High confidence · Latest 120 of 1.2K total reviews analyzed

Excited

Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate addictive core gameplay loop provides high replayability without requiring micro-transactions or subscriptions, but report persistent save data corruption and progression loss prevent players from unlocking new decks and difficulties.

Rating: 5.0

Reviews: 1.2K

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
5.0/ 5
(103.3K)
Current version
5.0/ 5
0.0 vs overall
(103.3K)
Main signal post-update: addictive core gameplay loop provides high replayability without requiring micro-transactions or subscriptions.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

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Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Addictive core gameplay loop provides high replayability without requiring micro-transactions or subscriptions
    • Users highlight the one-time payment model as a major positive compared to subscription-based competitors
    • The game is frequently described as highly addictive with a satisfying progression of increasing numbers
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Persistent save data corruption and progression loss prevent players from unlocking new decks and difficulties
    • Multiple reports of won runs not counting toward achievement progress or deck unlocks
    • Users express frustration over losing significant progress after switching devices or reinstalling the app
Request

Most requested

  • Implementation of a quick restart button to bypass menu navigation when starting new runs
    • Players request a faster way to reset the current run without returning to the main settings menu

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