Screw Pin Jam Puzzle

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Screw Pin Jam Puzzle is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Wonder Group and was released on April 30, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Screw Pin Jam Puzzle is a single-player puzzle game that offers splendid game mechanics, showcasing its creativity and strategic gameplay. However, the experience is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs that can affect gameplay. Despite these flaws, it strives to be an incredibly creative and engaging puzzle game."

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Audience ScoreBased on 5,752 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization2.1k negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that challenges the mind.
Great concept with potential for engaging puzzles.
Visually appealing graphics and animations.

Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, often requiring multiple ads to progress.
Levels are often impossible to complete without watching ads or making in-app purchases.
Inconsistent rewards for watching ads, leading to frustration.

monetization
2,340 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that are often unskippable and excessively long, sometimes lasting over a minute. Many players feel that the game is designed to be nearly impossible to progress without watching multiple ads or making in-app purchases, leading to frustration and a perception of it being a cash grab. Even those who paid for an ad-free experience still encounter ads, further exacerbating dissatisfaction with the game's monetization approach.
- “The game is good, but ruined by the amount of adverts even after paying for no ads.”
- “I paid for no ads, but still have to watch ads to get the boxes with the tickets.”
- “Paid for no ads, but there are still ads... seems like a scam.”
- “It's frustrating to have to watch 5 ads in a row just to pass it.”
- “The creator clearly only was thinking of money and the best way to get it, which sadly is most mobile ads nowadays.”
- “It's designed just to force you to watch ads.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, but it is heavily marred by excessive advertisements that disrupt the experience and often require players to watch ads to progress. Many users feel that the game mechanics are designed to encourage in-app purchases or ad viewing, leading to frustration over the disparity between the advertised gameplay and the actual experience. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the overwhelming presence of ads and pay-to-win elements detracts significantly from the enjoyment.
- “I really like the concept and mechanics of this game.”
- “This is a decently fun game, its gameplay loop is plenty to keep just about anyone's attention.”
- “Good mindful and relaxing gameplay, and can also target your brain power.”
- “The fact that you can simply lose or lock yourself out of solving the puzzle due to random color availability forces you to rely on luck or the pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “Gameplay made ads a de facto requirement; no matter how good your plan is, this game always forces you to watch ads to pass the level.”
- “Different gameplay from their Instagram ads, designed to be impossible and force you to watch ads in order to progress... misleading trash marketed as a strategy game.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is significantly hampered by frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly related to ads, which often require players to restart the game. Many users report that these problems become more pronounced at higher levels, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability issues detract from its overall appeal.
- “I loved playing this game until I got to about level 7; then there are so many glitches you can't play.”
- “Got to level 103 and the game seems to have stopped working every time you try and watch an ad to restart the level or get a new box. It keeps saying that there are no ads available or that one specific ad freezes almost instantly, causing you to have to close down the game and reset it. I didn't have any problems with this until I reached level 99+, and then it seems like it's every level after that.”
- “The game itself is buggy and frustrating.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's music and sound settings, noting that the music toggle works but the sound toggle fails to mute game sounds, making it difficult to listen to music or audiobooks while playing. Many report that after updates, sound preferences reset frequently, leading to an inconvenient experience. Overall, while the music itself is not heavily criticized, the inability to control sound effectively detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “Music toggle works as it should, but the sound toggle does nothing.”
- “Please try to fix it ASAP because I like playing it while listening to music.”
- “I like to play it while I listen to music, but there was an update and I can no longer turn off the sound even though I switch it off.”
- “I love this game, but since the last update, when I try to silence the sounds, it won't work. I like playing this while I listen to videos, and it's annoying with the sound of the game. Can you fix it? It's been a while, and no fix has been done. I just need the settings for sound and music to work!”
- “Music won't stay off, and there are standard ads gumming up things.”
- “You turn all the volume off for music and sound effects, and it still stays on.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the art style and find the visuals appealing, others criticize the recent updates for poor quality and misleading representations compared to promotional materials. Many users express frustration over the necessity of watching ads to progress, which detracts from their enjoyment of the otherwise decent graphics and gameplay.
- “The game itself is a fun puzzle game with nice graphics.”
- “Good graphics, game is challenging.”
- “Really addictive, great graphics and the different levels are really good.”
- “I hate the new update, I dislike the new graphics, and now they are pretty much forcing you to watch several ads to even play.”
- “Not to mention the graphics look like a person who's missing vital pieces of their frontal lobe made this.”
- “It's nothing like the ads; 100% misleading graphics are very cheap overall, a trash game they want you to pay to play.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently criticize the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and frustrating due to excessive ad farming and misleading advertisements. Many feel that the time spent watching ads does not yield meaningful rewards, leading to a negative overall experience. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a major detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “This game is nothing but ad farming.”
- “A long, tedious, double ad that you must exit multiple times.”
- “I was paid to play, but I didn't finish all the goals because it felt tedious.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being frustratingly difficult, as players feel compelled to fail missions unless they pay for upgrades or watch ads for revives. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the progression becomes nearly impossible after early levels without financial investment, leading to a negative experience for many users.
- “This game is a blast, but after level 12 you cannot complete the mission without paying.”
- “Impossible after the first couple missions unless you pay for upgrades.”
- “Let you know after a couple of weeks if I still feel the same; unless something catastrophic happens, I don't see me changing my story.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as a mixed bag; while some players find it amusing, especially when playing with family, others are frustrated by the excessive ads that detract from the experience. Overall, the humor can be enjoyable, but it is overshadowed by the annoyance of frequent advertisements.
- “It's funny to play with my kids.”
- “Funny game.”
- “I hit level 154, and the game started acting funny.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a stark contrast in emotional responses to the game; some users express deep frustration and disappointment towards the developers, suggesting a lack of empathy in their practices, while others find the game beneficial for mental health, providing emotional support and engagement during challenging times.
- “Extremely interesting format, keeping me thinking. Great for your mental health and emotional well-being issues and mobility issues like me when sometimes I am housebound throughout the year.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
- “The game runs exceptionally well, showcasing excellent performance throughout.”
- “I am impressed by how smoothly everything operates; the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game for various systems.”