Bus Jam

The game is fun to play overall! Some of this issues I have with the game involve the reward system and costs for extras. Getting 10 coins for winning a “regular” level is super low compared to the amount it cost to purchase extra tiles, lives and color pickers. I also do not like that they don’t have consistent challenges to win perks-if you advance to the max amount of streaks and win the top prize, then it may be a week or so before they roll out a new streak contest and that is crazy. Also, I don’t think they have a good grip on the level difficulty. Some of the levels that they mark as hard or extremely hard are easier to beat than the regular levels that give 10 coins. It seems like they just randomly picked levels and called them difficult. They really need to rethink the reward system and the amount you win vs the amount it cost to use coins to purchase perks. Many times, I just close the app out of annoyance. Also, I don’t like that the extra tiles you buy break and disappear after a figure stands on it and gets on the bus! If I purchased the extra tiles, then let the tiles stay put! Some of the levels are intentionally made so that you have to use coins to buy a perk and that’s unfortunate. The developers appear to be moving towards a money grab vs fun game play. I also wish there weren’t ads after each level. The ad option should be to watch one to get double rewards, but instead, if you choose to get the standard reward and opt out of an ad for double, you still have to watch ads. Also, the ads are annoying-you click off of them and you end up having to click several times which extend the ad period and that’s another reason Intend to close the app bc I get annoyed. Rethink the point system and difficulty meter and the game could easily be 5 stars.

I've genuinely enjoyed playing Bus Jam for its challenging puzzles. It's a game that combines fun gameplay mechanics with increasingly difficult levels, making it a great pastime. The graphics are simple and decent, offering a smooth gaming experience on iOS devices. However, my enthusiasm took a hit as I reached level 397. At this point, the game introduces challenge that can only be released by purchasing additional tiles. This sudden shift towards a pay-to-win model was disappointing, especially after investing so much time without needing to spend money (except for ads removal, which I did). Like another reviewer mentioned, it seems you're forced to make in-app purchases to progress further. This aspect detracts from the game's initial appeal, where skill and strategy were the only prerequisites for advancement. While I understand the developers' need for monetization, a more balanced approach, offering alternate ways to earn or unlock essential items, would have been preferable. It's a shame because Bus Jam is really fun and engaging up to this point. I'd still recommend it for those who enjoy puzzle games, but with the caveat of the potential need to spend money to fully experience all its levels.

UPDATE: I am updating to a five star review because they fixed the problem and restored our coins. Thank you for correcting in a timely manner. **** I lost all the coins I had earned (and paid for) when I upgraded and no one has responded to my complaints. The restore purchases button doesn’t work. **** I loved the game, played it every day, watched the ads I chose to in order to earn more coins and to get more lives and if this doesn’t get resolved, you’re going to lose all my ad income. I will remove the app tomorrow if this isn’t resolved.