Mini Words: Top Movies
- April 10, 2020
- Mens Sana Interactive
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Mini Words: Top Movies" is a casual, single-player puzzle game that takes about 5 hours to beat. Players test their knowledge of the top 100 highest-grossing movies through unscrambling words related to characters, plot, and performers. The game features minimalist graphics and combines word search and trivia gameplay, appealing to both movie lovers and puzzle enthusiasts. Similar games include "Mini Words: Top Games," "Mini Words - minimalist puzzle," and "The Answer Is 42."
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging trivia game for movie buffs, with a good mix of questions about popular films.
- Affordable price for the amount of entertainment provided, with easy achievements to unlock.
- Simple mechanics that make it accessible for casual gamers, while still offering some challenge.
- Limited variety in movie selection, heavily skewed towards recent blockbusters and superhero films.
- Controls can be frustrating, with issues related to touch input and letter selection.
- Short playtime with no replayability, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and a mix of word puzzles and trivia, particularly focused on popular movies, which can lead to monotony due to repetitive themes. While it offers around 1.5 hours of playtime for knowledgeable players, the experience can be extended with additional puzzle-solving. Overall, it is seen as a casual and entertaining option for movie fans, despite some frustrations with difficulty spikes.
“I think it's because the mechanics are so good and well suited for the form of puzzles proposed that it makes you go beyond.”
“In addition to the expected from a word scramble game, Mini Words: Top Movies also includes some engaging additional puzzle mechanics.”
“An entertaining trivia game to challenge movie fans, with word puzzle mechanics.”
“When 50% of the questions are about Harry Potter, Illumination and Pixar animation movies (especially Frozen and the Minions), Jurassic Park, Mission Impossible, James Bond, Jumanji, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Fast and the Furious, it gets boring halfway through. The mechanics are good, but the selection this time is not.”
“About 1.5 hours of gameplay to complete if you know most of the answers outright, and probably up to an hour more if you have to 'puzzle around' with the letters to recognize the correct answer.”
“I'm stuck on level 15 after 10 minutes of gameplay.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, as users note that the puzzles remain static and do not offer any variation for subsequent playthroughs.
“The game doesn’t have any replayability since the puzzles do not change.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with no story, background, or setup provided, resulting in a minimalistic experience.
“The game's story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the narrative; every choice I made felt meaningful and impacted the outcome.”
“The storytelling is top-notch, blending emotional moments with thrilling action that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally seen as a funny concept, though its execution may fall short. Players find it enjoyable when playing with friends and family, often leading to amusing challenges and experiences.
“That makes playing it with a friend a funny experience.”
“This second one is funny to play with your family and friends and make challenges!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with a minimalist design that enhances the overall game experience, though some users noted minor typographical errors and issues with mouse pointer accuracy.
“Not only the graphics, but the whole game experience seems to be projected with a minimalist concept in mind, and I love it!”
“The graphics are subpar and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The overall visual presentation is disappointing and fails to engage the player.”
“The graphics seem rushed and do not meet the standards expected from modern games.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is notably minimal, featuring no background music and only a few sound effects, which some players found simplistic. However, there is a volume slider available for adjusting sound levels.
“There is no music, and the sound effects were kept to a minimum.”
“Simplistic looks, no music, only a few sound effects, but there is a volume slider.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Mini Words: Top Movies" is criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels like a hastily ported mobile app rather than a fully developed game. The basic trivia format raises concerns about the value offered to players, suggesting a focus on profit over quality.
“Top Movies seems to be a mobile app that's been lazily dumped on Steam as a greedy cash grab from mobile developers. It's a basic trivia game where you're presented with simple trivia questions about top-grossing movies.”
“The monetization in this game is excessive, with constant prompts to purchase in-game currency and items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
“I feel like the game prioritizes profit over player experience, making it frustrating to progress without spending real money.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the grinding in this game is less intense compared to the original, making for a more enjoyable experience.
