World Flipper

"World Flipper" is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story, beautiful gameplay, great visuals, and an awesome soundtrack. However, it is very grinding and full of bugs. The game describes itself as "World Flipper activated. Prepare for launch." It also offers a highly emotional and funny experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,138 reviews

gameplay516 positive mentions

grinding82 negative mentions

Unique gameplay that combines pinball mechanics with RPG elements, providing a refreshing experience.
Charming character designs and engaging storylines that keep players invested.
Generous gacha rates and rewards, making it accessible for free-to-play players.

Long loading times and frequent disconnects, which can disrupt gameplay.
Removal of the easy reroll feature and censorship of character art, leading to disappointment among players.
Poor translations and localization issues, making it difficult to understand skill descriptions and character abilities.

gameplay
839 mentions
62 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its unique blend of pinball mechanics and RPG elements, offering a fun and engaging experience that is easy to learn yet challenging to master. Players appreciate the charming art style and character designs, although some express concerns about repetitive gameplay and long loading times. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and innovative, issues like translation errors and gacha mechanics can detract from the experience.
- “The pinball/action RPG gameplay is really fun.”
- “The gameplay is fun and straightforward with plenty of additional layers to sink your teeth into, particularly when it comes to team building.”
- “The gameplay is unique and fun; I love the pinball style of the game, especially the little sprites of the characters.”
- “Extremely poor quality translations for important system mechanics such as skill descriptions that are at worst completely wrong or say the opposite of what they mean.”
- “You will get up to 1 minute of gameplay between multiple load screens taking 20 to 50 seconds each.”
- “The gameplay itself is sincerely boring, repetitive, and not challenging; it's too easy and the interactivity is at a minimum, mindlessly tapping to activate the flippers and occasionally swiping to activate powers.”
story
712 mentions
58 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging narratives and lovable characters presented through charming pixel art. Players appreciate the humor and depth of character backstories, although some express a desire for more frequent updates and improvements in localization. While the story captivates many, some find it simplistic or repetitive, particularly as they progress, leading to concerns about pacing and content availability.
- “The entire game is well put together and is free to play friendly, the story gets really interesting when you get deeper into the game and it's overall really fun.”
- “I love the story, and they did a great job making the story clear and simple.”
- “The story is incredibly captivating and the graphics are adorable.”
- “But the game lacks challenge and the story is very forgettable.”
- “The game at the time of writing this has an unfinished story, so you would think the story would receive the most importance in development, but instead of that being the case, events, new characters and their stories, etc. get prioritized over the story which in turn makes players wait for new levels and story segments.”
- “The story is lighthearted and not particularly wordy.”
graphics
392 mentions
57 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the charming pixel art style and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic. However, numerous players have reported significant graphical glitches, particularly on Pixel 6 devices, which detracts from the experience. While the art style is often described as cute and appealing, concerns about performance issues and censorship of original artwork have also been highlighted.
- “The graphics are on a whole new level and the artwork is fantastic.”
- “The visuals are very good and very fun to watch.”
- “I love the retro graphics and the way they implemented pinball into this game is very creative.”
- “Small niggles... pixel graphics make the playfield cluttered and blocky, especially with skills firing off.”
- “The graphics glitch and flicker in and out rapidly on basically all screens of the game.”
- “I'm experiencing some graphical bugs?”
music
143 mentions
66 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, energetic soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. While some noted occasional repetitiveness, the majority found the music to be high-quality and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment. Overall, the combination of great music and appealing character designs has made a positive impression on players.
- “Wonderful little pinball RPG, has dope music, interesting mechanics, and decent character design. Would love to see more characters added soon and more than one gacha to pull characters from!”
- “The music is so good; the first time I launched the application and heard the music, I knew this is it.”
- “The music is uplifting and the story is engaging.”
- “However, please change the main menu song as when you continually use the same theme song for the starting menu, main menu, almost every other menu, and the final scenes of a quest, it starts to lose effect and becomes frustratingly repetitive.”
- “The music probably has to be some of my favorite out of any mobile game I've ever played, it really gets you in the mood to play or the second you open the game!”
- “It took so long to get to a point where I could turn down/off the music that I got a headache.”
grinding
85 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the auto-battle feature that allows for multitasking and the fair rewards from grinding, many express frustration over the repetitive nature and tediousness of farming for materials and characters, especially in the later stages of the game. The balance between enjoyable gameplay and the grind can vary, with some players feeling it becomes overly grindy, particularly when it comes to rerolling and resource management.
- “The reroll process isn't tedious at all.”
- “Just put a couple of hours into it and it's not grindy yet.”
- “A very nice concept and not that grindy.”
- “It's tedious as all hell :/”
- “The only main issue would probably be how the rewards for events can require a ton of tedious grinding.”
- “It gets samey grinding for units, that don't accomplish anything.”
monetization
84 mentions
37 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
54 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the non-pay-to-win structure, despite the presence of optional in-app purchases. Many users feel that while the game offers microtransactions, they are not forced upon players, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without financial pressure. However, some reviews express concerns about potential cash grab tactics and the overall handling of monetization, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the developers' intentions.
- “Incredibly fun, no ads, no need for spending money but the option's there when you need it, lovable characters and story and an interesting world!”
- “The microtransactions feel optional and it has an excellent art style.”
- “Waiting for the in-app purchases to feel more needed, but I've played for quite a few hours now without feeling pressure to buy anything.”
- “Deep down, it's just another cash grab.”
- “Gameplay is fun, but intentionally making the game more of a cash grab than any gacha already is by nature just illustrates the greed of the publisher.”
- “They have shown that they are just using this as a quick cash grab and do not care about the community or the game.”
character development
75 mentions
71 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its charming and diverse character designs, which are often described as cute, colorful, and well-animated. Many players appreciate the engaging stories and unique backstories associated with the characters, although some express disappointment over censorship and the limited variety in character options. Overall, the character designs and their integration into the gameplay contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some critiques regarding the gacha mechanics and content availability.
- “Great character designs, amazing story, plus super music.”
- “Very in-depth story and character development as well.”
- “I love how lively this game feels and it keeps you going for hours, the music is very well made and the character designs are cute and cool.”
- “Most of the character designs are boring with a couple of exceptions.”
- “The girl on the icon isn't even playable, the fanservice is incredibly skewed towards straight men only (leading to real awkward character designs in some places) and it's just tiring at this point, honestly.”
- “Removing options of the original version and censoring character designs that people were excited to pay money for is not going to lead this game to success.”
stability
48 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern, particularly for Pixel 6 users, who report numerous graphical glitches, including flickering text and distorted visuals, making it nearly unplayable for some. While some players note improvements and a more stable experience over time, many still encounter persistent bugs and server issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to address these stability problems.
- “The glitches during gameplay are so awful I honestly believe it could be dangerous to people with epilepsy.”
- “This game is a buggy mess. I've had issues since launch and now it just screwed my bound Facebook account over an error that pops up constantly. I can't do anything; tried cache clear and reinstall, still shows up. Fix your game, Kakao, and get better management over it because just like this error, the servers are ridiculous.”
- “Game looks cute, but it's so buggy it hardly runs.”
humor
41 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the writing and character interactions genuinely funny and engaging. The unique pinball mechanics add an unexpected layer of hilarity to the plot, while the art style and dialogue contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Despite some translation issues, the overall comedic tone and memorable characters make it a standout feature of the game.
- “It's hilarious, not that it's trying to be funny, but because every plot event is solved by a pinball machine.”
- “The writing for the characters is also very humorous and the little stories you play through on each world take simple tropes and make them really engaging through the dialogue and art design.”
- “The dialogues are just so funny to me it's so enjoyable I think this game will be staying in my phone for some time 💖”
optimization
38 mentions
21 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, long loading times, and issues on various devices, particularly low-end models. While some users noted improvements after updates, the consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization to enhance playability and reduce lag. Many players expressed disappointment, stating that better optimization could elevate the game to a higher rating.
- “The game really needs to be optimized; then it's easily a 5-star game for me.”
- “Also, on top of being super stylistic and fun to just look at, the optimization is top notch. I have no idea how they use so few resources, but this is a game that won't drain your battery.”
- “I just realized how great the game is when it comes to acquiring power. You don't need a team full of limited 5-star characters to play in greater ranks; even 3-star characters are top tier for good gameplay, making it very free-to-play friendly. The game quality is top notch and very well optimized (so far), with good character design and fun gameplay.”
- “It's so poorly optimized that when you flip through the menu, loading screens pop up, and the load time before a level can take longer than the level itself.”
- “Censored artwork, unoptimized menus, and long loading times make this game hard to recommend.”
- “Decent game overshadowed by ridiculous loading times and overall poor optimization.”
emotional
13 mentions
92 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its charming and wholesome narratives, well-developed characters, and vibrant pixel art, which resonate deeply with players. Many reviewers express that the touching sub-stories and heartfelt connections make the experience uplifting, despite some criticisms regarding the overall story and monetization issues. Overall, the game is seen as a source of emotional support and joy, with a strong emphasis on heartwarming themes.
- “I'm having a blast with the story; it's fun, touching, and vibrant with the pixel art.”
- “The different stories for each character seem well thought out and even have some emotional connection to them.”
- “This honestly made me feel the best I have in 20 years (sober).”
- “It's got a lot of charm for something with a super boring story, and while I did have fun for a little, it just doesn't hold up over time.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its appealing aesthetics, but concerns about region locking and lack of clarity on playable regions may hinder the overall experience for some players.
- “Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye, with great replayability.”
- “This game is region locked with no info on which regions are playable despite being a global release.”
- “Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but lacks replayability.”
- “Do not release games until they are playable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its depth and balance, with many players appreciating the captivating music that enhances the overall experience. The anime influence adds to the immersive quality, making it a standout feature for fans.
- “I love the atmosphere of this game; the music I could listen to for hours.”
- “Nice game overall; the depth of the game and the atmosphere is a good balance.”