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"Tap Out - Take 3D Blocks Away" is a puzzle game that combines ingenious graphics with a good story, but is weighed down by numerous bugs, excessive grinding, and intrusive advertisements. The game challenges players to tap out 3D blocks to relieve stress and train their brains. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience.

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

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,216 reviews

story15 positive mentions

monetization2.8k negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing a good mental workout.
The graphics are colorful and engaging, making the gameplay visually appealing.
It offers a relaxing experience, helping players unwind while solving puzzles.

There are way too many ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
Ads can be long and unskippable, leading to more time spent watching ads than actually playing.
The game sometimes freezes or crashes, causing players to lose progress.

monetization
2,821 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Users report being forced to watch multiple long ads during and between levels, often spending more time on ads than actually playing the game. While some players understand the need for ads in free games, the sheer volume and frequency have led many to uninstall the game, with calls for a paid version to remove ads being a common request.
- “I totally understand why, but it would be awesome if there was an option to purchase 'no ads.' Personally, I haven't had any app crashes.”
- “I wish there was an option to purchase no ads for a dollar or two instead of being forced to watch an ad after every single puzzle and coin block, whether or not you want a gift or advantage.”
- “I would be willing to pay for this with no advertising.”
- “This could be a fun game & addicting, but the amount of ads makes playing not fun.”
- “I am past level 2900 and get so frustrated with all the ads I am about to uninstall the game.”
- “The game itself is fun, but the excessive number of ads is ridiculous.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
78%
4%
The game's story mode is generally enjoyed by players for its engaging puzzles and relaxing gameplay, but many express frustration over the slow release of new story content, with several players feeling stuck after completing the initial levels. While the existing storylines, such as the farm theme, are appreciated, the prolonged wait for updates and the lack of additional levels have led some to consider uninstalling the game. Overall, players are eager for more frequent updates and expansions to the story mode to maintain their interest.
- “The story is cool and encourages the player to continue the levels before progressing.”
- “The game's storyline is fun - building the farm, etc. - but I have been waiting a long time for the 'coming soon'.”
- “I really enjoyed the game, especially story mode, and I don't mind watching ads to play a free game.”
- “The next story has been 'coming soon' forever; I am giving up now, I don't think it is coming.”
- “There is a story mode that you have to collect keys to play, but the game only has 1 story. Once it's finished, there is one under construction, and you keep collecting the keys to do nothing with.”
- “Storyline takes an eternity to appear.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
78%
5%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, with fun mechanics and challenging levels; however, it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt the experience. Many users express frustration over unskippable ads appearing during gameplay, leading to a significant decline in interest and ultimately resulting in uninstalls. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ad interruptions detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I really like this kind of gameplay.”
- “Fun, very cool graphics and gameplay, and the levels get challenging quickly so you're not slogging through loads of tutorials.”
- “The gameplay is great, but the amount of ads is ridiculous.”
- “The endless ads during gameplay are what is causing me to uninstall.”
- “When advertisements constantly interrupt gameplay and make the game unplayable, that becomes an issue that is not fixed with words.”
- “More ads than gameplay, at least 2:1.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
31%
8%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality, clarity, and variety, particularly in challenging levels. However, some users note issues such as basic designs, glitches, and performance problems that can detract from the experience. Additionally, the overwhelming presence of ads is frequently mentioned as a significant drawback, overshadowing the positive aspects of the graphics.
- “The graphics are great, and the different blocks are super cute. I love the variety of shapes the hard levels give you.”
- “Love the graphics, special effects, sounds, and ease of use.”
- “Great graphics, really challenging and no jeopardy when making errors.”
- “Graphics engine isn't as good as Popcore and it glitches.”
- “All around terrible experience, too much advertising, the game is clunky and the graphics glitch out constantly on my brand new phone!”
- “Terrible graphics and ridiculous amount of advertising compared to other similar games out.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and lag, particularly after ads. Many players experience loss of progress due to these glitches, leading to frustration and prompting some to consider uninstalling the app. Overall, the game's performance is marred by persistent bugs that detract from the user experience.
- “They're buggy and cause the app to lag, freeze, or crash.”
- “I uninstalled, reinstalled, updated...still freezes up and I have to turn my phone screen off, then back on and that sometimes will unfreeze it.”
- “The game often freezes up after ads, or worse resets the puzzle you're working on.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
Users express frustration with the game's music functionality, particularly the inability to mute or turn off the in-game music, which interferes with their ability to listen to other audio sources like music or podcasts. Many find this issue significant enough to consider deleting the game, as it disrupts their overall experience. While some users appreciate the game's humor and gameplay, the persistent music problem remains a major drawback.
- “You can get rid of the music.”
- “If I can't even listen to my music while playing, what's the point of playing the game?”
- “No problems creating levels, but this game always turns off my YouTube music app whenever I play it; it's starting to make me not want to play it.”
- “Another thing is many ads do not have the music/sound shut off button!”
- “I especially have an issue with ads that I cannot mute the volume on, and when there is music playing even when the app is closed.”
- “No problems creating levels, but this game always turns off my YouTube music app whenever I play it. It's starting to make me not want to play it.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, contributing to a positive gaming experience. However, some users express frustration with the ad placements, which detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game balances humor with engaging gameplay, though the ad interruptions can be a downside.
- “I would be willing to look past that, and the funny thing is that if you don't select the option to watch an ad to open a prize box, you end up watching an ad anyway, which is silly.”
- “Very funny and I had a fantastic time.”
- “Funny keeps you thinking.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and hinder progress. Many reviewers express frustration, stating that the experience feels more like ad-farming than an engaging game, leading to a loss of interest and eventual uninstallation.
- “This app was designed to turn you into ad-farming livestock, not as an actual game.”
- “Great game, but forcing adverts into the gameplay as the only way to progress got very tedious quickly... uninstalled.”
- “The game becomes tedious very quickly and the ads are relentless.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly in Level 6, where they feel hindered by the necessity to interact with "bombs" to progress, which detracts from the enjoyment and flow of solving puzzles. This suggests a disconnect between the intended emotional engagement and the actual experience, leading to feelings of annoyance.