Varaq - Online Hokm | Game Brain — video game discovery

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Varaq - Online Hokm is a single player action game. It was developed by 9 To 0 Corp. and was released on November 12, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Hokm (Court Piece, Rung, Rang), the classic card game, goes social with Varaq!

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,993 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

monetization28 negative mentions

The game is very entertaining and fun to play, never gets boring.
The gameplay is smooth and the AI is decent, making it enjoyable overall.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements over time.

The user interface is outdated and could be more modern and user-friendly.
There are frequent connection issues and interruptions during gameplay, which can be frustrating.
Card distribution often feels unfair, with some players consistently receiving better hands.

monetization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the excessive number of advertisements that players are required to watch before and after matches, often leading to interruptions and frustration. Many users find the ads inappropriate and distracting, with calls for a reduction in their frequency and duration. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the user experience.
- “It would be nice if the length of the ads were shorter.”
- “Perfect, just no advertising.”
- “Imagine you're 6-1 ahead in a 4-player game and you're just about to win, but suddenly an advertisement shows up. After the advertisement ends, instead of going back to the same round to continue, it takes you to the main menu!”
- “However, it is unfortunate that users are required to view advertisements both before and after each match.”
- “Every time the game ends, you have to watch 2 rounds of ads.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, especially in group settings. However, some players note that the card distribution can feel erratic or unfair, which adds an unexpected layer of humor to the experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “It's a very good and funny game.”
- “That's good and funny to play with a group.”
- “It is so funny.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising them as amazing and responsive, while others feel improvements are needed for a more polished experience. A few comments highlight a lack of graphics altogether, suggesting a need for better visual quality to enhance the overall gameplay.
- “Best game, perfect graphics.”
- “Very nice game with amazing responsive graphics.”
- “Nice, but I think better graphics will also help it be perfect.”
- “Could use better graphics.”
- “No graphics and too lazy app.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and adaptability, offering a fast and interruption-free experience in 4-way online board games, even in unpredictable situations. However, some users suggest improvements, such as adjusting the speed of play and restricting match types to cater to preferences for standard rules. Overall, the gameplay is considered excellent.
- “They've managed to create the smoothest gameplay with the lowest rate of interruptions and the fastest gameplay experience in terms of 4-way online board games, which is perfectly adaptable to network crashes, user delays, and all other sorts of unpredictable situations while playing a game.”
- “As for this app, it has good gameplay, and the AI is decent.”
- “Excellent gameplay.”
- “The gameplay could use more adjustments, such as the speed of play and restricting match types, as some players prefer standard rules and do not enjoy playing with variations like a2 or 2.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game occasionally experiences freezing issues during gameplay, impacting overall stability.
- “The game sometimes freezes in the middle.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “There are numerous bugs that cause the game to become unresponsive.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users express satisfaction with the performance of the application, noting good optimization quality. However, there are significant complaints regarding the user interface, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It made me satisfied with its performance.”
- “Varaq's performance has good quality.”