Gemdoku: Wood Block Puzzle
"Gemdoku: Wood Block Puzzle" is a classic block-fitting puzzle game from the creators of Brain Test Tricky Puzzles. Players must place various shaped wooden blocks onto a game board, filling up rows and columns to clear them and score points. The game offers challenging levels, unique twists, and a relaxing, unlimited puzzle mode, providing hours of engaging entertainment.
Reviews
- The game is visually appealing with great graphics and sound effects, making it enjoyable to play.
- It offers a relaxing experience that helps players clear their minds and strategize their moves.
- The gameplay is engaging and challenging, providing a fun twist on traditional block puzzle games.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating to enjoy.
- Players are unable to rotate block pieces, which adds unnecessary difficulty and can make the game tedious.
- There are frequent glitches and bugs, such as freezing and incorrect space notifications, which detract from the overall experience.
- monetization72 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and are perceived as intrusive. While some players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many report still encountering ads even after making purchases. Overall, the consensus is that the ad frequency significantly detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“I love the fact that it has no ads.”
“Enjoying this game so far and no ads so far either.”
“Thanks for no ads.”
“The game is saturated with so many ads, you can't even play the game.”
“Every time you make a move it's a commercial, and every time there's a commercial they show three or four different ads that confuse you. It's ridiculous; I like a challenge, but that is just too much.”
“I paid to remove ads, but still have tons of ads.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and issues related to running out of space, while others have experienced no significant software problems even at higher levels. Overall, despite occasional lag and freezing, players find the game enjoyable.
“It also frequently glitches if you run out of space and choose 'revive'.”
“It has glitches of it saying there's no room left when there is.”
“Freezes up in daily bonus.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for being superior to those of other games, featuring cute and unique artwork that adds charm. However, some users noted that the experience is marred by excessive advertisements. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
“I also adore the artwork; it's cute and a little dorky in my opinion.”
“Love the graphics and the ease of leveling up.”
“Really unique format and great graphics!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a variety of engaging puzzles and an intuitive interface that facilitates smooth interaction. However, some users report significant issues, including bugs and a lack of quality, leading to a frustrating experience that does not meet expectations. Overall, while there are positive elements, the gameplay suffers from notable shortcomings.
“The variety of puzzles keeps the mind engaged, and the intuitive interface ensures smooth gameplay.”
“Just another rip-off, nothing like depicted... they really should make an effort with the gameplay.”
“Bad experience, bad gameplay, bad quality, bad bugs, can you add rotation?”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and unnecessarily difficult, others initially expected it to be repetitive but ended up enjoying the gameplay after progressing through several levels.
“This makes the game tedious and unnecessarily more difficult.”
“Tedious.”
“I didn't think I'd like this game at first because I thought it might be kind of tedious and too repetitive, but after playing a few levels, I thought the opposite.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many users appreciate its smooth performance and visual appeal, some report issues with lag and slowdowns. Additionally, there are suggestions for improving the music, but this is considered a minor concern compared to the performance issues.
“It runs smoothly and is pleasant to look at.”
“Music could have an update, but that is nothing when a game runs smoothly.”
“Besides that, it runs slowly and lags.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, describing it as both useful and entertaining. The comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience, making it a standout feature.
“Very useful and funny app.”
“Funny game.”
“Funny game.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as engaging, particularly in the mission levels, which offer a variety of challenges. However, players express uncertainty about the main game's narrative direction, likening it to a shape-fitting game without the dynamic elements of falling blocks.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its unique blend of soothing elements and engaging challenges, particularly in the journey mode, creating an exceptional experience for players.
“The way it combines a soothing atmosphere with the delightful challenges of the journey mode is truly exceptional.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While some users feel the music could benefit from an update, they generally agree that it does not detract from the overall smooth gameplay experience.
“The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, adding a unique flair to each level.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the game runs smoothly, the music is underwhelming and could use a significant update.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”