CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles
- March 8, 2017
- Fanatee
- 1h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"CodyCross: Crossword Puzzles" is a single-player quiz game featuring a friendly alien exploring Earth. With good plot, graphics, and music, players solve themed crossword puzzles to improve vocabulary and spelling skills. However, the game has some bugs and requires lots of grinding for progress. CodyCross offers unlimited puzzles and a unique secret word feature for added challenge.
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay that challenges vocabulary and general knowledge.
- Fun and colorful graphics with cute characters.
- Offers a mix of easy and challenging puzzles, making it enjoyable for all ages.
- Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay after almost every puzzle.
- Issues with app freezing or crashing, especially after updates.
- Some clues are vague or culturally specific, making them difficult for non-native speakers.
- monetization2,123 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch long, unskippable ads after nearly every puzzle, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users appreciate the option to earn tokens through ads, the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads have led to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game.
“No ads between levels, but watching an optional ad gives 1 free power-up use per round.”
“Yes, there are microtransactions, but they don't feel forced or necessary to play the game.”
“There are no issues and no ads interrupting my gaming experience, which makes this game awesome.”
“I understand that the ads keep the app free, but come on, after each completed puzzle I get 2 ads, one of which is always 30 seconds and sometimes both.”
“The game itself is fine, but the ads are getting far worse.”
“I love the game but the amount of ads is now ridiculous.”
- graphics207 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, cuteness, and overall visual appeal, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the well-polished design and smooth animations, although some feel the graphics may be overly simplistic or childish for certain demographics. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing both its entertainment value and educational aspects.
“The graphics are ultra colorful and visually pleasing.”
“The graphics are amazing, the sound effects are awesome as well.”
“The graphics are beautiful and really compliment the themes, however I have difficulty reading the clues.”
“The graphics seem extremely overdone for a simple crossword game and distract from the game itself.”
“Unfortunately, the loading time for all the graphics in the game is excessive.”
“Would be ok but all the flash and graphics makes the game drag on.”
- music131 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and soothing qualities, while others find it intrusive or annoying, especially when it interrupts their own music during ads. Some users express frustration over the inability to mute ad sounds, which disrupts their gaming experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is often praised for its uniqueness and charm, the interference from ads and the option to turn off music are significant concerns for many players.
“Relaxing background music and good clues to help solve fun puzzles.”
“The music is lovely and the graphics are fun.”
“The music and sounds are relaxing and pleasant.”
“The ads make my music app turn off.”
“I don't care if I have to sit through ads, but they pause my music and don't start it after it finishes.”
“But biggest issue is that the ads stop my music and podcasts, constantly, and my pause button doesn't work with the app running.”
- gameplay98 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and engaging, with a smooth interface and enjoyable mechanics. However, many users express frustration with the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and slow down the experience due to excessive animations. Additionally, some players desire more variety in game modes and options to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“I really enjoy playing this game; it combines trivia, spelling, and has a hint of the crossword puzzle feel to it. The gameplay is smooth and fast, and the ads are not too bad; most of the ads are very short, and some of them you don't even have to watch, you just have to click on the 'x' and that's it.”
“This is a great new take on crossword puzzles; the gameplay is addictive and fun, and I like the ability to set the puzzle difficulty.”
“Gameplay is perfectly balanced between being challenging yet relaxing.”
“However, gameplay is slow.”
“Way too little gameplay for the amount of time spent.”
“Too many animations, making the gameplay slow!”
- stability86 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, particularly during ad playback, which often forces them to restart the app or their devices. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without glitches, the overwhelming feedback highlights persistent technical issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game.
“The game works smoothly, no glitches.”
“Runs smoothly, no glitches so far.”
“No glitches, nice and smooth graphics.”
“Would be a 5 but almost after every level when the ad starts (or is supposed to start) the game freezes as the ad doesn't load.”
“The game itself is fun and challenging but, since the last update, it constantly freezes in mid-play.”
“I love this game but after the last update whenever I play it freezes and I can't even shut it off, it forces me to reboot my phone.”
- story28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and beautiful graphics. However, some users express frustration with mission-related issues, such as incorrect puzzle clues and the overwhelming number of items to collect, which detracts from the overall experience. While many enjoy the storyline, there are calls for a deeper backstory and a return to simpler gameplay mechanics.
“It has beautiful graphics and a fun storyline.”
“This game has very up-to-date trivia and a very cute story to make things more interesting.”
“I like the story and the puzzles.”
“Much more could have been done with the storyline.”
“I sometimes think it should be less flashy or have more of a back story.”
“I'm not interested in the graphics and backstory.”
- humor21 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly in a competitive family setting. While some users appreciate the clever and punny wordplay, others express frustration with technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the game is described as addictive and enjoyable, with a mix of humorous and thought-provoking content.
“I like how this game gives trivial questions that make you think, takes me back to my childhood memories, and provides clues that are funny yet semi-difficult.”
“Words are funny and punny!”
“Love the mental stimulation and funny riddles!”
“Not funny, Fanatee. Fix it or I'll find a better one.”
“It would be nice to have a funny pack related to movies, TV shows, or bands/singers.”
“The game is not funny, but it is fun to play.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance and improvements following updates, others experience choppy UI and lag, particularly on devices with lower RAM and graphical capabilities. Some players also noted issues with sound quality and content relevance for international audiences. Despite these concerns, the game is generally well-received for its fun and challenging gameplay.
“There aren't excessive ads, the game runs smoothly, it's fun and challenging but not too challenging to where it's rage inducing.”
“Good game - the last update improved the performance.”
“I usually have no problems with the updates since it really improved the game's performance.”
“Also has a choppy UI with poor performance.”
“Almost perfect, the only disadvantage for me is that it needs more RAM and a higher graphical processor performance.”
“Graphics are done well, but performance is laggy.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, especially after repeated attempts. While some appreciate the option to quit and restart for a quicker experience, the overall consensus is that the repetitive nature of grinding, along with prolonged animations and loading times, detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“It's fine the first couple of times but really gets tedious after a while.”
“It is frustrating and tedious.”
“It is very tedious to have to go through that whole loading rigamarole every time!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have significant replay value, enhanced by the occasional addition of new content that keeps the experience fresh without overwhelming the gameplay.
“This game has a lot of replay value.”
“The ads are present, but not overwhelming, which makes it more enjoyable and playable than other games.”
“Lots of replay value.”
“Ads are present, but not overwhelming, which makes the game more playable than others.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its thoughtful design, combining engaging characters and enjoyable music to create a fun and immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, contributing to an overall captivating ambiance.
“First of all, it's really a fun word game. The characters, the game atmosphere, the music—everything is so thought out and so cool.”
“The game has the perfect blend of easy and difficult, meshed together with a fun atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally grounding and beneficial for mental exercise during distress, though some feel its outdated references may alienate younger audiences.
“Great brain exercise and mindful grounding when emotionally distressed.”
