Stop - Categories Word Game | Game Brain

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"Stop - Categories Word Game" is a single-player quiz game with amazing mechanics, where players have 60 seconds to think of five words, each beginning with a assigned letter, for five randomly selected categories. With over 200 captivating categories, multiplayer capabilities, and support for multiple languages, it updates the classic pen-and-paper game for a new audience. Connect with friends or let the game find you an opponent, and earn achievements to validate your vocabulary skills. Join the community at and to stay updated. Please note, there have been reports of bugs in the game.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,684 reviews

humor57 positive mentions

monetization1.3k negative mentions

monetization
1,281 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number and length of ads. Many players report being interrupted by ads after nearly every action, with some ads lasting up to 60 seconds, which significantly detracts from the gameplay experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free game, the consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads are excessive, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the app.
- “Good game with very reasonably priced in-app purchases. I got unlimited lives and it's excellent value; the cost to remove ads is also very low if that kind of thing bothers you.”
- “I had an issue with the in-app purchases - they fixed it and credited my account so fast that it impressed me.”
- “Great game, but can't the ads just be banners?”
- “The frequency of ads is a bit off-putting too as there's no skip function so you're forced to watch the whole thing or pay to remove them.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do doing anything else.”
- “The amount of ads is just laughable.”
stability
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the app's inability to function smoothly, often requiring restarts and leading to lost progress. While some enjoy the game, the overwhelming number of technical issues detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend until these problems are addressed.
- “Everything runs great and the setup is excellent!”
- “No glitches.”
- “It's not buggy for me (GS5) and is a very clever idea.”
- “The app frequently freezes or crashes entirely.”
- “Every time I try to play a match, it freezes and the app closes.”
- “It's a great game with a great concept, but it is very buggy.”
humor
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players frequently finding themselves in fits of laughter at the hilarious answers generated by themselves and others. The diverse categories and the interactive nature of the game contribute to its comedic appeal, making it a fun experience whether played with friends or family. While some users note that the humor can become repetitive over time, the overall consensus is that the game is a delightful source of entertainment and laughter.
- “I have died laughing so many times playing this game.”
- “Absolutely brilliant game! I love how you have to use all your knowledge to get the right answers, and I have been in tears laughing at some of the odd and funny answers.”
- “It's a lot of fun to play with friends; equipped with crazy and hilarious words and categories, and it is truly something that everyone will love.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
10%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and fun, with various categories and mechanics that engage players. However, many users express frustration over the excessive frequency of ads, which significantly disrupts the gaming experience and often leads to longer wait times than actual gameplay. Additionally, some players report technical issues such as lag and crashes that further detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I really like this game - the app works well, the ads are minimal and the gameplay is quite enjoyable.”
- “Excellent gameplay, fun to pass the time and only the occasional ad!”
- “Gameplay is super fun and intense; playing at the bar is a blast.”
- “Sorry, I love the idea of the game, but there are only a matter of seconds of gameplay before you're forced into adverts - I ended up spending more time looking out of the window waiting for the ads to clear than I did playing rounds of the game!”
- “End result is more ads than gameplay.”
- “Everything lags like crazy and the phone gets very hot with just a couple of minutes of gameplay.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
81%
10%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with players appreciating the variety of topics but expressing frustration over the game's failure to recognize many correct musical answers, such as well-known artists and songs. Additionally, intrusive ads disrupt the gaming experience by interrupting background music, leading to a less enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires improvements in its music-related content and ad management.
- “The topics are amazing; some are musical, some are sci-fi, and others are animals or names, or even just a simple topic like movies and more!”
- “I love the game; it reminds me of a game I used to play on paper with my family, and we definitely enjoy the game together now. The stop button makes it so much more exciting that I lose every word and come up with the silliest things, and we always have a laugh about it too. Overall, good game, just a few more entertainment questions like about music and movies would be nice.”
- “More categories would always be good: music, movies, sports.”
- “Correct answers are constantly coming up incorrect; for example, musical instruments beginning with the letter 'A', and you say that an accordion is an incorrect answer?”
- “On top of that, I hate how the ads have sound, interrupting my own music.”
- “After playing against an opponent, it will play a video ad that you can't exit out of, and it will stop your music.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users finding them unattractive and laggy, while others appreciate the design and functionality. Many players express frustration with the presence of intrusive ads and technical issues that affect gameplay, particularly on certain devices. Overall, while the graphics are not universally praised, they are deemed sufficient for the game's needs by some users.
- “It was brilliant, I loved the graphic design; the quizzes are great.”
- “Good game, nice graphics.”
- “Great graphics.”
- “The graphics are laggy; words used to complete sentences don't make sense.”
- “The graphics could be better; there is a lot of blank space on the screen, and words and objects could be larger to see them better.”
- “The graphics aren't stunning, but they are all that the game needs.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report that the game runs smoothly and is addictive, many others experience freezing, stuttering, and clunky UI issues. Additionally, the presence of numerous ads is noted to negatively impact performance, leading to frustration among users. There are calls for further optimization and enhancements to improve the overall experience.
- “The app runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly, very addictive.”
- “Runs smoothly!”
- “Nowadays there are freezing and stuttering problems, the ads for free lives don't reward me any free lives, and I find the UI to be a bit clunky in general.”
- “The game is fun but the performance is terrible.”
- “The game has both a ridiculous amount of ads (which have serious performance issues) and a life system where you can pay for more lives to keep playing.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by frequent ads and long wait times for opponents' turns. While the game is enjoyable, these repetitive elements can lead to frustration and a desire to stop playing.
- “It gets tedious after a while, which sucks because I really love the game :(”
- “I'm sitting through tedious ads before and after each game... wack.”
- “Enjoyable, but with adverts after every single game, it becomes tedious and you end up turning the game off.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express strong negative feelings about the game's emotional impact, describing it as exploitative and manipulative, suggesting that it preys on players' emotions for profit. One reviewer specifically mentions feeling victimized by its tactics.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been criticized for being unoriginal, with many users noting that it follows a familiar narrative arc that quickly loses engagement.
- “The story is just a rehash of clichés; it feels like I've played this exact plot a hundred times before.”
- “The narrative starts strong but quickly loses momentum, leaving many plot threads unresolved.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and lack any real development, making it hard to care about their journey.”