Pop It Master

After an exhausting day, entering Pop It Master was like unlocking a door into a  virtual cudde room filled with those angled, long, colorf worlds of antistress tomotoy. If you’re in the mood to decompress, this digital iteration of the textural experience may do the trick. There are a total of 80 fun and unique Pop It and Simple Dimple toys in this game, all with different shapes and sounds that are satisfying to pop and press.

As I played the game, I was first charmed by the simple joy of popping those virtual bubbles. It’s a no-brainer — literally — as you click or tap away, watching your stress levels melt away. But as I worked through that, I came across a couple of snags. Progression can be capricious, occasionally resetting for no good reason, as maddening as plunging your fingers into a half-empty bag of chips. Shuffle from the ads can intrude your game, sometimes covering pieces on the game - an unwelcome guest on your relaxation retreat.

Yet despite these problems, there’s a certain satisfaction in unlocking new toys and the game has its loyalists. But it might not keep everyone's attention long term. It’s kind of like brain gum — not a bad quick fix for stress relief, but the flavor doesn’t last long.

If traditional gaming is more your speed, you may want to try some of the classics such as Candy Crush.

Ultimately, Pop It Master gives the player a quick and mostly fun experience for those looking to pop away the zaps of the day. Just keep in mind – like a real life pop it toy, it’s all fun and games, until somebody loses their progress. Now wouldn't that pop your bu