Verticow
- August 30, 2017
- Philipp Stollenmayer
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Get on Apple Store"Verticow" is a fast-paced, addictive game centered around the concept of "flipping" objects. The player's goal is to flip various items and build a tower as high as possible, all while avoiding obstacles and completing challenges. With simple controls and endless replayability, "Verticow" offers a unique and engaging experience for players seeking a quick and exciting game.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and quirky aesthetic that is both fun and engaging.
- The characters are funny and surprising, adding to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- The game is addictive and provides a lighthearted experience, making it a great way to pass the time.
- The frequency of video ads is excessive, often interrupting gameplay and frustrating players.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited actions available once all characters are collected.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes and problems with the wheel spinner landing on already owned items.
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and nostalgic aesthetic, featuring a scrappy, vintage style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the original design and fun character visuals, noting that while the mechanics are standard, the art and graphics stand out as a highlight. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its charm and appeal.
“This dev makes awesome games with an exquisite art/graphics style!”
“Love the aesthetics of this game, brilliant!”
“The art style of this app is really fun and the characters are so random it's amazing!”
“The mechanics are normal, but the aesthetics are wild.”
“It's very scrappy, bookish, vintage, kind of aesthetic.”
“I did not become addicted to this game for the graphics.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky characters and unique design, which many players find hilarious. However, some users note that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is regarded as a funny and distinctive experience, enhanced by amusing sound effects.
“I loved the quirkiness and the funny characters.”
“One of the weirdest but funniest games ever.”
“Really unique design and well graphics with funny sounds.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by simple and accessible mechanics that encourage players to aim for high scores, but some users feel it lacks depth and variety, with repetitive elements like the wheel of skins. While the graphics and overall execution are praised, there is a call for more engaging content to enhance the experience.
“The game itself has simple, easy to pick up controls with gameplay that means you're always trying to beat your high score!”
“Philipp, your gameplay, graphics, and mechanics are flawless.”
“You have to add something to make the gameplay less flat.”
“The wheel of skins lands only on the same spots, and it turns too slowly.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Monetization in the game is heavily criticized due to the frequent and lengthy video ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to player frustration. Users express a desire for an option to remove ads entirely, as the current ad placements, including banners that obstruct controls, detract from the overall experience.
“The video ads play every single flip.”
“The ads take three times as long as the flips, and it's super annoying - it doesn't make me want those apps, it repels me from them and yours.”
“It's fun at first, but the ads to unlock new characters are annoying.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including game freezes and blank overlays that require a restart, often resulting in lost rewards.
“It does a blank overlay and then freezes the game, forcing you to close it out and restart, and you still don't get your reward.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing your progress.”
“I've experienced constant lag and random disconnections, which ruin the overall gameplay experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its exceptional quality, with users describing it as immaculate.
“The story is immaculate.”
“The narrative is deeply engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“The character development is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys.”
