Toy Blast Reviews

by Atmorgan983

I started out loving this game! In fact, I quit playing other popular games for this one. And along the way I have happily bought coins, extra lives, etc. but I’m noticing the higher I get the less moves I’m given and the harder it is to get rockets (or at least rockets that face the direction I need) etc...which all leads to purchasing more and more coins. I understand companies and developers need to make money, but when it takes 4 days to beat one level and it’s next to impossible to earn extra bonuses, other than buying them or spinning the wheel, the game is no longer fun but instead frustrating and defeating. To me, this is just bad business and sends the tone that all these people care about is money. The whole point of the game is to enjoy it and I love a good challenge as much as anyone, but there is nothing fun about fighting an aggressive algorithm that’s designed for you to fail multiple times, day after day. Unfortunately, this has gone from my absolute favorite game to one I’ll be deleting. And that makes me angry, especially since I have invested a ridiculous amount of money & time into it. But I refuse to spend any more. I’ll be going back to candy crush!

by 73106

I’m playing at the 6000+ levels. I was once a regular customer, and I bought coins and boosters every weekend. I often won the tournaments. It was worth the money. Then I noticed they’ve made the levels so difficult it’s demoralizing. Instead of pushing me to buy coins, boosts, and lives so I could move on, the level of difficulty began to annoy me. I had zero chance, and often quit the game because it was a waste to keep playing. I noticed I was one play away from moving on, every time. I was out of boosts and coins. I decided not to buy anything and see what happened. I use my five lives, stop, and wait for them to recharge. I don’t advance b/c it’s impossible until the game allows it. No more buying things. I stopped caring because it became too much of a scam. I felt for players who couldn’t afford to buy stuff. I don’t know how many games I’ll have to play - sometimes it can take weeks - but eventually the algorithm will force me to win, and I’ll move on to 6120. The eventual “win” is such a give me, that it exposed the game. I’ll keep playing, but I’m not the least tempted to buy things any more. They made it too hard for their own good.

PS: Could you please come up with a fresh canned response to critics? Why not address our gripes. We all know the game will eventually let us bump up a level w/o boosts. It just takes hundreds of plays. You’ve made us so angry we won’t give you any more money.

by Niec3y2013

I was obsessed with this game to the point that I stopped playing my other favorites for this one. I’ve reached level 1788 and I’m not sure if it’s the height of the level or the upgrade, but I no longer get offered the opportunity for unlimited lives which makes the game for me. The difficulty of levels was fine when I knew I had unlimited tries to figure it out. Plus I had a chance on the leaderboards. Now it takes days to pass one level because you only get five lives and boosters once in a blue moon which leaves not enough time to rank on the leaderboard. I used to have at least 20 of every booster stacked up and would challenge myself to not have to use them. I would play the level at least 5 times with no assistance before I’d dip into my booster stash. Now I have 0 of everything because it’s so impossible to win and not because of skill but because the game refuses to give you what you need to succeed. At this point I’d rather not play than inflict this stress on my life, when this game used to be what eased my stress. I’d really like to know if the developers plan to put the unlimited lives back because if not I’ll be deleting it. I’m going back to Cookie Jam and I’m only waiting one update to see if it’s fixed.

by Le$$ Than Thrilled

I love this game! The levels are not too hard. I’ve beaten all of them in a reasonable time and actually get frustrated when they are too easy. I played through all the levels so while I’m waiting for more to be added I go back to get three stars on all levels which I’m currently on level 810. I say this only to let those who say they are stuck for 3 weeks know that it is very very possible and the problem is NOT the game. The reason I only give it 4 stars is because they took away my map and because I hate waiting 2 weeks for new levels that seem easier than levels 600 games ago. My other frustration is when I use one of the power ups I have to choose before I start a game, it chooses where it goes and ALWAYS puts it in the most unhelpful place. Most of the time they end up not helping and just get wasted. If I’ve earned a power up, I should get to use it how I want. After all, the power ups are supposed to be helpful.

Yes the random rockets are not random. I agree that they almost always go the exact opposite way you need them. I always try to combine the rocket with the tnt just to make it go the way I need it to. Overall, I love the game!!

by Larastatt

I loved this game for a long time. I’m on lvl 2085 and I’ll confess I’ve paid for upgrades a few times. I feel like that was the downfall. Prior to that I won a lot more often, now I feel like it just sets me up to try to make me pay more. The tournaments definitely are just a scam. The first couple times it happened I thought maybe it was just me, and I was outplayed. The last few tournaments I played to the point of a lead that I knew it wasn’t possible to be beaten (I had 175 in first place and second place only had 78 stars). There was only one hour left in the tournament, I felt safe and went to sleep. Woke up to second place. So in one hour..... someone got 100 stars? So this “person” played 33 games in one hour and won them all with 3 stars??? I just don’t think so. Another time there was only about 20 min left and I was ahead by more than 30 stars and I still got pushed to second. It’s just not possible. I’m not the “best” puzzle addict... but I can do math and that doesn’t add up. Left me with zero desire to play this game I’ve enjoyed passing the time with. I’ll just find something else.

by BaddyyyMaddyyy

I started playing this game several years ago and really enjoyed it. Several of my friends and family are hooked after playing it on my phone and have also downloaded it. However, I am close to level 2,200 and it takes 30-50 tries (if not more) to pass every single level now. Since you don’t have unlimited lives and I get so frustrated playing the same level 50 times, it can take me days to pass the level. I used to love this game but it’s to the point that I don’t even want to play anymore because it’s so difficult. After what seems like a million tries, eventually the game will give you an easy version of the level your own. But it’s no longer fun at that point. One of the recent levels I was stuck on expects you to get over 150 items cleared with only 30 moves. And each power up you got, it would face the opposite way that you would need for it to help you. It’s irritating to play a game that is consistently setting you up to lose and I went from playing it multiple times a day to playing it maybe once a week.

by 332313

This quickly became my favorite go-to game when I needed to unwind. I did not mind playing the same level multiple times since there is some strategy involved and even if you have trouble getting it, the game somehow seems to eventually help you out of that level; buying stuff is not necessary unless you are impatient, which I am not. I liked the Star Chest until I realized it replaced the tree climbs, which for me were a nice escape from the regular levels as the steps were often easier. I did not understand the Legends Arena or why I was there until the next update came out, and I realized I had reached the top level so was put into this limbo until new levels could be added. Basically, I dislike being stuck there and forced to play through the stages. I would rather go back and earn the one or two stars I did not get in previous levels. It feels more like a trap than a reward. Not so much my favorite go-to game anymore.
***Update so I can gather gifts around an altar to honor dead spirits? Don't think so. Enjoyed playing but such ideas are not for me. Deleted ToyBlast .***

by Bazarro Man

Toy Blast is fun AND frustrating. I am up to level 1260. Some levels are easy, being able to win the first time, while others can take days to pass. When I started there were three goals every two or three days: the first was unlimited lives for 2 hours and some tools, the second was unlimited lives for 4 hours (and tools) and finally the third was unlimited lives for 24 hours (and tools). This is no longer available. Now you have to win 10 levels to win a treasure chest that gives you 25 coins and a couple of tools, but you are still limited to just five lives. This means it will take longer to get through levels and reduces play time, since it takes around three hours to regain five lives. The good side to this is you don’t use up your battery as much. You can request lives from friends, but that’s only once a day. Of course the other option is buying lives, which I’m sure that’s what the creators want you to do. Sorry, but I just won’t do that. I’m giving this game only three stars for taking away the unlimited lives.

by Bskwoodworks

So it's not a bad game but there are some problems. Not with the programming or anything but the algorithms used to calculate the direction of the rockets. As you get further into the game you start to get fewer and fewer moves to the point where you need to be extremely lucky or buy stuff. It consistently asks if you want to buy coins I don't really mind that that much but if you don't like that then this game isn't for you. Now about the rockets, you combine five or more blocks of a certain color you get a rocket is says "random" but I have been counting the rockets and put together a graph real quick of the rockets. Depending on the level and the nature of the objective you may desperately need a vertical rocket but nine out of ten of them are going to be horizontal if you need a horizontal you get a vertical. If your down to your last few moves and you have the opportunity to get a rocket and win the level if it is a certain direction, 14 out of 15 times it's going to be the opposite direction. I found that the math in ToyBlast used to determine direction purposely gives you the opposite direction to push you into buying more coins, which can become extremely frustrating when you reach higher levels and it takes you three or four days to beat one level. Other then this if you looking for a casual gaming experience this game isn't bad (I downloaded to play at work when times are slow). This game isn't bad though

by BakerOG

This game used to be awesome!!! I have been playing this game for a few years now, and recently they have changed a few things that make this game a go to when you really have nothing to do. They used to offer three chest that had 2hr free play 2nd chest was 4hr free play and last was 24hr free play which was awesome and yes would take awhile to get to but worth it. Now they just offer one chest 10 steps away every 3 days. Now while in the lower levels okay not that bad but as you get higher sometime it’s impossible to get to that chest and when you go through the 5 lives given and still haven’t bet that 1 level you get frustrated and we all have lives so that might be the only time I get to play that day. I found that I played more when it was the other way. Then there’s the thing where the closer you get to the legends arena the further they move it. When on a really hard level I’ll spin the wheel each day get my tool and play my free play and that’s it to build up a tool army to finally beat that crappy level. The further you get the harder it gets and not being thrown any bones doesn’t make it as fun as it used to be. 😢

by KMP1370

This is definitely one of my every day go to’s to play & for sure some levels I struggle with longer then I would like even with boosters !! Sometimes it comes down to one thing left for me to clear and I’ve used all boosters . As far as winning the tournaments well imo it’s not against actual people , but more like bots . I play a lot and haven’t won a tournament or even come close even after playing all day long using extra boost etc . I don’t know anyone on the list either . As for support I’ve hit the continue accidentally before because it appears so fast and purposely placed next to the end button and I’ve asked for it back . It’s happened now to many times including me logging out and then back in and missing coins . The support are not at all supportive , but extremely rude about it . I had one talk so rudely to me that it blew my mind they work for a game that we are able to purchase from . I have been spoken to so badly that I won’t even go back and read what has been said to me!!! It’s that rude !!! Thought about quitting playing tbh from just my experience with customer support.

by Cathcart5

Toy Blast and Toon Blast are fun games, good versions of the match game genre, which are satisfying and a great way to kill some time or distract from a turbulent plane ride or other nervy time. Winning is only half due to skill - although you must think, strategize, and recognize patterns to progress at all: game “luck” is also needed to win about half the games. Of course the game is rigged... this type all are. But the egregious failing is that after a run of easy or challenging but eventually surmountable levels, the game “rules” are suspended at a specific level clearly in order make a level nearly impossible without purchasing aides. Clearly the games are not meant to be “fair,” but sometimes they are insulting .... just trying to wear you down ... and that’s where I stop... no fun. After 1x, I learned never to purchase but to wait for a turn in “luck.” But there have been a few times where 100 attempts later, I finally get to progress to next level. Today I played my last game for this reason. Had enough. Enjoy the game but don’t say we didn’t warn you. When you are tempted to get mad, just remember their goal is to make money... play or don’t ... BTW, all my progress (iphone, up to date game) is saved without Facebook, so delete and reinstall when you want to try again.

by TheRebelGamer98

I’ve been playing since 2017 and I keep coming back to ToyBlast. It is definitely not the best game ever but it is a fun way to kill time. Another huge plus is that there are no ads. I also like that they’ve finally added teams. I just wish they’ll add a chat system so I can talk to my fellow teammates and get a better idea of who’s active and who’s not as the leader of my team. Other than that, it’s a fairly solid game and I’d recommend it.

(Oh, and with all the reviews that say that this game is going to make you spend lots of money or you won’t get far? That’s completely false. First of all, all in-app purchases are COMPLETELY optional and they don’t shove special “deals” in your face all the time like other free-to-play games do. They also don’t have any power-ups that you can only get from spending real money. Second of all, it is totally possible to get very far without spending real money. I’m currently at level 4306 and have won several tournaments and have done so without investing a single penny into this game.)

by Deto714

Like this game. I do think the coin rewards are cheap. You should get hugger coins for higher levels so you are able to buy tools to use in the game. Also, if you’re like me and buy coins often, there should be days where discounts are given like in other games. I also think you should be able to receive lives daily from friends and not just people on a team who you may not know. Capping at 14 or 19 depending on how you time the rewards is not great. You should be able to accumulate as many as you can to help you pass the higher levels. One last thing is the levels…you should release more than 20 at a time instead of the arena where the boards are repeated and not challenging. And should not have to wait for updates to get new levels. Today, I can’t even play your game as I have no arena because it ended and no daily levels to play. That’s makes me want to find new games to play. Hoping some of this can be taken into consideration from a long time player and coin purchase (probably 1000,s of dollars spent). Thanks

by Nadali 5

This game is super cool. It is a very good idea to have treasure chests added, I like getting the rewards after I earn 20 stars. It is a good thing I have an inbox where I can store my lives that I get from my treasure chest, that way I can use them whenever I want to. In another game I play when I earn my stars and I have 1 or 2 lives I get a refill so technically I get only 3 or 4 lives. I played this game before once and it was really hard to win. I like that you changed the way the igloo’s and flowers work. I like that you made the legends arena while you wait for updates. I like the way you create new challenges like the dragons and the docks, the magic hats were really cool. I liked the laundromats and canons.
Now I still play this game and really enjoy it. But instead of being so original it is like other games I play. I truely don't mind it that much but it has changed. The game has become easier and instead I became older and if the creaters of the game could make it harder I would be very grateful. It's okay if you don't it's not like i'll deleted it.

by G1027

I love this game I’ve been playing this game for years. When I do download games I deleted them in less then a week because i get bored and lose interest but this game I downloaded on every new phone I got. The levels are a little challenging but that’s what keeps me interested in it. Im on level 2552 (not my first time getting to this level) and every level I played I didn’t have to use coins or anything. If you think about it it’s like a strategy game almost you just have to think about your moves to win the level. There is always ways to get lives if you really want to play more. You can buy them by coins or win lives ( love that ). There is challenges where you compete With other players for 500 coins or so and they give you so many days before the challenge is over to try to beat the other players. You can win things to help you win the levels. They even have a wheel you can spin everyday to win more Stuff to help you win the levels. All in all I really enjoy this game.

by SJTobi

It’s bad enough that I’ve spent WAYYYY TOO MUCH MONEY on this dumb game, but now it’s all about switching things up that so you have to pay more to stay in the game for the high levels. I’m actually happy that this happened so that my long standing addiction to this game is now OVER. This used to be a straight forward game, but now it has become ALL ABOUT THIS FRAUDULENT COMPANY that chooses themselves over the fans of the game. I’ve seen so many cheats with different moves and once you used to be able to win 500 points/coins for winning after 3 days, now you’re unfortunate enough to win 250 in the Star Tournament and you have to make #1 to get 500 in the Legends Arena. This is complete and total BS. Thanks for the awful changes. Including the changes with regular games. I’ve seen the cheats when you don’t knock out all of the colors when you get the dice type things that are supposed to blow out all corresponding colors. Shameless. Disappointing. AND DOWNRIGHT DISGUSTING.

by CaptainMacDaddy

The game has been through some changes over the years and some reviews suggest that it is rigged. For me, it seems to be fair. There are some levels that are very complex. Save up your rewards for those. The directional arrows seem to be random. Sometimes they all go the right way and other times they don’t. It’s random so it works that way. I have been able to win many tournaments and earn loads of rewards so I don’t have to buy items for the few complex levels yet. You can earn one rewards every day and they 3 rewards every handful of levels. It’s definitely a fair game though and some levels are very easy. The current setup is just like many other games but I like this one the best. My wife really enjoys it as well. She dies not win tournaments but she can still get through the complex levels but it takes her days sometimes to get passed. That makes the game better I think. If you don’t like the challenge just buy some extras and move on. The next level is probably not as hard.

by EllyseLL

Love this game! Have played it for couple years. Reading some of the other comments and I don’t usually write reviews, but had to because people are just ridiculous. This game offers so much opportunity to get through levels without having to buy anything, yet people want to complain and whine about having to purchase coins or boosters to get through level? Let’s be clear, you don’t HAVE to purchase anything you can continue to play and try to earn coins there’s certainly plenty of opportunity to do so. BUT if you want to, you can. As someone else mentioned, do you work for free? No! so the developers of this game have to have some sort of built in way too make money in order to keep the game going and the levels going. This game is extremely challenging, it’s fun and yes I’m addicted. I love it. Also love the opportunity they give for others to give you lives. I don’t know about bots or algorithms and what not, all I know is this game is so much fun! thank you guys and keep up the good work:)

by Andrea Halsey

I have played so many puzzle games that catch my ADD and this is the only one I’ve never deleted. Admittedly I got good at this game, I beat all the levels consistently and then challenge for 1st place in the Legends Arena for the 250 coins. That just means, you *can* figure out the algorithm and have fun! THE BEST PART is this is a company of good people. I can tell because they don’t trick you into buying anything at all if you don’t want to, you can *earn* coins as well as the bonus moves (that are sometimes needed on the most difficult levels). I have never once stressed about needing lives or moves and having to pay to continue. On top of all that, they constantly produce new levels to achieve! AND ON TOP OF THAT! No ads! Seriously, there is no better game out there. They really have the player’s experience in mind and are not greedy like nearly every single other game that uses gambling tactics to take our money. This is *not* a pay to play, it’s an earn and learn… and worth your time investment to get good. Every game company should take note! Long live Toy Blast.

by Sick Of The Scam

This is an enjoyable game...until they get you hooked. The higher into the levels you get, the more impossible it becomes to win. I refuse to “pay to play”, so I spend days and days trying to get past a level only to find that after finally getting past, the next level repeats the same process. The fun has gone away only to leave frustration and disappointment.

I complained and got a reply that the game was controlled by an algorithm and they implied that there wasn’t anything they could do. Well, that I’m sure was borne from the same place that they set the game up to require us to pay for extra lives and helps. To imply that the game’s difficulty is beyond there control is an insult to my intelligence and pure company Bovine Scatology! You pay the programmers don’t you. The difficulty level is solely and completely at the developers’ control.

I’m not going to continue playing. I am deleting toon blast and toy blast and will never download another game from them. If you want my money, be open and honest....just sell me the game. Of course you won’t because you know we won’t buy it for $100s.....which you hope we’ll do through “nickel an diming” us with in app purchases.