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Humbug - Genius Puzzle is a single player casual puzzle game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Humbug - Genius Puzzle is a single-player puzzle game where you take control of quirky bugs and swipe them to the stars. Featuring spectacular gameplay, marvelous visuals, and fantastic music, the game delivers plenty of humor to keep you entertained. Beware of annoying ads, but enjoy a unique and fun-filled puzzle experience.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,272 reviews

graphics271 positive mentions

monetization397 negative mentions

Fun puzzle game with cute characters that keeps players engaged.
Challenging levels that require strategic thinking, making it enjoyable.
Beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay enhance the overall experience.

Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Limited number of levels, leading to a quick completion and desire for more content.
Hints are costly, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.

monetization
424 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to pay a small fee to remove ads, they note that the ads can become overwhelming, especially as they progress through the game. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the excessive advertising has led to a significant number of players opting to purchase the ad-free version to enhance their experience.
- “I paid for no ads and it was worth every penny.”
- “It's worth purchasing no ads (at the time of writing I think it was around £3).”
- “Love it, should have paid for no ads much sooner, so worth it.”
- “The game is actually pretty funny and I originally gave it 5 stars because when I asked if I would rate the game I had done about 8 to 10 puzzles and only had 2 ads, but after leaving a rating the amount of ads increased to sometimes 1 ad every puzzle and that is too much. Worse than that is the manipulation by giving me less ads until I leave a review and then increasing the ads by at least 500%. It is a blatant act to avoid getting a bad review, so I made sure to come back and edit my review.”
- “This is a truly great puzzle game let down hugely by an excessive level of advertising, as in I was spending more time watching adverts than playing.”
- “The ads are long and cannot be skipped even after several seconds. Unfortunately, the ads are too long, frequent, and intrusive to continue past a few levels without pulling out clumps of your own hair in frustration and despair.”
graphics
331 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
1%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, polish, and creativity. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, cute animations, and overall aesthetic, which enhance the gameplay experience. While some noted minor issues, such as occasional jarring movements, the consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The graphics are very polished and super cool, and I enjoy how challenging it can be even though it is essentially a very simple series of puzzles at the core.”
- “Such a beautiful puzzle game! Really can't praise enough the amazing graphics and brilliant concept of this little puzzle game.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music, and simple yet innovative gameplay.”
- “The bug graphics are cardinal and cute, as long as the sight of insects doesn't creep you out.”
- “Music needs improvement.. graphics is fine.”
- “I absolutely love the rules, the simplicity of it all and graphics as well (though cockroaches are a bit gross for my taste :d)”
gameplay
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
3%
The gameplay is widely praised for its innovative mechanics, smooth execution, and engaging puzzle design, with many players appreciating the gradual introduction of new elements that maintain interest and challenge. The insect theme complements the mechanics well, and the visuals and sound design enhance the overall experience. While some users noted minor issues like ad interruptions, the consensus is that the gameplay is enjoyable, intuitive, and offers a satisfying level of complexity.
- “I've played a ton of puzzle games, but the mechanics, visuals, sound design, levels, and difficulty progression of this game are so on point it's insane!”
- “The unique game mechanics for each animal are well thought out, allowing for a variety of interactions and a wide range of puzzles that stay challenging without an ever-growing difficulty curve.”
- “Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, and challenging yet rewarding puzzles make this game a standout in the puzzle genre.”
- “Once you grasp the mechanics of how you're supposed to move, which is sometimes very confusing.”
- “Gameplay isn't enough to justify the ad removal cost.”
- “Although the ads can be annoying, the gameplay is so much worth it.”
music
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
20%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful soundscapes that complement the graphics and gameplay. Many players appreciate the soothing background music and sound effects, which create a peaceful atmosphere, although some suggest it could benefit from more variety. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “It's beautiful, and the music, sound effects, and animation reflect real talent and are so enjoyable.”
- “Believe me you guys can easily play this game with your earphones/headphones because that music helps you to relax and calm down.”
- “The music is perfectly peaceful.”
- “The music is a bit intentionally relaxing, but maybe it's ok with others; it seemed 'borrowed' from other games.”
- “Music needs improvement.. graphics is fine.”
- “Although, I wish they would at least not play over my music.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it cute, entertaining, and filled with funny surprises that enhance the gameplay experience. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its creative characters and humorous sound effects, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. However, some users express frustration with the increase in ads after leaving a review, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Cute, funny, easy, family friendly.”
- “Not the usual trivial and boring stuff, on the contrary rather funny, entertaining and nonstandard.”
- “Creative, realistic looking bugs, humorous sound effects satisfying to solve.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches or freezes, others have encountered frequent app freezes and bugs, indicating inconsistency in performance.
- “No glitches or problems at all.”
- “No glitches.”
- “Real buggy addictive game.”
- “App freezes a lot recently.”
- “A little buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to frequent ads, leading some to prefer restarting the app to bypass them.
- “The ads can get a bit tedious; it's much quicker to close the app and reopen it to avoid them.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, making the game more of a job than a fun experience.”
- “The repetitive tasks required for leveling up are exhausting and take away from the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its diverse range of puzzles that can be revisited after players forget their solutions, alongside well-paced mechanics that encourage deduction and trial-and-error. While some users express a desire for more levels, the overall experience is enhanced by charming music, smooth gameplay, and appealing graphics, making it a captivating and engaging title.
- “Wonderful game... unputdownable... storms the brain but not too tough... high replayability, charming music and sound effects, smooth gameplay, good graphics.”
- “A plethora of puzzles offers some replayability after forgetting solutions, with mechanics introduced at a good pace and puzzles solvable through adequate deduction or trial and error.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and good graphics, providing a clever and enjoyable experience without any noticeable optimization issues.
- “Runs smoothly and has good graphics.”
- “Clever, fun, light, and runs smoothly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as it challenges them to confront their fears, such as touching spiders, while providing a fun and amusing experience. The initial discomfort quickly transforms into enjoyment, highlighting the game's ability to evoke a range of emotions.
- “It took a few minutes to get the hang of it and to psych myself into touching the black widow spiders ️️, but I have moved past that (sort of), haha .”
- “Easy to use, pitched just right to keep you amused without being frustrating, once I got over touching 'spiders' and other crawlies that is!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing ambiance that complements the thoughtfully designed puzzles, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.
- “Really well thought out puzzles and a relaxing atmosphere.”

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Humbug - Genius Puzzle is a casual puzzle game.

Humbug - Genius Puzzle is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Humbug - Genius Puzzle.

Humbug - Genius Puzzle was developed by Dunderbit.

Humbug - Genius Puzzle has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Humbug - Genius Puzzle is a single player game.

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