Lexica
- July 4, 2014
- d3t
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Lexica is a single-player puzzle game, offering around 5 hours of playtime, that combines the challenge of Sudoku with the vocabulary knowledge of Scrabble®. It features 8 packs with 12 puzzles each across 3 difficulty levels, providing a total of 288 rounds. The game includes a tutorial, live stats, and the ability to run in a small window for quick challenges. Players can earn 13 Steam achievements to show off their skills to friends."
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Reviews
- Lexica offers a unique and challenging blend of crossword and Scrabble mechanics, providing a fun and stimulating experience for word game enthusiasts.
- The game features a substantial amount of content with 288 puzzles across three difficulty levels, ensuring players have plenty of challenges to tackle.
- It is easy to learn and can be played casually, making it a great option for those looking to improve their vocabulary while enjoying a puzzle game.
- The game lacks replayability, as completed puzzles cannot be revisited, which limits long-term engagement.
- Some puzzles include obscure words that may frustrate players, especially those who are not native English speakers or have a limited vocabulary.
- There are technical issues, such as the game occasionally resetting progress and the absence of a full-screen mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
- replayability16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its lack of replayability, as all puzzles are pre-defined and do not change, making it impossible to replay them for a different experience or improved scores. Users have noted that this absence of replay value significantly diminishes the game's long-term appeal. Overall, players agree that replayability is virtually non-existent.
“And when you have a poor memory like mine, the puzzles would seem new again in mere days, which adds a lot of replayability!”
“I am now happy to put it aside for a while; it definitely has replay value as I am sure not to remember any of the difficult words in 'hard mode'.”
“Being able to mark each tile with its possible solutions would make this game so much more playable.”
“The game doesn’t have any replayability since the puzzles do not change.”
“All the puzzles unfortunately are pre-defined and so there's no endless mode, so the game lacks replayability.”
“This is the first game I've ever encountered that had literally zero replayability...since the game won't let you replay puzzles (to get a better score, for example).”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that make it easy to learn, though it lacks innovative features or depth. While the game primarily revolves around solving riddles—some challenging and others straightforward—it is considered the main selling point, offering decent value for its price despite its overall simplicity.
“The simple mechanics make it easy to learn.”
“Overall, the gameplay is the only selling point of this game.”
“It's not the most robust word puzzle game you'll find, but if you like the gameplay, then for the price, you should definitely get your money's worth.”
“Overall, the gameplay is the only selling point of this.”
“No story, no gameplay to talk about, just brooding over riddles and trying to figure them out - some are quite a challenge, others are very easy.”
“It's not the most robust word puzzle game you'll find, but if you like the gameplay, then for the price you should definitely get your money's worth.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the visuals are well-executed and adjustable, others find them lacking compared to higher-quality titles. Overall, the graphics are deemed adequate, scoring around 6.5/10, and are considered sufficient for the puzzle-solving experience, even if they don't stand out in terms of artistry or depth.
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
“The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
“The graphics are good enough, as you can see on the official screenshots.”
“Poor graphics and annoying sounds.”
“Graphic: 6.5/10”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative or background, focusing solely on challenging riddles without any accompanying story elements. While some players may miss the depth and artistry found in other games, the emphasis on puzzle-solving can still provide enjoyment.
“No story, no gameplay to talk about, just brooding over riddles and trying to figure them out - some are quite a challenge, others are very easy.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered underwhelming, with many players opting to mute it and listen to their own music instead. There is a desire for more engaging soundtracks, as some users feel the game lacks sufficient musical content.
“The sound is nothing special; I usually have it off and play my own music instead.”
“I suggest that if you end up making the purchase, mute the sound effects and play your own music.”
“I wish the game had some music, though.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would be better suited as a free title supported by ads, indicating a preference for a monetization model that does not impose upfront costs on players.
“This game should be free with ads, especially considering the monetization tactics used.”
“The in-game purchases are way too aggressive and ruin the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully; it feels like a cash grab.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its quirky and unconventional style, often leading to amusing dialogue and situations that leave players laughing.
“I did, and now I talk funny.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game could be improved by implementing an automatic feature that fills in letters that have only one possible placement, which would reduce the tedium associated with the process.
“Would be less tedious if it could automatically fill in the letters that can only go in one spot.”
