- Towafan7Admin
20110919
Is Pop as addicting as popping bubble wrap or as boring as watching paint dry? Well let's find out!

Gameplay
In Pop you pop bubbles to earn points and ultimately aim for a high score on the online leaderboard,however this game is quite deep as you are about to find out.
First of all there are special bubbles that can have either good or bad effects such as the bio-hazard bubble that explodes and pops all same colored bubbles,or the target bubble that increases the size of your cursor!
Beware of the skill bubbles as they will reduce your timer!
You also have combo's that add to the depth of the gameplay,combo's are created by popping bubbles of the same color repeatedly to create chains the longer the chain the bigger the point bonus will be!
Then you have bonus rounds which activate at the end of a wave if you did well enough doing well in the bonus rounds is essential to get a very high score!
Pop also has up to 4 player local multiplayer which can be quite fun or stressful depending on how the people you play with play the game.
Graphics and Sounds

Pop features very simple graphics that are pleasant to look at such as beautifully colored water and smoothly running graphics.
The details in the animations are very realistic such as bubbles being forced away from the bubbles you pop which just adds to the soothing feel of this game!
The music is peaceful and further adds to this great casual title though it certainly could use a few more tracks,it is great!
The sound effects are also simple yet effective and include things like popping bubbles and simple arcade like sounds such as explosions when popping special bubbles.

Bottom Line-If you want something that is casual yet enjoyable,that has deep gameplay,simple yet beautiful graphics,and soothing music,with a dash of competition via the leaderboard then Pop just might be the game you are looking for!
Price-700 points
Score- ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ 7.5/10
7- Good This game may have a few flaws or may have somewhat shoddy controls, or minor sound/graphics flaws, but the game itself should be fun if you like the genre, and can overlook the potential flaws!

Gameplay
In Pop you pop bubbles to earn points and ultimately aim for a high score on the online leaderboard,however this game is quite deep as you are about to find out.
First of all there are special bubbles that can have either good or bad effects such as the bio-hazard bubble that explodes and pops all same colored bubbles,or the target bubble that increases the size of your cursor!
Beware of the skill bubbles as they will reduce your timer!
You also have combo's that add to the depth of the gameplay,combo's are created by popping bubbles of the same color repeatedly to create chains the longer the chain the bigger the point bonus will be!
Then you have bonus rounds which activate at the end of a wave if you did well enough doing well in the bonus rounds is essential to get a very high score!
Pop also has up to 4 player local multiplayer which can be quite fun or stressful depending on how the people you play with play the game.
Graphics and Sounds

Pop features very simple graphics that are pleasant to look at such as beautifully colored water and smoothly running graphics.
The details in the animations are very realistic such as bubbles being forced away from the bubbles you pop which just adds to the soothing feel of this game!
The music is peaceful and further adds to this great casual title though it certainly could use a few more tracks,it is great!
The sound effects are also simple yet effective and include things like popping bubbles and simple arcade like sounds such as explosions when popping special bubbles.

Bottom Line-If you want something that is casual yet enjoyable,that has deep gameplay,simple yet beautiful graphics,and soothing music,with a dash of competition via the leaderboard then Pop just might be the game you are looking for!
Price-700 points
Score- ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ 7.5/10
7- Good This game may have a few flaws or may have somewhat shoddy controls, or minor sound/graphics flaws, but the game itself should be fun if you like the genre, and can overlook the potential flaws!
Last edited by Reanfan on October 22nd 2018, 1:39 pm; edited 1 time in total
Comments

Re: Review: Pop (WiiWare)
September 19th 2011, 12:52 pmTowafan7
Sorry for the delay 


September 19th 2011, 1:39 pm
Where's the top pic?
without it there's no picture on the portal news
without it there's no picture on the portal news


September 19th 2011, 1:42 pm
Great review once again Rukiafan 


September 19th 2011, 1:49 pm
Rukiafan wrote:Where's the top pic?
without it there's no picture on the portal news
Umm, I can see it just fine...
I'll replace it then...

September 19th 2011, 2:06 pm
Hmm... your review is pretty short, but I guess I can't really blame you because this game isn't really that complex or deep when it comes to gameplay and such 
But other than that, your review was pretty good !

But other than that, your review was pretty good !


September 19th 2011, 2:26 pm
It sounds to casual for my hardcore tastes 


September 19th 2011, 3:04 pm
Its much better than it sounds 


September 19th 2011, 3:58 pm
I am amazed at the high review score
It does sound deeper than I thought too

It does sound deeper than I thought too


September 19th 2011, 4:14 pm
This sounds like a total snoozefest 


September 19th 2011, 4:42 pm
Not my cup o tea 


September 20th 2011, 12:28 pm
I dont think so...I like peaceful games that are not about fighting and stuff@Q-Bart 999 wrote:This sounds like a total snoozefest

Sure zelda and mario are fun but games should not always be about violence or saving the day


September 20th 2011, 1:38 pm
pass 


September 20th 2011, 2:24 pm
Looks quite fun man 
Very good review!

Very good review!

September 20th 2011, 3:08 pm
A game about popping bubbles? Thanks but no thanks 


September 20th 2011, 3:37 pm
This game is a great game to play if you want to relax and unwind after having a stressful day!

September 20th 2011, 4:33 pm
Nice review yet again Rukiafan 


September 20th 2011, 5:32 pm
I agree with this ↑@Q-Bart 999 wrote:This sounds like a total snoozefest

September 20th 2011, 6:12 pm
I don't really like these types of games but your review is good 
I couldn't help but notice how many negative comments there are about this game

I couldn't help but notice how many negative comments there are about this game


September 21st 2011, 12:34 pm
Two reviews in one week 
Welcome back as a reviewer Rukiafan

Welcome back as a reviewer Rukiafan


September 21st 2011, 1:40 pm
It sounds as boring as paint drying 


September 21st 2011, 2:54 pm
There are not many games that are so casual yet can still appeal to the hardcore audiences luckily Pop is one such game :-)

September 21st 2011, 5:46 pm
This sounds like it could be just what my doctor ordered 
A game that relieves stress and has some depth and competition to boot
= instant download 

A game that relieves stress and has some depth and competition to boot



October 4th 2011, 5:13 pm
This game is actually very relaxing. As i said in my review

October 4th 2011, 5:46 pm
How many stages are in this game 


October 12th 2011, 12:36 pm
16 I think 

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