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Players score points by throwing virtual paper balls into a trash bin 

Players score points by throwing virtual paper balls into a trash bin 

Vote: (4 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Backflip Studios

Version: 2.1.1

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(4 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Backflip Studios

2.1.1

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Addictive and fun gameplay
  • Multiple levels with added complexity
  • Great graphics and sounds
  • Easy to learn, hard to master

Cons

  • Full-screen advertisements hinder smooth navigation
  • Repetitive reminder to upgrade
  • Physics of objects could be more precise

Paper Toss 2.0 is a fun, free-to-play mobile game that's perfect for killing some time.

Game Overview

Paper Toss 2.0 is a fascinating and simple yet addictive game that challenges players to throw as many balls of paper into a trash can as they can consecutively. However, there is a twist. This seemingly straightforward game is further complicated by a fan that influences the trajectory of your paper ball, making the task less straightforward and intuitive than it may initially seem.

Game Elements

Surpassing the original game, Paper Toss 2.0 introduces additional settings and elements to add layers of excitement and challenge. Along with the familiar office, bathroom, and airport levels, the game features all-new settings, including a cubicle area, a warehouse, and scenarios involving a boss and an intern. Ingeniously, these additional characters like a slumbering boss or an intern shuffling the trash can across the screen, offer varied levels of complexity and unpredictability to the game.

As a reward mechanism, the game offers 'paper points' which the players can earn based on their performance and subsequently redeem for various game aids like a larger trash can, toss hints, and a range of throwable items such as a bouncy ball, watermelon, or grenade.

User Experience

The core charm of Paper Toss 2.0 resides in its simplicity. The game mechanics are quick to grasp. The players just swipe their fingers over the screen in the desired trajectory of the paper toss. As players gain proficiency, they can advance their skills by bouncing the ball off different objects to land it in the basket. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that the game gently eases players into its learning curve.

While the gameplay is enjoyable, facing recurrent full-screen ads in the free version can be irritating for some. Every time players navigate to select the main level, they are forced to interact with disruptive ads. Furthermore, the upgrade reminder that appears frequently can become bothersome over time.

Visuals and Sounds

The game stands out for its aesthetic presentation. It does an excellent job in visually representing the mundane atmosphere of a regular office, making the game surprisingly immersive. The audible elements - the ceaseless hum of the fan, the clatter of keystrokes - work together exceedingly well to create a convincing office environment.

However, one area where the game can certainly improve is the physics of the moving objects. Their movement and bouncing don't always feel as accurate or as satisfying as they could.

Conclusion

All in all, Paper Toss 2.0 is a solid choice for casual gamers looking for an engaging, yet uncomplicated game to pass their time. Despite a few drawbacks, the game does manage to retain interest for a while, but the repetitive format might languish after prolonged play.

Pros

  • Addictive and fun gameplay
  • Multiple levels with added complexity
  • Great graphics and sounds
  • Easy to learn, hard to master

Cons

  • Full-screen advertisements hinder smooth navigation
  • Repetitive reminder to upgrade
  • Physics of objects could be more precise