Family Tree! - Logic Puzzles | Game Brain

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Family Tree! - Logic Puzzles is a single-player puzzle game that challenges you to complete family trees and solve puzzles to increase your IQ. While the gameplay is splendid, it is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs. The game encourages players to improve their logical thinking and problem-solving skills by completing engaging and progressively difficult puzzles. However, the overall experience is dampened by technical issues that need to be addressed.

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

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,625 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and is enjoyable for logic puzzle enthusiasts.
The daily challenges provide a good level of difficulty and keep the gameplay interesting.
The game helps improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excessive ads disrupt gameplay, often leading to crashes and loss of progress.
The game frequently repeats puzzles, making it feel monotonous over time.
There are numerous grammatical errors in the clues, which can lead to confusion.

monetization
1,126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often experiencing long, unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes. While some users have opted to pay for ad removal, many still encounter ads for certain features, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience.
- “I paid for no ads, still have to watch ads to play, and sometimes it says there are no ads so I can't play at all.”
- “It offers a 'stop ads' option for a reasonable fee, but it still includes 'optional' ads that you pretty much need to watch for gameplay.”
- “Great game, but I paid for no ads and there are still ads, so please give me my money back.”
- “The game itself is great and gets you thinking, but the constant forced ads after every level is making the game annoying and I am honestly starting to regret downloading it!”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game, and the ads are often longer than the actual gameplay.”
- “I really liked this game - I paid the $2.99 to remove forced ads, but I still have to watch ads to access a lot of the content.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and featuring intriguing logic puzzles, but it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. Many players find the mechanics to be simplistic and repetitive, with some expressing frustration over the game's predatory monetization strategies. While the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ad interruptions and minimal depth detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “Loved this game for 127 levels, minimal ads and no interruptions of gameplay, until the most recent update.”
- “The gameplay and the puzzle parts are fine.”
- “Gameplay is fun and the clues are challenging.”
- “No patience for this kind of developer that relies so much on mediocre gameplay and an avalanche of ads to drive revenue.”
- “Core puzzle gameplay is okay, but the game is incredibly predatory with ads.”
- “Extremely easy, ~5 seconds of gameplay per level which 100% follows the instructions given by the game, then fireworks etc. Short: cheap dopamine bombing without actual fun gameplay.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly after watching ads. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these glitches, which often require restarting the app and replaying levels. Overall, the technical problems detract from the gameplay experience, leading to dissatisfaction among users.
- “What is really frustrating is when the ad freezes and then you don't get credit for the level you just played, and you have to redo it.”
- “Always freezes and locks up my phone when trying to complete the daily challenge -- and it will not remember what you've completed if it does this, so lots of work and time wasted.”
- “Fun concept but frustrating glitches with the ads causing the game to frequently need to be restarted.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the animated character designs and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the inconsistent art style and poor quality. Many users noted issues with lag and misleading promotional graphics, leading to disappointment. Overall, while the game has potential with its visual appeal, it falls short in execution and consistency.
- “The animated graphics were good as well; I like how they make all the characters look great, and actually, the kids look like a mix of their parents too.”
- “Overall, it is a fun, logical game with great graphics and not a lot of ads.”
- “Great concept and awesome graphics; it just falls short on the puzzle execution sometimes, but overall a good experience.”
- “The game is cute, but the graphics are poor and too many ads.”
- “Minimal effort ad delivery game, with the hallmarks of an inconsistent art style, lots of 'watch ad' buttons, forced ads, and minimal difficulty curve.”
- “This game promised the probably stolen artwork of the Lion King style artwork used in the family trees, nowhere to be found, uninstalled.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The game's story is praised for its humorous and well-developed backstories for family members, with engaging story challenges that enhance the gameplay experience. However, players express frustration over frequent ads interrupting their progress, particularly in the town-building storyline, which limits enjoyment. While some find the story levels entertaining, others feel the overall gameplay lacks challenge and variety, leading to diminished interest.
- “The backstories for some of the family members are funny, interesting, and very well thought out.”
- “I really liked this game and all of its puzzles, and loved the story challenges; the storyline in the stories is awesome!”
- “The story section is also entertaining.”
- “However, in the last couple of days, the app keeps shutting down when I do the daily challenge or the story problems.”
- “However, you cannot even play the town building storyline without being forced to watch ads to get the characters.”
- “Didn't like the storyline of some of the pairings.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by well-crafted and amusing backstories for family members, particularly the absurdity of numerous cousins marrying and having children. Players find the overall experience to be a lighthearted and entertaining way to pass the time, consistently noting its comedic elements.
- “The backstories for some of the family members are funny, interesting, and very well thought out.”
- “There are more cousins married with children than I can count (hilarious).”
- “Mindless and funny, a good way to pass the time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance that not only affects gameplay but also impacts other applications on the device. Many users express disappointment, stating that these performance problems detract from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “But there's a big problem: it's really poorly optimized.”
- “Slowed performance affects other apps outside of this one too; I'm deleting it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, leading many to uninstall or delete it in frustration.
- “Too tedious, so I'm uninstalling.”
- “Gets tedious, so I'll be deleting it now.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's format for its ability to engage the mind during downtime, contributing positively to mental health and emotional well-being. However, concerns about technical issues, such as small click boxes and potential redirection to scam sites, detract from the overall experience.
- “Interesting format for a game, especially playing in your downtime while you are still actively using your brain. Great for your mental health and emotional well-being, in my opinion.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest that the game could benefit from the addition of music during gameplay to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game could really benefit from having some music during gameplay.”
- “It feels like the game is missing a soundtrack to enhance the experience.”
- “The lack of music makes the gameplay feel dull and unengaging.”