Scribblenauts Unlimited

About

Scribblenauts Unlimited is an adventure game with an intriguing story and sensational game mechanics that allow players to imagine and create their own objects. The game's exceptional graphics and hilarious moments make it an enjoyable experience, but it is worth noting that it can be very buggy. With the tagline "Imagine Anything! Explore Everything!", players can let their creativity run wild in this unique and entertaining game.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,931 reviews

story71 positive mentions

stability53 negative mentions

story
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, while others appreciate its creativity and unique concepts. Many users express a desire for more storylines and missions, indicating that the current narrative feels short or underdeveloped. Additionally, technical issues, such as game freezes during key missions, have detracted from the overall experience for some players.
- “Very creative and funny, endless combinations of adjectives with nouns, and a cute, simple story plot.”
- “It has a unique story and has a creative way of solving puzzles, I think it is worth the buy.”
- “The characters are cute, the storyline is awesome, and the moral is the truth!”
- “The game content, however, tells a different story... the story is lacking and sounds like it was written by a 2-year-old.”
- “After a while it gets boring; they should have done a better story, Maxwell's sister's body is getting like a stone, really.”
- “It's a great game; it's fun, but it would have been a five if it had no story and just started the game!”
graphics
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
26%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their quality, creativity, and smooth performance, with many users highlighting the beautiful art style and crisp resolution. However, some players express a desire for improved graphics options and customization features, while a few mention issues with lag and comparisons to other versions of the game. Despite these criticisms, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “I love this game, the graphics are great and it's a real good time killer!”
- “Amazing, creative, fun game to play and amazing graphics!”
- “The game is a really good port with working controls, crisp graphics and great optimization.”
- “The graphics are nice but get boring soon after.”
- “The game is perfect because you can make a lot of things but not enough because you really can't make everything like you want and the graphics are horrible. I think they can be better.”
- “Lag and graphics are horrible.”
gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
26%
13%
The gameplay is generally praised for its creativity, smooth controls, and engaging mechanics, offering a fun and unique experience that encourages player choice. However, some users report issues with lag and slow performance on mobile devices, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game features enjoyable puzzles and a charming aesthetic, certain aspects, like limited options and repetitive levels, have been noted as drawbacks.
- “The puzzles and story mode are good enough on their own, but the included playground mode, combined with the notebook mechanic, makes for unlimited possibilities.”
- “This game is so much fun! It has amazing graphics, I love the gameplay, and everything about it is just great. I think this game is worth every penny; thanks for the experience!”
- “A classic game, Scribblenauts utilizes a tremendously unique style of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay on the phone so far is terrible.”
- “The game options are very limited and the gameplay is restrictive in comparison to previous entries.”
- “A lot of the time it runs quite slow on my S6 Edge, ruining the gameplay experience; otherwise, it would be awesome.”
stability
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during missions and while loading. Many players express frustration over the game's bugs, deeming it unacceptable for a paid title, and some have even requested refunds due to the persistent glitches. While a few users note that the game runs well on certain devices, the overall consensus highlights a troubling lack of stability.
- “Runs great.”
- “It is nice, no glitches.”
- “Runs great.”
- “Unfortunately an extremely buggy game, which is frankly unacceptable for how long it's been out and the fact that you are paying for it.”
- “Every time I play this game it freezes and all the controls just stop working.”
- “Game is broken; it glitches my screen out on startup. I tried to reinstall, and the same thing happens. Only now the refund button is gone. Either fix this or give me a refund, please.”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and endless combinations of funny elements, making it both entertaining and engaging. Players enjoy the lighthearted and silly nature of the gameplay, often highlighting amusing scenarios and clever solutions to problems. Overall, the game is described as hilarious, with many fond memories associated with its comedic aspects.
- “Scribblenauts rarely gets boring because of the endless (and hilarious) possibilities.”
- “This game is hilarious and I am loving it!”
- “Also, there is a funny easter egg when you type 'lie' it makes cake. Good portal reference.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
38%
42%
Overall, players appreciate that the game features minimal ads and fair in-app purchases, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration over the presence of microtransactions in a paid game, questioning the value of additional purchases. While many enjoy the game without being overwhelmed by monetization tactics, there are mixed feelings about the balance between upfront costs and ongoing in-app purchases.
- “Great game, good puzzles, okay controls, fair in-app purchases that are not shoved in your face.”
- “Great game, I'm glad it has no ads and has decent/smooth gameplay.”
- “Also, this app has in-app purchases.”
- “I'd rather pay $5 for a game instead of spending 2 hours on something that should take only 20 minutes because of ads.”
- “Also, microtransactions in a $7, two-hour game?”
- “Why put in-app purchases in when you have to pay for the game itself?”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised as incredible and adds to the fun experience. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the absence of sound in certain instances and request a return to the original playground music. Additionally, there are technical issues related to music playback when switching screens.
- “Super fun to mess around in and the music is incredible.”
- “I've paid this game and there is no music or sound whatsoever :(((”
- “If you change screens (such as to adjust music you have playing on a different app) the game completely starts over.”
- “Please change back the playground music to the original.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Overall, the game is praised for its strong optimization, featuring smooth performance, crisp graphics, and responsive controls. However, some users express disappointment, feeling that for the price of €5, they expected even better optimization.
- “The game is a really good port with working controls, crisp graphics, and great optimization.”
- “My phone isn't on power saving and the game runs smoothly so far.”
- “The game runs smoothly with great optimization.”
- “For €5, I expected an optimized game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, as players express frustration over the lack of responsiveness when the phone is held horizontally, which hinders their ability to engage with the game effectively.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its high replayability, particularly among creative titles on mobile platforms, making it a standout choice for players seeking engaging and varied experiences.
- “One of the few honest and highly replayable creative games available on mobile platforms.”