Smart Puzzles Collection

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"Smart Puzzles Collection is a single-player puzzle game with masterful gameplay, pretty visuals, and delightful music, but has issues with grinding, excessive advertisements, bugs, and is not always funny. It offers a wide range of puzzles with over 5000 levels and is suitable for all ages, making it a wholesome game for the whole family, with minimalist graphics and offline jigsaw puzzles for adults."

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

music87 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

Great variety of puzzles that keep the mind engaged and entertained.
Relaxing background music enhances the gaming experience.
Fun and challenging gameplay that gradually increases in difficulty.

Too many ads, with interruptions after almost every level.
Maze game controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.
Some puzzles lack clear instructions, leading to confusion.

monetization
1,149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report encountering ads after nearly every level, which detracts from their overall enjoyment and leads to frequent uninstalls. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the ads are intrusive and inappropriate, particularly for a game aimed at younger audiences.
- “The game is amazing, no ads.”
- “Absolutely amazing game...nearly no ads like any other app...and very cool to play whenever wherever you are...I highly recommend it.”
- “It's a fabulous game, and mind-boggling game, less MB and no ads, very nice.”
- “I get the purpose of ads and why they are needed, but having to watch one after each puzzle made me delete the app.”
- “Now they basically force you to buy the paid version with constant annoying ads after each level.”
- “The game is good but so many ads that it ruins the experience.”
music
201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
55%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many users appreciate how the calming soundtrack helps them focus and reduces stress, although there are frequent complaints about loud advertisements interrupting the peaceful atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I love the interface, the calm music, the way the game spikes deep thinking in my head.”
- “The games are great, offers a nice variety of mental exercises, but the best part is the music... it will sedate you!”
- “This is a lovely relaxing puzzle game, the music in the background is very soothing and great for people with anxiety.”
- “The music is so relaxing... then an ad starts screaming at you because rawr... so you stop it, and the nice calming music resumes... very clearly, the volume of the music used and that of the adverts needs to be changed so that the ads are quieter.”
- “Game is ok... but during the game, ads start abruptly... one gets easily startled many times due to such ads... that too with loud music... I tried to mute them... but it happens all the time... you have to mute it for each ad separately... I can't lower the volume of my mobile as calls may get missed... so overall I am deleting it.”
- “It's great, but change the music; it's boring.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their simplicity and charm, while others criticize them as basic or poor. Many users appreciate the eye-friendly design and soothing backgrounds, but several mention graphical glitches and a need for improvement to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing, a significant number feel they fall short of expectations, suggesting a need for more variety and polish.
- “The graphics are eye-friendly, especially for my tired eyes sat at a computer all day.”
- “Really nice graphics and the background music is soothing and adds a nice touch.”
- “Amazing colors and graphics.”
- “The graphics here are so plain & extremely basic!!!”
- “This game sucks it has horrible graphics the controls are hard and the game is way too easy when you get the controls down.”
- “So many ads and picture quality is so poor, like a small child is playing this game.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly in the maze and puzzle modes. Many users report that ads exacerbate these problems, leading to frustrating experiences where they are unable to progress. While some players enjoy the game, the overwhelming presence of technical issues detracts from its overall enjoyment.
- “No glitches, fun and entertaining; the ads not so much.”
- “It is just absolutely an amazing game; no glitches, no issues.”
- “It freezes and stays there forever as a white screen once the ad is over, and I have no choice but to exit the advert to get back to the game... and the coins don't accumulate.”
- “Game actually freezes up.”
- “Too many glitches and freeze-ups.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
57%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for its variety of puzzles, creative levels, and smooth mechanics, providing a fun and engaging experience. However, many users express frustration with the excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, as well as some issues with specific mechanics, particularly in maze puzzles. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable and visually appealing gameplay, the ad interruptions and certain gameplay challenges detract from the overall experience.
- “Good range of puzzles, nice graphics, and good gameplay.”
- “You can go to different categories without finishing the others, allowing nonlinear gameplay.”
- “Unique and awesome gameplay, a bit problematic in the first levels; I mean they are really difficult, but the rest of it is wow.”
- “Waaaaay too many ads, blocks you out of gameplay for a ridiculously long time.”
- “I don't know which is worse there, gameplay or controls.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
humor
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
9%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and entertaining, often describing it as a good way to pass the time. While some users note that the game can be challenging, they appreciate the comedic elements that enhance the experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that keeps players engaged, despite frustrations with ads and difficulty levels.
- “This game is so funny, and I play it when I'm bored. The game is sometimes hard, but it's okay; I love a challenge!”
- “Very funny and smart way to pass your time.”
- “Funny, amazing, lovely game.”
- “This is not a good game; it's not funny at all.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes just missed the mark.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed emotions regarding the game's mechanics, highlighting frustrations with touch sensitivity and timing that detract from the experience. However, the music is noted for its calming effect, contributing to a more relaxed atmosphere. Overall, while the game has potential for emotional engagement, technical issues hinder a fully immersive experience.
- “The games were ok and the music made me feel relaxed.”
- “Heart touching and mind sharp game super.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, as it requires completing numerous easy and mindless levels to unlock more challenging content. This repetitive gameplay, often compounded by ad interruptions, detracts from the overall enjoyment and makes it difficult for some users to stay engaged. While the game has potential, the grind to progress is a significant drawback for many.
- “Very tedious and grindy in these mind-numbing easy levels which you have to grind to get more challenging ones.”
- “You'll have to burn through thousands of tedious and mindless puzzles to even get to something fun and challenging.”
- “It seems interesting, but frankly I can't be bothered to spend numerous hours grinding through simple content just for a challenge (if it even is challenging).”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
Overall, while the games are enjoyable and offer a good variety, users report significant optimization issues, particularly with slow loading times and lag in the app's main menu and certain features like the "join the dots" stream. However, some players do experience smooth performance in other areas.
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly, big variety of games.”
- “The games themselves are great but the app is very unoptimized, loading of the main menu takes forever and even after it loaded completely it still lags.”
- “The 'join the dots' (aka stream) part is very poorly optimized.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent lag and stuttering, which severely impacted my enjoyment.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its cool music and colorful visuals, creating a pleasant and immersive experience. However, some users feel that the limited number of levels detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere is nice, enhanced by the cool music.”
- “With the peaceful music and colorful atmosphere, my only complaint is that there just aren't enough levels.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and lacks any real depth.”
- “The game tries to create a spooky atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more cheesy than chilling.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is not a primary focus, as it primarily serves as a collection of various puzzles designed for relaxation and entertainment. Users appreciate the engaging missions that challenge the brain, making it a suitable companion for other games that require waiting. Overall, the narrative is minimal but complements the gameplay experience.
- “This app is a combination of all kinds of puzzles; it's like 100 in 1. It's really relaxing and a great time killer. It's great to play if you have a game that you have to wait for things to finish, such as Hay Day or High School Story. I love it! 5 stars.”
- “Very good game! Amazing missions for the brain.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the games enjoyable and challenging; however, they express frustration with the lack of replayability, indicating that once completed, the games do not offer enough incentive to play again.