Screw Pin Jam Puzzle
- April 30, 2024
- Wonder Group
- 2h median play time
Get on Play Store"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."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and challenging, keeping players engaged.
- The graphics and animations are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
- It provides a good mental exercise and helps improve problem-solving skills.
- Most levels are impossible to complete without watching ads or making in-app purchases.
- The game often gives color boxes that do not match the available screws, leading to frustration.
- There are excessive ads, often lasting over a minute, which disrupts gameplay.
- monetization1,343 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that are often necessary to progress through levels. Many players express frustration at being forced to watch multiple lengthy ads—sometimes exceeding a minute—just to unlock essential features or complete levels, leading to a gameplay experience dominated by advertising rather than actual play. Even those who have paid for an ad-free experience find themselves still encountering ads, which has led to accusations of deceptive practices and a cash-grab mentality from the developers.
“I paid for no ads, but there are still innumerable ads.”
“Paid for no ads...still getting ads.”
“Paid for no ads and still have to watch ads.”
“Most levels are impossible to complete without watching ads for power-ups or additional boxes.”
“It's frustrating to have to watch 5 ads in a row just to pass it.”
“The game has literally designed levels that cannot be completed without watching multiple ads.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, featuring good mechanics and animations; however, it is heavily marred by excessive advertisements that disrupt the experience. Many users feel that the game is designed to be nearly unplayable without watching ads or making purchases, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the ad-centric model significantly detracts from the overall 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.”
“I desperately wish I could give this 5 stars for the concept and gameplay execution, but the ad wall makes it 1 generous.”
“Unplayable without paying, excessive ads, gameplay different than advertised.”
“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.”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches and freezes, particularly after reaching higher levels. Many users experience issues with ads causing the game to crash, leading to lost progress and frustrating gameplay. Overall, while the game starts off enjoyable, its stability problems significantly detract from the experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and artistic design, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some users express dissatisfaction with recent updates that altered the graphics, leading to mixed feelings about the visual changes. Despite these concerns, many players find the graphics appealing and a strong aspect of the game's overall enjoyment.
“Interesting artwork though.”
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its reliance on ads and payment for revives, which some players feel makes mission completion impossible after a certain level. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users.
“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.”
“This game is a blast, but after level 12 you cannot complete the mission without paying.”
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the game for excessive and tedious grinding, primarily driven by constant advertisements that disrupt gameplay and fail to deliver promised rewards. Many feel that the game is primarily focused on ad farming rather than providing a genuine gaming experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
“This game is nothing but ad farming.”
“Watch a tedious advert to gain extra boxes, but the game doesn't give you the extra boxes. Don't waste your time or money on this game; I couldn't give a lower rating.”
“Another fake game, nothing like the advertisement, pure ad farming.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the music feature, noting persistent issues with volume control that prevent them from muting the sound effectively. Many report that despite attempts to adjust settings, the music remains loud, interfering with other activities like listening to music or watching videos. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant drawback due to these technical problems.
“You also have to reset your preferences for (no) sound/music every time you play.”
“I have it muted through the app, but it's still so loud that I can't listen to music or watch YouTube, which was kind of my reason for downloading.”
“You turn all the volume off for music and sound effects, and it still stays on.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 engagement and support 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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely funny, others are frustrated by the excessive ads, which detracts from the overall comedic experience.
“This game is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue!”
