wormate.io
- October 18, 2016
- Oleksandr Godoba
Get on Play Store"Wormate.io" is a multiplayer action game with pretty visuals, humor, and power-ups, similar to Slither.io. Your goal is to grow your worm by eating food and power-ups while avoiding other players who want to eat your food. Watch out for bugs and excessive ads, but do enjoy the sharp turns, speed boosts, and satisfaction of trapping smaller worms with your circles.
Phone
Web Browser
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization645 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and lead to lag. Many users have noted that ads appear after nearly every round, making the experience feel more like watching advertisements than playing a game. Additionally, there is a strong demand for an option to pay for an ad-free experience, as many players feel that the current ad model detracts significantly from their enjoyment of the game.
“I would happily pay a flat fee to get no ads.”
“I would pay to have no ads.”
“Addictive, I wish there was a way to buy the game with no ads.”
“The game is unplayable due to severe lag, advertising commercials in between rounds are awful, they redirect you from the game every time.”
“Too many ads, no option to pay to disable. The amount of ads is awful.”
“Great game, would happily pay to remove ads. The ads are downright ridiculous.”
- stability432 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and unresponsive controls that render it nearly unplayable. Many players express frustration over persistent glitches, particularly after recent updates, which have exacerbated the issues. Overall, the game's performance issues overshadow its potential enjoyment, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
“I love it because there are no glitches in the game, and it is fun to bloat up by eating a lot of food.”
“Amazing game; there are no glitches.”
“There are no glitches.”
“I played this game for hours even with all the bugs; however, this recent update has made the game even more buggy and now impossible to play.”
“Game has become unplayable with the last update; the lag is out of control and now the game glitches and controls become unresponsive all the time.”
“Game freezes all the time! Used to love this game and could play it for hours, but it just glitches and lags so bad!”
- gameplay58 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is marred by significant issues such as frequent glitches, lag, and inconsistent mechanics, leading to frustration among players. While some find the game addictive and enjoyable, many express dissatisfaction with the controls and the impact of ads on gameplay. Overall, improvements are needed to enhance stability and responsiveness for a smoother gaming experience.
“An immensely fun game, great to team up with family members and okay graphics during gameplay.”
“Very addictive, much better than Slither. I love the fast-paced gameplay.”
“Awesome gameplay and colorful; I like it!”
“Choppy gameplay due to serious lag that needs to be addressed.”
“You die more times due to glitches than the actual gameplay.”
“Worst gameplay....it was lagging continuously.”
- graphics53 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "nice" and "amazing," while others criticize them as "bad" or "horrible." Many users report issues with lag and performance, particularly on certain devices, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are positive comments about the game's aesthetic appeal, significant concerns about lag and the need for graphical improvements persist.
“The graphic is very good, and the game would be fun if the control would be easier.”
“Game is very good, great movement and lovely graphics well done.”
“I really like it because it is really fun and it has good graphics.”
“I've played other similar games with better graphics and zero lag.”
“Worst game ever... no game control..worst graphics..when I am playing game advertising is popped up even in the play.”
“Disgusting bad graphics, controls, always disconnected.”
- humor32 mentions
- 84 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game to be highly entertaining and funny, often describing it as a source of joy and relaxation. However, some players express frustration with technical issues like lag, which detracts from the humor and gameplay experience. Despite these drawbacks, many recommend the game for its amusing content and engaging design.
“I like the game too much; it is super funny and full of joy.”
“If there was a way to show how I played, I'd definitely love to 😂😂😂 it was so funny 😂😂😂 like you know... you can't play without an internet connection and if your internet connection is slow, it'll start lagging super hard... and it looks so funny 😂😂😂 but it's a problem... please check this... I'd definitely love to give it a 5-star 😂😂😂”
“I love this game soooooooooo much because this game is soooooooooo funny.”
“When I downloaded this game, it gets stuck loading at 13% and then exits the app. Not funny!”
“So much lag, it's not funny. Playing on mobile kind of pisses me off, especially when you are a big worm and it lags out hardcore and you die!”
“This game is not funny anymore; this game is not impossible.”
- music28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a strong desire for music and sound effects in the game, noting that the absence of audio makes the experience feel dull and less engaging. Many reviewers suggest that adding background music would enhance enjoyment and make gameplay more entertaining. Additionally, there are complaints about intrusive ads that disrupt any potential audio experience.
“Pretty fun game, I just wish there was some background music and a way to purchase the app to avoid the ads.”
“I love playing this game; it's fun, just wish there was some kind of music or sound with it.”
“I suggest that it will be more fun and enjoyable if it adds sound and music.”
“Very intrusive ads; they put sound on when it's not needed and cut off your music when an ad needs to be displayed.”
“It's boring to play the game without music, or maybe it's a big issue that I am not getting regarding sound/music.”
“No music and sound at all during play.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 61 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe lag, stuttering, and poor controls even on high-performance devices. Many players find the performance issues make the game unplayable, and there are calls for better optimization, especially for lower-end devices. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its significant technical shortcomings.
“Game is too good but not well optimized for all devices. Lag can be seen in many instances; controls are very bad. Improve this, developer, and it will be a killer game. Thanks!”
“Really detailed, but could use optimization for lower-end devices.”
“This game needs more optimization.”
“Major concern with the performance of the app; it has loading issues, hangs, breaks, and sometimes boost turns on by itself and never goes off until multiple restarts of the app.”
“It's hard to move with all the lag and stuttering; controlling movement is even harder, feels like steering a submarine.”
“Stuttering and lagging problems are unbearable, making the game unplayable. 1 star.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and addiction regarding the emotional experience of the game. While the gameplay can be engaging, technical issues such as glitches, control sensitivity, and performance problems lead to negative feelings, including disappointment and the need to uninstall the game due to device overheating. Overall, the emotional impact is characterized by a struggle between enjoyment and frustration.
“The game is very addictive, but it evokes a range of emotions as I navigate through challenges and triumphs.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
“The emotional depth of the storyline left me reflecting on my own life choices long after I finished playing.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking missions, leading players to feel that it offers little more than a time-wasting experience. Users express a desire for a more engaging narrative, suggesting that the current setup fails to provide meaningful gameplay. Overall, while it may serve as a casual distraction, the absence of a structured story detracts from its appeal.
“The story of life.”
“No missions, just a waste of time and play for nothing.”
“I wish there were missions in the game.”
“Fun game for burning time, but getting it to connect and not dropping service is a whole other story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the ease of collecting points for unlocking skins, others criticize the game for its slow loading times and frustrating gameplay, leading to a sense of annoyance.
“The game is incredibly tedious, requiring endless grinding just to make any progress.”
“Grinding in this game feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of time needed to grind for rewards is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
