Yatzy

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Yatzy is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Loop Games and was released on August 1, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Yatzy is a strategy game with impressive graphics and good music, but it's marred by excessive advertisements and bugs. In Yatzy, players roll 5 dice to create the best combinations and win, providing a fun and challenging experience for those who can look past its shortcomings. Overall, Yatzy is a decent game that could be great with some necessary improvements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

music23 positive mentions

monetization751 negative mentions

monetization
790 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and can be unskippable. Many players are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, but the lack of a viable option to do so has led to dissatisfaction. Overall, while some users find the ads manageable, the consensus is that they significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is really fun; you can play online, play with a friend, play single player, and even play with a bot. This game is super fun and has no ads.”
- “Nice implementation, would love the option to buy/remove ads.”
- “No ads, quick, no glitches, fun way to pass the time.”
- “Ridiculous amount and length of ads make this incredibly frustrating and all but unplayable.”
- “The ads are obnoxious and, for me, make the game not worth the hassle to play.”
- “I gave four stars because of the ads, but they don't last real long.”
music
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, often described as relaxing piano or ambient sounds that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the music and gameplay, while a few find the music repetitive over time. Overall, the background music is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I absolutely love the relaxing music in the background.”
- “The music is very relaxing piano new age.”
- “Love the ambient background music that accompanies the gentle electronic game sounds.”
- “The music is okay but gets tedious after a couple of games.”
- “The ads they attach play music and sound, even when you have silenced the game.”
- “Background music is totally annoying so must be played without sound.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their simplicity and visual appeal, while others criticize recent updates for making them overly complex and difficult to navigate. Many users appreciate the colorful and easy-to-see graphics, but there are complaints about the introduction of ads and changes that detract from the overall aesthetic. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting, others feel they have deteriorated, impacting gameplay negatively.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Loving playing the game, graphics are awesome.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay.”
- “New design is completely over the top and ruined the aesthetic.”
- “The new graphics make it harder to play.”
- “I used to enjoy this game, but the last update changed the graphics to be painful to the eyes, and putting in a pay to win option (bonus rolls) takes all fun out of the game of chance it's supposed to be.”
stability
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during critical moments like rolling a Yahtzee or watching ads. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay with minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from significant stability problems, especially after recent updates. Users express frustration over the need to restart the app frequently due to these issues, impacting their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Good, solid implementation of the classic Yahtzee game, seemingly bug-free, non-irritating with extra features for scoring Yahtzee. Could use a rating system to track how you do against other players; that'd be a great addition.”
- “Minimal ads and no glitches. No in-app purchases, and even though I'm 99% sure it's AI and not online play, the outcomes are pretty fair and well balanced.”
- “Easy to use, no glitches, fun, and seems fair... the computer doesn't always win!”
- “The reason I'm giving 2 stars at this time is because anytime a Yahtzee is rolled by either player, my app screen shades gray and freezes.”
- “It just freezes up your screen and you have to restart the game by leaving the app and then starting the game over again.”
- “Continuously freezes while playing and times out the current game.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising its classic and straightforward nature, making it easy and enjoyable for both single-player and local multiplayer modes. However, some users express frustration with ads, bot performance, and changes to graphics that detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a relaxing and engaging experience, reminiscent of traditional games, though opinions vary on its execution and additional features.
- “The gameplay is amazing.”
- “Gameplay is great, exciting, great to play in relaxing times, and intelligently stimulating.”
- “Good gameplay as you have to confirm your selection, so avoiding frustrating errors.”
- “The look, feel, and gameplay are all worse.”
- “The bot gameplay is horrendous, not game-like at all.”
- “Animations are slower, gameplay is worse.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its nostalgic and simple comedic elements. Many find the experience enjoyable and funny, especially in a multiplayer setting, though some suggest that the win/lose messages could be more varied and humorous. Overall, the game is described as funny and addicting, contributing to a lively and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Very funny, nice and nostalgic.”
- “Very very simple and funny.”
- “Funny but addicting!!!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and coherence, with players expressing disappointment over the shift from straightforward tournament quests to convoluted gem-chasing tasks that detract from the classic gameplay experience. The narrative is described as non-existent, focusing instead on repetitive and frustrating objectives.
- “Just classic, no other weird stuff or story lines.”
- “Best Yatzy game I'd found until it turned into this over-colored, gem-chasing quest pushing advert-spamming hideous nightmare.”
- “Just classic, no other weird stuff or storylines.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly without glitches or excessive ads. The performance remains consistent even on updated devices with cleared caches.
- “No glitches, the game runs smoothly.”
- “Not too many ads, and it runs smoothly.”
- “My phone is updated and optimized, and all caches are cleared.”
- “My phone is updated and optimized, and all caches cleared.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end devices, which is frustrating.”
- “I experience frequent lag and crashes, despite having a strong internet connection.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a wholesome and emotionally uplifting experience, highlighting its positive impact on mental well-being and enjoyment. The emotional resonance is strong enough that it has inspired at least one player to rate it for the first time.
- “Many hours of wholesome play.”
- “This is the first game I ever rated; Yatzy is so wholesome and fun!”
- “Emotionally and mentally healthy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive point-counting at the end of each session, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game has potential, this excessive focus on grinding leads to a frustrating experience for some users.
- “The music is okay but gets tedious after a couple of games.”
- “Good game, but it gets two stars because it has an exceedingly tedious insistence on counting up your points at the end of each game.”