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Crosswords With Friends

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75%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
75% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

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Crosswords With Friends is a single player action game. It was developed by Zynga and was released on May 4, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The 1st daily crossword for today’s world!

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
monetization565 negative mentions

  • The game offers a variety of crossword puzzles that are enjoyable and engaging.
  • The daily puzzles provide a fun challenge and help keep the mind sharp.
  • The app has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to navigate through puzzles.
  • The app frequently crashes, causing players to lose progress and coins.
  • There are issues with the ads, including long unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay.
  • Players often report problems with earning coins, especially through watching ads or completing tasks.
  • monetization
    586 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and often fail to reward players with the promised coins. While some players are willing to watch ads for free coins, many report that the feature is unreliable, with ads frequently unavailable or not crediting coins after viewing. Additionally, the option to purchase coins or a subscription to remove ads is seen as a necessary but frustrating workaround, leading to a negative impact on the overall gaming experience.

    • “Edit: I just tried the app again and see they finally added a no ads subscription, great!”
    • “If you want to pay for extras or no ads, that's your choice.”
    • “No ads that interrupt.”
    • “The number and invasiveness of the ads has hit a point where this game is no longer worth it.”
    • “I understand having ads, but to be in the middle of a crossword and having to close a bunch of pop-ups really ruins the experience.”
    • “The ads are ridiculous, especially when they freeze your phone.”
  • stability
    156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players have experienced issues such as losing progress, being unable to access features, and the app slowing down or failing to load altogether. Despite some users noting improvements on newer devices, the overall consensus is that the game requires urgent fixes to enhance its stability and user experience.

    • “Update: I got a new phone and the program runs great.”
    • “Runs great on my Android and home PC!”
    • “It's decent and not buggy.”
    • “Crashes, not able to access store, can't get rewards, freezes, can't get new puzzle packs, etc. have uninstalled and reinstalled several times.”
    • “After about 2 puzzles it freezes and crashes.”
    • “The game freezes and boots you out way too much.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their slickness and user-friendliness, while others criticize them as juvenile and amateurish, particularly after recent updates. Many users note that the new graphics have negatively impacted the game's performance, making it slower and less enjoyable. Overall, while some appreciate the visual improvements, there is a strong desire for a balance between aesthetics and gameplay efficiency.

    • “Awesome graphics and enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “I really appreciate the graphics.”
    • “Nice graphics and very user friendly.”
    • “The new graphics do nothing but make the app slower; not needed.”
    • “Thanks to the new update, it is slow and the graphics are juvenile.”
    • “All of your new graphics make the app painfully slow!”
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the slick graphics and daily puzzle updates, though some find the puzzles repetitive and the coin mechanics frustrating, as they feel overly focused on monetization. While many enjoy the challenges and improved mechanics, issues such as glitches and unclear instructions detract from the overall experience. The absence of multiplayer features and the limited earning potential for in-game currency also contribute to mixed feelings about the gameplay.

    • “Gameplay has improved a lot.”
    • “Great gameplay.”
    • “Love the gameplay and challenges.”
    • “Glitches in gameplay.”
    • “A recent update introduced a bug on Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, severely hampering gameplay.”
    • “Feels like it's money over gameplay focused.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the app's ads, which frequently interrupt their music playback, pausing their music without resuming it afterward. While the game offers engaging content related to music and pop culture, some users find inaccuracies in the musician facts and a lack of variety in music genres. Overall, the music aspect is hindered by the intrusive ad experience, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “I like games that make me think and take me back and teach me about the present music trends.”
    • “Clues feature the latest movies, TV, music, sports, and more.”
    • “History, world events, music, sports...great fun!”
    • “When listening to music, they take over, pausing the music for their own garbage.”
    • “Ok, so my music from Spotify stops playing when an ad is shown.”
    • “I get that the ads earn money, but don't stop the music.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the frequent accidental use of hints that cost coins, which can lead to unnecessary expenditures. The requirement to complete tedious surveys for coins, combined with the use of obscure pop culture references, contributes to a sense of monotony and makes the gameplay feel less enjoyable over time. Overall, while the game starts off fun, the grinding elements quickly become a chore.

    • “What is really grinding my gears here is this: more than once when I've gone to type my answer, I accidentally hit the 'show word for 10 coins' hint... I just spent 10 coins for it to tell me the word I was already trying to type?!”
    • “Unfortunately, it mostly uses little-known names from pop culture and media, mixed with actual vocabulary, making it tedious.”
    • “While fun at first, it's getting tedious now.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a weekly quest system that encourages daily engagement, although some players find it frustrating that quests are not visible until they've missed several days. The narrative is designed to challenge players with puzzles, making it enjoyable and educational, particularly for pre-teens. Overall, the quest structure effectively keeps players motivated to solve puzzles regularly.

    • “They're on a mission to bring you a puzzle every day of the year, and so far it's working. I enjoy trying to solve the puzzle, especially against the clock. It's also good for pre-teens to learn something new.”
    • “My issue now is that the game starts a weekly quest that isn't visible until you have missed playing it for several days.”
    • “And payout rewards consistently when a quest is completed.”
    • “They're on a mission to bring you a puzzle every day of the year and so far it's working.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing poor performance, disappearing progress, and frustrating resets, while others report smooth gameplay. Customer service has been criticized for inadequate support regarding these issues, leading to user dissatisfaction despite the game's addictive nature. Overall, performance seems inconsistent, potentially influenced by individual device capabilities.

    • “Runs smoothly!”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”
    • “Poor game performance, disappearing progress on completed puzzles, progress days reset. Ineffective customer service; I was told that my progress reset because I didn't complete the puzzles on the days in question. Why would I lie about this?”
    • “Great, addictive game, but seems to be running slowly, affecting my time. Is it the game or is it my phone?”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express that the emotional impact of the game is hindered by technical issues, such as delays in letter appearance and unresponsive puzzle mechanics, which can lead to frustration and a sense of inadequacy.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and varied, enhancing their experience with the puzzles. The comedic elements contribute positively to the overall challenge and engagement with the app.

    • “It's really funny compared to other crossword apps I use.”
    • “There's a good variety of puzzles, and I enjoy the challenge with a humorous twist.”
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Crosswords With Friends is a action game.

Crosswords With Friends is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Crosswords With Friends was released on May 4, 2017.

Crosswords With Friends was developed by Zynga.

Crosswords With Friends has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Crosswords With Friends is a single player game.

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