Jigsawscapes® - Jigsaw Puzzles
"Jigsawscapes - Jigsaw Puzzles" is a puzzle game that offers over 12,000 high-definition jigsaw puzzles, with daily games for adults to enjoy. The game features spectacular graphics and splendid music, providing a visually and auditorily pleasing experience. However, the game is often disturbed by ads and can be very buggy, which may hinder the overall enjoyment. The game aims to train your brain and provides a wholesome story for players to follow.
Reviews
- The game offers a wide variety of beautiful puzzles with vibrant colors and themes.
- Players can choose the number of pieces for each puzzle, allowing for customizable difficulty levels.
- The app is relaxing and enjoyable, providing a calming experience without intrusive ads during gameplay.
- The app has frequent ads that can be long and disruptive, often requiring players to watch multiple ads in succession.
- There are issues with the app freezing or crashing, leading to lost progress and frustration.
- Some users have reported that the app does not sync progress across devices, resulting in lost puzzles and points.
- monetization2,614 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads. While some appreciate that ads do not interrupt gameplay, others feel overwhelmed by the number of ads, particularly those that appear after completing puzzles. Additionally, the game's claim of being ad-free has been criticized as misleading, as users report encountering numerous ads, leading to a desire for a one-time payment option to remove them entirely.
“Great puzzles, no ads, pick how many puzzle pieces you want to work with and what more could you want!”
“The puzzles are great and no advertising between each one.”
“I love that there are no ads while a puzzle is in progress.”
“The ads are repetitive, obnoxious, and almost always have a 'false x' which navigates to a website instead of closing the ad.”
“I understand ads are necessary, but ones that show up before the puzzle loads and after the puzzle loads and last for over a minute is excessive.”
“I have many points & gems & would hate to have to uninstall but the ads have become so egregious that I am done.”
- graphics114 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, variety, and vibrant colors, contributing to a relaxing puzzle-solving experience. However, some users express disappointment over the use of AI-generated images and the presence of excessive ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the high-quality visuals and the diverse selection of puzzles available.
“Love it - graphics are beautiful, and puzzles are just right for a mind-relaxing degree of difficulty.”
“The graphics are incredible.”
“Beautiful graphics, wide variety to choose from, take your time.”
“I'm very disappointed in the amount of AI-generated images being used instead of real pictures or human-made artwork/edits.”
“Beautiful graphics, but not beautiful enough to outweigh the utterly obnoxious ads.”
“However, for a couple of days now, the graphics are messed up enough to mess up the experience.”
- music106 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for soothing background music to enhance their puzzle-solving experience. While some appreciate the gentle music when it is present, others find the intrusive ads and unexpected loud music disruptive, often overriding their own audio. Overall, players are calling for an option to toggle music on or off, as well as a return to the relaxing sounds that were initially advertised.
“The fact that soothing music is played throughout the time you are working on the puzzles makes it even more pleasurable.”
“I really enjoyed the music that used to play; I kinda wish that would come back, but either way, these are really relaxing for me.”
“Best puzzle game yet... love listening to music and relaxing with it in the evening.”
“Get rid of the music; it is annoying.”
“I like to play this game while relaxing at the end of the day while listening to an audiobook or music, but there are a couple of ads that completely take over the system sounds and play very loudly, ruining the experience for me.”
“This game was good until 4 days ago; now when you open the app, it starts blaring music and the music won't stop until you restart your device.”
- stability65 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The stability of the app has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly after ads or during puzzle completion. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without issues, a significant number express frustration over losing progress and points due to these technical problems. Overall, the app's stability appears to have deteriorated recently, impacting the user experience negatively for many.
“Smooth, not buggy.”
“Everything about the way it presents, from the beautiful scenes to the smooth action as it comes together, no glitches.”
“No bugs, no glitches.”
“Because it always freezes, I'd never buy anything from that place.”
“Unfortunately, the app has become very buggy the past few days and I have to completely force stop the app in order to continue.”
“It freezes quite a bit; and the long same ads run over and over.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, characterized by smooth mechanics, beautiful visuals, and enjoyable puzzle-solving experiences. While some users note that ads are present, they generally agree that these ads are minimal and do not significantly interrupt gameplay. However, a few players express concerns about the clunkiness of certain aspects and the prevalence of AI-generated images.
“Beautiful scenes, many different categories, smooth gameplay, and ads are only in between games or pauses.”
“The gameplay is great and I really like the puzzles it offers.”
“Great balance of gameplay and ads.”
“The gameplay is fine, but deceptive advertising gets a poor rating.”
“The majority of people expect and accept ads, but are frustrated when they obtrude gameplay or are excessive.”
“Lots of commercials and they interfere with gameplay.”
- emotional27 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the game emotionally supportive, particularly appreciating its ability to provide relaxation and mental engagement during challenging times, such as being housebound. The beautiful and heartwarming puzzle images evoke positive feelings, although frustrations with intrusive ads and technical issues detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many express gratitude for the emotional comfort the game offers, making it a valuable tool for mental well-being.
“Love jigsaw puzzles and this app combines the puzzling experience with emotional support.”
“Love this app for sure and I love how it is when you get home from work and I will be there at night needing to be really good at relaxing and yes you can make it happen with your jigsawscapes game you have made me feel so very very happy thank you for being there for me when I needed you so very much for everything you have done a great job for me!”
“Mentally absorbing and emotionally relaxing.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the app is inconsistent, with many users reporting performance issues, particularly related to animated ads that hinder gameplay. While some players find it runs smoothly on certain devices, others suggest uninstalling due to frequent lag and performance problems compared to other similar games.
“They have a wide variety to choose from, and it runs smoothly.”
“This Jigsawscapes game is creative and runs smoothly.”
“Works very well on my tablet, runs smoothly and just hard enough to provide a relaxing challenge.”
“No other app has performance issues, and my phone itself is performing well, so the problem is definitely within this app.”
“I noticed that the ads severely affect the performance of the app.”
“I found that the animated ads cause the most performance issues.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the relaxing nature and features that enhance gameplay, others feel that the repetitive nature of finding pieces and the uniformity of puzzle layouts can become tedious. Additionally, while ads are present, they are generally not seen as overly disruptive.
“Simple, clear-cut, and relaxing; thus far, it hasn't felt tediously ad-heavy.”
“Now it's tedious to keep tapping each piece to find the correct placement.”
“Having to look through so many AI-generated images to find ones that I actually like is getting tedious.”
“I 'was' enjoying the variety until I discovered that 'every' jigsaw puzzle has 'every' shaped piece in 'exactly' the same position on each layout... then it became very tedious and no longer relaxing or enjoyable!”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of cuteness and cleverness, with many finding the puzzles amusing and enjoyable. While some users feel the humor has diminished over time, others appreciate the lighthearted and relaxing nature of the game, often sharing funny animal experiences from their own lives. Overall, the humor is seen as a charming aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
“Puzzles are really funny and not too difficult.”
“It is beautiful, funny, and relaxing.”
“I hope you realize that it's hilarious that you are in an ad talking about a game with no ads.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding the story puzzles to be overly depressing and trivializing real-life situations. Additionally, there are opportunities to earn gems through daily missions, which can enhance the gameplay experience, but the overall narrative may benefit from a more soothing audio backdrop to improve player engagement.
“The story puzzles are incredibly engaging, using relatable life situations to create a unique form of entertainment.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making each puzzle feel like a meaningful part of the overall experience.”
“The storytelling elements are well-crafted, drawing players into a world that feels both familiar and captivating.”
“Those story puzzles, ugh, how depressing.”
“Story puzzles are so ridiculous, using life's situations as entertainment.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as relaxing, providing a non-competitive environment that allows players to engage with a variety of puzzles. However, some elements may disrupt this tranquility, suggesting a mixed experience in maintaining the overall ambiance.
“A simple way to keep busy in a non-competitive atmosphere with lots of puzzle choices.”
“They break up the relaxing atmosphere.”
“Makes for a relaxing atmosphere.”
“Simple way to keep busy in a non-competitive atmosphere with lots of puzzle choices.”