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Ace Of Words

63%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, stability
63% User Score Based on 340 reviews

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"Ace of Words" is an arcade-style spelling game where players must correctly guess as many words as possible from a list of 100 within 120 seconds. The game gets progressively harder as you beat rounds and earn time bonuses. Compete with other players through the Steam Leaderboards system to see who can get the highest score.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 340 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
music6 negative mentions
  • The game is a simple and straightforward word game that can be enjoyable for casual players.
  • It offers a hint mechanic that can help players progress through the puzzles.
  • The game can be a fun way to improve vocabulary and typing speed.
  • The dictionary is severely lacking, missing many common words while including obscure or foreign terms.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with word recognition and freezing.
  • The graphics and overall presentation are subpar, making it feel like a poorly executed mobile port.
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and relaxing, while others describe it as repetitive and annoying due to its short loop. Many users note that the music fails to enhance the gameplay experience, often becoming irritating after a brief period. Overall, while it may be the least disappointing aspect of the game, it does not significantly elevate the overall experience.

    • “Has decent music.”
    • “The music is relaxing, although I admit that I snoozed a bit after playing it for a long time.”
    • “With specific sets of letters to form a single word, you are able to think while enjoying the pleasant music of the game.”
    • “However, even decent music can't save this game from its tedious nature.”
    • “The music is alright, but it gets annoying fairly quickly.”
    • “The music is still a 10-second beat in an infinite loop; there is nothing happening in this game.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple word formation mechanic that is easy to learn but becomes increasingly challenging as players progress. While the game offers an engaging experience with decent graphics and sound, many reviewers note limitations in depth and replayability, suggesting it may be better suited for mobile platforms. Overall, the gameplay is accessible, particularly for younger audiences, but lacks the complexity some players desire.

    • “The gameplay is easy to pick up, but the game quickly becomes challenging as you progress through the levels and face tougher opponents.”
    • “The game features simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, requiring players to form words from a set of given letters.”
    • “Easy gameplay, especially for kids.”
    • “Otherwise it's timed scrabble with 6 or 8 letters and a hint mechanic you unlock after completing a percentage of the puzzle.”
    • “The graphics are mediocre at best, suitable only for a mobile platform, and do little to enhance the gameplay.”
    • “It also runs like a flash game with repetitive music and extremely minimal gameplay.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as mediocre or reminiscent of early flash games, lacking in detail and sophistication. While some appreciate the simple and charming cartoonish art style, others criticize the overall aesthetic as childish and unappealing. Overall, the graphics do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience and are considered basic at best.

    • “The graphics and sound effects of Ace of Words are simple but charming, with a cartoonish art style that suits the game's whimsical nature.”
    • “The graphics and sound effects are well-done, creating an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
    • “The graphics are simple and the UIs are not confusing.”
    • “The graphics look horrible and many times there are words that don't register.”
    • “The graphics are mediocre at best, suitable only for a mobile platform, and do little to enhance the gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are also childish and the music is annoying.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent freezes and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have noted that the dictionary feature is incomplete, contributing to the overall perception of the game as poorly developed and unreliable.

    • “Game freezes like crazy and then I have to force close it.”
    • “Ace of Words is pretty buggy with an incomplete dictionary.”
    • “This game, as it stands now, is buggy and there are many things the developers missed.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is tedious and unenjoyable, with many players criticizing the grindy achievements as a major drawback. Despite some redeeming qualities, such as decent music, the overall sentiment is that the grinding detracts significantly from the experience, leading to low ratings.

    • “However, even decent music can't save this game from its tedious nature.”
    • “2/10 - A free game that costs $4 and has grindy achievements.”
    • “Trash, with grindy achievements made to dwell in bundles.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its quirky elements, such as amusing screen resolution settings that add a layer of comedy, particularly with the ironic instruction to use the escape key to exit. However, this humor can be overshadowed by frustrations stemming from missing words and usability issues, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The screen resolution settings are funny, even telling you to use ESC to exit—since the buttons aren't easily clickable after you resize.”
    • “Funny game!”
    • “Funny when trying.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy for the game includes a low-priced app store version that lacks features found in the Steam version, such as access to the Steam scoreboard. Additionally, the app offers microtransactions for hints, ad removal, and access to the full game, which can lead to intrusive overlay ads in the browser.

    • “The app store version, while it may only be 99p, is a cut-down version of the same game. However, unlike the Steam version, there is no access to the Steam scoreboard, and there are microtransactions in the app store for this game, offering hints, ad removal, and access to the 'full' game.”
    • “The monetization model is fair, providing options for players who want to enhance their experience without feeling pressured to spend.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers both free and paid options, allowing players to choose how they want to engage with the content.”
    • “The App Store version, while it may only be 99p, is a cut-down version of the same game. Unlike the Steam version, there is no access to the Steam scoreboard, and there are also microtransactions in the App Store for this game, including hints, ad removal, and access to the 'full' game.”
    • “When I was on the main menu, I noticed an advertisement for this game to buy a copy of this from the App Store.”
    • “I chose to ignore it, then immediately, overlay ads started appearing in my browser.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking, with some users suggesting that players would be better off choosing alternative games like Letter Quest for a more engaging narrative experience.

    • “The story is lacking depth and engagement.”
    • “I found the narrative to be confusing and poorly executed.”
    • “The characters felt one-dimensional and unrelatable.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability due to its single-mode structure, but the inclusion of an endless mode enhances this aspect by allowing players to aim for higher scores and leaderboard positions, providing additional motivation to replay.

    • “Plus, this adds to the replayability, offering more options to try to reach higher spots on the leaderboard.”
    • “The essentially endless mode (assuming you can keep it up) is fun and adds even more replayability as you try to get further and achieve a higher score than in previous runs.”
    • “Lack of replayability, but that is the nature of a single-mode word game.”
    • “This would add to the replayability, offering more options to try to get into more top leaderboard spots.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the anagram puzzle game is criticized, with users noting that there are superior free-to-play browser versions available that offer better design and performance.

    • “If you want an anagram puzzle, there is an abundance of free-to-play browser versions that are better designed and optimized.”

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