Tap to Build
- January 14, 2023
- Popcore
Get on Play Store"Tap to Build" is a single-player puzzle game where players tap on a red button to spawn crates, collect resources, and merge them to advance and unlock new areas and resources. The goal is to build an empire with advanced resources and cute worker-assisted buildings. However, the game is plagued with annoying ads. Players must navigate through these distractions to enjoy the game's merging and building features fully.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
- Players appreciate the lack of energy limits, allowing for extended play sessions.
- The graphics and art style are cute and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, with interruptions occurring every few minutes, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players report losing progress frequently, with resets occurring after closing the app.
- In-game purchases, such as ad removal, do not effectively eliminate ads, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
- monetization390 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that even after paying for an ad-free experience, they still encounter frequent pop-ups and mandatory ads. Users express frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, which disrupt gameplay and often lead to a feeling of being forced to watch ads to progress, making the game nearly unplayable for some. Overall, while some players appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, they feel that the implementation is misleading and does not effectively eliminate the ad experience.
“It's so addictive and worth paying for no ads because then you really do have control over if you want to watch one for extra benefits or not.”
“The game is fun but I spent $4 for no ads and I still get them.”
“No ads should mean no ads.”
“The amount of ads and pop-ups to try to make you watch even more ads is absolutely abhorrent!”
“Paid for ad removal, still have to watch ads.”
“You get bombarded with ads every 30 seconds.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and satisfying, with a smooth loop that introduces new mechanics across different worlds. However, it suffers from excessive ad interruptions, leading to a frustrating experience where players often spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Additionally, the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks strategic depth, with some mechanics not clearly explained, contributing to player dissatisfaction.
“The art style is cute, gameplay is simple but satisfying, and the sounds when you tap are especially enjoyable.”
“At first I didn't think I'd like it, but the gameplay loop is very smooth.”
“Fun and simple gameplay loop.”
“Please lessen the amount of times the ads pop up during gameplay or a lot of people will continue to delete the game due to ad consistency.”
“The gameplay is a bit repetitive, with no strategy other than picking from a few passive effects and trying not to accidentally spend premium currency at the hundreds of popups the game throws at you.”
“Slow, repetitive, tedious gameplay coupled with frequent ads makes this game not worth the download.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and issues with saving progress across devices. Many players experience significant interruptions due to bugs, particularly at later levels, leading to frustration and the need for repeated reinstallation. Additionally, excessive ads contribute to the instability, further detracting from the overall experience.
“Don't expect to save your progress if you have to change phones/devices or have to reinstall it... I tried to 'reset' the app due to some glitches on the 'bonus' level.”
“I can't get past level 5 because every time I get halfway to level 6, the game freezes and starts back at the beginning of level 5.”
“But it constantly resets you back to the first stage and glitches out so you can't move on.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with players noting that the limited space and cumbersome mechanics make merging items frustrating. Additionally, the frequent interruptions from ads and prompts to spend money detract from the overall experience, leading many to find the game unworthy of their time despite some enjoyment.
“At first I thought it was kind of cool how the things merge by holding down, but it's still tedious because you have such a small space, and can't swipe while holding down to merge other things. Crate opening is a very annoying step.”
“Slow, repetitive, tedious gameplay coupled with frequent ads makes this game not worth the download.”
“I like it a little, but intrusive ads still show up even with airplane mode on sometimes. Every five clicks it prompts you to spend money or watch an ad for a 2x boost on coins, literally every five clicks until you buy or watch an ad. The game is hilariously short, but it's all grinding. Don't bother; it's lazy work, but it's still fun.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a cute and calming art style, featuring tiny, charming characters that enhance the overall gameplay experience. While the animations are memorable and enjoyable, some sound effects, like the coin-generating houses, can be jarring. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's simple yet satisfying mechanics.
“The art style is cute, gameplay is simple but satisfying, and the sounds when you tap are especially enjoyable.”
“I like the idea of the game and the graphics are cute.”
“I love how the little characters in this game are so tiny and cute, and the graphics are also soft and calming.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look very basic compared to modern standards.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its absence, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Players resort to using their own music while expressing frustration over frequent ads interrupting gameplay.
“No music, no logic, no rewards, no game.”
“I'm playing music on my phone; if you're actively playing, ads force every 30 seconds.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by some players, though it is overshadowed by intrusive ads and a repetitive grind. While the game is described as short and somewhat lazy in design, it still manages to provide moments of fun amidst the frustrations.
“The game is hilariously short, but it's all grinding. Don't bother; it's lazy work, but it's still fun.”
“The humor in the game really shines through, making even the grinding enjoyable.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, keeping things light and entertaining.”
