Go Knots 3D

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Go Knots 3D is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Zynga and was released on March 19, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

Go Knots 3D is a physics-based puzzle game that challenges players to create knots in 3D space. The game is entertaining and occasionally humorous, but it suffers from optimization issues, bugs, and intrusive ads. Despite these flaws, the game's unique concept and wholesome story make it worth checking out for puzzle fans. The goal of the game is to "go knots" and solve increasingly complex puzzles by creating different knot formations.

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Puzzle

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Single-Player

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,874 reviews

gameplay50 positive mentions

monetization7.1k negative mentions

monetization
7,183 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game, with ads appearing after nearly every level, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the frequency and length of these ads have led to a poor overall experience, prompting many to uninstall the game or seek alternatives.
- “I am so into it that I paid for no ads; I do not do that for most mobile games.”
- “It's a good game if there's no ads and you can spend the coins.”
- “Paid for the no ads; it's a pretty satisfying time sink, worth the cost.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The sheer number of ads, after every level, for every 'gift' it's just a quick money grab, totally outweighs any 'brain training' that might occur don't bother.”
- “The game is good but the ads are unbearable, you spend more time watching ads than actually playing.”
gameplay
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, with many players finding the early levels too easy and lacking challenge. A significant complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, which often outnumber the actual gameplay time, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users appreciate the basic mechanics and find the concept enjoyable, the excessive interruptions from ads and the slow progression of difficulty have resulted in many players uninstalling the game.
- “The gameplay is addictive, it works your brain a little and gives you a nice reward.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun and relaxing, a great way to pass the time.”
- “An enjoyable concept with good, simple gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is mindless, completely meaningless, and you'll see an ad after literally every puzzle.”
- “This game was clearly made to make money as its primary goal, as the gameplay is simple, repetitive, and boring.”
- “The ratio of actual gameplay to sitting through ads is ungodly frustrating.”
stability
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to recognize solved states and the overwhelming presence of ads, which exacerbate the experience. While the concept is appreciated, the persistent bugs and performance problems detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “No glitches.”
- “Relaxing to play, no glitches so far.”
- “The game is really rough and buggy.”
- “Game frequently glitches out and types jump from post to post by themselves and the ads.”
- “Game freezes constantly.”
graphics
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as basic, poor, or laggy, often leading to frustration during gameplay. While some players appreciate the charming and colorful visuals, others criticize the inconsistency and lack of polish, noting that the graphics do not match promotional materials and can hinder performance. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, especially when combined with intrusive ads that disrupt the gaming experience.
- “The graphics and gameplay is also definitely not worth the $4 to get rid of the ads.”
- “It's a perfect puzzle game to pass time with beautiful graphics and really gets your brain working!”
- “Fun, challenging, great graphics...”
- “Graphics are very basic and the opposite of satisfying.”
- “The graphics look like they were made by a 7-year-old on MS Paint.”
- “The graphics are terrible and there's too many ads.”
emotional
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express significant frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly regarding the emotional toll of completing puzzles that do not register as solved due to ropes merely touching each other, despite being untangled. This design flaw leads to feelings of annoyance and disappointment, as players often find themselves stuck in levels they have technically completed, exacerbated by frequent ads and glitches. Overall, the emotional experience is marred by a lack of recognition for players' efforts, resulting in a sense of futility and irritation.
- “I only downloaded this because the ad was so frustrating it made me cry.”
- “Even if you solve the puzzle by demanding the chains or bands, if they are still touching any of the other colors, the game doesn't recognize that you have solved it.”
- “You'll have a knot complete, but it won't count because the chains are touching.”
optimization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as sluggishness, stuttering animations, and unresponsive controls, particularly during timed challenges. Many players find the game nearly unplayable due to lag, especially when multiple elements are on screen, and the frequent ads exacerbate the frustration. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, detracting significantly from its potential enjoyment.
- “The levels run smoothly, but every time I go to play the challenges, the game begins to lag terribly.”
- “Currently very unoptimized.”
- “The game's performance is sluggish and stuttering, making it difficult to complete timed challenges when the timer doesn't account for this lag.”
- “Game is terribly unoptimized; if I have 4 or more chains on the screen, making any moves slows the game to a crawl, which is particularly terrible during timed levels... the timer doesn't slow down but the chains take forever to complete the move I command.”
- “Interesting puzzle game ruined by major performance issues and ads everywhere.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's music aspect, primarily due to intrusive ads that interrupt or completely stop their personal music playback. Many users find the lack of background music in the game itself leaves it feeling dull and unengaging, suggesting that the addition of background music could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the excessive ad interruptions significantly detract from the enjoyment of listening to music while playing.
- “Would be better with some music in the background and less ads.”
- “This game is fun and everything, but what is really necessary is some kind of background music; it is just too quiet.”
- “I turned off the sound in the game so I could listen to my own music.”
- “It's hard to continue playing a game when the advertising constantly pauses my music.”
- “Too many ads that interrupt my music while playing.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, with many noting that early levels are overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to boredom. The frequent ads exacerbate the issue, making the experience feel more like ad-watching than gameplay. Overall, the lack of challenge and excessive grinding detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I stopped playing after that due to lack of a challenge, and it's very tedious to get to a point where it is challenging.”
- “Challenge levels are the only ones worth doing, which means a lot of grinding (and ads) between interesting puzzles.”
- “As other reviews say, you'll spend as much time watching ads as playing, and the game is so stupidly easy as to be a tedious grind.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and overshadowed by excessive ads. Many users express that the humor is diminished by the game's repetitive nature and lack of challenge, leading to a consensus that while there are funny elements, they are often lost in a sea of advertisements and dull gameplay.
- “It's always funny to me to see the reviews on games like these; the positive ones are usually a sentence or two, but the bad ones are always paragraphs.”
- “Funny game.”
- “Very funny and cool game ... must install ... nice 3D work, developer ✌️✌️”
- “Boring as hell, so easy that it's not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy and unoriginal.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the game's story for being overshadowed by intrusive ads and technical issues, leading to a frustrating experience that feels like a low-effort cash grab. The repetitive nature of missions and constant interruptions detract from any potential narrative engagement, resulting in a lack of challenge and enjoyment.
- “Same story of an absolute waste of time and just a low effort cash grab app with ads.”
- “Worst first 40 missions.”
- “Same story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for improved replayability, suggesting the addition of a level map to enhance navigation and the option to skip ads without receiving their benefits, which could otherwise disrupt gameplay when attempting to replay levels.
- “The game offers incredible replayability with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how every run feels different due to the various character builds and strategies you can explore.”
- “The random events and challenges ensure that no two games are ever the same, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The game lacks a level map, which severely impacts its replayability.”
- “There should be an option to skip ads without receiving their benefits, especially when trying to replay levels.”
- “Replayability is hindered by the absence of features that would enhance the overall experience.”