Magic Jigsaw Puzzles－Games HD
- July 21, 2011
- ZiMAD
- 46h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Magic Jigsaw Puzzles - Game HD" is a puzzle game that offers a collection of jigsaw puzzles designed for brain training and relaxation. The game boasts splendid gameplay, phenomenal graphics, and masterful music, but is marred by annoying ads and bugs. Despite this, its wholesome story and occasional humor make it a decent option for adults seeking daily relaxing games. The game describes itself as a jigsaw puzzles collection of brain trainers, which is an accurate summary.
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Reviews
- monetization2,376 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch multiple ads before, during, and after puzzles, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they express a strong desire for a more balanced approach, with fewer interruptions and a more reasonable pricing model for ad removal.
“There are in-app purchases, but they also offer many great free puzzles including a puzzle for every day of the month.”
“Recently purchased the no ads for $4.99 and so worth it.”
“Addictive, no ads, easy to play, user-friendly with premium soothing music.”
“Feels like 80% of my play time is spent watching the forced ads.”
“I understand having ads but 8-10 per puzzle and god forbid you accidentally hit the one on the screen cause you have to watch another one after going to an ad.”
“I used to love this app but now the ads have taken over.”
- music747 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience. Many users express a desire for more variety in the music selection, as some find the repetition of certain tracks monotonous. While the calming background music is a highlight for many, there are complaints about intrusive ads disrupting the listening experience.
“The music is so relaxing and the images are gorgeous!”
“I love the music and the selection of puzzles.”
“The music is soothing, allowing the mind to be open to find where the puzzle pieces fit.”
“Now they went and changed the music to something so annoying I had to turn the sound off.”
“I love the music but it repeats one song over and over.”
“I would like to change the music in the game.”
- graphics259 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in this jigsaw puzzle game are consistently praised as beautiful, vibrant, and immersive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the clarity and detail of the images, which make solving puzzles enjoyable and relaxing. Additionally, the option to customize backgrounds and the variety of themes contribute to the game's aesthetic appeal, making it a standout choice for puzzle enthusiasts.
“The graphics are mesmerizing.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the puzzles are fun and relaxing.”
“Fantastic graphics.”
“I'm giving this game a 1 out of 5 even though I rate the gameplay and graphics okay, because it's the worst spam and ad-infested game I've ever played.”
“The graphics and freedom of moving pieces was too restricted.”
“Full of ads... it was supposed to be a low power consumption game since it's just a puzzle game... but it takes up more charge than even graphic-intensive games such as Asphalt 9, and it takes up a whole lot of data... for what?”
- stability145 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly when interacting with ads or completing puzzles. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these issues, while a few note that the game runs smoothly on certain devices. Overall, the recent updates appear to have exacerbated the stability problems, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.
“The big plus is that this app doesn't glitch on my outdated phone, so I would recommend these puzzles for everyone.”
“A must-get app; no glitches if you want to complete puzzles.”
“Great pastime game with no glitches or problems.”
“Used to be a brilliant app that I've used for years, but recent updates have left it less fun and with loads of glitches.”
“I really like playing this game, but I gave it a 3 because every couple of minutes it freezes and then closes me out.”
“Every time I try to order something through this app, the app freezes and it won't let anything go through. It's getting really irritating.”
- story94 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is heavily influenced by the addition of missions, which some players find engaging and rewarding, while others feel they detract from the overall experience. Many users express frustration with technical issues, such as lost progress and glitches that hinder mission completion, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, while the missions add a layer of challenge and incentive for some, they are viewed as unnecessary or burdensome by others, impacting the enjoyment of the game's core puzzle mechanics.
“I have really enjoyed these puzzles. I put them together every day, and these puzzles are so relaxing and pass the time. I enjoy the art and the scenes and the challenges and the missions. I look forward to engaging in these wonderful puzzles and passing the time with them.”
“I love this game! You play puzzles to do the winter story and when you do special events to get new puzzle packs. I really enjoy the music, sometimes I even fall asleep!”
“The quests add an extra layer of fun! I really enjoyed the missions as an added incentive to try different puzzles.”
“I see this is a classic 'bait and switch' story.”
“Showing a man physically abusing a woman just to get you to read a cheap book, that obviously the story and writing are not good enough to make it on any best sellers list.”
“Now with all the missions and videos, no fun at all.”
- gameplay73 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fluid mechanics, variety of puzzles, and intuitive interface, making it a relaxing and enjoyable experience. However, frequent and intrusive ads significantly disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among users. While the game offers multiple options and challenges, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from its overall quality.
“The gameplay itself is great, which makes it a shame that I can't rate it higher.”
“Many puzzles, best pictures, fluid mechanics, relaxing, and all around well polished.”
“Gameplay is intuitive and well presented.”
“Multiple ads pop up during gameplay, not just on launch or in between puzzles even!”
“Way too many ads, it interferes with gameplay.”
“Deleted this, constant ads at side, during gameplay, that did it for me.”
- humor26 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and relaxing, making it enjoyable for extended play. Many users highlight the amusing aspects of the puzzles, particularly those featuring familiar characters like SpongeBob, and share nostalgic memories that add to the game's charm. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted way to spend time without stress.
“Very funny game you could do a lot of puzzles you could take pictures and do that puzzle that you took a picture but it cost money like $20 but yes very nice and cool game and I hope you guys like it oh yeah I do the Spongebob ones cuz they're the funnest and easiest.”
“Easy to play without stress to win... just to spend funny time.”
“I like this game, it's funny, relaxing, enjoyable, and I can do it for hours putting together puzzles.”
“And now I have lost all stars and coins; not funny.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
“I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of frustration and appreciation regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While the beautiful visuals and touching music enhance the experience, the intrusive and controversial ads, particularly those with emotional shock value, detract significantly from the overall enjoyment and immersion. The combination of technical issues and disruptive advertising has led to a negative emotional response from players.
“It's a beautiful game, literally beautiful because they have superb pictures for puzzles and such touching music, although I miss the old music that was even more touching haha.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing stuttering and performance issues, particularly when moving pieces around the board. However, many players report smooth performance and excellent graphics, even on older devices, indicating that optimization may vary based on individual experiences and updates. Overall, while there are notable performance problems for some, others find the game runs well and is visually appealing.
“Runs smoothly... overall great.”
“This is a fantastic game due to its great graphics, excellent performance, and beautiful selection of images.”
“Such a great game, it runs smoothly on my outdated phone and never glitches.”
“Constant stuttering when trying to move pieces around the board, forcing you to work on the puzzle in sections rather than as a whole.”
“Ads are inconsistent in their performance, which is frustrating.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, primarily due to excessive ads and random farming challenges that detract from the overall experience. Many express dissatisfaction with the game's focus on ad revenue rather than engaging gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony and a desire to abandon the game.
“I don't know what's going on with this game but it's becoming more and more tedious to play.”
“I want to finish it but it is too tedious to risk losing it a 3rd time.”
“It's an ad farming game; they just want you to watch ads. There are next to 0 puzzles.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers plenty of free puzzles, enhancing its replayability, while also allowing players to earn points for additional content. However, some express a desire for games that prioritize straightforward playability over complex systems.
“Plenty of free puzzles, with lots of replayability, and you can earn points to buy more easily.”
“The game lacks any real incentive to replay; once you've seen everything, there's no reason to go back.”
“After finishing the game, I felt no urge to play it again. The experience was too linear and predictable.”
“The limited choices and outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
