Thorn And Balloons: Bounce pop

About

"Thorn and Balloons: Bounce Pop" is a casual single-player game where the objective is to bounce and pop balloons to win. The game involves navigating a local environment filled with thorns that can burst your balloon. However, be prepared for numerous advertisements that may interrupt gameplay, making it a bit challenging to fully enjoy the game. Despite this, the game provides a simple yet engaging way to pass time.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

Thorn And Balloons: Bounce pop screenshot

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,097 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

monetization393 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying experience with challenging levels.
Players enjoy the variety of skins and the ability to use hints and power-ups to progress.
The gameplay is engaging and can help with relaxation, making it a good pastime.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, often interrupting gameplay every few levels.
Players are frustrated by the requirement to be online to play, which limits accessibility.
Many levels are considered unfairly difficult, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

monetization
402 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and length of ads, which disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. Many players report that ads appear every few seconds, making the game nearly unplayable, and express dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of paid ad removal options, often feeling misled by the developers. Overall, while the game itself is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, the excessive ads detract from the overall experience, prompting many users to uninstall the game.
- “I'm 100% sure if this game was an offline game with no ads, it would have been one of the best games for everybody to relax. Every ad makes me so angry; I'm telling the creators personally to make this game offline and with no ads.”
- “Enjoyed this game, not ads.”
- “This game should add some no ads.”
- “The amount of ads on this game is an absolute joke.”
- “You spend more time watching repetitive ads than actually playing.”
- “Ads make it unplayable.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and relaxing, but it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, which disrupt the experience and lead to frustration among players. Many users express that the frequent interruptions from advertisements detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Very good gameplay and relaxing.”
- “Gameplay is fun but there are too many ads.”
- “It's fun but there's so many ads it's disturbing our gameplay; it would be cool if they removed them.”
- “The gameplay is just a waiting game, and every restart you get an annoying ad. Not recommended.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
- “This is just ads with occasional gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well-received for its humor, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly after progressing through levels. However, the excessive presence of ads detracts from the overall experience for some users.
- “The game is funny, but the presence of too many ads is annoying, to be honest.”
- “Pretty good game, just passed level 120 (love you) and found it funny.”
- “It's a funny game, and I did enjoy it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story is heavily influenced by the outcomes of missions, with players experiencing a narrative that evolves based on both successes and failures. This dynamic approach creates a sense of engagement and investment in the storyline, as each decision impacts the overall experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting both their enjoyment and frustration. While they appreciate the game's quality, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from their experience, leading to feelings of disappointment and even tears.
- “This game made me cry; the emotional depth of the story is incredible.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the characters and their struggles; it felt so real.”
- “The emotional moments in this game hit me hard; I couldn't help but feel connected to the story.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players enjoy the game overall, many feel that the graphics could be improved, and the presence of excessive ads detracts from the experience.