Knotwords

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"Knotwords" is a casual, single-player word game that provides a daily fix for word enthusiasts. Its gameplay is enjoyable, but some bugs can be frustrating. The game describes itself as a daily dose of word-based puzzles, aiming to challenge and entertain players.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 857 reviews

monetization18 positive mentions

stability33 negative mentions

monetization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
13%
41%
The monetization of the game is generally praised for being fair and non-intrusive, with no ads in the free version and a reasonable one-time purchase or subscription option for additional content. However, some users express frustration over the limited free content and the high cost of unlocking more puzzles, suggesting that a model incorporating ads might be more beneficial. Overall, while the absence of ads is a significant positive, the monetization strategy has received mixed feedback regarding its accessibility and value.
- “Bonus points for no ads and eminently fair monetization.”
- “Monetization is ideal - some free content, loads of additional paid content for a single fair price.”
- “An addictive but smart work game with a monetization scheme that is one of the most fair systems I've seen.”
- “Not really free, they just don't have ads.”
- “As sad as I am to say this, but the game would benefit if you monetize via ads rather than throwing basically the entire game behind subscriptions.”
- “Okay puzzle game but way too predatory with the monetization.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and lag that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. Many players describe the app as clunky and resource-heavy, causing their devices to freeze or become unresponsive. While some updates have improved performance, persistent bugs and glitches continue to hinder the overall experience, making it frustrating for many users.
- “The latest update really improved stability; the game runs great now.”
- “I noticed a significant boost in stability after the recent patch.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable since the last update; no more crashes!”
- “As noted in recent reviews, the game has become laggy over time; it freezes a lot, making it a frustrating experience.”
- “The app is a little buggy; it crashes every now and then, and there needs to be a way to lock the screen (it rotates on Android even with screen rotation turned off, and the puzzle is too small to actually use when rotated).”
- “It freezes for anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes on startup, then lags the whole time I am playing before finally crashing.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's optimization has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting sluggish performance, long loading times, and issues with responsiveness, particularly during menu navigation. While a recent update has improved performance and resolved some issues, players still experience lag and battery drain, indicating that further optimization is necessary for a smoother experience. Overall, the game is enjoyable, but its performance issues detract from the overall gameplay.
- “Edit 2: as of 1/15/2025 the issues are fixed and performance has improved.”
- “Looks like performance has improved and the puzzle books are back, yay!”
- “It's a fun word puzzle, an ad-free experience, and has had massive performance improvements since launch.”
- “Performance of the app itself is quite frankly terrible.”
- “However, the performance seems to have got worse over time, to the point where it's almost unplayable.”
- “Performance has always been slow; transitions and refreshes are sluggish even on a brand new phone.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The gameplay is generally solid and engaging, featuring enjoyable mechanics and a variety of puzzles that appeal to word game enthusiasts. However, users report issues with slow performance due to constant animations, inconvenient input mechanics, and some clunky features that detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is praised, many players express frustration with quality of life aspects that hinder enjoyment, such as obscure word choices and cumbersome letter placement.
- “Its engaging gameplay and brain-teasing puzzles make it a must-play for word game enthusiasts.”
- “Fun and immersive gameplay!”
- “Overall the gameplay itself is great but I have found these quality of life changes make the experience frustrating at times.”
- “During gameplay, the performance is mainly fine, but getting in and out of the game can take longer than the time spent playing.”
- “The core gameplay is solid, but constant animations and transitions make it slow and laggy.”
- “I really like the idea of this game, but the input mechanics are so annoying that I'm this close to uninstalling it.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean and minimal aesthetic, contributing to a satisfying user experience. However, some users have reported issues with graphics not displaying properly, which hindered gameplay. Additionally, there are concerns about the game causing devices to overheat despite its simple visual design.
- “Smooth UI, lovely graphics, a great USP that's a cross between a crossword and a logic puzzle.”
- “I love the clean graphics and presentation, and it's very satisfying to crack away at each puzzle word by word.”
- “A wonderful, minimal, aesthetic, original banger of an app, with a very fair monetization model.”
- “When I want to reset a puzzle and use the reset button, it confirms that all answers will be erased, and then when I confirm, the pixel dots graphic seems to move to the top of the screen and I can't enter any letters or use the keyboard.”
- “The main problem, however, is that for some reason it makes your phone really hot even though it's a simple concept and premise with not the craziest graphics.”
- “Graphics didn't display properly and I was not able to use the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its quality and the ability to customize volume settings. However, there are notable issues, such as the game interrupting other audio apps like Spotify, and some players find the automatic rotation of music based on phone orientation to be a drawback. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it can be disruptive for those who wish to listen to other audio simultaneously.
- “Came here from Into the Aether, but didn't realize it had music and amazing sound effects until they mentioned it!”
- “Love the time of day colors and music.”
- “I also like the achievements and the music the app automatically rotates based upon phone orientation, even when that is disabled, which is a minus for me.”
- “Also, I can't use Spotify at the same time as Knotwords; it simply stops whatever I'm playing, which is a huge shame as I would like to be able to listen to podcasts or music whilst solving some of the more challenging puzzles.”
- “I also like the achievements and the music, but the app automatically rotates the music based on phone orientation, even when that is disabled, which is a minus for me.”
- “However, it causes the background music player to stop.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to complete monotonous tasks before accessing more interesting content. Many express frustration over the necessity of spending money to progress, further contributing to the overall sense of tedium.
- “The most interesting ones are locked in the monthly sets that require you to first work through several tedious ones before starting all over again the next month.”
- “Filling in the letters can be tedious even after understanding its population method.”
- “Tedious and practically everything costs money.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as cute and pleasant, creating an inviting environment that is easy to engage with, while still offering a challenging gameplay experience.
- “It's easy to learn but challenging to play, creating a cute and pleasant atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”

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