Magic Cross Stitch: Pixel Art
- September 17, 2020
- ZiMAD
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Get on Apple StoreMagic Cross Stitch: Pixel Art is a coloring game with pixel art designs, offering "color by number" gameplay. It boasts good graphics and ingenious music, but is hindered by numerous ads and bugs. Despite its flaws, fans of pixel art or relaxing gameplay may find enjoyment in stitching together the colorful designs.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and relaxing, providing a great way to unwind.
- The graphics are good, and the ability to import personal pictures adds a unique touch.
- The gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it accessible for all ages.
- There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
- The app frequently crashes or freezes, causing loss of progress.
- There is no option to transfer progress between devices, which is inconvenient.
- monetization334 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Players report being interrupted by ads multiple times during gameplay, often feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games and appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, the general consensus is that the current ad load significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“This is a very relaxing game that thankfully has no ads in between the process of coloring big pictures.”
“I paid for no ads and now it's perfect.”
“This game is very fun and there are almost no ads at all!”
“You literally spend more time watching ads than anything.”
“Once again a developer got greedy and took all the money he could get, meaning these stupid and obnoxious ads are more the product than the game.”
“I paid to get rid of the ads, so much nicer now.”
- music38 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, contributing positively to the overall experience for many players. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the inability to turn off or adjust the volume of the repetitive music, which detracts from their enjoyment, especially when trying to listen to other audio. While some appreciate the calming effect of the music, the lack of customization options remains a common complaint.
“The music is nice, and I like the cute stickers you have to collect.”
“Very soothing music, easy to understand, and helps take my anxiety away.”
“It's super easy to use and calming; the music is sweet as well.”
“Though some criticisms I have about the app... it'd be nice if it played more than just the same music on loop.”
“I loved using this app while I listened to my audiobooks, but the most recent update put in music that you can't turn off or change the volume.”
“I can't even access the menu to stop the music or report the problems.”
- stability30 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing during gameplay, particularly after ads or updates. Many players experience crashes that require restarting the app, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Despite some positive feedback on the app's features, the ongoing stability issues have prompted users to consider uninstalling the game.
“No glitches like many other apps, especially games.”
“I really like how you can cross-stitch your own pictures from your gallery. Plus, the coloring is so smooth with no glitches. Really good app. Thanks, Rhonda.”
“I would have given it 5 stars, but it freezes a lot.”
“Update as of February 4, 2023, the issues have only become worse, so much so that the game freezes and then closes without allowing any gameplay.”
“It's fun, but half the time it freezes up after ads.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and quality, with many users finding them beautiful and relaxing. However, some players express frustration with the lack of functionality, such as the inability to export completed artwork and the disruptive presence of ads. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, there are calls for more depth and features to enhance the experience.
“Very amazing game and good graphics.”
“Excellent graphics.”
“Very relaxing, and the graphics are great!”
“The graphics are okay, but there is too much cash grab and not enough substance to be taken seriously as a cross-stitch or pixel art app if you care about exporting your work after you are done.”
“It needs more graphics and color to it and more things to color.”
“Too many ads and interruptions right in the middle of artwork.”
- story9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is highly praised for its engaging narrative and relaxing gameplay, with players enjoying the storyline and the unique coloring feature. However, there are frustrations regarding the slow release of new story segments and the lack of content after completing initial challenges, leading to a desire for more story-related updates. Overall, while the story is a highlight, players feel it could be expanded further.
“The story part is fascinating.”
“Love the story you have on it.”
“I love the fact that it's a story mode.”
“Use to love this game but they took away the marathon for 3 weeks now and you have no way to win special boosts, and they have a storyline that you can color, but it takes months before you get a new segment!”
“Love this so relaxing, just wish there were more story stuff.”
“End of story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and lack of time constraints, allowing for a relaxed experience. However, users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the gameplay.
“The gameplay is smooth and nothing is timed.”
“Good work and mechanics overall though.”
“Ads popping up over gameplay; not cool, man!”
“The controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with users noting that it appeals to their sense of humor and is distinct from typical coloring apps. Many find the pictures amusing, often leading to genuine laughter.
“Just appeals to my sense of humor.”
“Different from the coloring apps; it's very funny.”
“Some of the pictures are funny and keep me in stitches.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the app demonstrates good optimization with smooth performance and non-intrusive ads that do not disrupt gameplay. However, users note that there is still room for improvement in terms of quality of life features and further optimization.
“The app runs smoothly; ads are no longer blatantly put in your face, and they close without freezing the app itself.”
“Not bad, but needs some quality of life improvements and optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively boring and tedious, even when playing ad-free with a subscription.
“Despite having the Google Plus subscription and playing this with no ads, it gets extremely boring and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful rewards, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over again, which quickly becomes monotonous and frustrating.”
