Hangman

About

Hangman is a single player action game. It was developed by Optime Software and was released on October 19, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hangman Free" is a digital version of the classic word-guessing game, featuring a chalkboard aesthetic and categories such as animals, food, geography, and standard difficulty levels. The game offers both single-player and two-player modes, allowing players to challenge friends or have the game randomly select words. This free game is supported by unobtrusive banner advertisements.

Play Modes

Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

monetization32 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, making it a great way to pass the time with family and friends.
It offers a variety of categories and word difficulties, which keeps the gameplay interesting.
The multiplayer mode allows for engaging competition, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that disrupt gameplay and can lead to crashes.
Many users report issues with the app freezing or not loading properly, especially on certain devices.
The font size is often too small, making it difficult for players to read the words and navigate the game.

monetization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. Many players report that the ads are not only frequent but also difficult to close, often redirecting them to the app store and detracting from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the absence of in-game purchase pressure, the excessive ad presence has led to a negative reception, with many stating it has ruined what was once an enjoyable game.
- “There's no in-game purchase pressure, which is refreshing.”
- “The absence of ads makes all the difference; the gameplay is challenging enough on its own.”
- “This used to be a perfect game until some bright genius decided to make the ads longer and unstoppable.”
- “Before you can even play this game you are faced with a load of full screen ads, then it shuts down, not worth the trouble.”
- “Too many ads that pop up when you are in the middle of gameplay.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The stability of the app has been a significant issue for many users, with frequent freezing and glitches reported during gameplay, often causing frustration and making the app unusable. Users have experienced problems both online and offline, with some noting that it even freezes their devices. While some players have enjoyed the game without issues, the overall consensus highlights a troubling lack of reliability.
- “Me and my friend were playing it in class; no glitches or ads.”
- “Fun, simple, easy, no glitches... it's hangman.”
- “Loved the app for years, but for the past few days when I enter a word and press continue, the screen shifts to the left a bit and then freezes.”
- “It freezes and you can't click the options.”
- “Glitches and hangs on the ads, making it completely unusable.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple and clean, with some users appreciating their straightforwardness. However, there are several complaints about the visuals being boring, rough, or sluggish, indicating a need for improvement. Overall, while the graphics are functional, many players feel they could benefit from an update to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are simple and clean.”
- “Simple graphics that I greatly appreciate.”
- “I really enjoy the game and the chalkboard graphics and sound are quite enjoyable.”
- “The graphics are not too good and the app is sluggish.”
- “A bit rough looking graphics, hard to read letters and stuff.”
- “It's a great game but the graphics and UI look boring.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's humor to be a significant highlight, noting that it fosters fun and laughter, especially in multiplayer mode where players can create amusing phrases. The app is described as entertaining and suitable for all ages, making it a great choice for lighthearted gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gaming experience, with many users expressing a desire for additional features to enhance the fun.
- “But this app is also very funny.”
- “I would give it 4 stars but this app is very funny.”
- “Dis game can really make some half time n school fun and its really funny wen some people loose ”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the minimal presence of ads in the gameplay, noting that there is only one ad at the beginning and a small, unobtrusive ad during play, which does not detract from the overall experience.