Cryptograms · Puzzle Quotes | Game Brain

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"Cryptograms · Puzzle Quotes" is a humorous and engaging casual word puzzle game where players decode quotes in a single-player experience. However, the game is not without its issues, as it is reportedly quite buggy. Players can enjoy a variety of quotes to decode and have a good time, but may find themselves distracted by frequent ads. The game's description promises fun for all who partake in the challenge of decoding the intriguing quotes provided.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,407 reviews

humor14 positive mentions

monetization267 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of challenging cryptograms that keep players engaged and mentally stimulated.
The interface is user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and play without distractions.
Players appreciate the inclusion of interesting quotes, which adds an educational aspect to the game.

The game frequently freezes or lags, especially when ads load, disrupting the gameplay experience.
Many users have reported that the ads are intrusive and can be loud, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Some quotes used in the game are considered inappropriate or irrelevant, leading to dissatisfaction among players.

monetization
280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly unskippable video ads that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the minimal and non-intrusive nature of certain ads, others find them overwhelming and distracting, leading to a desire for a paid version to remove ads entirely. Overall, the consensus indicates that while ads are a necessary trade-off for a free game, their current implementation detracts from the overall experience.
- “However, hints are free, and there's no ads in the middle of levels, so it's a pretty good game compared to everything else available.”
- “No ads, no timer, just play at your own pace.”
- “Love that there are no ads, just a straightforward game.”
- “I reduced the 5-star rating down to 4 due to having to uninstall and then reinstall this game because of ads I could not close at all.”
- “I enjoyed this game in the past, but recently the number and duration of the ads has increased to the point that I was spending more time waiting for the ads to end than playing.”
- “The constant video ads you can't opt out of killed this app.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of the app freezing during gameplay, particularly when ads load. Many players find the constant freezing frustrating, leading to interruptions and errors in input, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users note improvements in stability over time, the persistent glitches remain a major issue for many.
- “No glitches, ads are subtle.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags.”
- “The game freezes for a few seconds while ads load.”
- “A good game, but the app freezes often and causes errors in typing.”
- “I'll have to search for another app, however, because this one freezes up continually.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The graphics of the game are described as clean and simple, with minimal embellishments that enhance the user experience without overwhelming it. Users appreciate the lack of flashy colors and unnecessary visual effects, which contribute to quick loading times and a straightforward gameplay experience. While some suggest adding background color options for aesthetic appeal, the overall consensus is that the graphics are effective and user-friendly, complementing the game's focus on gameplay rather than visual complexity.
- “A very clean game; no extraneous graphics or embellishments.”
- “A real joy after so many games that add unnecessary graphics just to 'enliven' the visual effects.”
- “Graphics are clean, and never gets dull.”
- “Quick loading because of the lack of those graphics.”
- “A simple word game like this, with no graphics, shouldn't do that on a phone with 6GB of RAM.”
- “This isn't a fancy graphic game like so many other games; it's just a straight clean game.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
20%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some users appreciating the inclusion of funny and wise quotes that enhance the experience, while others criticize the randomness and lack of quality in the quotes provided. Many players express a desire for more humorous content, suggesting that while the game is fun and challenging, it could benefit from a stronger focus on humor. Overall, the humor aspect is seen as enjoyable but inconsistent, with room for improvement.
- “There are facilities to check that you're on the right path and as a bonus, some of the quotes are either funny or have wisdom to give.”
- “Fun and funny, yet educational.”
- “It's challenging and very funny.”
- “The humor feels outdated and doesn't resonate with today's audience.”
- “I expected more clever jokes, but most of the humor fell flat.”
- “The attempts at humor often miss the mark and feel forced.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for intrusive advertisements that disrupt users' personal music or podcasts, often playing loud and obnoxious sounds that cannot be muted. Additionally, players express disappointment over the lack of diverse audio content, wishing for more engaging options like song lyrics or quotes from books, rather than just famous quotes. Overall, the music experience is marred by interruptions and a limited selection.
- “I wish there were a different library of sentences like book quotes or song lyrics rather than just famous people's quotes.”
- “Would they not be more fun if they were song lyrics... or pop culture trivia maybe?”
- “My only complaint is the advertisers that take over my phone and shut down the music or podcast that is playing.”
- “I don't like the ads cutting off the music I'm listening to during gameplay.”
- “Last update introduced a whole new style full screen ad with some obnoxious music.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and challenging puzzles, providing an enjoyable experience overall. While the letter-replacement mechanic functions well, some users noted that the absence of a locking mechanism for correct letters can be frustrating. Additionally, the presence of banner ads can cause lag, slightly detracting from the otherwise smooth gameplay.
- “The letter-replacement mechanic works perfectly.”
- “I think the gameplay is easy enough and the puzzles are challenging enough.”
- “Very interesting idea for an original and well-made puzzle game, able to excite the player with a very simple but extremely enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Also, there's no mechanic that locks correct letters into place or indicates that the letter in sequence is correct.”
- “But the adware banner ads interfere with gameplay by creating lag when they load.”
- “Simple mechanics and no gimmicks.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users have mixed experiences with optimization; while some report smooth performance and minimal ads, others experience slow loading times and poor offline functionality, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the app.
- “This runs smoothly with minimal ads.”
- “It runs smoothly with no lag.”
- “The app runs slowly, and I don't see a way to get the app to tell me which letters are currently unassigned.”
- “Poor performance and lack of offline functionality make it unfortunately a deal-breaker for me.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while solving puzzles is enjoyable, the process can become tedious, especially when done on paper. The lack of hints and forced tutorials is appreciated, but some players still feel that the overall experience can drag on.
- “These are getting tedious.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is complex and may be difficult to understand without prior knowledge of its context, as isolated quotes often lack clarity and meaning.
- “Quotes taken out of some story don't make much sense unless one knows the story.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional connection to the app, highlighting feelings of regret and sincerity in their apologies, indicating that the app has a significant impact on their personal experiences.

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