Dot Knot - Line & Color Puzzle
- March 18, 2016
- Inspired Square FZE
Get on Play Store
Get on Apple Store"Dot Knot" is a free, creative connecting dots puzzle game with over 1,000 levels and daily challenges. Compete against friends and the world in time-limited tournaments, and connect with Facebook to enhance social play. Features include a minimalistic design and optional in-app purchases.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and challenging, providing a good mental workout.
- Many players appreciate the colorful graphics and engaging puzzles.
- The game offers a unique twist on traditional puzzle mechanics, keeping it interesting.
- The frequent ad breaks, especially during gameplay, are frustrating and disrupt concentration.
- Many users report that the game crashes or freezes, leading to a poor experience.
- Some players feel that the game has become too reliant on ads, making it less enjoyable.
- monetization489 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive frequency and intrusive nature of ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay. While some players initially tolerated ads between levels, many have expressed frustration over ads appearing mid-game, which disrupts concentration and diminishes the overall gaming experience. Although there is an option to pay for an ad-free experience, the overwhelming sentiment is that the current ad implementation is excessive and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Nice logic game, cut internet or buy no ads option, otherwise ads can be annoying.”
“Like the game a lot, just not the ads.”
“Yes, I know I could opt to pay for no ads, but I don't spend money on games.”
“Once you get past a certain point in the game, the ads become so frequent you almost can't play the game anymore.”
“I really enjoyed this game, but then got annoyed by the random out of nowhere interrupting ads, the same length and unskippable as the ones watched to earn coins to get hints.”
“I understand showing ads between levels, but this game interrupts you in the middle of working on a level to show you an ad, after only 1 minute on the level.”
- stability22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly during or after ad displays. Many players experience interruptions that require them to restart the app, often resulting in lost progress. While the game is enjoyable, these stability issues detract from the overall experience.
“No glitches!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I haven't experienced any bugs or issues during my playthrough.”
“But it freezes all the time and drives me nuts.”
“Almost every time an ad comes up, the app or ads malfunctions (blank, freezes, unclosable) requiring me to restart the app, and if in the middle of a level, start over on that too.”
“Well, the game is fun to play, but it keeps freezing up every time you watch an ad or you're in the middle of playing a game; it freezes up and then you have to get out of it and start all over again.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as simple, colorful, and clean, with many users appreciating their beauty and satisfaction. While some find them a bit stark, overall feedback highlights the graphics as a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, there are concerns regarding inappropriate ads that detract from the overall impression.
“Satisfying pretty graphics.”
“Fun, beautiful glowing graphics!”
“The graphics are simple and colorful.”
“A bit stark on graphics, but okay.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and easy, though some find it finicky and lacking depth. While some users appreciate the unique aspects, others express frustration with the frequent advertisements and repetitive nature, leading to boredom and uninstallation. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of challenge and simplicity, appealing to different player preferences.
“This makes the gameplay and object slightly different, which is cool!”
“Gameplay is good, if a bit finicky.”
“Easy gameplay and enjoyable”
“You do a couple of screens taking 5 to 10 seconds of gameplay, then get 30 seconds of adverts. I got bored after a few minutes and uninstalled. Total waste of time.”
“Fine enough, but very little to the gameplay.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it soothing and relaxing, others are frustrated by intrusive sounds and ads that disrupt their personal music playback. Users have reported difficulties in turning off the game's music, leading to a negative experience for some.
“Music is soothing.”
“It's relaxing; I'm listening to calm music while I play (bonus).”
“I can't get that godawful music to turn off or the sounds; though I've done it in the settings, they're still making me crazy.”
“I played less than one minute before this game turned off my music.”
“Ads are annoying as they take over my Bluetooth device, and I have to restart my music app.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as clever and engaging, providing a mix of tricky scenarios that keep players entertained and thinking. Overall, users find the game to be enjoyable and amusing.
“Very tricky and funny.”
“It's funny; it keeps you thinking.”
“Nice game, funny.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game appears to be hindered by technical issues, as players report broken missions and unfulfilled quests, leading to frustration and confusion. Despite these setbacks, some players were drawn to the game due to external influences, such as popular content creators.
“I started playing because of the quest in Monsters, inspired by Cory Kenshin.”
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative twists and character development are truly captivating.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by the frequent interruptions from ads.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which becomes incredibly boring.”
“The amount of time required to level up is frustrating and takes away from the fun.”
