Flow Free: Warps

About

Flow Free: Warps is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Big Duck Games and was released on August 8, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Flow Free: Warps is a single-player puzzle game where you connect matching colors with pipes, navigating warps across the board without overlapping paths. Featuring over 2,500 challenging levels, daily puzzles, and a Time Trial mode, it offers a variety of gameplay from relaxed to frenetic. Note that the game includes frequent ads.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,108 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization76 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and engaging experience, with many levels that progressively increase in difficulty.
Flow Free: Warps introduces innovative mechanics like warps, adding a new dimension to the classic gameplay that keeps it fresh and exciting.
The game is visually appealing and provides a satisfying puzzle-solving experience, making it a great choice for puzzle enthusiasts.

The game is plagued by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players who prefer a smoother experience.
Many users report issues with hints being used automatically or glitches that hinder gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
The difficulty level can be uneven, with some puzzles being excessively challenging while others feel too easy, which may not appeal to all players.

monetization
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive and loud ads that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, others report that ads continue to download even after payment, leading to a negative experience. Overall, the excessive and often unskippable ads detract from what could be an enjoyable puzzle game, prompting some users to consider uninstalling.
- “In-app purchases are reasonable but not necessary.”
- “No ads; however, it did not unlock all of the levels.”
- “The ads in this game are extremely annoying - you can't see a timer or anything, and it's impossible to close the ad without it redirecting you to the Play Store.”
- “Intriguing, but ad-laden; every fourth or fifth level ending menu includes a remove ads button, and not doing so will immediately play a fullscreen ad, often with sound; on top of banner ads during gameplay, this is oppressive and distracting from what is an otherwise enjoyable puzzle game.”
- “Would be a great calming and casual game but the amount of ads is so frustrating it's not even worth it unless you decide to pay to remove them.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the high quality, smoothness, and vibrant colors. However, some users express dissatisfaction with certain aspects, such as blurry graphics and a desire for improvement in the 3D representation. Despite these critiques, the aesthetic appeal remains a highlight for many, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful and I love the games that you make.”
- “Love the bright colorful graphics.”
- “The graphics are smooth and the game is very challenging as well.”
- “Bad graphics”
- “I just don't like the blurry graphics that have been introduced.”
- “Graphics should be improved.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay is praised for its great controls, smooth mechanics, and the introduction of innovative elements like warps that add complexity to puzzles. While the game is addictive and offers a relaxing experience, it is marred by intrusive ads that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, it combines simplistic design with challenging puzzles, making it a compelling sequel to its predecessor.
- “Great controls, interesting gameplay mechanics (the warps), and can be easy or difficult.”
- “Adding warps to the gameplay forces a different way of approaching each puzzle, making even small boards much harder to solve.”
- “Challenging puzzles, easy controls, relaxing gameplay without a timer, and competitive with the timer.”
- “Intriguing, but ad-laden; every fourth or fifth level ending menu includes a remove ads button, and not doing so will immediately play a fullscreen ad, often with sound; on top of banner ads during gameplay, this is oppressive and distracting from what is an otherwise enjoyable puzzle game.”
- “The new warp mechanic makes the game somewhat more challenging to wrap your head around, which is nice considering I've played the other three games so much I could probably beat them in my sleep.”
- “Just when you think you have flow mastered, big duck comes out with yet another insanely innovative and confusing game mechanic.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the Flow Free apps has received mixed reviews, with some users frustrated by its intrusive and repetitive nature, particularly when it interferes with background music from other apps. Many players find the lack of options to adjust or mute the music disappointing, while a few express enjoyment of the game despite the music. Overall, the music aspect seems to detract from the gaming experience for a significant number of users.
- “Omg, you guys have to install and rate this game! It's amazing, I'm not kidding. Rate and download this game and it will be the best game you will love it just like you love music.”
- “I play daily, but what's up with the music now?”
- “It makes it very hard to enjoy playing with music.”
- “This is going to sound like a joke, but whenever I open up the app, it makes this weird Pac-Man noise then starts playing some faint but really annoying music in the background.”
- “But this cheap music loop with no on/off or volume option is trash.”
- “I've turned all sounds off in my settings and refuse to play with this stupid music!”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users describing it as lovable and very funny, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Lovable and funny”
- “Very funny, mentally engaging”
- “Hilarious”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and glitches, often exacerbated by intrusive pop-up ads that disrupt gameplay.
- “The game freezes and glitches out.”
- “Either pop-up ads or the app freezes the game constantly.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's emotional impact, noting that it undermines their sense of achievement by automatically providing hints if they take too long or complete levels without assistance. This feature can diminish the emotional satisfaction of problem-solving and personal progress.