Open Puzzle Box
- December 21, 2014
- NFLY STUDIO
"Open Puzzle Box" is a challenging puzzle game featuring spectacular graphics and plenty of humor. However, be prepared for annoying ads in between levels. The game invites you to take on the challenge of an endless series of mystery boxes, promising endless fun and mental stimulation for players. Overall, an engaging and visually impressive game that will keep you hooked.
Reviews
- The puzzles start off easy and gradually increase in difficulty, providing a good challenge.
- The game is visually appealing and has a nice design.
- It's a fun game that keeps players engaged and thinking.
- The game is littered with ads, interrupting gameplay after almost every level.
- The hint system is poorly designed, often providing vague or unhelpful clues.
- Some levels require quick reflexes or skills that may not be accessible to all players, making them frustrating.
- monetization628 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Users report experiencing ads after nearly every action, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads have prompted many to consider uninstalling the game or seeking options to pay for an ad-free experience.
βIt's very fun and challenging but at the same time not so hard, which is good, and no ads unless you hit the hints. Even then, you can choose to use your ruby instead. 10/10.β
βThis game is amazing! I love that there are no ads unless you watch a video for a reward, and if there are ads, there are only about 2 an hour.β
βJust go completely offline and there's no ads, but overall, it's a great game.β
βThe ads are relentless though, popping up in the middle of puzzles, interrupting the flow between puzzles.β
βI spent more time watching ads than actually solving puzzles.β
βThe amount of ads makes the game unplayable.β
- graphics38 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the decent quality and detail, while others find them basic or lacking in creativity. Some users highlight the smooth visuals and realistic effects, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience, but there are calls for improvements and more engaging graphics. Despite the varied opinions, a significant number of players express satisfaction with the graphics, indicating they enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
βReally enjoyed playing this puzzle app. It's very well made, both graphically and mechanically.β
βThe puzzles are fun and the graphics are nice.β
βI love this game; the graphics are amazing and the puzzles are just great.β
βThis game sucks and I'm very good at puzzles and I'm stuck on #25. The quality is bad, the graphics are bad, and I have WiFi at max bars and I can't skip levels. Definitely do not recommend.β
βGraphics are pretty basic.β
βThe graphics are pretty boring.β
- gameplay27 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the mechanics and puzzles, describing them as fun and engaging. However, the frequent interruptions from ads significantly detract from the experience, with users expressing frustration over their disruptive nature and the feeling of repetitiveness after a certain number of levels. While the game offers decent gameplay and graphics, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to a negative impact on overall enjoyment.
βReally enjoyed playing this puzzle app. It's very well made, both graphically and mechanically. I completed all 60 levels some time ago and I'm still getting the 'more levels coming soon'.β
βI enjoyed it, the gameplay was overall pretty good.β
βThe gameplay itself is very fun.β
βSame mechanics get recycled and after 30 puzzles they just start to get repetitive.β
βAds that interrupt gameplay should get 0 stars.β
βToo many ads ruin gameplay.β
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and clever, often highlighting its ability to evoke laughter while challenging their brain skills. Many reviews note the game's funny moments, particularly in its mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gameplay.
βIt's so funny and it works the brain.β
βIts hilarious the way the box opens :Dβ
βA very super game testing our brain abilities and funny; I liked this game very much.β
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally seen as a fun and spooky addition that enhances the experience, though some players find it repetitive over time. However, there are complaints about the music being unoriginal and a desire for better quality tracks, with some users expressing frustration over the inability to listen to specific songs due to ad interruptions. Overall, while the music adds excitement, it could benefit from improvement and variety.
βThe music is a fun, spooky addition and makes the experience a lot more exciting!β
βThis is so fun and the music helps me.β
βI do have one question for the creators, what's the name/artist of the music?β
βI wanted to listen to a song but I couldn't π because I had to watch millions of ads to get more diamonds for hints, so I don't recommend this app. πππβ
βThe music gets a little old after a while though...β
βBad game, the music is copied and the name is bad. πππππππππβ
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some puzzles are enjoyable and engaging, many become tedious and frustrating due to excessive repetition and reliance on luck. This leads to a sense of burnout, prompting some users to uninstall the game when faced with particularly monotonous challenges. Overall, the balance between fun and tedium in the grinding process is a significant point of contention.
βIt was fun, but when I ran into puzzles like level 34, where it's not a brain teaser but merely tedious luck, I uninstalled.β
βUpdate - starts off decent, but gets tedious and frustrating rather quickly.β
βPuzzles tend to come in a handful of flavors: a fun mystery to solve, a fun mystery followed by a million billion tedious steps, an obvious series of a million billion tedious steps, impossible reflex tests that don't account for hardware lag/jitters, and total enigmas that you just have to wait for the second hint to get you past.β
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is largely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during the tutorial phase. While some mention a lack of glitches, the overall experience is marred by bugs that hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
βThe game runs smoothly without any glitches.β
βI haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.β
βThe performance is rock solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.β
βI can't even rate it because when I open it up, the tutorial never says anything, and when I get to the hint button in the tutorial, it freezes my game and just kicks me out.β
βI can't even load the game; it says loading but then freezes and goes back to my home screen. Not even worth downloading.β
βVery touch-intensive puzzles, a bit buggy because of that.β
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of Toy Story 4 is seen as lacking depth, with some users expressing a desire for a more developed narrative. While the characters are appreciated, the overall storyline feels insufficient to some viewers.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional reactions to the game, particularly highlighting frustration and sadness associated with challenging levels, such as level 38, leading some to abandon the game entirely.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it offers no value for multiple playthroughs, making any investment feel wasted after a single session.
βIt's a puzzle game with no replay value whatsoever, so any money spent will be used for one thing one time only.β