Scribblenauts Remix

Scribblenauts Remix is a puzzle game that offers a good story, exceptional game mechanics, and plenty of humor, but is weighed down by bugs. Players can "think it, create it, solve it" by summoning objects to help Maxwell overcome obstacles in each level. With awesome visuals and a wide range of creative solutions, this remix of the original Scribblenauts games is a must-play for puzzle fans.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,975 reviews

humor79 positive mentions

stability71 negative mentions

humor
79 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate funny scenarios and characters through creative gameplay. Many reviews mention the game's capacity to evoke laughter, making it entertaining for both children and adults, despite some technical issues like lag and glitches. Overall, the game is celebrated for its hilarious content and imaginative possibilities, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
- “This game is hilariously creative!”
- “It's really funny; this game makes me laugh so hard that I can barely breathe.”
- “The innovative gameplay is matched by hilarious word-playing puzzle goodness!”
stability
76 mentions
4 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frequent freezes and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While many users appreciate its creative potential and fun elements, the overall stability is a major concern, with several players expressing frustration over the game's performance on various devices. Improvements are needed to enhance stability and reduce the frequency of these issues.
- “The game has been my favorite for a very long time. It's fun how you do missions, and it's even more enjoyable when you can create anything. No glitches at all; this game totally deserves 5 stars!”
- “It runs smoothly and has no glitches. Definitely worth the cash. Thank you!”
- “Game runs great and is easy to use!”
- “The game is so buggy and always crashing.”
- “It's really laggy for me and sometimes it freezes, but apart from that, it's good.”
- “Very buggy, needs loads of work done.”
graphics
76 mentions
68 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "phenomenal," while others criticize them as "terrible" or "lackluster." Many users appreciate the creativity and art style, noting that the graphics are suitable for a fun and engaging experience, especially for kids. However, issues such as lag, glitches, and comparisons to older platforms indicate that there is room for improvement in the overall graphical performance.
- “It's amazing, I love the graphics.”
- “The graphics are really nice; love the imagination and creativity. One of the best games ever created.”
- “Amazing graphics, but you can't get everything you think of.”
- “The graphics were terrible.”
- “Even the graphics are worse!”
- “It's very glitchy graphics-wise; the graphics are going all wrong and freaking out and jumping out everywhere.”
story
56 mentions
34 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players finding it either non-existent or too simplistic. While some enjoy the creative freedom and fun missions, others feel that the absence of a compelling narrative and limited content leads to a repetitive and boring experience. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional missions to enhance gameplay.
- “Paid some cold hard cash for this a few years back and for a mobile Scribblenauts, it's not bad at all. I mean they give me a lot to work with plus the story is pretty fun, so chill and cool game 8/10.”
- “Always a different story to experience with every playthrough.”
- “It's a really good game because apart from doing missions you can do anything.”
- “A pretty boring game to say the least; the levels get really stale after a few minutes, no story, little fun, and boring gameplay.”
- “Such a shame because I really enjoy the game, but it's unplayable when the whole storyline is literally invisible.”
- “The game is pretty fun, but I feel it lacks the one thing the other Scribblenauts games have: a storyline.”
gameplay
43 mentions
35 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, creative puzzles, and engaging graphics, while others criticize it for being limited, repetitive, and plagued by control issues. Many users noted that while the gameplay can be enjoyable and innovative, it often lacks depth and stability, leading to a less satisfying experience overall. Overall, the game offers a blend of entertaining elements but falls short in providing a consistently engaging gameplay experience.
- “Although the gameplay is amazing and fun, the app is fairly unstable. Is there a way to fix this?”
- “Neat graphics, easy controls, and fun gameplay!”
- “Finally, creative freedom alongside problem-solving and addictive gameplay!”
- “A pretty boring game to say the least, the levels get really stale after a few minutes, no story, little fun, and boring gameplay.”
- “Terrible gameplay; I can say more, but it's mostly negative stuff...”
- “What a scam; the controls never work and the gameplay sucks.”
monetization
32 mentions
13 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users feeling that it resembles a cash grab due to the prevalence of in-app purchases despite having already paid for the game. Players express frustration over the need to spend additional money to unlock levels and characters, leading to a perception that the game is not worth its price. While some appreciate the absence of ads, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions has left many feeling disappointed and underwhelmed.
- “It's fun, simple, easy to control, and no ads.”
- “No ads, little in the way of in-game purchases.”
- “The game is fun, but I was expecting a little more for how much they want for in-game purchases.”
- “This game is what you would get if you mixed a Game Boy Advance with Scribblenauts and spread microtransactions all over it.”
- “Not what I expected at all, and felt like an extreme cash grab as it has just recreated levels from the previous Scribblenauts (Scribblenauts Unlimited) and put them together.”
- “After you buy the game, you still have to make in-app purchases to reach the full extent of the game. Why do you do this?”
music
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes nostalgia for many players, though some find it outdated and compressed, leading to frustration with its playback and support issues. While it enhances the overall experience for some, others express annoyance and a desire for more variety. Overall, the music is appreciated for its quality but criticized for technical shortcomings.
- “The music really got me nostalgic.”
- “Very cool game, I love the good graphics and the music.”
- “I love this game; great graphics and great music! 😊”
- “Now it feels outdated, with broken support for wider displays, a low frame rate cap, and heavily compressed music.”
- “Up the music plays and you can close the app but it just freezes the game.”
- “Music is annoying though.”
replayability
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The reviews for replayability are mixed; while some players find the game quickly becomes repetitive and lacks long-term engagement, others praise it for its near-endless replayability and diverse possibilities for level completion. A few users express a desire for additional features, like random worlds or online modes, to enhance replay value further. Overall, the game's replayability seems to depend significantly on individual player preferences and expectations.
- “Near endless replayability and seemingly infinite possibilities to complete each level; this game will keep adults and kids alike playing for hours!”
- “Insane replay value for the price, and the least mobile-feeling mobile game I've ever played.”
- “This is a game that has tons of replay value.”
- “Fun for all of 5 minutes and then gets repetitive; no replay value from what little time I played it due to the repetitiveness. All you do is create simple stuff to help an NPC, but there's very little leeway for creative solutions.”
- “It's fun for some time, but once a few levels pass, it gets way too boring and has no replay value.”
- “Would be excellent, but I'm not sure if there's unlimited replay value yet. It sure would be awesome if it had a random world or maybe an online mode.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly for many users without significant battery drain, but some players report performance issues, particularly on newer devices. While the gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, there are calls for further optimization to enhance performance across all devices.
- “But the puzzles themselves are great, and the game runs smoothly without crazy battery drain.”
- “I'm a fan of this game, and it runs smoothly.”
- “Some of the hints don't make sense, but it's still an awesome game, and I'm hooked! It runs smoothly and has no glitches. Definitely worth the cash!”
- “It just has some performance issues.”
- “Needs to be optimized for newer devices.”
- “Something is going on with this game, and it's screwing with my phone's performance.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by a frustrating bug introduced with Android 10, which hinders players' ability to interact with objects effectively. This issue detracts from the overall experience, making it feel nearly unplayable and diminishing the emotional engagement players might otherwise have with the game.
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as it often involves completing simple tasks that can become monotonous over time.
- “Its simple tasks are tedious and repetitive.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I find myself doing the same thing over and over without any sense of progress.”