Leave a Review Bubble Shooter
Decent game with many problems
Ads don’t respect audio settings, they will play audio even with silent mode turned on, and there’s WAY too many of them. I’ve also run into some ads that seemingly just can’t be closed, no x button ever shows up, and had ads pop up not 5 seconds after closing the last one.
As for the game itself, the balls frequently don’t actually stop where they were aimed. Also, if you are playing without internet, while you do get to avoid ads and the ludicrous number of things that pop up after pretty much every level, you then have a much much harder time clearing levels because you don’t get the bonus move and bomb/fireball progress balls on the levels so you are limited to the number of moves you start with. This app seems almost entirely focused on making you as miserable as possible if you aren’t paying for it. It is completely monetization focused rather than fun focused.
Also, losing all fireball progress when you get even one move where you have no way to get rid of any balls is quite annoying too, especially when it gives you a bunch in a row that are impossible to use, sometimes even the start of the level gives you only balls you can’t make a single match with.
TLDR: too many ads and reward/mission pop ups when online, too difficult when offline.Show lessTrindalas
Two small but annoying complaints
I have played this game for many years. It has overall gotten better as time goes on. My first complaint is those stupid packs of cards. “Tap to open”, “tap to continue”, over and over. I do not find that I need anything I “earn” from the collections. I have no idea what I am supposed to do with the coins. The newer “weapons” are nice - when I first started playing, there were only bombs and fireballs. My second complaint is that if I earn a bomb or fireball by dropping lots of bubbles, and don’t use it in that level, it goes away. Bombs and fireballs seem to appear one at a time at intervals, but ones earned by hitting a particular bubble go away if not used in that level. I am now at Level 2013. An additional annoyance has appeared. It has only happened a few times, but they have been critical shots: there are bubbles which open and close, alternating with each shot. A few times, I have carefully set up my shots so that I can hit a group of bubbles when they are open. I line up the big shot, release my bubble, and just as it hits, the bubbles close. This has caused me to fail at least three times in the last 10 or 12 levels. Extremely irritating!Show lessSkinnybaker
Developer Response
Hi! What you’re describing sounds like a technical problem. It might be device/ internet related or perhaps something to do with the game itself. If you send us more details to support@ilyon.net, we will be able to help you with this issue better. Thanks, Bubble Shooter TeamTwo small but annoying complaints
I have played this game for many years. It has overall gotten better as time goes on. My first complaint is those stupid packs of cards. “Tap to open”, “tap to continue”, over and over. I do not find that I need anything I “earn” from the collections. I have no idea what I am supposed to do with the coins. The newer “weapons” are nice - when I first started playing, there were only bombs and fireballs. My second complaint is that if I earn a bomb or fireball by dropping lots of bubbles, and don’t use it in that level, it goes away. Bombs and fireballs seem to appear one at a time at intervals, but ones earned by hitting a particular bubble go away if not used in that level.
I am now at Level 2013. An additional annoyance has appeared. It has only happened a few times, but they have been critical shots: there are bubbles which open and close, alternating with each shot. A few times, I have carefully set up my shots so that I can hit a group of bubbles when they are open. I line up the big shot, release my bubble, and just as it hits, the bubbles close. This has caused me to fail at least three times in the last 10 or 12 levels. Extremely irritating!Show lessDeveloper Response
Hi! There are 2 ways you can use coins: Boosters - By clicking on a power-up, you will have the option to buy it for a certain amount of coins. Extra moves - if you run out of moves, the game will offer more moves for a certain amount of coins. For additional information, please contact us at support@ilyon.net. :) Good luck, Ilyon® Player ExperiencePurchase Push
I have read similar comments regarding feeling pushed to purchase additional coins to get past a level. This seems to occur more often after you have purchased prior coins for levels. I also noticed you can be down two colors to almost pass a difficult level and may need one specific color but the selection will give you a color that is buried underneath the color you need. That color will be just (one ) while all of the surrounding colors are the obvious same. This is more prevalent when the option to watch a video is available for additional shots to be added. Sometimes you will have two chances to watch a video or maybe one but each time it comes back with ball colors you don't need. Almost like intentionally sabotaging your chances of beating a level without making a purchase for extra balls to shoot. When that happens you will be so frustrated you will end up purchasing more balls.
I have had this game downloaded and played for YEARS. Since I have deleted the app I don't recall the level I reached but it was pretty high since it has been over 6 yrs or more. I have taken breaks from it because of this push. Each time I want to keep playing and give it another try but I have reached my latest and last day of being so frustrated. I am finally deleting it because its not worth the aggravation. These type of games are to relax not give anxiety and frustrate.Show lessSnarcki
Developer Response
Hi! Too bad you decided to uninstall instead of contacting us first with this issue. If you encounter any problem that is affecting your game while playing, it is imperative to contact us immediately via support@ilyon.net so that we may investigate and provide a solution. Sincerely, Bubble Shooter TeamJust another racket
It’s another extortion game. You WILL buy coins or you WILL lose an inordinate amount of times. Playing the exact same balls on the exact same layout as the previous 49 attempts to win without a purchase. It’s to the point on these games that it becomes a test of wills. I’m no longer playing the game for fun, I’m playing the game to stubbornly refuse to buy my victory. Nope. Not going to do it and as soon as it gets so obscenely long playing days on a single balloon popping game level. I’ll happily delete the game forever and joyously spread the word to everyone I know and put up signs and warnings against playing these insanely easy games that are impossible to win for greeds sake. Fix the game and let me decide to purchase because I want to, not because I’m frustrated and fed up. Way to chip away at the quality of human existence more than it has been already by creating games that are easy to play and enjoyable but quite impossible to excel at because you won’t let anyone unless they pay your bribe fee. You have ethics issues. Consider a new line of work. Maybe in politics. Leave my leisure time alone you greedy c**********!Show lessPoolFool6996
Bad customer service
Several occasions I have tried to get in touch with the support team. Every time I’ve done it I get no response. I like playing this game but one thing I can’t stand is if I purchase coins from a game and it turns around and crashes start cycling after I purchase it then won’t continue my game and I have to start over I have a problem i’ve been playing this game for at least three years or maybe less and I’m finally done if they don’t repay or send me my coins that I have lost because of their game not my phone the game I’m going to have to take further action I have pictures and videos of how this game has been glitching it doesn’t happen all the time but when it does it pisses me off and that’s not easy to do please fix this issue as soon as possible plus on top of that change the prices back to the old prices you don’t have that many people playing this game if you want more money Build a better game with less glitching so the people that actually have your back can get their moneys worth🤔Show lessCat Williams 100
Developer Response
Hi! Thank you for bringing all these issues to our attention! Kindly note that we are always attentive to our player's requests for help. Please contact us at support@ilyon.net, and we will go through all the issues you've encountered together. Thank you, Ilyon® Player ExperienceMoney Hungry Game
After these latest updates, they only offer 3 extra shots for watching a video. That’s ok, but I’ve noticed it only happens when there’s no way to finish the level. If you only need a couple of shots to finish, you don’t get the 3 shot option. Your required to use coins so eventually you run out, then have to buy them. These people want to just rip the players off. Update: Now if your close to completing a level you either don’t get the option of watching a video for 3 moves, or conveniently there’s no video available. I was told it’s because of Covid. That’s a lie so big it’s laughable. Especially when there’s no problem playing one between levels. Just now was told 4 times there were no videos available to win extra moves. So I use coins. Guess what? A video between levels. These programmers are thieves.
Update. Now you get bubbles with no color match. Just got mine right at the end. Lost everything. And if they deny it, I have a screenshotShow lessRogbro7198
DO NOT MAKE ANY PURCHASES
I never write reviews for anything but I feel this is important for people who are playing this game to know. This has been my favorite game for a long time and I would have rated it a 5. I was over level 1500 I believe. I love all the levels, challenges, card packs, etc…. Ive always been able to eventually beat the levels, even the extremely hard ones. However, I recently had a new 3-chest challenge pop up. There was a small medium and large chest. You had to beat 5 levels to open each chest for rewards. (Keep in mind, this wasn’t even the regular game levels) I moved fairly easy through the first 2 chests. I was on the last level and had used up most of my boosters and ran out of shots. I was DETERMINED to finish this challenge. I’ve never EVER made any game purchases, but thought what the heck, I will buy a few so I could finish the challenge and it would remove the ads, which I hated anyway. After, that I went back to regular game play and now all the levels are EXTREMELY difficult that they are unbeatable without making additional purchases. I’ve always been able to eventually beat the levels of the regular game but now, even with boosters it’s not achievable. It’s as if the game version immediately changed to a more difficult version once I made the purchase. I will not be playing this game anymore. This is deceptive and gaming platforms should not be allowed to do this.Show lessschambless
Developer Response
Hi! As you progress in the game, levels will become more challenging. Your purchase in the game doesn't affect the difficulty level. If a certain level was harder than usual, or if there's an issue with a particular element in the game - please email us at support@ilyon.net, and we will do our best to help :) Sincerely, Ilyon® Player ExperienceGreat Game but frustrating….
I just started and I’m IN LOVE! So much fun to play when you are stressed or just plain bored. I get stressed a lot so I always play this game and I feel so much better after I play. But, there is something I have trouble with. Whenever I’m aiming, the arrow points to where I go, yes that’s true, but when I take my finger off the arrow moves a bit therefore shooting the ball to another place where I did NOT want it to go. It is super frustrating, since I have to start the level over again. I don’t know if there is a way to fix it, but if not, THATS OK! This game is amazing on its own, super calming. I’m so glad this game was made. Thank you!!Show lessHousten12
Fun & does require some (Very simple) strategic planning
But not so difficult it becomes frustrating and Delete fodder. So far I’ve won every level, I’m on level 500.
The “hard” levels are a bit more challenging, but as it seems the pattern changes, at least somewhat on every reboot, you Can win those levels on the second or third try. I might be wrong about the pattern changing But all I do is adjust how I play a little, like popping bubbles on different sides or up the middle to get to the few at the top. Then those can be obliterated using the special power tools available once each game. There are 2 of those. Trust me, you’ll eventually Win, unlike some, heck Most of the other games I’ve downloaded.
When I need a bit of near mindless fun, this game is awesome.
As stated previously, you Do need to utilize some strategy so it’s not boring. But really all that involves is popping the Highest bubbles you can so that those underneath give way. Easy Peasy.
I Especially Love and am beyond grateful that I can win Without paying Any money. I’ve been foolishly sucked into games I’ve spent stupid amounts on to replenish lives. Kicking That dumb habit and deleting those Today.
I do wish the developers would provide some incentive way to earn extra lives but I’m quite satisfied as it is.
I’m enjoying this game, immensely. Thank You!!Show lessWoodsHeart Gal
Developer Response
Hi there, Thank you for playing. We are always happy to see that our players are having fun. Remember; if you have a question or need assistance, please contact us. We are here for you. :) Sincerely, Ilyon® Support.
