Languinis: Word Game

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"Languinis: Word Game" is a vibrant word search game designed for Scrabble enthusiasts, featuring an interesting plot, compelling graphics, good music, and plenty of humor. However, it is marred by excessive advertisements and technical bugs. The game provides a fun and colorful word-building experience, making it a decent choice for casual players looking for a light-hearted word game.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 17,230 reviews

graphics401 positive mentions

monetization152 negative mentions

graphics
543 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
25%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, cute character designs, and unique 3D look, making them engaging and enjoyable for players. However, some users expressed dissatisfaction with recent updates, claiming that the new graphics are less appealing compared to the original versions. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and challenging experience, although there are occasional complaints about performance issues and visual clutter.
- “I love the unique 3D look, the graphics are excellent - it doesn't look like any other game I've ever played.”
- “Amazing graphics and the cutest little characters!”
- “The graphics are entertaining and so cute.”
- “I would have given it a 5, but the graphics in the new update are just terrible and unpleasant.”
- “Game freezes a lot and costs lives because way too much going on graphically.”
- “I do not like the new graphics on the 2019 update or the back story.”
monetization
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
1%
85%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly after each level, which disrupts gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game becomes nearly unplayable without making in-app purchases to progress. A recurring suggestion is the desire for a paid version to eliminate ads entirely, as many players find the current ad frequency overwhelming and detrimental to their overall experience.
- “Doesn't ask for money every turn and no ads.”
- “Very fun, no ads... really keeps your mind sharp.”
- “At first I just wanted to try this app, but as I continue to play, it is a nice game, very challenging, highly recommend, no ads in between.”
- “I've never had to buy coins or levels, just watch ads...but all of a sudden I'm stuck on a level and can't get out without paying the most ridiculous prices of any game ever.”
- “This used to be the best word puzzle game ever, until the developer sought to grab even more money by forcing me to watch ads before I can continue playing.”
- “This game was fantastic until the recent update where ads play after every game.”
humor
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny animations, quirky character reactions, and amusing tutorials that enhance the overall experience. Many find the characters, particularly the "languinis," to be cute and entertaining, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere that makes the game both fun and addictive. Overall, the blend of humor and challenge keeps players engaged and entertained throughout their gameplay.
- “Developers have an interesting imagination and wry sense of humor.”
- “Their reactions when you misspell a word are hilarious!”
- “The whole style of the game, the little Languinis, is hilarious!”
- “It's a fun game, but not funny.”
stability
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost lives and power-ups. While some players noted improvements following recent updates, the overall experience remains marred by persistent issues, particularly during ad playback and level transitions. Despite its fun gameplay, the instability has led to frustration and disappointment for many users.
- “No glitches.”
- “No glitches.”
- “There are a lot of glitches in this game.”
- “I was loving this game until it started to freeze up on me. I kept restarting it, and all it was doing was taking my power-ups and freezing before the game could even load. It has done this several times, so I won't be playing it until it can be updated and refreshed from the bugs and glitches.”
- “It's frustrating when you almost complete a level and it freezes up and force closes.”
story
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
41%
4%
The game's story is widely praised for its uniqueness and charm, effectively integrating a playful narrative with engaging gameplay elements like spelling and match-3 puzzles. Players appreciate the cute characters, clever quests, and the overall lighthearted tone, making it a fun and addictive experience. However, some users feel there is an excess of text, which can detract from the gameplay.
- “The storyline of the game is very unique.”
- “By far the best match/word game I've come across, awesome storyline, great graphics, heaps of levels.”
- “Genius idea to create the best features of a match 3 game with my favorite type of 'word maker' game with a storyline, quests, objectives, and adorable little characters!”
- “So much time reading the story, but barely any tutorial on how to play and the new added challenges.”
- “Too much to read; the story is cute, but this is too much.”
- “I do not like the new graphics on the 2019 update or the back story.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the ambient and jungle sound effects as pleasant and enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users find the music annoying and express a desire for an option to turn it off or revert to previous tracks. Overall, while the music is often described as cute and fitting, there are calls for better customization options regarding sound settings.
- “The ambient music and jungle sound effects are pleasant, not annoying, and make gameplay more enjoyable.”
- “Loved this game; the graphics and the music are beautiful, really feels like you're in the jungle.”
- “Excellent music.”
- “Nice concept but poorly put together, went through 3 rounds trying to get somewhere I could turn off the annoying music, finally just uninstalled it.”
- “One thing I'm not sure if there is already a setting for this, but I'm not a fan of the music. Besides turning my phone volume down, perhaps a button within your app to turn off the music would help?”
- “Seems like a good game so far, but is there no way to turn off the music and sounds?”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
Gameplay is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging mechanics and the combination of popular game elements. However, some users express frustration with pacing issues, such as lengthy animations and the shift to requiring online play for progression. Overall, while the gameplay is described as compelling and enjoyable, certain design choices have led to mixed feelings among players.
- “Gameplay is compelling, challenges come along just as you're ready for them, a real wordy workout.”
- “Languinis word game is so awesome looking game and the controller is your fingers or your stylus and gameplay is awesome to great for all ages the graphics are awesome adventure finding words to match awesome game love it.”
- “The sound effects are great and the gameplay is very engaging.”
- “Gameplay started getting annoying around level 24 or so.”
- “I like it enough to stick with it a while and see whether the irritation factor decreases... the instructions are clear but a quick tutorial at the start might have been less annoying than the drip feed method of introducing new gameplay at each level.”
- “The graphic overhaul is good; however, gameplay has now been affected since you decided to do away with daily chests to reach the weekly goals of bronze, silver, and gold. It now requires you to 'shop' for coins and necessitates online gameplay to progress.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the appeal of its cute characters, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the design choice that allows for non-touching letters, contributing to a more enjoyable and engaging gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its friendliness, creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for players.