Wishing Well

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Wishing Well is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Wishing Well is a casual, single-player game featuring smooth controls and endless treasures that keep the gameplay addictively fun. Players enjoy a simple yet engaging experience as they explore and collect rewards, though the presence of annoying ads may interrupt the flow. Overall, it offers an entertaining way to pass the time with its charming design.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

monetization96 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a casual gaming experience.
Graphics are smooth and enjoyable, making the gameplay visually appealing.
Some players appreciate the potential for real earnings through gameplay.

The game is plagued by an overwhelming number of ads, disrupting gameplay and enjoyment.
Progression is slow and expensive, with high costs for upgrades that do not match the rewards.
Numerous bugs and glitches lead to frustrating experiences, including crashes and lost progress.

monetization
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and create frustration. Many players report that ads are not only frequent but also lengthy, often forcing them to watch ads to progress or earn rewards, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Additionally, issues with ad removal purchases not functioning as promised have further exacerbated dissatisfaction among players.
- “Extremely expensive upgrade prices and heavy in-app purchases. For example, 100,000 coins cost $29. Additionally, there are issues with ads causing the game to hang and some ads are not suitable for children.”
- “I prefer to reach 10,000 depth filled with ads rather than actually playing this game without ads to upgrade the depth level.”
- “The overwhelming number of ads disrupts any potential enjoyment.”
- “They're pretty obviously designed to get people to watch ads to make progress, and the game's basically unplayable as a result.”
- “Too many ads; the developer made it difficult to play so that one had to watch ads to earn coins.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
39%
38%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being monotonous, repetitive, and lacking creativity, primarily revolving around simple mechanics like catching items and upgrading equipment. Players report a frustrating experience due to excessive ads, high difficulty, and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to a perception of the game as a mere ad farm rather than an engaging experience. Overall, the gameplay fails to provide enjoyment or innovation, making it unworthy of investment.
- “You gain around 3000-4000 in-game currency every minute-long session of gameplay after the depth of 440.”
- “Nice looping music but besides that, the gameplay is disappointing.”
- “This company has made many more games that have the exact same gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is monotonous and lacks creativity, quickly becoming a chore.”
- “Gameplay is just catching things in a bucket, lengthening your rope distance, and upgrading the bucket catch limit.”
- “The gameplay loop is way repetitive and basic.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that lead to crashes and resets, particularly after watching ads. Players report frequent glitches when reaching certain score thresholds, and the game often freezes during ad playback, resulting in lost progress and frustration. Overall, the game's performance is described as laggy and unreliable, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It has dozens of bugs which makes the game even worse and harder to play. Whenever I finish watching a long, time-consuming ad, it brings me to an unknown fraud website even though I didn't click on the ad. When I get back to the buggy game, it resets, not giving me the triple coins I sacrificed my time for.”
- “What irks me is the game glitches if I get more than 3000 points and/or want to triple them by watching ads.”
- “Every ad you have to watch to get 3x coins or to play without enemies freezes the game, forcing you to restart without getting credit for the ad.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game is noted for its nice looping quality, but opinions are divided, with some players finding it irritating and a poor fit for the gameplay experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its moments, it is overshadowed by dissatisfaction with other game elements.
- “The music is incredibly irritating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The sound design is poorly executed, especially when you upgrade.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding for coins can be time-consuming, with some spending hours on this repetitive task to progress in the game.
- “Honest review: It's been 2 hours since I started grinding coins.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant issues with optimization, noting that the application frequently shuts down automatically and suffers from poor performance.
- “The application is not working properly and shuts down automatically. The performance is shameless.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on my system.”
- “I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their smoothness and high quality, contributing to a relaxing gaming experience without excessive advertisements.
- “The graphics are smooth, and it doesn't throw too many ads.”
- “Super relaxing game with quality graphics.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as amusing, but it can become tiresome over time.