Crossword by puzzling.com

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Crossword by puzzling.com is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Crossword by puzzling.com is a casual, single-player game offering hundreds of puzzles for hours of crossword fun. Players can enjoy challenging wordplay and brain-teasing clues in a relaxing solo experience. However, the game includes frequent advertisements that may interrupt gameplay.

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Casual

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization61 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of crossword puzzles that are engaging and enjoyable, making it a great way to pass the time.
The clues are generally well-balanced in difficulty, providing a good challenge without being overly frustrating.
The game is free to play and has a simple layout that works effectively, making it accessible for players.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience and can be frustrating for users.
Players often face issues with the token system, as it limits the number of puzzles they can play without making purchases.
There are inconsistencies in the clues and answers, with some being culturally specific or misleading, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

monetization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
3%
90%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after nearly every action. While some users have opted to purchase ad removal options, many report that ads persist despite payment, leading to a diminished gaming experience. Additionally, the token system is seen as restrictive, with players feeling pressured to watch ads or spend money to progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I bought just the no ads and coin doubler specials to make my life a bit easier, because I was really enjoying the game.”
- “I love this game, but not the ads that interrupt play much too often.”
- “In-game purchases cannot be escaped and are expensive over the long haul, very disappointing.”
- “Now that ads have gotten out of hand, I'm done.”
- “Way too many ads; I get that free games need them to make money, but it'll be whenever I input a word, complete a puzzle, unlock a new puzzle, open up the game, literally every opportunity.”
- “The ads are a serious detractor from the experience, popping up all the time and they swivel in from the side in this weird glitchy manner, causing you to miss while trying to 'X' out of the ad.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Players appreciate the game's music for its relaxing qualities, but many express frustration over the inability to use their own music while playing, as the game's ads and token system hinder the experience. Additionally, some users find the initial music duration excessive and are concerned about the app's permission requirements.
- “Helps me to relax and the music is not annoying.”
- “The game itself is good, I'd like to play it more, but the token system is very limiting and the ads make it impossible to play while listening to anything on my mobile, like audiobooks or music.”
- “If possible, please let me use the music player on my phone so I can listen to music instead of the game's music.”
- “Music takes too long in the beginning, and the app wanted too many permissions.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The stability of the game has received negative feedback, with users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's performance issues, leading some to consider uninstalling it rather than risking further investment.
- “Great, so there are no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the stability; it makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Prices are ridiculous, and judging by how buggy the game is, I will be deleting it rather than risking my money.”
- “The game just pops up with the logo and then freezes.”
- “It also freezes up in the tallest puzzle.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find the quests and trophies engaging and rewarding, others feel that they become tedious over time, leading to a decline in interest once completed. Overall, the quests add value but could benefit from more diverse ways to earn rewards.
- “The trophies and quests are nice value additions.”
- “The quests are so annoying!”
- “Once you've completed trophies and quests, the game gets old really fast.”
- “It would be nice to be able to gain more tokens other than finishing quests and watching ads.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and user-friendly, providing a balance of challenge that allows for a relaxing experience. Overall, players appreciate its accessibility and engaging nature.
- “Simple and easy to use gameplay.”
- “Just challenging enough for relaxing gameplay.”
- “Good gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its ability to enhance vocabulary in an entertaining manner, with users noting that the quiz format includes amusing answers that add to the overall enjoyment.
- “A funny way to improve my vocabulary.”
- “A good quiz with some funny answers.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the graphics are demanding, causing the phone to overheat and drain the battery quickly, suggesting a high level of graphical intensity.

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Crossword by puzzling.com is a action game.

Crossword by puzzling.com is available on Phone and Tablet.

Crossword by puzzling.com was developed by puzzling.com.

Crossword by puzzling.com has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Crossword by puzzling.com is a single player game.

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