Scrabble® GO-Classic Word Game
Scrabble® GO is a digital version of the classic word game with modern features, including various ways to play with friends. However, the game has some drawbacks such as grinding, numerous ads, and bugs that can affect the gameplay experience. Despite these issues, it offers fantastic game mechanics and hilarious moments, making it a decent option for word game enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping it engaging.
- Players can enjoy both single-player and multiplayer experiences.
- The app provides a platform to connect with friends and play remotely.
- The app is plagued with excessive ads, often appearing after every turn.
- Frequent crashes and freezing issues disrupt gameplay.
- The interface is cluttered with unnecessary features, making navigation difficult.
- monetization6,342 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every turn, often leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While there is an option to pay a subscription fee to remove ads, users find the cost excessive and prefer a one-time purchase option instead. Overall, the aggressive ad placement and frequent crashes associated with ads have led to a negative perception of the game's monetization approach.
“I would gladly pay a one-time fee to have no ads, but $7.99 per month for Scrabble is ridiculous.”
“I love Scrabble, and I want it to feel like I'm playing Scrabble, not ads whack-a-mole, please.”
“I would pay for a game that I can play offline like in the original with no ads!”
“So choked with ads that it's almost unplayable (unless you pay, of course).”
“What could/would be an enjoyable game is so inundated with ads it's virtually unplayable!”
“The amount of ads is ridiculous, and there's just way too much going on, on the home screen.”
- stability978 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the app's tendency to freeze during ads or when attempting to access features, often requiring them to restart the app or their devices. While some acknowledge improvements over time, the overwhelming consensus is that the app's stability issues significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.
“Great game as soon as you work out who the robots are; some aren't that easy to identify. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Do yourself a favor and pay for the subscription. Gameplay is smooth, ad-free, and almost bug-free, unlike the free version which is clunky, freezes continuously, and has constant advertising.”
“Hopefully they fix it because it is fun to play when it is not buggy.”
“I get the need to have ads to pay the bills, but it would be nice if they weren't nearly so buggy.”
“Lately the app constantly freezes plus the ads have gotten longer and sometimes there are two back to back.”
“Plagued with glitches that cause lost turns, prizes, and robs you of your scores.”
“The game freezes and then kicks you out after the ad or during the ad where you then don't receive your reward.”
- graphics337 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as overly busy, childish, and distracting from the core gameplay. While some appreciate the vibrant and well-designed visuals, a significant number of users feel that the excessive animations, pop-ups, and ads create a cluttered experience that detracts from the enjoyment of playing Scrabble. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more streamlined and simplified graphical interface that aligns better with the traditional essence of the game.
“I love the graphics and all the different tile designs.”
“Very good app - easy to use, lovely graphics etc.”
“Great game overall and nice graphics 🌺”
“The graphics are like a visual assault.”
“The graphics are over the top and seem marketed toward seven year olds.”
“The graphics are a headache just to look at.”
- gameplay239 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the app is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the classic Scrabble mechanics and various gameplay modes. However, the experience is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, pop-ups, and unnecessary features that disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game. While the core gameplay is solid, the excessive distractions and lag significantly detract from the overall user experience, leading to frustration among players.
“Hands down, favorite gameplay, very well designed ideas.”
“The gameplay is nice, and also the graphics.”
“The gameplay is fun and I enjoyed the variety; however, on certain sections of the game, it's difficult to be patient.”
“The actual scrabble gameplay works well, but overloaded by the rest of the clutter which makes me want to not open the game.”
“The super-abundance of ads really ruins the gameplay, not to mention its functionality.”
“The gameplay is barely recognizable, and the players mostly barely literate.”
- music69 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music experience in the game is heavily criticized due to intrusive ads that frequently interrupt and pause any background music or podcasts players, leading to frustration among users. Many players express a desire for the option to mute ad sounds entirely, as the loud and often annoying ad music detracts from their gaming experience. Additionally, the game's own music is noted to be lacking, with some users wishing for ambient music to enhance gameplay.
“I like listening to my music while I play.”
“My biggest wish is for some kind of relaxing music to turn on or off.”
“All it's really missing is some kind of ambient music.”
“The ads interfere with listening to music or podcasts while playing, and they require too many taps to get back to playing.”
“I hate that my music gets cut out every time an ad pops up, which is often.”
“Gameplay is fine, but the ads ruin it, especially if you're also listening to music (even when sound is off in the settings, the ads still pause your music and play sound).”
- grinding41 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, primarily due to excessive advertisements and slow animations for rewards. Many express that the constant interruptions and lengthy processes to collect rewards detract from the overall enjoyment, making gameplay feel like a chore rather than a fun experience. Despite some enjoyable mini-games, the overwhelming sense of tedium from grinding for rewards and dealing with ads has led to a significant drop in player satisfaction.
“Everyone likes rewards, but it is tedious taking many steps to collect them.”
“The ads on the free version got to be really tedious, showing 30-second videos after every single turn, and you had to watch each video all the way through if you wanted to continue your game.”
“The annoying animations before you get your rewards is tedious!”
- optimization38 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users reporting frequent crashes, lag, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over excessive ads and slow performance, which often necessitates uninstalling and reinstalling the app to temporarily improve functionality. While some users note that the game runs smoothly at times, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the user experience.
“The game runs smoothly.”
“Beautiful experience; the game runs smoothly and you can challenge other players in real time.”
“Looks like you fixed the cause of past performance issues.”
“Regardless of whether I'm in the middle of placing tiles or just staring at the screen, it will redirect to the Play Store to install another app; very poor performance.”
“Couple that with poor programming that allows for constant glitches, loss of prizes, and all-around poor performance, and you have a recipe for a very bitter cake.”
“The game is great but very, very buggy; it gets stuck even when playing it on a new device with a Snapdragon 855+. I don't know if the game is not optimized for Android 10, but they should fix it if they want people to purchase things in the game.”
- story24 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being cluttered with excessive ads, irrelevant quests, and a convoluted user interface that detracts from the core gameplay experience. Many players express a desire for a simpler, more traditional Scrabble experience without the distractions of side quests and power-ups, while others find the narrative elements and character interactions unengaging or poorly executed. Overall, the game's focus on additional features often overshadows the enjoyment of the main game, leaving players frustrated.
“The game is good and the challenges and quests are interesting for something different.”
“Support doesn't use email for obvious reasons but screenshots tell the story.”
“There's no way every person has the same story.”
“If it's just scrabble you want to play and are not particularly enamored with other quests and side games and XP tournaments, then don't waste your time on this.”
“It's always the same story; they are from the US but working abroad or from another country working in the US.”
- emotional15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express significant frustration with the emotional impact of the game, citing intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to feelings of helplessness and annoyance. The experience is described as a departure from the wholesome enjoyment of Scrabble, with complaints about poor controls and a lack of genuine engagement, ultimately leaving players feeling disheartened and emotionally drained. The overall sentiment reflects a longing for a more respectful and enjoyable gaming experience.
“This app is the poster child for the destruction of something wholesome, fun, and timeless, all in the cheap pursuit of value for shareholders of some company.”
“Mature people with normal intellectual and emotional development don't want to be constantly interrupted and coaxed into playing little shallow juvenile games.”
“I think I'm generally coping well with lockdown, until I try to play Scrabble Go; it makes me want to cry.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding amusement in its absurdities, such as the matchmaking feature and the allowance of profane words. However, many also express frustration with the game's mechanics and advertisements, suggesting that the humor often falls flat or becomes repetitive. Overall, while there are moments of levity, the humor does not consistently enhance the gaming experience.
“And then it's like a matchmaker app as well, that is hilarious and a feature that is pretty useless.”
“I find it hilarious that you think someone would pay a subscription just to figure out the best word for their last move.”
“I'm a horrible speller but I find this game very challenging and fun, and it can be funny at times like some of the words that people come up with or even the so-called Scrabble dictionary.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express that the original Scrabble offers significant replayability, while the current implementation suffers from frequent ad interruptions and limited word options, detracting from the overall experience. The classic game's charm is overshadowed by these issues, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the new version fails to capture the unending replayability of the original.
“They teach you the meaning of all the words that are playable!”
“Scrabble is a classic game with unending replayability, but the experience is absolutely ruined by this implementation.”
“The original Scrabble is much more playable.”
“For heaven's sake, please fix this... the old version was much more playable!”