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Buttons and Scissors is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by KyWorks and was released on July 2, 2013. It received very positive reviews from players.

Cut off the buttons from the scrap of denim - improve your logical thinking!

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 5,172 reviews
graphics83 positive mentions
monetization103 negative mentions

  • Addictive and engaging puzzle gameplay that gets progressively challenging but remains enjoyable.
  • Simple and appealing graphics with pleasant sound effects, including realistic scissors and button sounds.
  • No intrusive ads and offline play capability; allows unlimited retries and level skipping.
  • Lack of freely available hints; solutions require purchase, which some users find frustrating.
  • Some bugs reported, including lost progress and occasional touch input issues.
  • The game can become repetitive over time due to limited variety in themes and puzzles.
  • monetization

    129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for having minimal, non-intrusive ads and a very affordable option (around $1) to remove them entirely, enhancing the smooth and enjoyable experience. Most users appreciate the absence of forced video ads between levels and the option to play offline without ads. However, a small portion finds the occasional ads distracting and would prefer an ad-free experience without any purchases.

    • “This game loads and reacts very quickly, play is fast and smooth, and there are no ads to endure.”
    • “I love the fact you are really getting it for free, with no waiting for lives and no ads!”
    • “No ads, cool graphics, simple yet challenging, easy yet fun, doesn't take up a lot of space on my phone or slow it down, and keeps me coming back to it.”
    • “A big minus - a lot of advertising!”
    • “The continue display of ads distracts the user's attention and concentration.”
    • “Like the game, but the ads are intrusive because they are not just during gameplay.”
  • graphics

    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for being cute, colorful, clear, and visually appealing, enhancing the relaxing yet challenging gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the smooth, simple, and bright visuals, though a few mention the graphics could be improved or feel somewhat childish. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the game's puzzle mechanics and original theme, making it enjoyable and engaging for a broad audience.

    • “Beautiful realistic graphics.”
    • “The graphics are outstanding, game play is timed but casual.”
    • “Cannot resist myself playing it..graphics are superb..its a must have game for every smartphone users..all the best guys.”
    • “Mediocre graphics, but I love the game!”
    • “Amazing game but I wish they could fix the graphics.”
    • “Colour and graphics could be improved.”
  • music

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 51% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as fun, relaxing, and catchy, with many players appreciating its calming and non-intrusive nature. However, several users express a desire for background music during gameplay (not just the menu) and options for different melodies to enhance the experience. A few find the current tunes repetitive or distracting, suggesting room for improvement.

    • “I was playing it all by luck or chance, but really, it's a symphony of math, music, chess, and planning so many steps ahead!”
    • “The music is nice and relaxing, and the play is simple.”
    • “It's nice that the animation, music, and sounds are gentle and not intrusive.”
    • “Please change the tune of the music; it's disturbing.”
    • “The only thing is there is music on the menu screen but not in the game itself, but it's not a deal breaker.”
    • “I just wish that we could have background music during the game.”
  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The gameplay is smooth, responsive, and addictive, offering simple yet challenging mechanics suitable for casual play in various settings. It features colorful graphics, ample levels, and user-friendly elements like undo moves and no penalties, though some find it repetitive over time. Minor issues include occasional lag when moved to SD card and ads outside of gameplay, but overall it provides an engaging and enjoyable experience.

    • “Minimal ads, beautifully smooth and addictive gameplay.”
    • “Lively gameplay, colourful graphics, challenging in a fun way, you can undo a move, and there are loads of available levels.”
    • “No load times, seamless gameplay, if you mess up there is no penalty, no lives, nothing, you can just restart.”
    • “Still, I rated 1 star less because when I move the game to SD card (I have low phone memory), it tends to lag after maybe half an hour of gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is admittedly repetitive, but it's still a really fun game that will keep you engaged for hours.”
    • “It's pretty addicting and fun; however, it freezes sometimes because of the unnecessary animation, and at times the ads are annoying when switching between menus (not during gameplay).”
  • stability

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game is generally very stable with no significant glitches or bugs reported across many levels and play sessions. Some users noted occasional freezing issues, particularly linked to animations or menu transitions, but overall the gameplay remains smooth and uninterrupted.

    • “The game works perfectly, not buggy at all.”
    • “No glitches, it's wonderfully brain taunting.”
    • “So far, I've had no glitches on my Samsung Galaxy S4.”
    • “Only lost one star because it freezes up sometimes and I have to force close it.”
    • “It's pretty addicting and fun, however it freezes sometimes because of the unnecessary animation and at times the ads are annoying when switching between menus (not during gameplay).”
    • “No real glitches but occasional freezes require force closing.”
  • humor

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    92% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for being genuinely funny and entertaining, appealing to a broad age range including young children. Players find it cleverly amusing without being too easy, contributing to an addictive and enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted and engaging element that enhances the game's appeal.

    • “I love it and my 2 and a half year old great nephew twins think it's hilarious when the scissors cut the buttons.”
    • “Awesome game, funny and can make you learn something good.”
    • “You will have very funny moments.”
  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The app is praised for running smoothly with good performance on various devices, minimal intrusive ads, and decent graphics. Users suggest adding a performance grading feature to better reflect the optimization quality. Overall, the game delivers a well-optimized experience with no significant issues reported.

    • “App runs smoothly!”
    • “I have an LG G2 for T-Mobile... the game runs smoothly, the ads aren't in the way. I've deleted other games for that reason.”
    • “So far it runs smoothly, no problems and hardly any pop-ups.”
  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the game emotionally comforting, evoking a strong sense of warmth and familiarity that makes them feel at home.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is described as tedious and repetitive, but still engaging enough to keep players returning daily.

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story aspect is criticized for lacking twists and missions, as all levels are unlocked from the start, reducing the narrative engagement. However, this does not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

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Buttons and Scissors is a casual puzzle game.

Buttons and Scissors is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Buttons and Scissors was released on July 2, 2013.

Buttons and Scissors was developed by KyWorks.

Buttons and Scissors has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Buttons and Scissors for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Buttons and Scissors is a single player game.

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