Four Letters
- March 19, 2015
- PIKPOK
"Four Letters" is a casual word game featuring wonderful visuals where players quickly form words from four given letters to progress. However, the game is riddled with bugs and frequent ads that can disrupt gameplay. The game's description states that players must create words from four letters provided as quickly as possible to advance. Overall, it offers a simple concept but with some frustrating drawbacks.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to improve vocabulary and spelling skills.
- It features a simple yet engaging gameplay that challenges players to think quickly under time pressure.
- The graphics and interface are appealing, making it enjoyable to play during short breaks.
- The game frequently freezes or crashes, disrupting gameplay and causing frustration.
- There are intrusive ads that can interrupt the experience, even in the paid version, which diminishes enjoyment.
- Some words in the dictionary are not commonly recognized or are not valid in English, leading to confusion.
- monetization76 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over intrusive ads even after purchasing the ad-free version. Players report that lengthy video ads disrupt gameplay, and some have experienced persistent ads that cannot be closed, leading to a poor overall experience. While a few users noted that some ads are minimally intrusive, the general consensus is that the ad implementation is excessive and detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“Pretty addictive game and no ads make it far better than other games.”
“If I'm paying for no ads, I should get no ads.”
“Entertaining game, but for some reason, despite me paying for no ads, it still has one on startup of the app.”
“I really enjoy this game and hate it when I get interrupted with ads, so I was extremely disappointed when I paid for the ad-free version but I'm still getting interrupted by these annoying ads. It's like I just donated my money to them.”
“The fact that it continues to give some full-screen ads even after buying the 'ad-free' version is beyond ridiculous.”
“Paid to remove ads and they still pop up.”
- stability30 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the game freezing after a few minutes or during word input, often requiring them to restart the app to continue. While the game is praised for its entertainment value, the persistent freezing problems detract from the overall experience.
“At times the game freezes and I have to close it and reopen it after a few minutes.”
“Screen freezes after each game so I have to close and restart every attempt.”
“The game is really great and very addicting but sadly, the game always freezes in the middle of games.”
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as enchanting and engaging, enhancing the overall experience with its mystical and tension-building qualities. However, some users report technical issues, such as the game freezing on a red screen while the music continues to play, and frustrations with the inability to adjust music settings. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its ability to create excitement and maintain player engagement, it can also become irritating for some players.
“Absolutely enchanting game, with mystical background music and a smooth interface.”
“The music keeps you excited and anxious, but it's pleasant. Most time-themed games have you stressing out; this one keeps you engaged without making you have a heart attack, lol.”
“I enjoy the animation and music effects.”
“Great game, awful ads, and it keeps turning off my music.”
“It just stays at a red screen with music playing and doesn't even start the game.”
“I've downloaded it, but if I open it, just music plays on an orange display; the game hasn't started yet.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and contemporary art style, contributing to a visually satisfying experience. However, some users report issues with performance, including crashes and lag, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the graphics remain a highlight, enhancing the game's fun and educational aspects.
“Graphically satisfying.”
“Fun, addicting, great graphics, and a rewards system!”
“Challenging, interesting and it has really good graphics.”
“Simple gameplay with clear graphics, but crashes on startup and hogs RAM, draining battery quickly.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictiveness, making it enjoyable for players looking for a casual experience. While the graphics are generally praised, some users report issues with ads interrupting gameplay and technical problems like crashes and high resource usage. Overall, the game offers fast-paced action with minimal lag, though it may not appeal to those seeking more complex mechanics.
“A simple concept with simple gameplay, perfect for keeping yourself busy.”
“Love the gameplay, addictive and super fun!”
“No lagging, great visuals, best gameplay.”
“Simple gameplay.”
“No fancy gameplay or layout.”
“Even though I paid to remove all ads, fullscreen ads still show, interrupting gameplay.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for being both instructive and engaging, with many users highlighting its addictive nature. Players appreciate the fast-paced and clever comedic elements that challenge them to think quickly while enjoying the experience. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
“Instructive and funny.”
“Very funny and addicting.”
“This is amazing and funny.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, making it suitable for both classroom and workplace settings.
“Runs smoothly and is a lot of fun!”
“Awesome performance and a great game in classrooms and at the workplace!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is generally positive, as users appreciate that the ads are not intrusive or deceptive, allowing for a more immersive experience. The gameplay encourages engagement by requiring continuous interaction, which may enhance emotional investment.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, making it a frustrating experience to navigate through all the necessary tasks to alleviate it.
“Way too tedious to go through everything to turn it off.”