Crossword Jam

About

"Crossword Jam" is a single-player word search puzzle game with stunning visuals and good music. The ingenious gameplay and wholesome story will keep you engaged, despite the numerous bugs and grinding required. Improve your vocabulary and word power as you progress through challenging levels. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,986 reviews

music34 positive mentions

monetization1.7k negative mentions

The game is relaxing and beautiful, providing a great way to unwind.
It offers a fun challenge with many opportunities to learn new words and improve vocabulary.
The game has a good balance of easy and challenging puzzles, keeping players engaged.

The game frequently freezes and crashes, causing frustration and loss of progress.
There are too many ads, often appearing after every puzzle, which disrupts gameplay.
The dictionary is inconsistent, rejecting common words while accepting obscure ones.

monetization
1,800 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonus coins, the overwhelming consensus is that the number of ads—often 30 seconds or longer—detracts significantly from the overall experience. Additionally, the cost to remove ads is considered high by many, leading to dissatisfaction among players who feel bombarded by advertisements.
- “I recommend the game (and I don't buy in-app purchases, so you can play without paying).”
- “Love that you can play as long as you want without having in-app purchases required every 5 minutes.”
- “Nice fun relaxing game, little to no ads, neat little in-game challenges for points to use towards hints and such.”
- “However, there are too many ads, on top of the ads you have to watch to get coins (without making a purchase, of course) you have ads that pop up in the middle of trying to do a puzzle, it's annoying.”
- “The ads are a pain and it crashes frequently, but I like the competing and the puzzles are nice.”
- “The game is fun but the ads are too much.”
stability
266 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging during gameplay. Many players experience interruptions that require them to restart the app, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users note improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from persistent glitches that hinder playability.
- “I love playing this game; there are no glitches, it doesn't freeze up, it's a smooth playing game. It's relaxing, enjoyable, and fun. I would recommend this game to anybody that likes word games and even to those who don't—just tell them to try it.”
- “It runs great—no issues, and I've been playing for a long time now.”
- “No glitches, enough easy and difficult balance, and a variety of things to do to supplement play.”
- “Would have given 4-5 but it freezes up at least 2+ times a week now making it unplayable.”
- “Every time I try to collect my coins or play an event, the game crashes and freezes up, and I have to relaunch the game.”
- “However, the game freezes up every 10-15 seconds, rendering it practically unplayable.”
music
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience for many users. However, some players have expressed frustration with the music being repetitive or annoying, particularly when it interferes with their own music or when ads play sound despite being muted in the app. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its calming effect, there are calls for more variety and better control over audio settings.
- “The music is enjoyable and the game is both exciting and soothing simultaneously.”
- “The music is relaxing and the voice overs are encouraging.”
- “I love the music while I'm playing, very relaxing.”
- “Recent update added annoying side-games, updated the music to be less enjoyable, and vastly increased ad frequency - I give up.”
- “The music is pretty cheesy.”
- “I appreciate the attempt at calming music, but this music is too 'fake' and too much like 'musak'.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
33%
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Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, clarity, and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the aesthetic appeal and smooth transitions between levels, although some mention that certain graphics can be distracting or demanding on older devices. While the majority find the graphics to enhance the gameplay, a few users express a desire for simpler designs or options to reduce visual effects.
- “Fun, mentally challenging, beautiful graphics, etc. definitely worth the download!”
- “The graphics are great.”
- “Great graphics, keeps the mind alert.”
- “The only one negative that I have about the game is that the graphics are a little bit too demanding as it heats up my phone really badly.”
- “On some levels, it is difficult to see how many squares there are for letters due to the background graphics.”
- “The new graphics effects are far too flamboyant and distracting; it's much less pleasant to play.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many users noting that it feels more like a series of disconnected quests rather than a cohesive storyline. While players appreciate the variety of locations and challenges, they express frustration over technical issues and the absence of a meaningful plot, leading to a diminished overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as fun but lacking in a compelling story to enhance player engagement.
- “The different countries that I get to go to after passing levels and the extra places I can go to for side quests is wonderful.”
- “This is a great game and it is not that difficult to play; it's challenging but fair in playing. I love the side quest games and also wish there were more games like this one.”
- “Very challenging, makes you think. The quests are fun as well as the daily puzzles and tournaments.”
- “My one problem with the game is that there isn't much of a storyline, if any.”
- “The world jumping has no subplot or much decoration or puzzles describing the place.”
- “Was a good game, but suddenly stopped access to daily quests for extra coins by marking them as already earned at the beginning of the day.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth execution, and engaging puzzles, making it suitable for both quick sessions and longer play. However, many users express frustration with the excessive ads that interrupt the experience, as well as issues with touch sensitivity and a pay-to-win model. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and unique, the interruptions and technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Quite enjoyable and unique features to gameplay that I haven't seen in similar games.”
- “Fun game, good mechanics and all.”
- “Amazing game and great gameplay.”
- “At least for the beginning levels (I'm on level 12 as of the time of writing this), you get 10 seconds of gameplay followed by over 30 seconds of ads.”
- “This could have been a great game if the devs had just focused on 'less is more.' Forget the obnoxious pop-ups constantly interrupting the actual gameplay.”
- “You have to touch way under and slightly to the left from the letter or icon you are trying to touch, making gameplay very irritating.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the clever wordplay and amusing situations that arise during gameplay. Many find it entertaining and a good mental exercise, although some express frustration with certain game mechanics and glitches that detract from the fun. Overall, the game strikes a balance between being funny and challenging, making it a delightful experience for word enthusiasts.
- “Love it! The made-up words they create are hilarious.”
- “This game will have you laughing so hard, you'll be like, 'I'm so dead 🤣 I can't believe I didn't get that word!' 😅”
- “It's a funny knowledge-based game.”
- “It's not funny but fun; it's a good way to keep your brain sharp.”
- “Good game, but it has so many glitches it's not funny.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report excellent optimization, with the game running smoothly, loading quickly, and being reliable during use. Many appreciate the performance-based features and the optional ads, while some express a desire for increased challenge. Overall, the game's performance is highly rated, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience.
- “I've been using it most days for a couple of weeks, during which time it has always run smoothly, being quick to load and reliable in use.”
- “5 stars all round for performance!”
- “Also, ads are almost completely optional for additional performance-based rewards and bonuses.”
- “I haven't had any performance issues like mentioned by other players.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players frequently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and hinder progress. Many users express a desire for better reward mechanisms to alleviate the grind, suggesting that the current system detracts from the overall enjoyment and leads to a decline in player engagement. Overall, the excessive ads and lack of meaningful rewards contribute to a negative experience, with some players considering quitting the game altogether.
- “Game would be great if there wasn't an advert after every crossword, but due to these tedious adverts, it's a 1-star game.”
- “More tedious than fun at this point.”
- “This will be binned very soon as it is becoming increasingly tedious.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of emotional responses to the game, highlighting both its potential to alleviate stress and the frustration caused by technical issues. Many feel trapped by the game's monetization strategies and experience sadness over lost progress, leading to feelings of disappointment and helplessness. Overall, while the game can provide enjoyment, the persistent glitches and financial pressures significantly detract from the emotional experience.
- “Fun for its own sake, and also great to help with mental and emotional stress.”
- “I did cry because I gave it my all and I do not know why it would not transfer over my game.”
- “I'm really sad this was truly a waste of my life. I really want to cry.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for being soothing, relaxing, and stimulating, enhancing the overall experience regardless of the player's environment. Users highlight the fantastic service and the immersive quality of the atmosphere, particularly when enjoyed under recreational enhancements.
- “I most enjoy this particular game when I'm elevated on recreational enhancements... it is truly quite soothing, relaxing, stimulating, and calming, no matter the atmosphere that I'm in at the time.”
- “I most enjoy this particular game when I'm elevated on recreational enhancements. It is truly quite soothing, relaxing, stimulating, and calming, no matter the atmosphere that I'm in at the time.”