Whale Trail Frenzy

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Whale Trail Frenzy is a single-player platformer game with beautiful mechanics and spectacular graphics, accompanied by ingenious music that will make you laugh. However, the game is buggy with an excessive amount of advertisements. Willow is back and has brought his friends along for this latest adventure, promising hours of fun with its unique and addictive gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,216 reviews

music160 positive mentions

monetization514 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and fun, making it a great way to pass the time.
The graphics and music are colorful and charming, creating a delightful atmosphere.
The game is simple to play, making it accessible for all ages.

The game is plagued by intrusive ads, including long video ads that disrupt gameplay.
There are frequent graphical glitches, such as black lines and pixels that obscure the screen.
Progress can be frustratingly slow, with high costs for upgrades and power-ups.

monetization
541 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly unskippable 30-second video ads that interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to purchase in-game currency to remove ads, others report issues with the effectiveness of this feature and feel that the ads detract significantly from the overall experience. Despite the complaints, some players acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free game and suggest using airplane mode to avoid them.
- “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.”
- “It's horrible, and makes a pure game feel like a total cash grab.”
- “I understand they need to make money but 30-second unskippable ads after each turn and again before the next is too much.”
music
318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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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. However, many users report issues with the music not playing consistently, particularly during key moments like the main menu or frenzy mode, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is beloved and nostalgic for many, technical problems have led to frustration among players.
- “The music is enjoyable (especially the main theme) and the ads are avoidable.”
- “Amazing little app, easy to play, good music, very calming which is needed now in the world more than ever.”
- “The music is incredibly catchy.”
- “The only problem is that for some reason neither the sounds nor the music are audible for me.”
- “However, the lack of frenzy music (on Android at least) really is a huge bummer.”
- “Unbearable ads, then after, during the game the music won't play, sound effects work but no music :( :( checked the settings countless times but no solution.”
graphics
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, adorable character designs, and smooth animations, contributing to an overall charming aesthetic. However, several users report significant graphical glitches on various devices, which can hinder gameplay and detract from the visual experience. Despite these issues, many players find the graphics to be a standout feature that enhances their enjoyment of the game.
- “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%
94%
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
62%
33%
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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
26%
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The game's story centers around a courageous whale navigating a vibrant sky, resonating emotionally with players and evoking nostalgia. Many reviewers praise the narrative for its depth and beauty, describing it as a compelling tale of freedom and dreams that enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some players express frustration with repetitive missions and technical issues that detract from the enjoyment of the story.
- “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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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5%
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. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “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 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 optimization on Android, with some users experiencing poor performance and expressing frustration over unmet expectations for 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 a lighthearted tone creates a captivating environment that players find enjoyable.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
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 some to tears. However, there are frustrations with gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “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 can be enjoyable initially, progression is perceived as slow and frustrating without spending money, compounded by frequent interruptions from lengthy 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.”