Cross-Stitch World

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Cross-Stitch World is a puzzle game that offers fantastic gameplay with sensational graphics. Choose from over 10,000 patterns or create your own for a relaxing experience. Despite its potential, the game is marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics60 positive mentions

monetization171 negative mentions

monetization
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
7%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the increasing frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly during gameplay. While some players appreciate the option for in-app purchases and the absence of ads in earlier versions, the recent updates have led to complaints about mandatory ads and a lack of sufficient in-game currency to purchase new patterns. Overall, players desire a balance between monetization and a seamless gaming experience, with many advocating for the option to watch ads for in-game rewards instead of being forced to pay.
- “I love that there are no ads; I don't like the fact that you don't get many free pictures.”
- “I'll gladly take some in-app monetization if it means smooth, high-quality gameplay and an ad-free experience while stitching!”
- “No ads ✅️ time waster ✅️ great pictures ✅️ not a money grab ✅️ easy controls ✅️ I could go on.”
- “However, just one year later the state of the app is horrendous in comparison; ads are too common and obscenely intrusive.”
- “I used to love this app, but a recent update started forcing ads in the middle of gameplay.”
- “I paid over $150 to this app over the past 3 years, now after the 'update' I don't get 40 free cash anymore, I get 25 and get a message that says I can get more if I pay when I already have paid and now have to watch ads after paying for years to not have ads!”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
26%
5%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and variety, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Many users appreciate the vibrant colors and artistic designs, although some express a desire for clearer visuals and improved graphics for uploaded images. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing gameplay and user engagement.
- “The graphics are amazing, as well as breathtaking.”
- “Fabulously gorgeous graphics.. relaxing and creative.”
- “I honestly was blown away by how good the graphics are when you're playing along; it helps me to relax.”
- “Kind of reminds me of early 2000s flash game graphics though.”
- “I hate this game, the controls are horrible and the graphics are really bad.”
- “Update: yes, I know you can still make a free pattern but as I said the other day...the graphics for the free patterns are now terrible, they look really bad, unless you choose to spend money.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. Many players find the newly introduced background music intrusive and lacking an option to mute it, disrupting their relaxation while they prefer to listen to their own music or podcasts. Conversely, some users express a desire for calming background music to enhance their gaming experience, suggesting that the addition of soothing tracks could improve overall enjoyment.
- “I often listen to music or a podcast while cross stitching; it is thoroughly enjoyable.”
- “This game is very relaxing, especially with some music!”
- “I love this app, but it would be so much better with some relaxing music.”
- “But for some reason there is annoying background music that has never been there before.”
- “I've tried looking in the game settings but there is no such option to stop the music.”
- “This is something that I do to relax and the music that plays on it now is not relaxing.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users during gameplay, particularly when attempting to watch ads for rewards or after selecting images. Many players have expressed frustration over losing progress due to these glitches, which have persisted for weeks or even months. While some users enjoy the game, the ongoing stability problems have led to a decline in overall satisfaction.
- “Runs great on both my Note 5 and Tab 4.”
- “Best ever: no ads, no glitches, beautiful graphics, and fun.”
- “I like the game, but it takes a long time to load up; then it runs great.”
- “I play this daily, but for a month now when I go to watch the ads to earn more cash, it totally freezes up and I have to shut down the app and re-open.”
- “I would have given it 5 stars, but lately when I try to earn $10 and another $5 after the initial $40, it freezes up.”
- “The game freezes on the load screen and doesn't open.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness, variety, and engaging mechanics, making it addictive and enjoyable for players. However, some users express frustration with the introduction of ads, slow cash earnings, and technical issues like freezing, which can disrupt the experience. Additionally, while the graphics are appealing, the game's navigation may be challenging for those with poor eyesight.
- “A nice 'paint-by-numbers' style game with lots of good variety in choice of patterns and gameplay options.”
- “The colors are amazing and the gameplay is smooth and responsive.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and easy.”
- “Was a five-star app but... as I'm sure all good things come to an end, they recently embedded ads within the gameplay.”
- “It's very addicting... my only problems are that the game freezes after about 5-10 minutes of gameplay and it causes me to lose what I've done since my last save.”
- “Just wish there was more control of the size of the gameplay.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting its potential for emotional stabilization and enjoyment, but also frustration due to technical issues like stitching errors and unresponsive controls. While many love the game for its engaging nature, the frequent mistakes and inaccuracies detract from the overall experience.
- “It's a good app to pass time and get yourself stabilized emotionally.”
- “Who knew touching squares would be fun.”
- “Love, love, love this game.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness and quirky observations, such as the contrast between mobile internet speeds and Wi-Fi. Players find the game both funny and relaxing, with some humorous elements that add to the overall enjoyment, though not everyone may resonate with the jokes.
- “Really funny and relaxing game that you can spend hours on.”
- “Very funny, the cross pattern has 666 clear through it!”
- “I know some may find this funny, but when I want to relax and zone out, this is the game I open.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when acquiring new official patterns, as custom patterns offer limited in-game currency value. While some enjoy the grind as a fun time killer, others, especially those with certain challenges, may find it more frustrating than enjoyable.
- “Only con is it becomes grindy to get new official patterns as custom patterns aren't worth much in game currency.”
- “This game is really great, but absolutely tedious for someone with dyslexia and man-like sausage fingers haha.”
- “Tedious and fun time killer.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around the enjoyment of filling in patterns rather than a traditional narrative. Players find the experience engaging and immersive, often sharing their creations with others, which enhances their enjoyment despite the lack of a plot.
- “The story in this game made her time go by fast, and she loved picking out patterns and sharing our pictures.”
- “There really is no plot to this game other than filling in the paper, but I cannot get enough!”
- “There really is no plot to this game other than filling in the paper.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Overall, users have mixed feelings about optimization; while some praise the recent upgrades for significantly improving performance and smoothness, others report issues with slowdowns following updates, indicating that further fixes may be needed.
- “The upgrade is amazing! Everything runs smoothly and is so much better!”
- “The optimization has significantly improved performance, making gameplay seamless and enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game runs now; the optimizations have really enhanced the overall experience.”
- “I want to know what is going on with it, and I would like you to fix it because since the updates, it has been running slowly.”
- “The game has become increasingly laggy after the latest updates, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Performance issues have made the game nearly unplayable; I hope the developers prioritize optimization in future patches.”