Rosette and Words

About

Rosette and Words is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by SmallBigSquare and was released on April 16, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing experience with both timed and relaxed modes, making it suitable for different play styles.
The interface is satisfying and the controls are easy to use, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The presentation is visually appealing with minimalist graphics and good music, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.

The word selection is often obscure, with many words being unfamiliar or seemingly random, which detracts from the enjoyment.
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 way letters are highlighted after finding words, leading to confusion.

music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and a good complement to the overall experience, others describe it as boring and uninspiring. Overall, it is noted for being 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.”
graphics
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The game features nice-looking minimalist graphics that enhance the overall aesthetic experience, complemented by a variety of color options for letter tiles. Players can unlock an editor to combine rosettes, allowing for creative design variations. Additionally, the graphics are well-integrated with the gameplay, providing a smooth experience.
- “The rosettes can be combined using an editor (once you unlock it), and this gives 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 music and graphics resolution, but different colors for the letter tiles - fantastically!”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally considered unremarkable, lacking standout features or innovation.
- “As for the gameplay, it's rather unremarkable.”