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Kryss - The Battle of Words is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Crossword & Sudoku Games LTD and was released on December 5, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Solve crosswords, engage in word duels, and sharpen your mind & vocabulary!

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 700 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization474 negative mentions

Unique and addictive blend of crossword and scrabble gameplay
Can play against AI, friends, or strangers for a competitive experience
Game challenges vocabulary and strategic thinking effectively

Excessive and intrusive ads between almost every turn and screens
Limited free game boards requiring watching ads or expensive purchases to play more
Frequent bugs and glitches including freezing, crashing, lost turns, and loading issues

monetization
499 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The monetization strategy heavily relies on frequent, long, and intrusive ads appearing after nearly every turn, coupled with a limited number of game boards that require watching ads or expensive subscriptions to replenish. Many users find the ad frequency excessive and disruptive, with few free gameplay opportunities, no option for a one-time ad removal, and buggy or freezing issues linked to ads. Overall, the aggressive ad model and costly paywalls detract significantly from the gaming experience, pushing players away despite the game's core enjoyment.
- “There is only an option to purchase 30 days no ads.”
- “If you go premium to have no ads, it's tiered so you have to buy again once your time runs out instead of paying once and never seeing ads again like many other games.”
- “It starts at $10 a month for no ads and only 150 boards, up to $50 for 12 months of no ads and 1800 game boards.”
- “In addition, the ads are brutal and pop up after every single turn, each lasting a minimum of 30 seconds.”
- “You only get 3 free games per 24 hours by watching ads, and once those are used up, you must pay to continue playing or wait an extended time.”
- “The monetization is a cash grab: you start with a limited number of game boards which don't regenerate, forcing you to either watch frequent ads or pay high prices for more boards or premium subscriptions.”
stability
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent and persistent stability issues, including constant freezing, crashing, slow loading, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. These problems are often triggered by ads or updates, making the app frustrating and sometimes nearly unplayable despite an otherwise enjoyable concept. Many users hope for fixes, but as of now, the stability problems significantly impair the overall experience.
- “The game freezes and then just kicks me out of the app, which is frustrating because I want to finish my games before their expiry time. I haven't been able to play properly, and I'm sure my player score is going to go down—it takes a lot of work to gain those points back.”
- “The app frequently freezes during quick play, takes too long to load, and often requires a restart after ads. It glitches probably 75% of the time and freezes before I'm even able to play.”
- “Between the glitches, stalls, and lost credits (even on a 5G phone), this game is practically unplayable.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay is praised for being unique and enjoyable, offering an engaging crossword experience, but is frequently disrupted by intrusive ads and limitations such as waiting for coins or boards to continue playing. Users are frustrated by issues like game crashes, lack of pause options, and ad interference obscuring scores or interrupting turns, which negatively impact the overall flow and enjoyment.
- “This is / was a great game and I really enjoy the setup and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is awesome.”
- “Absolutely great & addictive game; while the last update fixed lots of problems and made the game more user friendly (and I don't mind the short ads between gameplays at all!).”
- “The gameplay gets 1 star because of the continuous crashing, which makes taking my turn extremely frustrating.”
- “According to the developer, each ad should be no longer than 30 seconds, so that's approximately 30 seconds of ads after every minute of gameplay.”
- “The lack of red when the letters are wrong takes away from the gameplay, and the boosts defeat the purpose and take up space.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The story aspect is criticized for its repetitive and unstable mission system, with frequent glitches causing progress loss and long wait times. Users also express frustration with intrusive mission notifications and inappropriate ads, while suggesting the need for more varied difficulty levels and a progressive story mode. Overall, the mission-driven story elements are seen as frustrating and poorly implemented.
- “But ever since the update with missions, I challenge the robot and it gets stuck in 'waiting for opponent' for 3 days.”
- “One of the missions keeps popping up over and over.”
- “I hate that I get notifications just about the missions that I can't turn off, and half the time they won't load and crash the app.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
User opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some appreciating the updated, cute, and quirky style, while others find them too small, hard to read, or poorly designed compared to previous versions. Several users prefer the older graphics and express frustration that the new visuals negatively impact gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphics receive criticism for visibility and aesthetic choices, though a few still find them appealing.
- “I actually love the updated graphics and I really like the game!”
- “Graphics get 4 stars; they are cute and quirky but would be nice if they were a little larger.”
- “I found another game and although the graphics are a bit more childish, the concept is there and they aren't grasping for my wallet.”
- “The graphics alone make me not want to use this app ever again.”
- “Taking my 5 star review to 1 star. The new graphics make it hard to see double up and even read clues as they all appear to be too close to the same color.”
- “Poor graphics.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including bugs and high battery consumption. Additionally, frequent ads further detract from the overall experience.
- “As far as the performance goes, it is awful.”
- “I love this game, however there's been a bug in its performance over the last month.”
- “For performance, I noticed a significant hit to my battery when playing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtle and situational, mainly arising from the experience of achieving a "perfect game." However, its novelty quickly fades due to limited gameplay variety.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is somewhat limited due to the restriction of only five playable gameboards at a time, which may reduce variety and long-term engagement.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is made tedious by frequent ads between turns and before each play, disrupting the flow. Additionally, some puzzles contain offensive language, which may detract from the overall experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional experience is negatively impacted by intrusive ads that expand unexpectedly during gameplay, disrupting immersion and causing frustration.

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Kryss - The Battle of Words is a action game.

Kryss - The Battle of Words is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Kryss - The Battle of Words.

Kryss - The Battle of Words was released on December 5, 2019.

Kryss - The Battle of Words was developed by Crossword & Sudoku Games LTD.

Kryss - The Battle of Words has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Kryss - The Battle of Words for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Kryss - The Battle of Words is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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