Rosette and Words
- July 22, 2018
- SmallBigSquare
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Rosette and Words" is a crossword puzzle game where you search for words in a board of letter tiles, with the goal of finding specific words within a given time limit. The game features two modes: a timed mode with 96 levels and a relaxed mode with customizable board sizes and an infinite number of levels. With over 240,000 words in its database, the game offers a unique experience each time you play. Complete levels to earn rosettes and create your own unique designs in the Rosette Editor.
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing experience with both timed and relaxed modes, making it suitable for different play styles.
- The interface is satisfying and easy to use, with good music and graphics options, including a dark mode.
- The randomized levels provide variety, and the ability to create and combine rosettes adds a creative element to the gameplay.
- The word selection is often obscure, with many words being abbreviations, acronyms, or foreign terms that may not be familiar to players.
- The game features a grind for achievements, requiring players to complete a large number of random levels, which can feel tedious.
- There are inconsistencies in gameplay mechanics, such as the need to use letters multiple times without clear indication, leading to confusion.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and a good complement to the overall experience, others criticize it as boring and unenhancing. Overall, it is described as unobtrusive and well-integrated with the game's minimalist graphics and sound effects.
“Nice-looking minimalist graphics, very good music, non-annoying sound effects, and it plays really well with the mouse.”
“Not only music and graphics resolution, but different colors for the letter tiles - fantastically!”
“The music that goes with this game is not in any way embellishing the experience.”
“No level design, bad interaction, too much cruft between levels, boring music, achievements that require you to spend way too many hours playing random bad levels.”
“The music is relaxing and unobtrusive for the most part, and it is a nice complement to the game as a whole.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nice-looking minimalist design, complemented by a variety of aesthetic options available through an unlockable editor. Users appreciate the vibrant colors of the letter tiles and the overall visual appeal, which enhances the gameplay experience alongside the good music and sound effects.
“The rosettes can be combined using an editor (once you unlock it), giving you the ability to create a variety of different aesthetic designs.”
“Nice-looking minimalist graphics, very good music, non-annoying sound effects, and it plays really well with the mouse.”
“Not only the music and graphics resolution, but also the different colors for the letter tiles are fantastic!”
“The graphics are quite underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered unremarkable, lacking standout features or innovation.
“As for the gameplay, it's rather unremarkable.”
