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Gubbins

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83%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
83% User Score Based on 767 reviews

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Gubbins is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Studio Folly and was released on November 14, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

(it's a word game)

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 767 reviews
graphics47 positive mentions
monetization24 negative mentions
  • Gubbins features a solid and cohesive design with charming visuals and engaging gameplay.
  • The game offers a unique twist on word puzzles, combining elements of strategy and creativity, making it enjoyable and addictive.
  • Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the option for a one-time purchase for unlimited play, which supports charity.
  • The game limits players to only one free game per day, which many find frustrating and restrictive.
  • There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as issues with tile placement and the dictionary not recognizing valid words.
  • Some players feel that the monetization strategy is predatory, as it requires payment to access more than the limited daily play.
  • graphics
    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming and quirky art style, which many players find visually appealing and engaging. The smooth animations and vibrant colors contribute to a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, although some users have reported occasional bugs and glitches. Overall, the game's aesthetic, combined with its enjoyable sound design, enhances the overall enjoyment and immersion for players.

    • “The art style is amazing, as well as the sound design and the music; they really went out of their way to make this as nice as it is, you can really feel the love behind it!”
    • “Gubbins features gorgeous graphics, smooth animation, unique gameplay, quirky characters, tons of free stickers and backgrounds, and even a custom original soundtrack with live instruments, all for free.”
    • “The graphics are really cute, and the overall aesthetic of the game, along with the little easter eggs, makes this game a delightful experience.”
    • “This game doesn't seem to be playable on the Galaxy Z Flip 5; some of the graphics that should display at the top and bottom of the screen are truncated.”
    • “I love the actual game, but the graphics get annoying as you're trying to play.”
    • “Cannot read the good and bad cards purpose with the graphics bouncing around just above like they do.”
  • monetization
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions, while others criticize the limited free play options, which restrict users to one game per day unless they pay for unlimited access. Some users suggest that incorporating optional ads could enhance accessibility without compromising the experience, while others feel that the current paywall model is a cash grab. Overall, the game is praised for its quality and charm, but the monetization approach could benefit from adjustments to balance free play and funding.

    • “Not only that, but it's a mobile game with—get this: no ads ever!”
    • “Love the style, love the gameplay, love the monetization strategy.”
    • “Great art, great idea, nice monetization model, just overall great game.”
    • “I know the devs need monetization, but only able to play once a day is insane.”
    • “Locking a game like this behind a paywall is really unfortunate, and if it was unlimited plays (or even ads to unlock more plays) it would be a lot more enjoyable.”
    • “It's filled with microtransactions and only 1 puzzle per day is available without paying for an overpriced in-app purchase.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, intuitive design, and charming visuals, making it fun and addictive. However, some players note issues with clunky controls, limited free play, and inconsistent dictionary recognition, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the game enjoyable and recommend it for its unique approach within the saturated word game genre.

    • “The gameplay itself is simultaneously engaging and relaxing.”
    • “The game has really charming and fun visuals paired with amazingly fun gameplay and it never gets boring.”
    • “Super addictive gameplay, great art style and chill music.”
    • “Tiles were fiddly to place and the mechanics of how things work are poorly explained.”
    • “I came from a strong recommendation but my first impression was honestly poor: clumsy letter placement; a few poorly presented mechanics; accidental gibberish recognized as a word.”
    • “I am a big fan of word games but this one is clunky in both use and gameplay.”
  • music
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing, jazzy quality that enhances the overall atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience for players. Reviewers appreciate the original soundtrack, which features live instruments and complements the game's charming art style and playful sound effects. Overall, the combination of delightful music and vibrant visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a fun and immersive environment.

    • “I've been following Gubbins since Freeplay Parallels in 2022; from the very beginning, I was hooked by its immaculate aesthetic, playful energy, and warm, comfy breakfast-jazz soundtrack.”
    • “The art style and the music and the aesthetics all together make this simple word game such a relaxing and fun experience.”
    • “The adorable artwork and music make this game meditative and easy to get into.”
    • “Sometimes the music turns back on when I switch apps and the option to turn off the Gubbins popping in doesn't work.”
    • “Also, can't turn off the music.”
    • “Annoying music.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly related to freezing and issues with placing tiles and stickers. While many glitches are visual and do not significantly impact gameplay, some players experience frustrating freezes that require restarting the app. Overall, the game is considered somewhat buggy, but the frequency and severity of issues vary among users.

    • “Really love this game, but it's so frustrating when going to place a tile and it freezes randomly, then places the tile where it froze.”
    • “However, it's now got a bug and freezes and shuts down when I try to place a tile.”
    • “Game freezes up while I'm trying to drop a letter; the only way to unfreeze it is to close the app and reopen. Sometimes letters are rearranged from where I originally placed them upon reopening, and it saves that messed up game for days until you actually play through it and finish it.”
  • humor
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its silliness and cleverness, with players enjoying the hilarious art style, funny word combinations, and amusing in-game notes. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke genuine laughter through its quirky animations and witty comments, contributing to an overall fun and engaging experience. The combination of humor with relaxing music and captivating gameplay makes it a standout title for players seeking lighthearted entertainment.

    • “The animation, the sly comments it makes, the inadvertent humor, makes this game a 10/10.”
    • “The little notes after certain words are hilarious.”
    • “Great relaxing music, fun game modes, great art and sense of humor.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its smooth jazzy music and charming, wholesome art style, creating a fun and uplifting atmosphere. However, some users find the gameplay mechanics unintuitive, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the game is generally perceived as clever and sweet, resonating positively with players.

    • “Smooth jazzy music and adorable, wholesome-looking art.”
    • “Really cute, clever, and wholesome!”
    • “Fun, clever, sweet, wholesome, and beautiful.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game features a charming art style and smooth performance, but players have noted that it lacks optimization for various phone sizes and struggles with gesture controls on certain devices. While the gameplay is enjoyable and adaptable to different play styles, the optimization issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “Love the art style and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “Gameplay ranges from breezy easy fun to super careful optimization, whatever the player prefers.”
    • “Neat concept, and easy to pick up; I just wish it was optimized better for different sized phones.”
    • “Fun game, but poorly optimized for phones that have gestures enabled instead of system buttons.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, noting that while the strategic elements of gubbins enhance retention, the limited variety in stickers and potential bugs can diminish the experience. Suggestions for improvement include expanding the postcard feature and introducing an infinite play mode to boost replay value. Overall, the game offers some replayability, particularly for those engaging with daily puzzles.

    • “The gubbins add a layer of strategy unlike anything I've ever seen, and it helps hold retention and replayability very well.”
    • “I think expanding the postcard aspect of the game would make this more replayable, as you can only use the same stickers over again so much.”
    • “There are a few issues I have with the game: some words not being accepted, some bugs with placing tiles not working properly, and the replayability can be a tad low if you aren't doing the daily puzzles and have most gubbins unlocked.”
    • “I enjoy it, but I wish there was an infinite play mode where you only lose if the board is completely full with no more playable words, or something similar.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful and cozy design, complemented by enjoyable music and charming art. Players appreciate the fun elements, such as postcards, which enhance the overall experience.

    • “Love the music, love the atmosphere, fun art, and gameplay.”
    • “It has a beautiful atmosphere and the postcards are fun.”
    • “This is a very cute and cozy puzzle game with a wonderful atmosphere.”
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Gubbins is a casual puzzle game.

Gubbins is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Gubbins.

Gubbins was released on November 14, 2023.

Gubbins was developed by Studio Folly.

Gubbins has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Gubbins is a single player game.

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