Yatzy
- November 21, 2017
- baKno Games
Yatzy is a dice game that challenges players to roll combinations for points, with a realistic physics engine. This version offers five Yatzy variants, customizable settings, and multiplayer options against human or computer opponents. The free game allows 5 turns, while unlimited play is available through in-app purchases of a license, tokens, or a subscription.
Reviews
- The game offers a high level of customization, allowing players to change the look and style of the cup, dice, and table.
- It provides a fun and calming experience, making it a great casual game to play with friends and family.
- The graphics are realistic and the game plays well, offering a nice balance of fairness and randomness.
- The physics-based dice can disrupt the flow of the game, often causing re-rolls due to sticking or landing on edges.
- The game is slow-paced, even with fast roll settings, making it feel tedious at times.
- There is a misleading lack of multiplayer options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as forced, with no option for players to turn it off, leading to a negative reception among users.
“The music is forced, and there's no option to turn it off.”
“The music is forced, and there's no option to turn it off.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and feel that the descriptions do not accurately represent the experience, leading to disappointment.
“I don't like giving negative reviews, but this was tedious and the description is misleading.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became boring.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their realism, enhancing the overall visual experience of the game.
“The graphics are incredibly realistic, making the game world feel alive.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is stunning, from the textures to the lighting effects.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations create a visually captivating experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported occasional glitches in stability, such as dice stacking on top of each other or landing on their edges instead of settling flat.
“The only complaint I have so far is that sometimes it glitches and throws the dice on top of each other, or one will land on its edge and not lay down.”