Cross Logic: Smart Puzzle Game

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Cross Logic: Smart Puzzle Game is a challenging puzzle game with a wholesome story. Use clues to solve logic puzzles and progress through the game. Despite some bugs, grinding, and intrusive ads, the game boasts good graphics and phenomenal gameplay, making it a must-try for puzzle enthusiasts. However, be prepared for some tough challenges along the way.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Cross Logic: Smart Puzzle Game screenshot

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,261 reviews

story18 positive mentions

monetization3.4k negative mentions

The puzzles are fun and challenging, especially in the harder levels.
The game has a clean interface and is easy to navigate.
The concept of combining logic puzzles with a detective storyline is engaging.

There are too many ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
Some puzzles contain errors or contradictory clues, making them impossible to solve without guessing.
The game sometimes resets progress or fails to load correctly, causing frustration.

monetization
3,471 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive frequency and length of ads. Many players report being bombarded with ads after every level, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. Despite some users expressing a willingness to pay for an ad-free version, they often find that ads persist even after making such purchases, leading to frustration and uninstalls.
- “I paid for no ads, but I still get ads.”
- “Great game, however even when you pay for 'no ads', there are ads between every game which is extremely frustrating.”
- “I paid to have no ads and it is very enjoyable.”
- “I spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The amount of ads is absurd.”
- “I understand that ads are how to keep the games free, but this is excessive.”
stability
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing, particularly after ads, which disrupts gameplay and often requires restarting the app. Many users report that progress is not consistently saved, and glitches can lead to repeated puzzles or unresponsive screens. While the game is enjoyable in concept, the overwhelming number of bugs and interruptions detracts from the overall experience.
- “Amazing game, no glitches or errors.”
- “This game has no glitches so far and is very fun and challenging.”
- “Game freezes up while ads are playing and leaves a black screen.”
- “The game is fun, but it constantly freezes between levels and there are many mistakes, and I'm just on the easy levels.”
- “Every time it goes to an ad, the screen goes black and it freezes.”
story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
80%
6%
The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism for its repetitive nature, with players noting that the "detective stories" often recycle the same plot and puzzles, leading to a lack of fresh content. Many users expressed frustration over the limited storyline, which fails to evolve despite claims of new events, resulting in a monotonous experience. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the game needs more diverse and engaging narratives to maintain player interest.
- “The puzzles are fun and challenging (but solvable, not sure why so many reviews say they can't solve the puzzles, you have all the clues you need!) and the storyline is intriguing.”
- “Each puzzle has a fun little story and makes you think through the clues.”
- “I really like the detective games part where there is a storyline.”
- “The detective story needs to change and a new case would be appreciated.”
- “It's too bad the detective story never seems to change even though it says 'start new event', it's always the same plot coming back with the mayor's daughter.”
- “The detective story event is always the same one over and over - you start to remember the answers.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with interesting mechanics that challenge players. However, the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads significantly disrupts the experience, often leading to frustration and complaints about spending more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users suggest that the ad frequency needs to be reduced to enhance overall enjoyment and maintain gameplay flow.
- “The gameplay is simple yet genius.”
- “The gameplay itself is interesting; I can say that it's quite challenging.”
- “Pretty good gameplay :) I've completed 20-ish levels so far.”
- “The game was fun and I would rate it higher; however, there were multiple bugs and mechanics that ruined the game.”
- “I understand the need for ads, but the fullscreen inescapable ones really ruin the gameplay mood.”
- “Game mechanics are okay, but there is an ad after every level you play, so you spend more time dealing with ads than playing.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
78%
15%
The music experience in the app is heavily criticized due to frequent interruptions caused by ads that pause or mute users' background music and audio. Many players express frustration over the inability to listen to music or podcasts while playing, as the game consistently overrides their audio settings, making it a significant drawback for those who enjoy multitasking. Overall, the lack of a seamless audio experience detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Would be nice to play music in the background while playing this game.”
- “I'm sure the game is fun, but if I can't listen to music or a podcast, it's not worth it to me.”
- “It's a good game, but it keeps on stopping my music and all the ads make me want to die.”
- “I get it, you stop my music to show me ads, but why stop it every time I open the app or get back to it as well as after every level?”
- “The app keeps muting the music on my phone.”
- “Ads can't be muted and interrupt my streaming music, forcing me to switch apps to restart my music every other minute.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising their quality and smoothness, while others criticize them for being too small, simple, or in need of upgrades. Some players appreciate the visual design and readability, but express frustration with the game's loading times and the presence of distracting ads. Despite the positive remarks, there is a consensus that the graphics could benefit from further refinement and enhancement.
- “What I love: the graphics, font, readability, game controls, and even the sounds are awesome!”
- “Other than that, graphics are smooth, game was enjoyable.”
- “Excellent graphics.”
- “Recently they updated the graphics and it plays so much worse.”
- “The graphics are a bit small and light, making them hard to see well.”
- “Needs some work on the graphic design, and on giving a bit of context to things, and could use another difficulty level, but otherwise passably good.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks and the frequent interruptions from ads that require multiple clicks to exit. This repetitiveness, especially when faced with difficult puzzles, detracts from the overall enjoyment and can lead to frustration. Many users express a desire for a more streamlined experience that minimizes the need for constant grinding.
- “I had a fun time for a few hours, but I started running into repeat hard puzzles (10+11, vault + hike), and I don't want to keep grinding through to see if I get through them.”
- “As you have to complete the novice levels first, it gets tedious very quickly.”
- “Having to exit out of ads after every level is tedious and takes away from the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of excitement and frustration regarding the emotional aspect of the app. While some appreciate the concept and feel a sense of accomplishment, the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads that lead to unintended actions has led to disappointment and uninstallation, overshadowing the initial positive feelings.
- “Heartbreaking, I am really excited for the concept.”
- “Made me feel smarter too 😂”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that some puzzles and wording are amusing, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While there are occasional spelling errors and frustrations with ads, the overall comedic elements enhance the gameplay, making it both entertaining and engaging.
- “I enjoy the game; it functions fine and the puzzles are funny.”
- “Update: funny, now it states I have to play the easy level to continue playing the hard level.”
- “So other than a few puzzles not loading right, I really wish I could share the screenshots I took because they're kind of hilarious; I really love the game.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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Users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while some find the tools simple and performance satisfactory, others criticize the app for being bulky, draining battery and CPU, and lacking device-specific optimization. Many express frustration with usability issues, particularly at the consent page, indicating a need for improvements to enhance overall performance and accessibility.
- “Simple tools and good performance.”
- “The app is not optimized; it's bulky and draining on battery and CPU (maybe remove the animations).”
- “Perhaps it's because it's not optimized for my device, but I have difficulty marking the correct box.”
- “Needs to be optimized so I can see it.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users generally find the replayability of the game limited due to the memorization of solutions, which diminishes the challenge. However, the availability of online play and recent updates have enhanced the overall experience, making it more enjoyable.
- “I am so glad they are playable online.”
- “The update really made it more playable.”
- “They don't have much replay value for me due to memorization of the solutions.”