Crossword Puzzle Redstone
- April 27, 2015
- Redstone Games
- 100h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Crossword Puzzle Redstone" is a casual game that offers English crossword puzzles for players of all skill levels. With excellent gameplay, fantastic graphics, and a good dose of humor, it provides an enjoyable experience. However, be prepared for some bugs and annoying ads that can disrupt gameplay. The game provides daily word games to keep you engaged and challenged.
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Reviews
- Great variety of puzzles with different difficulty levels.
- Minimal ads that do not interrupt gameplay.
- User-friendly interface with easy navigation.
- Some clues are vague or unrelated to the answers.
- Repetitive use of certain words and clues across puzzles.
- Occasional spelling errors and incorrect clues.
- monetization1,966 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive nature of the ads, which typically appear only between puzzles. While some players express frustration over the increasing cost to remove ads, many find the ads manageable and not disruptive to gameplay. Overall, the game offers a good balance of free content and optional paid features without overwhelming users with advertisements.
“I love the game! There are almost no ads, and the few that do pop up are bearable.”
“You can choose your levels, there's really no ads, you can play as many levels as you want and you don't need coins, and you can turn on or off hints without having to pay for them.”
“No ads interrupt the game, only after each puzzle.”
“The price to stop ads is outrageous, and just saw it actually went up!”
“It was overpriced at $15, but now it's ridiculous at $19... and it seems like ads keep popping up more and more frequently.”
“The ads are obnoxious and make the game unplayable.”
- gameplay70 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity, intuitiveness, and engaging mechanics, allowing players to enjoy a wide variety of crossword puzzles without intrusive ads. Users appreciate the customizable options, smooth navigation, and the ability to choose difficulty levels, with ads appearing only between puzzles rather than during gameplay. While some players noted occasional issues with clue variety and difficulty, the general consensus is that the gameplay experience is enjoyable and user-friendly.
“Gameplay is engaging.”
“Exceptional gameplay, educational experience, great time filler...and it's fun too!”
“The gameplay is very clearly explained and easy to follow.”
“I spent a long time trying to find decent crossword puzzles, but most were either too basic or the gameplay was terrible.”
“The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that I can't figure out some of the mechanics yet.”
“Tried another one previously but its game mechanics were too intrusive.”
- stability60 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 52 % negative mentions
The stability of the app has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. However, many others praise the app for running smoothly without any issues, highlighting a generally positive experience with minimal bugs and tolerable ads. Overall, while some players encounter significant stability problems, a substantial number report a glitch-free experience.
“The app runs great and I love how little ads they have on the free version.”
“Works great with no glitches.”
“Great puzzles, minimal ads, no glitches.”
“Good puzzles that take some brainpower, but the game sometimes glitches out so that the clues don't show - that definitely makes it challenging to try to solve the puzzle!”
“I used to love this game, but out of nowhere it started having major glitches.”
“Constantly freezes.”
- graphics46 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, characterized as clean, simple, and aesthetically pleasing without being overwhelming. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and the absence of intrusive ads, which enhances the overall experience. While some find the graphics a bit drab or lacking excitement, many highlight their clarity and suitability for the game's puzzle format.
“The graphics are superb!”
“Great app - lots of puzzles, nice visuals, intuitive interface.”
“Excellent graphics and puzzle themes.”
“Graphics are a bit drab or boring.”
“The graphics are kinda depressing 🤷🏼♀️”
“I would like the graphics to be softer somehow but that is not a criticism.”
- music24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the app receives mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the ability to play their own music in the background while enjoying the puzzles, while others express frustration over intrusive ads that play music unexpectedly. Many users prefer a silent experience to avoid interruptions, indicating a desire for better sound control options. Overall, the app's music-related content is noted positively, but the execution regarding background audio and ads needs improvement.
“The main reason I'm giving this 5 stars is because it's literally the only app (puzzle, FPS, survival, jewel connect, every FTP app) that has ads that don't interrupt the videos, music, or podcasts I'm playing in the background.”
“I do love that there are items about pop music, movies, and music groups a lot.”
“My best times are now listening to classical music while working my crossword.”
“I had to remove one star because although it is a silent app, it silences any music to which one might be listening.”
“Puzzles are okay, but app ads suddenly start playing loud and annoying 'music' even with the phone set to vibrate only.”
“Would be 5 stars but ads (although there are not too many like some apps) often have music on.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the app is generally well-optimized, running smoothly without significant lag or freezing issues. However, some users noted performance problems while typing and criticized the lack of landscape mode for tablet use. Additionally, there are concerns about poorly optimized features, such as crossword clues, and the monetization strategy involving ads.
“App runs smoothly, no lag, no frozen screen & no credit card required...unless you want to purchase a plan.”
“Well-designed app; flawless performance.”
“App runs smoothly, unlike others I've tried.”
“There are some surprising performance problems when typing, though.”
“Won't allow play in landscape, so it is not optimized for my tablet.”
“Asinine crossword clues, poorly optimized, and they want $13 to get rid of ads!”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by clever wordplay, puns, and a playful tone that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the balance between literal clues and the author's witty style, which adds an enjoyable and educational layer to the gameplay. Overall, the humor is seen as a delightful aspect that contributes to the game's charm.
“Many of the puzzles display an impish sense of humor; witticisms, puns, and clever answers abound.”
“Humorous and some witty word play.”
“Clues are exactly the way I would expect... humorous and crafty, a lot of fun and educational too.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a compelling narrative, with users noting the absence of storylines or character journeys, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there is criticism of the promotional ads, particularly the "choose your story" theme, which feels disingenuous given the game's minimal storytelling elements.
“I know you run them to make money, but please find another ad besides the cheesy 'choose your story' one.”
“No storylines, journeys, no need for credits.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users appreciate that the app avoids grinding and intrusive ads, making the experience more enjoyable despite some technical issues. However, they find the process of navigating through puzzles and packs to be tedious and frustrating.
“While the app has a few problems (it will skip over completed answers even if they're wrong and it's annoying to get back to them, the 50x packs of minis are super laggy, and the ad-free mode is $17), most of them are tolerable and it makes up for them by having no other in-app purchases, no grinding, and no intrusive ads.”
“I have a really hard time finding the puzzles I've started progress on, and scrolling through and entering each pack is tedious, especially when it puts me back on the first screen each time.”
“Tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the crossword game highly replayable due to its intuitive interface and well-designed layout, with minimal ad interruptions that do not detract from the experience.
“The game is well designed and offers a high level of replayability.”
“Crosswords are playable through a pretty intuitive interface, with ads on some transition screens that are not too intrusive.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more intuitive controls, such as arrow keys, to enhance their emotional engagement with the game, suggesting that the current touch-based navigation may detract from the overall experience.
