Tape it Up!
- April 13, 2017
- Devsisters Corporation
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Tape it Up!" is a single-player platformer game with excellent gameplay, hilarious concepts, and spectacular graphics and soundtrack. As the player, your goal is to quickly tape up all the boxes in each level. However, the game is full of bugs and has too many ads, which can be frustrating for players. Overall, if you can look past these issues, "Tape it Up!" provides a unique and enjoyable gaming experience.
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Reviews
- The game features charming 16-bit graphics and adorable characters that enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay is addictive and fun, making it a great time killer for players.
- The game has minimal ads, allowing for a smoother gaming experience.
- There are frequent crashes and glitches, particularly when watching ads or during gameplay.
- The character selection can be tedious, and players often receive duplicates instead of new characters.
- The lack of a mute option for music and sound effects can be frustrating for players who want to listen to their own music.
- graphics300 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and charm, featuring adorable pixel art and smooth animations that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the retro aesthetic, likening it to classic games, while noting that the visuals are engaging and easy on the eyes. However, a few reviews mention occasional glitches and a lack of clarity in instructions, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the game's graphics.
“The graphics are absolutely adorable and you can earn the characters for free.”
“The graphics are amazing just as I was searching for a very long time.”
“I love the graphics, the quality, and it's an offline game!”
“Ugly graphics and music anyway.”
“Lame, poor graphics.”
“Clunky graphics.”
- monetization281 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive nature of ads, which are mostly optional and often reward players for viewing them. However, some players express frustration over the frequency and timing of ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay or appear in mystery boxes, leading to a desire for an ad-free purchase option. Overall, while the game includes ads and microtransactions, they are not seen as overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.
“And the microtransactions are barely noticeable; if you want to spend money, you can, but it doesn't tell you to or even incentivize it.”
“This game is actually pretty well made, creative, and fair with its monetization.”
“No ads and it seems like you can earn many, if not all, of the characters in-game.”
“The only issue I have is how annoying it is when the ads start playing in the middle of the game.”
“Ads really aren't annoying but they are present.”
“I love the idea, the style, the type of game, but the ads are excessive to the point of making me uninstall.”
- gameplay137 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictiveness, appealing to both casual and hardcore players with charming graphics and engaging mechanics. While many players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the fun character unlockables, some note that the gameplay can feel repetitive over time. Overall, it offers a delightful experience with a blend of cute visuals and straightforward mechanics, making it a solid choice for a time-killing game.
“Fun gameplay with adorable character unlockables and features that make you want to collect them all!”
“The gameplay is simple but fun, and the coin system makes it easy to collect characters.”
“Cute pixel art graphics and engaging bite-sized gameplay that won't get boring too fast.”
“My only gripe is that ads are practically implemented into the gameplay, and the character prices are too high.”
“Horrible design with objects or flashing symbols blocking most of the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is kinda boring though.”
- music99 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and enjoyable nature, often describing it as beautiful and fitting for the game's aesthetic. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the lack of a mute option, as the music can become repetitive and intrusive, preventing them from listening to their own playlists. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its charm and creativity, the inability to control it detracts from the experience for some players.
“Great game that's fun to play but difficult to master, charming retro graphics, and really good music.”
“I love the art style, fun gameplay, easy to pick up, and it has a good soundtrack.”
“This game has a wonderful art style, great music, and most importantly, addicting gameplay.”
“So the entire time the in-game music was blasting, I couldn't listen to anything else.”
“Please add a mute option so I can listen to other music like on a road trip because the music on a loop gets kind of annoying after a bit.”
“It's annoying listening to the music of the game while wanting to listen to our own music.”
- humor37 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its adorable characters, funny names, and hilarious descriptions that contribute to an engaging and lighthearted experience. Many reviews emphasize the game's silly concepts and pop culture references, making it both entertaining and addictive. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's charm and enjoyment.
“I also love the art style and humor in the game.”
“The utter silliness of using random things as tape for boxes is a funny twist on the game.”
“What a funny and cute game!”
- story23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest structure receive mixed reviews, with players expressing a desire for more engaging and varied missions, as many find the current quests repetitive or confusing. While some appreciate the game's fun and cute aesthetic, they also note issues with bugs and unclear objectives that hinder progress. Overall, there is a strong call for a more developed story mode and additional features to enhance the gameplay experience.
“I love your game; you should make a sequel with a story mode, but your game is awesome.”
“It's a good time killer and is easy to earn points, but I wish it had a bit of a story mode or something so that you have an actual end goal.”
“Love the update; adding daily missions for coinage was a great addition.”
“I mean, I like the concept and all, but some of the quests are really stupid and it looks like the developer ran out of ideas.”
“Unfortunately, I couldn't unlock most of the mission characters; it was too hard.”
“I really love this game, but one of my missions is to watch the credits until the end and I don't know what to do, and I'm stuck.”
- stability15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- -13 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players enjoying the overall experience but frequently encountering freezing issues, particularly after watching ads or during loading screens. While some users report no significant bugs or glitches, the recurring freezing problem detracts from the gameplay for others, indicating a need for improvements in stability.
“It's a great game overall. I think this game doesn't really have any flaws personally; it runs great, it's fun to play, and it isn't overly hard or overly easy. Ads are even optional, which makes me want to sit through them to get the rewards. I really have to hand it to the developers of this game; they truly made a masterpiece for people who can't afford to buy games on mobile.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a stable experience that keeps me engaged.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; it loads quickly and I haven't encountered any major issues while playing.”
“Because the game always freezes and closes out the game.”
“Great game but freezes and doesn't work anymore.”
“Although for some reason it always freezes at the loading screen, so I haven't been able to play.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in character selection and navigating through ads, which disrupts the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the cute pixel art, the repetitive mechanics and lengthy advertisements contribute to a sense of monotony. Overall, the grinding elements are seen as a drawback, though the game retains some redeeming qualities.
“Some mildly cute pixel art hides a tedious quasi-game that consists of swiping either left or right to move between three lanes, then being subjected to endless long ads.”
“Also, I think the character selection menu is tedious.”
“Maybe change it to a full screen of the characters instead, or add scrolling arrows to make it less tedious finding the tape you want to play as.”
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's character development for its cute and aesthetic designs, highlighting their appeal and charm. However, some users express frustration over the monetization aspect, wishing for a system that doesn't require real-world money to access new characters. Overall, the character designs are a standout feature, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
“The game and character design is so cute and aesthetic.”
“This game is very cute, I love the character designs.”
“I love the character designs!”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting both frustration and affection. While some feel disheartened by the difficulty in acquiring certain characters and the potential for dizziness from the flashing screen, others appreciate the game's wholesome and low-stress nature, emphasizing its addictive qualities without aggressive monetization.
“An adorable, low-stress, wholesome, addictive game that won't coerce you into buying stuff.”
“I collected almost all characters, except 3, and it's very heartbreaking for me to see them all gone.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a mixed experience in terms of replayability; while some players find it highly enjoyable and replayable, others feel that the repetitive box patterns and uncomfortable controls diminish its long-term appeal.
“It's so replayable and fun to play.”
“Good replayability.”
“Replay value isn't there for me because the box pattern is so similar every time you restart, and the controls are so uncomfortable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of variety in levels makes replaying feel tedious.”
“I found the game to be quite linear, and after finishing it once, I had no desire to experience it again.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game offers fun and addictive gameplay, users note that optimization is somewhat lacking, leading to performance issues that can detract from the experience. However, the high quality of the game still shines through despite these shortcomings.
“My experience was great, but I do admit it has some performance issues; however, it's overshadowed by the fun and addictive gameplay.”
“Optimization is a bit weak, but still high quality.”
“Optimization is a bit weak but still high quality.”
