Cross Stitch Joy

About

Cross Stitch Joy is a viral national cross-stitch game with perfect visuals, but it is hindered by too many ads and bugs that may detract from the overall gaming experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique take on the traditional cross-stitch hobby, allowing players to create and share their own designs. It's a shame that the abundant ads and technical issues detract from the game's potential.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,138 reviews

graphics37 positive mentions

monetization282 negative mentions

The game is very relaxing and enjoyable, providing a great way to pass the time.
Users appreciate the ability to import their own photos and create custom cross-stitch patterns.
The graphics are vibrant and the variety of pictures available keeps players engaged.

There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, often blocking important areas of the screen.
Players have reported issues with the app crashing or not saving progress, leading to frustration.
The controls can be cumbersome, requiring two fingers to move around, which can be uncomfortable for some users.

monetization
290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the frequency and placement of ads, which often block essential game elements, and some report issues with ads reappearing even after purchasing ad removal options. While some appreciate the ability to earn in-game currency through watching ads, the general consensus is that the ad load is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I adore stuff like this, but if I pay for no ads, then I should not get an ad when I open the game.”
- “$15.99 + tax for no ads and I still get ads.”
- “Would love it more if it had fewer ads.”
- “The amount of ads in everything lately is sickening and in the end I'm not brainwashed into buying anything, only getting angry and deleting the app.”
- “I spent more time watching ads than actually making any of the pictures.”
- “It's a great game except for all the ads!”
graphics
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
38%
5%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their beauty, colorfulness, and well-designed visuals, contributing to a satisfying and relaxing gameplay experience. However, some users note that there are areas for improvement, particularly regarding clunkiness and workspace limitations. Despite these critiques, many players express their enjoyment and appreciation for the game's graphical quality.
- “Great graphics and easy to do and really relaxing game.”
- “Its so fun and the graphics are so well designed.”
- “This app is so colourful, a feast for the eyes with plenty of chances to get more coins, lovely graphics.”
- “Way too many advertisements, good pictures but clunky graphics.”
- “The graphics need some work and it would be nice if you offered more than.”
- “Just please, somebody... please try and fix your graphics or whatever the problem may be with it.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the app is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and unresponsiveness that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress. Many players express frustration over the app's inability to handle ads and the overall buggy experience, leading to a recommendation to avoid the app until these issues are resolved. Despite enjoying the content, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Every single time it plays, it freezes and there's nothing to do but close the app and reopen it.”
- “Great game but consistently freezes up and kicks you back to the home screen, losing the last few minutes of progress.”
- “Too buggy.. it freezes up and had to reboot the phone... not worth the aggravation.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Users express significant frustration with the app's handling of music, noting that it frequently interrupts their own music playback without a mute option, which they find extremely annoying. Additionally, many reviewers are disappointed by the lack of original music in the game itself, highlighting that an app without music feels incomplete. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Awesome game if you added music.”
- “What kind of app does not have music!!!!!!!!!”
- “This app would randomly turn on my music while playing it, but other than the random music turning, it was a good idea.”
- “They come on constantly and have no mute button, so my own background music is stopped by the ads.”
- “I would say the most disappointing thing is that when I unpick mistakes or add shields from my Note 8, it triggers my Google Play Music and it is extremely annoying.”
- “Why does this app mess with my music on my phone? Just when I play this, my music will start playing out of the blue... not cool.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, often noting that it keeps them engaged and laughing throughout. The combination of funny elements and appealing graphics contributes to an enjoyable experience that players can't seem to resist. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “It's a bit funny that, well to me, I can't get my eyes off the screen for some reason lol. It's pretty great; it has great graphics and, uuhh, that's all ;)”
- “This game is very nice and funny.”
- “It is a funny game.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both tedious and engaging, particularly noting the imbalance of the lucky wheel, which often rewards minimal coins. Despite the repetitive nature of watching numerous ads to progress, many users express a sense of satisfaction and a desire to complete their tasks.
- “The lucky wheel seems imbalanced, as it gives '+20 coins' 60-70% of the time, and it's pretty grindy to watch 25+ ads just to make a new pic.”
- “Tedious work; once you start, you'll want to finish.”
- “It's very tedious but in a good way.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay is visually appealing and engaging, particularly for fans of cross-stitch games, but it is hindered by mechanics that require spinning for rewards or purchasing items with real money. While it serves as a good mindless time killer, the presence of ads can disrupt the experience. Overall, it has drawn in players who may not usually enjoy this genre.
- “I love cross stitch games and the gameplay is beautiful, but you hardly get any pictures and to buy them you have to either spin a wheel that gives you 60 coins every time or buy them with real money.”
- “I am not a big fan of the mechanics of the 'new way'.”
- “The game is great for a mindless time killer, but the ads affect gameplay.”
- “This type of gameplay is not something I typically play, but I'm hooked.”