Figgerits - Word Puzzle Game | Game Brain

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"Figgerits - Word Puzzle Game" is a puzzle game that offers addictive word games to improve vocabulary and learn interesting facts. However, the game is filled with bugs and is frequently disrupted by ads, even during gameplay. Grinding is required to progress, which may be a turn-off for some players.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,685 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization2.9k negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a good challenge for the brain.
It helps improve vocabulary and offers interesting facts after completing puzzles.
The concept of the game is unique and enjoyable, reminiscent of classic puzzle books.

There are too many ads, often appearing after every puzzle, which disrupts gameplay.
The game frequently crashes after ads, making it frustrating to play.
The automatic filling of letters makes the puzzles too easy and less challenging.

monetization
2,954 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which often appear after every puzzle and can be intrusive and lengthy. Many players express frustration over the frequency and duration of these ads, stating that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, they find the cost steep and are disappointed to still encounter ads even after making the purchase. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as detrimental to the gameplay experience.
- “I enjoy the game enough to pay for no ads, but now ads are back.”
- “The game is fun if there are no ads (unless you pay, of course); otherwise, I would have given five stars.”
- “I did buy the no ads version because this game is amazing; I love it.”
- “I wouldn't even mind paying to remove the ads since I like to reward great developers that have excellent ideas, but for nearly $8 that's a steep ask in its current state.”
- “I completely understand that free games need advertising, but there are too many full-length ads interrupting what is potentially a good game.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game.”
stability
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly after watching ads or completing levels. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app repeatedly to continue playing, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game has a promising concept, its numerous glitches and performance problems make it largely unplayable for many users.
- “It freezes and crashes constantly.”
- “Game constantly freezes and crashes.”
- “It's a great concept except the game freezes every 2 seconds; it is literally unplayable.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
75%
8%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with entertaining mechanics that challenge players' brains. However, the experience is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, which often disrupt the flow and pacing of the game, leading to frustration among users. Many players also report issues with game stability, including crashes and long loading times, further detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The actual mechanics and idea behind the game are quite entertaining.”
- “Love the concept of this game, and the gameplay experience is also smooth.”
- “Fun and interesting gameplay.”
- “After completing a gameplay, though, it moves on too fast to the next one, without giving a chance to read up and learn from the solutions.”
- “This game has more ads than gameplay.”
- “Concept is good but the ads are just way too intrusive and disruptive of gameplay.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and length of ads that interrupt gameplay. While the game itself has potential, the constant interruptions make it feel monotonous and detract from the overall experience. Many users express frustration that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.
- “At first it's small ads that you can skip, then after 3 or 4, it starts to show long and tedious ads so much and so often you spend more time waiting for the ad to be done than you spend in the actual app.”
- “Fun game but watching an ad every time you want to continue to the next puzzle is tedious.”
- “It's really tedious to get through them and the game itself is not even worth the $5 it asks for to remove them.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally praised for its humor and educational value, with players finding it both funny and informative, particularly in learning English words. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as bugs causing the game to shut down, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “A different kind of crossword puzzle... and I learned some interesting and funny things 😄”
- “Funny and educational game.”
- “Funny and good to learn English words.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Users express frustration with the game's music experience, citing intrusive ads that disrupt background music and cannot be muted. The ads are described as jarring and significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game, leading to a negative impact on the music experience.
- “Now onto the ads... most of the ads shut down all other sounds on your phone, so it is a really annoying game if you like to listen to background music like me.”
- “Game has banner ads with sound you can't shut off, so your gameplay has a 100% unwanted soundtrack.”
- “I downloaded this app so I could give it a 1-star rating because the music on the advert is the most jarring thing ever.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics in the game are minimal and simplistic, with some users noting that they are almost non-existent, which is fitting for a basic letter guessing game. While the lack of complex visuals may appeal to some, others find the fast-moving graphics hinder their ability to read results and learn new words. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose without being a focal point of the experience.
- “No annoying graphics.”
- “Nice word game with basic cryptographic algorithm.”
- “There's no way you're getting more than 2 bucks for a letter guessing game, with no graphics or anything complex about it.”
- “Graphics move too fast to read results or learn new words.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story has been criticized for its lack of originality, with many reviewers noting that it feels repetitive and uninspired. Additionally, the absence of engaging puzzle quests and the inability to skip difficult quests detracts from the overall experience.
- “This review is essentially the same story as everyone else's, I'm afraid.”
- “Additionally, there aren't any puzzle quests or even daily puzzles.”
- “Sometimes when a quest is too hard, it does not allow me to skip over it.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its slow pace and engaging content, which many players find touching and wholesome. However, some users experience frustration with the interface, particularly in selecting answers and dealing with intrusive ads. Overall, it evokes a heartfelt response, despite some technical challenges.
- “A wholesome platter for the brain...❤️”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
Users have noted that the app suffers from significant optimization issues, including excessive battery drain and high storage requirements. Many report frequent freezing and recommend turning off data or internet connections to improve performance. Additionally, there are calls for better management of ads to enhance the overall experience.
- “This app is awesome but takes a lot of space and battery. The battery drains rapidly while running this app. Kindly work on optimizations and also try to control ads, if possible.”
- “Good idea but poor performance; it keeps on freezing.”
- “Turn off your data or internet connection for the best performance.”
- “This app is awesome but takes a lot of space and battery. The battery is draining rapidly while running this app. Kindly work on optimizations and also try to control ads, if possible.”