Ads make this practically unplayable

There are ads for everything in this game. I did pretty quickly buy the “no ads” add on, but that only stopped them from playing during normal progression, all other bonuses and unlocks still require you watch them. I haven’t been playing mobile games recently, but it seems like ads are way worse now. Making you sit through a minute or two, then popping up the store page, then making you wait again. It’s really egregious and out of control. If this weren’t so bogged down with ads it would be a fun little time waster. Another frustrating thing is that it’s kind of buggy. It is a resource hog, so it’ll drain your battery and turn your phone into a space heater if you play for too long. There are also really frustrating blockers, like how boss stages regularly soft crash when you have too many people make it to the end. I don’t really feel good about spending money on this one, even though I don’t hate content. The ad stuff just makes me uncomfortable. It feels cheap and scammy.

Worse than Jerry’s Game

This is probably the worst game I’ve ever played. The free game is so riddled with ads that you can nearly play it. So I payed the $2.99 for less ads. However you still have to pause every time for the opportunity to see an ad. Then if you want to build up you character it’s only available if you watch and ad. Oh you found a weapon or pet if you want to keep it you have to watch and add. And the weapons and pets really don’t even do anything. Then there’s the game itself which is mastered at level 1. It’s basically impossible to lose. There’s really no difference from one level to the next. Then if all of this doesn’t bother you then the fact the game is filled with glitches. Even after the update it’s still the same. One play through it put me just running endlessly through water with no end. Couldn’t get out of the glitch. Shut down the ap, restarted the phone. I had to uninstall & reinstall the ap which erased all of my progress. Then the i game glitches like the “grim reaper characters who if you have to fight the “boss” just throw their scythes straight up into the air. Plus you get in game currency to spend on upgrades that really don’t do anything. No matter how many guys you have or what level damage you ammo is it always takes 4 his to defeat the “boss.” Terrible game would not recommend.

Dont play waste of time

This game isnt even a game its more like watch ads with a game on the side if that honestly i would rather make my own game that is exactly like this and learn how to do that then ever play this again i wish i never played this because its ruined my day and has wasted my time i hope on Christmas your businesses shut down and you become poor and its not even that i hate the gane i love the concept and everything even though the pets are questionable its just there are to many ads and im not going to pay just to play this game a couple more times and then never again the only reason you are still a functional business is probably because all of your games are exactly like this with 80 thousand ads and everyone buys the no ad thing and i hope someday soon that becomes illegal or something so you go out of business do not play this game also the leaving and coming back thing doesnt work for this game it kind of just restarts you and its so annoying and sometimes i would accidentally click watch an ad for a reward and id leave and have to restart the level also the amount of popups before you can even start going again is insane like shut up i dont want to buy this please get out of my face anyways this game is bad and i hate it and you shouldnt play it

Basically an ad simulator

I like the idea of this game, just the execution is frustrating. You spend more time watching ads than you do actually playing the levels. The levels are short and repetitive, most times the ads that play after one are longer than the level itself. 98% of everything unlockable in this game requires you to watch an ad. You unlocked a character upgrade? Cool! Watch an ad for it. Got a new weapon? Cool! Watch an ad for it. Wanna upgrade your damage, manpower, or years? Cool! Sometimes you can spend the game currency on it, but most times you have to watch an ad. Finished a level? Cool! Watch an ad to double your reward. Oh, you don’t want to double your reward? Here’s an ad anyways. It also feels like just pop up after pop up asking you to watch an ad to unlock something. What’s worse is it’s UNAVOIDABLE because this game doesn’t work offline. And if you quit the app after a level while an ad is playing, you lose your progress and have to do the level over again, which means… you guessed it, more ads you have to watch. Its not challenging and gets extremely annoying to even play because of the ads. The amount of times you see the word “ad” in it this review feels like playing the game. There’s so many of ‘em every few seconds.

Forced ads ruined the game

I recently downloaded this new game app that I was really excited to try out. However, my experience with it has been seriously hampered by the overwhelming number of forced advertisements. I understand that ads are necessary to support the app, but this game takes it to a whole new level. There are so many ads that they disrupt the flow of the game and make it practically unplayable. It's frustrating to be in the middle of a level and suddenly be forced to watch a 30-second ad that you can't skip. And to make matters worse, some of these advertisements are not safe for children. I wouldn't want my little one to stumble upon one of these ads while playing the game. Overall, the gameplay itself is enjoyable, but the excessive ads ruin the experience. It's a shame because I really wanted to like this app, but I don't think I'll be keeping it on my phone for much longer. If the developers can find a way to reduce the number of ads and ensure that all of them are appropriate for all ages, I would definitely reconsider. But until then, I can't recommend this app to anyone who wants to actually enjoy playing games on their phone.

A Promising Game with Audio and Reward System Issues

Game enthusiasts looking for a unique auditory experience may find the sounds in this game captivating, contributing significantly to the overall ambiance. However, a glaring drawback emerges in the form of intermittent sound glitches that can disrupt gameplay immersion. These unpredictable audio hiccups detract from the otherwise engaging gaming experience and could potentially hinder players' enjoyment. Despite the commendable use of ads as incentives to earn in-game rewards, a disappointing flaw emerges in their execution. Players are prompted to watch an advertisement in exchange for rewards such as weapons, yet the promised items fail to materialize after investing time in viewing the ads. This not only frustrates players but also undermines the game's attempt to encourage engagement through the reward system. In conclusion, while the game shows promise with its intriguing sound design and incentivized reward structure, the presence of erratic audio glitches and the failure of the ad-based rewards to deliver on their promises are significant downsides. Addressing these issues could significantly elevate the game's appeal and ensure a more satisfying and seamless gaming experience for players.

Ad Nightmare - Avoid!

I had seen enough ads about this on other social media, and without seeing the writing on the wall, I tried it out. I was immediately force-fed ads at every turn they possibly could. Say no to an ad, then another version of the ad shows up. You say no again, and then the Apple window to download displays. Say no to that, then no to a final window, and then you’re back to the game (if it doesn’t offer a bonus level for an ad, or just about anything aside breathing). 20 seconds later and you’re right back into it. Like a dummy, I paid for no ads thinking it would help, and guess what? I still had to watch ads!! Even the in-game currency didn’t mean anything at a point; to upgrade skills, you had to watch an ad for a ‘free’ level-up. What’s the point of acquiring anything in-game if you have to watch ads anyway? This is 100% a scam designed to give you a weak semblance of gameplay but really intrusively and relentlessly hound you for things you don’t want. It’s pretty sad, to be honest.

Shameless money grab

It’s like every other mobile mini game. I don’t know why I even bother with any kind of “free” game anymore. They’re all exactly the same compiler and pasted version of some other game. The amount of ads is absurd. All the ads are promoting more versions of the same style of predatory ad feeder. I miss when I was younger and games like D.O.T existed. Free, didn’t have ads, and they made money off of small microtransactions because it was actually a good and decently thought out game. Maybe if these “game developers”, if you can even call them that, would focus on making something that can engage a player for more than a few days, they wouldn’t need 4 ads a minute to make money off of their thrown together garbage pile of a game. Rather than force feeding ads to people for a day or two at a time, make something genuinely good and well thought out. Maybe you’ll make money and WONT be a part of the ridiculous ad scheme community that floods the App Store now days. Mobile gaming has become an embarrassment to gaming as a whole and its the fault of “developers” like these.

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