ZOOKEEPER BATTLE

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ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Kiteretsu Inc. and was released on August 23, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"ZOOKEEPER BATTLE" is a competitive puzzle game where players catch animals to gain attack and defense points in 30-second rounds. The goal is to deplete your opponent's life by catching more animals than them. With simple gameplay, this game can be enjoyed by both new and experienced players, and offers features like rankings, avatars, and item collection.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,509 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

Super fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of characters and seasonal updates.
Great graphics and UI, making the game visually appealing.
Offers a competitive multiplayer experience that keeps players engaged.

Frequent crashes and connection issues, leading to lost matches and frustration.
Unbalanced matchmaking, often pitting new players against highly experienced opponents.
High costs for in-game purchases and limited playtime due to energy restrictions.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their colorful and cute aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience on small smartphone screens. While many users appreciate the unique art style and vibrant visuals, some find the design overly busy, making it difficult to distinguish elements. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, with frequent updates and a charming aesthetic that resonates with players.
- “As usual, Japan takes the simple idea of a match 3 game and turns it into something special, with plenty to do and wonderful aesthetics.”
- “I love the cute and colorful graphics and the ease of play in short bursts.”
- “Lovely, fun graphics and great gameplay.”
- “But it is graphically busy and the instructions don't actually tell you anything.”
- “The avatars, items, and backgrounds are diverse enough to appease even hardcore collectors; however, there is no common art style for everything.”
- “The graphical style may be on purpose, but I think it just makes the tiles harder to distinguish.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly after recent updates. While some players experience smooth gameplay on certain devices, others face significant glitches that disrupt their experience, such as loss of progress and data. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but marred by persistent stability problems that need addressing.
- “I haven't experienced any glitches on my Galaxy S4, and the game works perfectly.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “This game has been ruined since the update; I play on several devices, so I know it's not my phone. The zoo rarely loads, events against bad boy monkeys don't work, and the game freezes, among other issues.”
- “Freezes and crashes every 30 seconds of being open on my Galaxy S2.”
- “The game has too many glitches in it and it needs to be fixed. Not to mention a lot of lag; fix this and I might consider giving you more stars.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
52%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to play without in-app purchases. However, there is a significant concern regarding the high cost of in-game purchases, which some players feel are overly aggressive and can create an imbalance favoring those who spend money. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and supports optional spending, the pricing strategy has drawn criticism for being too steep and potentially alienating to players.
- “Can play the game at its best without in-app purchases (it's nice to support such a great game though).”
- “In-app purchases aren't necessary to keep up and overall the system works really well.”
- “Simple, fun, and they don't pressure you too much for the in-app purchases.”
- “A lot of the in-game purchases are pretty expensive though.”
- “The developer got way too greedy with the in-app purchases and game restrictions.”
- “In-game purchases are ridiculously overpriced, though.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and challenging, with a variety of events and customization options that keep players entertained. However, many users express frustration with unbalanced mechanics, connection issues, and a pay-to-win system that detracts from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is solid, the execution and matchmaking can lead to inconsistent and sometimes unfair experiences.
- “It's so refreshing not to have ads, so I was more than happy to spend some money in the game just to support the devs. The gameplay is fun and the new events don't let you get bored.”
- “Core gameplay is good and challenging, and the game has a lot going for it.”
- “A great game with excellent gameplay, superb polish, and fantastic features.”
- “Sometimes the gameplay isn't fair; the difficulty varies greatly from game to game, not because of the players but due to the puzzles.”
- “Initially this is a fun game but is entirely based on luck rather than skill; you can have what feels like a flawless round and your opponent will have bettered it with more power-ups, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
- “Fun game but hard to play because sometimes players have a higher rank than me, and because of that, I frequently lose. It should have same-rank gameplay where players in the same rank are only allowed to play.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and structure, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging single-player mode or a traditional story campaign. While the quests and missions provide some entertainment, many users feel that the rewards system is frustratingly flawed and heavily reliant on in-app purchases, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative elements seem to be overshadowed by gameplay issues and monetization concerns.
- “This game is so addictive and I love how they always change the missions for you to win new things.”
- “I really enjoy all the new features and quests that we are able to do.”
- “Its colorful with adorable animals and exciting backgrounds and decorations to collect, personalize your character with, or maximize your cool and cute points for the many side missions to do outside of just playing the PvP puzzle game.”
- “This game is a complete rip-off. It says it's free, but the in-app payments you need to complete quests and stuff are ridiculous. I've spent way too much on this game with no chance of winning!”
- “I beat the giraffe twice in the quest and leveled up, yet I didn't get the money or level-up bottle and still show me at level 11 with only 280 coins.”
- “Also, I beat a quest and got visitors and money/medals, but my medal count remained at zero and the quest remained at the same level, but my ZP was gone.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, with many praising its cute graphics, silly animations, and funny character designs. However, some users note that recent English translations have become awkward, detracting from the humor. Despite these issues, the game is generally regarded as entertaining and funny, with a mix of charming and humorous elements.
- “It's hilarious ”
- “So cute, so funny!”
- “The silly and expressive animations are simple and funny.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as cute, catchy, and fun, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players find it repetitive and grating, leading to mixed feelings about its impact on gameplay. Overall, while many appreciate the music's charm, there are calls for more variety and updates to keep it fresh.
- “The music is cute and catchy.”
- “Everything from the animation to the music makes this game irresistible.”
- “The music is awesome, very catchy and addictive.”
- “The music is so repetitive and grating that I just refuse to sit through the update installation process.”
- “Annoying music, lame avatars.”
- “I only get background music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's optimization favors players who make in-game purchases, potentially impacting overall performance and fairness.
- “I ran a matrix on game performance and found that the company gives an advantage to those who purchase items from them.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “It feels like the game was rushed out without proper optimization, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively challenging and time-consuming, often leading to frustration.
- “But it's incredibly hard and grindy.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of the game heightened by its randomness and difficulty, leading to frequent losses that can feel particularly disheartening, especially when resources are spent on unwinnable scenarios.
- “The randomness and difficulty of the events means losing more often than not, which is all the more heartbreaking when you have to spend 1 of your 5 energy even though there's no way you can win.”