags and glitches. There are ads every time you finish a round.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from the ironic exaggeration of its ad presence, with players finding it amusing that the game claims to have minimal ads while being inundated with them. Despite the frustration, the combination of humor and addictive gameplay keeps players engaged.
- “Sooo funny and addictive!!!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players expressing frustration over repetitive gameplay and intrusive ads, leading to a negative overall impression.
- “This game is not a story; you're just repeatedly tapping without any real narrative. I want to move on, but it won't let me, and the ads are incredibly annoying. One star, not good.”
- “The story is lacking depth and engagement. It feels more like a chore than an immersive experience.”
- “I was expecting a rich narrative, but instead, I got a series of repetitive tasks with no real plot development.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing frustration over its poor performance and the requirement for Wi-Fi, leading to a disappointing overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, often resorting to data farming and repetitive tasks like spam hamming to progress. Many feel that the grind is excessive, leading some to consider uninstalling the game altogether.
- “The grinding feels more like data farming than actual gameplay.”
- “It's just endless spam hamming to get through the levels.”
- “After 1-starring everything, I felt compelled to uninstall.”