Dingbats - Word Games & Trivia

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 4,101 reviews
  • monetization
  • stability
  • gameplay
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"Dingbats - Word Games & Trivia" is a casual game that features brain crossword puzzles. However, it is riddled with bugs and has an excessive amount of advertisements. Players must solve the dingbat-style puzzles and trivia questions to progress through the game. While the game has potential, the user experience is hindered by its technical issues and intrusive ads.

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  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,101 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
monetization1,705 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and challenging, making you think outside the box.
  • Great concept with clever puzzles that stimulate the brain.
  • The game is enjoyable and provides a good way to pass the time.
  • There are too many ads, with an ad after almost every level, making it frustrating to play.
  • The game frequently crashes or freezes, making it unplayable at times.
  • If you decline to share data, a banner covers part of the screen, obstructing gameplay.
  • monetization1,755 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, many express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, leading to uninstalls and a reluctance to pay for ad removal options that still result in ad interruptions.

    • “Love this game and even paid to have no ads.”
    • “Great mind twister...better if you get the no ads version for 3 bucks.....worth it.”
    • “Very good, there are like no ads at all, recommend.”
    • “The sheer amount of ads you go through, and the fact that the game constantly pressures you to watch them, makes it a chore to play.”
    • “I know free games rely on ads for revenue, but it's started becoming one ad after every answer, which means I'm spending about 4x more time on ads than the actual game.”
    • “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game.”
  • stability62 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting that it freezes, crashes, or fails to load properly. Many players experience interruptions due to excessive ads, which exacerbate the freezing problems, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay. Overall, the technical glitches and instability have led to a frustrating experience for many users.

    • “Unfortunately, this game freezes and crashes constantly.”
    • “Every time I try to play it, it either freezes up or just completely stops and exits automatically.”
    • “The game was fun at first but now it has a lot of technical issues; it freezes and now won't even load.”
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, but it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing. While some users appreciate the simplicity and challenge of the game, many express frustration over the frequency and duration of ad interruptions, leading to a choppy and less enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the game has potential, but the ad overload significantly detracts from its appeal.

    • “The game itself is super fun and challenging, but there are too many ads, which kills gameplay and overall experience.”
    • “Great gameplay, great graphics, not too many adverts.”
    • “The gameplay is a lot of fun though.”
    • “You will watch more ads than you will have gameplay.”
    • “Barely any gameplay compared to the ridiculous number of ads.”
    • “A simple and slightly fun game hampered by an unacceptable slew of ads at every point of gameplay.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clever use of text and quotes, while others criticize the pale visuals and occasional spelling errors that detract from the experience. While some users find the graphics decent and not overly demanding on storage, the presence of ads and a desire for smoother visuals are common points of contention. Overall, the graphics are described as simple and effective, but improvements are needed for a more polished experience.

    • “Very clever use of words, spelling, graphical aspects of text, quotes, and well-known sayings.”
    • “Great gameplay, great graphics, not too many adverts.”
    • “Nice simple graphics.”
    • “Level 304 could not be solved without a hint because, while they spelled century correctly in the graphic, they misspelled it as 'centuiry' in the answer.”
    • “Not many graphics so it doesn't take much storage space, but wish it was smoother and with fewer ads.”
    • “Decent so far, graphics are very pale which is not easy on the eye.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with users highlighting its funny and quirky elements that make it both entertaining and challenging. Many find it to be a source of laughter, describing it as a "funny hangman word game" that delivers a ton of humor throughout the experience.

    • “It's amazing to find how many funny things you have learned throughout your life...”
    • “Add showed game as a funny hangman word game.”
    • “Fun, funny, quirky.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and slow, particularly due to long wait times between levels and frequent ads after each stage. The overall experience is marred by a sense of monotony and frustration, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.

    • “The concept is fine, but maybe, since there's so little gameplay, don't make the delay until you can skip to the next level so long. It feels tedious and slow to immediately get the level, type in the answer, and just have a wait time before you can get to the next stage.”
    • “Quickly becomes tedious.”
    • “Advert after playing every level gets a bit tedious. Very bland UI; have half the amount of ads and I might consider upping the stars and installing it again.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is often overshadowed by intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, as they frequently turn off the background music and block gameplay elements. Additionally, the music selection may not resonate with all players, particularly those unfamiliar with the localized references in the game. Overall, while the game itself is enjoyable, the music experience is negatively impacted by these issues.

    • “The actual game is good, but if you don't share your information, they stick a giant banner across the game reminding you of this, which blocks your view of some clues and makes it impossible to get out of settings if you turn the music off.”
    • “Worse yet, the amount of ads after every two levels is not just irritating; the ads tend to switch off the background music (like Amazon Music).”
    • “Replace most levels that are not general or common basis; many are local US-based phrases or sentences (like TV shows or songs), although they do air worldwide, but still, not for a foreign game.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Users express mixed emotions about the game, appreciating the clever puzzles that provide a sense of accomplishment, but feeling frustrated by the overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. The emotional impact is further diminished by inappropriate ad content, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “There were some very clever puzzles that stumped a couple of us but there were quite a few that made me feel smart.”
  • story2 mentions

    Users express frustration with the game's story, noting that it feels repetitive and is heavily interrupted by frequent advertisements, leading to a negative experience that prompts them to uninstall the game.

    • “Same old story with ads; if a game starts winding you up with how the ads come in, it's getting uninstalled.”
    • “Ads every time you solve every quest.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players noting that it runs poorly and is plagued by excessive advertisements, overshadowing any smooth performance.

    • “Poorly optimized trash”
    • “The game runs like a snail on high-end hardware.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it unplayable.”
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