This single developer game has exceeded every expectation since its release. There’s a kind of hype that surrounds the release of household games like candy crush or subway surfers, and these games usually live up to the hype. The same can’t be said about newer developers as most of them expect uncertain receptions. The game has two different names depending on the platform on which you’re playing the game. Android users typically know it as Don’t Tap the White Tile. The disparity in naming, though creative, has been met with a substantial amount of criticism.  

The simple gameplay and impressive graphics of this title made it claim a space at the top of the charts in record time. After a few rounds, I saw the reason why it made such a wave. It’s easy to play, learn, but you become addicted trying to get higher scores. 

What the game looks like

The developers built the game on a basic concept. When you launch the title, you will see a grid of two color tiles. One is black, and the other is white. Your objective is to touch all black tiles without any error. You will get penalized if you tap the white tiles in the process. As you tap the correct tiles, you will hear piano keys play while forming a pre-recorded song. The gameplay looks pretty straightforward, but you have to play against a running clock. Also, as you progress, the tiles move faster, making it rather challenging to get all black tiles. 

The urge to get high scores while hitting the correct tiles is the primary source of addiction in the game. The reason is that it is pretty tricky but be rest assured of enjoying some classical pop music as you progress. 

The various game modes available

This fantastic title comes with multiple game modes to spice things up and make them more attractive. The first mode is classic, and all you have to do is tap fifty black ones rapidly. Your score here depends on the amount you successfully tapped while playing. The second mode is an arcade where you must wipe uncountable grids as they come rapidly at you. If you touch many tiles, you will see them come at you rapidly. 

We also have the zen category, where the game assesses the number of tiles you can touch in thirty seconds. I love this particular category as it has you building up every adrenaline rush you can accumulate before the game commences. The next mode is rush. This part is where the game tests how much you can tap in a second. Here, I could see the ingenuity of the developers in making such a simple game addicting by incorporating different challenging modes. Lastly, the Relay mode is the big boys’ corner. Here, you must tap at least fifty tiles within ten seconds. As soon as you get that, the timer resets, and you must repeat the same thing. Overall, you have a game that guarantees immersion and fun. 

The good I couldn’t help but notice

The title is a reasonable interpretation of a famous adage, which says that simplicity is genius. The simple yet captivating gameplay is the first good positive I noticed about the game. All you have to relieve stress and get addicted is touching some tiles and enjoying good music as you do so. This part brings us to the sound, which is why some people can’t get their hands off the game. If the volume is activated, you will enjoy some excellent tracks as you play.

The display is another significant positive for this title. The developer went to town to ensure that the simple gameplay is in tandem with befitting graphics that won’t put players off. 

The glitches and setbacks I couldn’t overlook

As good as the sound is, I heard some sour notes as I progressed in the game. Usually, the sounds have a pattern as you tap the tiles; however, you might end up cringing to an irregular note in the mix. This out-of-balance tune made me lose a couple of games. Sometimes, the game plays the same music within a few rounds making the whole thing dull. I also noticed that the songs are kind of old-school and too streamlined. Adding more rap to the flow will significantly benefit the game.

Furthermore, some people found the whole sound thing as a distraction; thus, you can completely deactivate it in the settings menu before you start a game. Another major glitch in the ad experience. The game is fun, and all but getting slapped with an ad at every turn is frustrating. It became so much that you must watch an ad after playing two songs. Some other times, I have to pay some money to get rid of ads. This act is nothing less than some level of desperation. 

Occasionally, I end up losing a game just because I want to reduce the volume. This glitch is surprising because the pause option is not there. The player loses some turns or gets disoriented as a result. Other glitches include the occasional freeze. The game stops all of a sudden, and my phone has to restart before I can get a grip. This setback is incredibly annoying every time it happens when I’m trying to get three crowns. Also, the little “fevah” sign that comes up when you hit twenty perfect tiles is kind of annoying. 

Verdict

Overall, this is an impressive attempt from a single developer, especially when considering how fun and addicting it is to many enthusiasts. The game also rose high among household titles on various charts. The simplicity in gameplay and the captivating game modes also helped its success. However, the developers need to go back to the drawing board for some glitches. The songs need to be more diversified and synchronous. Also, a significant reduction in the number of ads will bring back many lovers of this fantastic title.