Just Jigsaws

About

Just Jigsaws is a puzzle game that offers relaxing and enjoyable jigsaw puzzle experiences with its fantastic mechanics and ingenious graphics. However, some bugs can disrupt the gameplay. The game encourages players to relax and have fun as they complete various puzzles at their own pace.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization138 negative mentions

Great variety of puzzles with beautiful images.
User-friendly interface with sorting options for pieces.
Ability to create puzzles from personal photos.

Coins earned for completing puzzles are too low compared to the cost of new puzzle packs.
Recent updates have introduced mandatory ads to claim rewards.
Limited number of free puzzles available, leading to a paywall for continued play.

monetization
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
2%
78%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users initially appreciating the lack of intrusive ads, but recent updates have introduced frequent ads that disrupt gameplay and require players to watch ads to claim rewards or earn coins. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for extra coins, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, as many feel that the game has shifted towards a more aggressive monetization strategy, making it less enjoyable. Users express a desire for options to pay for an ad-free experience or to earn coins without the necessity of watching ads.
- “No ads, other than just one pop up when the game loads to let you know if there is a puzzle collection on sale, or having a limited run, or newly added.”
- “I almost never make in-app purchases but I bought coins because I play this so much that it felt worth my money.”
- “No ads, incredible features that make it easier to use like in real life, and creative options for puzzle piece style!”
- “Although I was disappointed when I started having to claim rewards for jigsaw completion by watching ads.”
- “The app was great until everything was put behind a paywall and now there's ads every time you finish a puzzle. Guess this company got too greedy and forgot people don't want to be advertised to every second of their life.”
- “I had hoped the dumb decision to make people watch ads after a puzzle to get the coins would be fixed, but no. I get that developers need money, but damn, just give me my coins and make me watch ads after.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
11%
5%
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and clarity, with many users appreciating the ability to use personal images for puzzles. The user interface is also noted as impressive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have mentioned inconsistencies in graphics quality, indicating that while many aspects are excellent, there are occasional shortcomings.
- “The graphics are awesome and I love being able to use my own pictures for puzzles as well!”
- “The graphics are great, the user interface is amazing, and I love the option to use your own photos to create puzzles.”
- “The graphics are beautifully in HD, no time limit and no rotation option is wonderfully unique in this app.”
- “Graphics quality is often terrible.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and erratic control responses, particularly during gameplay sessions. While some players have experienced minimal problems and appreciate the game's features, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the persistent technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “The game runs great and has neat features I haven't seen in any other jigsaw app.”
- “No glitches.”
- “It's a good little game with no glitches and no ads during gameplay. It's just nice to relax and play, and there are plenty of pictures to choose from. Highly recommended!”
- “The controls have recently gotten a bit glitchy, like when you get near where a piece goes it drops too early or won't hit the exact point to lock in.”
- “Love this game but it freezes a lot and zooms in and out just by touching the screen.”
- “It's buggy as hell, the directions are glitchy, takes up too much space, and takes way too long to load up.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users praising the smooth mechanics, ease of navigation, and variety of puzzles, while others criticize the user interface and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Despite the potential for enjoyable gameplay, frustrations with ads and UI issues detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “Gameplay and the app itself are great.”
- “Insanely simple to use, easy to navigate, has a bunch of mechanics that you wouldn't expect to have without some sort of 'premium' membership or something, and it starts out giving you a lot to do with a bunch of puzzles and a lot of flexibility with the puzzles, in terms of difficulty and regular to weird shaped pieces.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, and it has good quality-of-life options.”
- “And without exception, I've tried them once, found the UI to be garbage and the gameplay not fun, and deleted it off my phone.”
- “Maybe it's an effort to make gameplay more realistic, but it's frustrating.”
- “Once upon a time they had pop-up ads mid-puzzle, interrupting the relaxing gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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40%
The app does not feature any music, which many users appreciate, especially since it is free and ad-free. However, some users have experienced issues with unwanted music playing upon starting the app, leading to frustration and the need to uninstall and reinstall it. Overall, the lack of music is seen as a positive aspect for those who prefer to listen to their own audio while using the app.
- “I love doing these puzzles when I'm listening to music or audiobooks.”
- “- Music ☺ overall great job!”
- “I really love this app, but I keep having to uninstall and reinstall it because I will start the app and it will be playing music.”
- “Nothing I can do will stop the music besides uninstalling it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as it often requires significant time investment to earn coins or the option to purchase them with real money.
- “You either have to spend a long time grinding for coins, or buy coins with real money to get them.”
- “Aggravating and tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to the ability to choose different piece styles and adjust the total number of pieces in puzzles, allowing for varied experiences even with similar patterns.
- “The player can select piece styles as well as the total number of pieces in the puzzle, making the same patterns quite replayable.”
- “Each playthrough offers different challenges and outcomes, ensuring that no two games feel the same.”
- “The variety of modes and difficulty levels keeps the experience fresh, encouraging players to return for more.”
- “The player can select piece style as well as (to an extent) the total number of pieces in the puzzle, making the same patterns somewhat replayable.”
- “After completing the game once, there isn't much incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied content and limited choices make replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the absurdity of encountering missing puzzle pieces in an app, highlighting a playful frustration that adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “It's funny how the heck do you have missing puzzle pieces in an app?!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations the characters find themselves in.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players express a strong affection for the game, technical issues such as freezing and erratic zooming detract from the overall emotional experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the optimization of the game, noting its smooth performance and lack of intrusive ads, which enhances the overall experience.
- “I've tried several different ones over the years, but this one has no annoying ads and runs smoothly.”