Whale Trail Frenzy

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Whale Trail Frenzy is a single player arcade platformer game. It received positive reviews from players.

Whale Trail Frenzy is a single-player platformer featuring Willow and his friends on a vibrant adventure filled with beautiful gameplay, excellent visuals, and exceptional music. The game injects plenty of humor but is marred by frequent advertisements and numerous bugs. Despite its flaws, it offers an entertaining and colorful experience for fans of the genre.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,204 reviews

music161 positive mentions

monetization514 negative mentions

The game is colorful, fun, and has a catchy soundtrack that makes it enjoyable to play.
It's highly addictive and provides a great way to pass the time, making players feel happy and relaxed.
The graphics and character designs are adorable, and the gameplay is simple yet challenging.

There are frequent and intrusive ads, including long video ads that disrupt gameplay and can be frustrating.
The game experiences graphical glitches, such as black lines and pixels on the screen, making it difficult to play.
Some players have reported issues with the game crashing or freezing, particularly on certain devices.

monetization
541 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, particularly long, unskippable video ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the frequency of these ads, often stating they spend more time watching ads than playing the game itself. While some players appreciate the option to purchase in-game currency to remove ads, there are numerous reports of issues with this feature not functioning as intended, leading to a generally poor experience regarding monetization.
- “The only thing is... I can't find the original, but there's no ads and you don't have to pay for anything!”
- “I play this all the time, and after paying a nominal fee for no ads, I have never had a pop-up.”
- “No ads or glitches so far.”
- “Absolutely riddled with ads, you will often spend more time watching ads during a session than actually playing the game because the game will often crash after watching an unskippable 30 second ad, then forcing you to watch another upon trying to play again.”
- “I understand they need to make money but 30 second un-skippable ads after each turn and again before the next is too much.”
- “The game is fun and entertaining but too many ads I understand the purpose of the ads but so many at one time is just too much can you take it down a notch?”
music
318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, calming, and whimsical qualities, often described as a highlight that enhances the overall experience. Many players express nostalgia for specific songs, particularly the theme song, while also noting issues with music playback during gameplay, such as it cutting out or not playing at all. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it enjoyable and addictive for players of all ages.
- “The music is incredibly catchy.”
- “The music is so good for a game like this.”
- “This game is cute, and I like the song 'Whale Trail'!”
- “However, the lack of frenzy music (on Android at least) really is a huge bummer.”
- “I heard like 2 seconds of music when I first opened the game and it's been complete silence since.”
- “The music keeps cutting off suddenly and I can't get it back!”
graphics
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, cuteness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Many users appreciate the charming art style and smooth animations, although some report significant graphical glitches on various devices that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight for most players, technical issues with graphics can detract from the experience for some.
- “The graphics and game design are flawless. I often am really stressed, and this game always helps me unwind. It's an amazing stress reliever; its childlike colors and happy tunes never fail to brighten my day.”
- “The graphics are simply gorgeous, and it's cool how you can play with different costumes and as Willow's friends.”
- “Beautiful graphics, simple controls, lovely soundtrack; this game is absolutely great in all aspects.”
- “The graphics keep glitching... there are black dots all over the screen anytime I play.”
- “By far the worst app I've ever downloaded, the game graphics glitch and pixels scramble.”
- “I enjoy this game, I really do, but the glitchy graphics can make it incredibly frustrating and hard to see.”
stability
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezing, graphical glitches, and unresponsive screens, particularly on specific devices like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Nexus 4. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without issues, the overall sentiment indicates that the game suffers from persistent bugs that detract from the experience, especially during ads or updates. Users are calling for fixes to these stability problems to enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “Very fun and no glitches so far.”
- “I used to play this game years ago, still fun to play, still runs great, amazing music.”
- “Game runs great now, I played a few games and saw no more glitches or artifacts.”
- “I'm trying to play but it is taking forever to load and freezes as well.”
- “The game is really fun when it works and most of the time it just randomly freezes and closes.”
- “Every time I play my screen glitches in 3 spots and it's hard to play, please fix.”
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, addictiveness, and charming graphics, with many players enjoying the simple yet engaging mechanics. However, frequent and intrusive ads significantly detract from the experience, causing frustration and interruptions during play. While some users report technical issues like screen glitches, the majority appreciate the game's fun and progressive nature, along with its appealing audio-visual elements.
- “The gameplay is fun.”
- “Beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay with no lags.”
- “Cute graphics and smooth, fun gameplay.”
- “The ads are causing input to lock up when gameplay starts.”
- “Too many long and tedious ads frequently interrupting mediocre gameplay.”
- “There are weird black dotted lines going across the screen in columns and disturb gameplay.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game centers around a courageous whale navigating a vibrant sky, resonating emotionally with players and evoking nostalgia. Many reviewers praise its beautiful narrative and engaging plot, describing it as both heartwarming and intense, though some express frustration with repetitive missions and gameplay interruptions due to ads. Overall, the storyline is highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Game is point-based and revolves around the story of a little whale in the sky.”
- “I love this game, the main story line made me cry because it's so emotionally intense.”
- “The story of freedom and one whale's courage to follow his dreams painted in this masterpiece is one for the ages.”
- “I'll open the app and the story will start with 'Hi, I'm Willow,' then I can't proceed.”
- “Ads keep popping up at the end of every game you play and it's too annoying; missions are too difficult for the amount of reward that they are worth.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and entertaining, often highlighting the catchy music and amusing sound effects. Many reviews describe the game as a fun and cute experience, appealing to both kids and adults alike, while some note that the humor enhances the overall enjoyment despite the presence of ads. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm and addictiveness.
- “It's a beautiful, funny little time sink.”
- “I love this game; it's hilarious and fun! Kids would love it too; definitely worth the download!!”
- “This game is a lot of fun to play, with bright colors, fun animation, and hilarious audio!”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and responsiveness on certain devices, particularly on iOS and some Android models like the LG G3. However, there are significant complaints regarding performance issues on Android, with some users expressing frustration over a lack of improvement despite updates.
- “Runs smoothly and it is very responsive.”
- “Everything runs smoothly on my LG G3.”
- “Everything runs smoothly and the game is crazy addictive!”
- “Come on guys, I thought you updated it for better performance, but the way I see it, if I could give 0 stars with this review, I would happily do so. Please try to fix this, because seriously?”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as stunning and immersive, with vibrant colors and a whimsical feel that enhances the overall experience. While it may take some time to fully engage with, the combination of enchanting music and visual elements creates a lighthearted and enjoyable environment. Players appreciate the unique blend of summer and winter themes, contributing to a captivating and memorable atmosphere.
- “The most gorgeous, atmospheric, and enjoyable infinite runner I've ever played.”
- “A little hard to get into, but the music and atmosphere is wonderful.”
- “Atmospheric and lighthearted.”
- “I can see my house from here. Summer in the wintertime colors through the clouds, thunder through the atmosphere. Tears run aground, summer in the wintertime colors trail behind. Thunder through the atmosphere, lightning melts my mind. On the whale trail, we'll find that lost grail; we looked for it for so long, it was just sitting there all this time.”
- “Whale trail, whale trail. I can see my house from here. Summer in the wintertime colors through the clouds, thunder through the atmosphere. Tears run aground, summer in the wintertime colors trail behind. Thunder through the atmosphere, lightning melts my mind. Just tax the rich and give to causes that will cause the pain to cease.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its simplicity and find it enjoyable enough for multiple playthroughs, others note a lack of distinct areas and depth that limits long-term engagement. Despite these criticisms, many still recommend it for its fun factor and comforting music.
- “You have the choice to get more currency, but I love how it's hidden from you, so you only take it if you actually really want it. Gameplay is simple and replayable, and the music is so comforting and a banger.”
- “It has a lot of replay value.”
- “A simple game that isn't exactly an original concept, but provides endless amounts of fun and replay value!”
- “The lack of distinct areas or levels to learn and revisit limits its replayability, but still highly recommended.”
- “Not a ton of depth or replayability.”
- “You have the choice to get more currency, but I love how it's hidden from you, so only take it if you actually really want it. Gameplay is simple and replayable, music is so comforting and a banger.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its intense storyline that evokes deep feelings, even leading to tears. However, some users experience frustrating gameplay mechanics that detract from their overall emotional engagement.
- “I love this game; the main storyline made me cry because it's so emotionally intense.”
- “Makes me want to cry!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often becoming repetitive after a short period. While it may offer brief moments of fun, progression is perceived as slow and heavily incentivized towards spending money, compounded by frequent interruptions from long ads.
- “Very quickly got tedious and boring.”
- “Can be fun for ten minutes or so, but like so many other freemium games, progression is tediously slow without shelling out cash.”
- “Too many long and tedious ads frequently interrupting mediocre gameplay.”