Screw Away: 3D Pin Puzzle

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"Screw Away: 3D Pin Puzzle" is a single-player puzzle game with good mechanics, offering a highly rewarding and challenging experience. However, the game is marred by an excessive number of ads and frustrating bugs that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Players must navigate through these issues to fully appreciate the game's intricate puzzles and satisfying rewards.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,044 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization854 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a unique 3D puzzle experience.
Many players enjoy the challenge and creativity of the puzzles.
The game has a relaxing quality, making it a good way to pass time.

Levels often require watching ads or spending money to progress, making it frustrating.
There are significant bugs, particularly with level 78, which many players find impossible to complete.
The game frequently crashes or fails to load, leading to a poor user experience.

monetization
885 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with many players reporting that it is nearly impossible to progress through levels without watching multiple ads for power-ups or additional slots. While some users find the ads manageable, the overwhelming consensus is that the frequency and length of the ads—often exceeding a minute—are intrusive and detract from the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, even those who pay for ad removal still encounter ads, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “Game is fun but the ads (and price to have no ads) is pretty bad. You get an ad after completing every level (except like the first ten levels), but the levels are fun; some are super easy but then you get a harder one.”
- “Everything is monetized as well, of course, but take note that the 'remove ads' purchase doesn't actually remove all the ads.”
- “Really like the game but other games when you pay for no ads means no ads period!”
- “After playing enough levels, I can safely say this game is designed to force you to watch ads in order to clear certain levels.”
- “It's really fun to play, it's just questionable whether it's worth playing knowing you'll never win without sacrificing 4+ minutes of your gameplay each level.”
- “The game forces you to watch multiple ads to finish a puzzle.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing during loading screens and gameplay, often requiring players to restart levels or the app entirely. Many users report glitches that hinder progress, particularly when attempting to watch ads for perks, and some levels are rendered unplayable due to these bugs. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems detract from the experience and necessitate urgent updates for fixes.
- “The game freezes on loading at 45% for at least a couple of minutes.”
- “I make all this progress, and then a stupid ad comes on and freezes the whole game.”
- “The game freezes and won't load levels properly or recognize touch frequently, and some levels can't be beaten without watching ads or using money.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
56%
12%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and straightforward, with fun mechanics that encourage strategic thinking. However, many players express frustration over the heavy reliance on ads, which often disrupt the experience and make it difficult to progress without watching multiple ads or spending money. While the core gameplay is appreciated, the overwhelming presence of advertisements significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, and the game makes you think a little bit.”
- “Fun, straightforward gameplay for the most part.”
- “Great gameplay and minimal ads.”
- “It's really fun to play, it's just questionable whether it's worth playing knowing you'll never win without sacrificing 4+ minutes of your gameplay each level watching ads.”
- “The last level I played, I played well, but I still ended up watching 5 minutes worth of ads literally for maybe a minute or two of gameplay.”
- “It doesn't matter how strategic you are with your gameplay if you don't spend money or watch reward ads you cannot beat most levels.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Players express frustration with the game's story progression, particularly regarding weekly quests that often become uncompletable due to a lack of available tasks or updates. Many users report that quests require actions that cannot be fulfilled after reaching certain milestones, leading to dissatisfaction with the game's tracking system and overall quest design. While the game is enjoyable and features appealing elements, the inability to complete missions detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “I love how the narrative unfolds with each level, revealing more about the world and its inhabitants.”
- “The character development is impressive, making you feel connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
- “The weekly quest doesn't properly update, and there are tasks on there you can't possibly complete if you finish the locations.”
- “Enjoying the game, but I've noticed that the weekly quests aren't tracking hammer usage.”
- “Fun game, lots of nice shapes to unlock, but I took away 1 star because I built all the houses, and the new weekly quest cannot be completed since I can no longer build any houses.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant visuals and upbeat music, while others criticize them as mediocre or even awful. There are mentions of lag and issues with graphics quality at higher levels, suggesting inconsistency in performance. Overall, while some aspects of the graphics are appreciated, there is a clear call for improvements in quality and scaling.
- “Great graphics, nice upbeat music, different new patterns.”
- “Graphics are great.”
- “I tap the screen again and all the graphics look like they are racing off the screen at hyper speed.”
- “The graphics are awful.”
- “Mediocre graphics, mediocre physics.”
- “When you pass higher levels, the graphics are not good.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally praised for being upbeat, lively, and fitting the colorful aesthetic, contributing to a unique atmosphere. However, some players feel indifferent towards the music, suggesting it may not be essential to their gaming experience. Overall, it adds a cheerful vibe that complements the game's visuals.
- “Great graphics, nice upbeat music, different new patterns.”
- “It's a very unique and colorful game, with cute and lively music.”
- “Cat music game super brain funny.”
- “I can do without the music; I hear that when I am not in the game, lol.”
- “Here's a list of other games produced by this 'wonder group' musicat!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently faces performance issues and is not optimized for foldable devices, indicating a need for further bug fixes and overall optimization improvements.
- “Otherwise, keep working on bugs and performance.”
- “Not optimized for fold!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as clever and funny, with users appreciating its witty elements and amusing content, particularly in the context of a cat-themed music game.
- “Cat music game is super funny.”
- “Clever and funny.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's controls, indicating that the emotional experience is negatively impacted when gameplay becomes tedious and physically uncomfortable, leading to a desire to uninstall.