Text Express: Word Adventure

About

"Text Express: Word Adventure" is a casual English word game that combines word puzzles, crosswords, and stories in a unique experience. The game boasts beautiful graphics, but falls short with a grinding gameplay, excessive advertisements, and numerous bugs. Despite its drawbacks, it presents itself as a one-of-a-kind word game for English language enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 509 reviews

story106 positive mentions

monetization59 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players invested.
Players appreciate the lack of forced ads, allowing them to enjoy the game at their own pace without interruptions.
The gameplay is fun and varied, with a mix of word puzzles and mini-games that provide a refreshing experience.

Many players experience frequent glitches and crashes, which disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The coin and upgrade systems are often criticized for being too slow and expensive, making progression tedious.
Some users find the dictionary to be lacking, with many valid words not being accepted, which can hinder the overall experience.

story
166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
34%
2%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and charming narrative, which adds depth to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the unique train-themed plot and the ability to progress through various challenges while following the storyline, although some note that story progression can be slow. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and a well-developed story makes it a standout in the mobile word game genre.
- “The storyline is amazing, perfect graphics and well done with the game.”
- “I love the story telling that makes the word game more fun and prevents me from getting bored easily.”
- “The story elements make this game stand out beyond the competition.”
- “Edit: story progression is extremely slow.”
- “I've honestly forgotten the main plot since you only get tidbits of it, with each new plot point hidden behind hours of puzzles.”
- “It's getting old, I've lost the storyline; also annoying: at the end of the journey, if you have more points than needed, you get 1 coin for each 10 points over, only up to 10 coins.”
graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
20%
4%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and charm, with many users describing them as "adorable," "stunning," and "colorful." Players appreciate the smooth transitions and the overall artistic design, which enhances the gameplay experience. While some minor technical issues were noted, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are adorable; they remind me of Wizard 101.”
- “Beautiful graphics, soothing sounds.”
- “Stunning graphics and a storyline worth following with fun little word games in between.”
- “You just need to fix your graphics.”
- “I see where the train is going but I don't see the train and some of the other graphics are not showing up either.”
- “Poor graphics, loading and freezing issues sometimes.”
monetization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
1%
84%
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its optional ads, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases or intrusive advertising. Users appreciate the ability to watch ads for extra rewards, with many noting that the game can be enjoyed fully without spending money. However, some players have reported issues with ad functionality and occasional frustrations with the frequency of ads, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “No ads unless you want to watch rewarded ads.”
- “Best of all you can play with no ads!”
- “There are in-game purchases, but they're optional.”
- “This seems like a convenient way for the game to delete progress while getting the user to watch extra ads...”
- “The main issue and the reason I've put 4 stars rather than 5 is because it offers to earn extra points to complete tasks and then crashes after I've watched the ads, meaning I lose out and can't complete some challenges for another 4-5 hours.”
- “Too many ads; you have to watch an ad to move to the next level.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being stuck on screens or unable to exit certain menus. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from significant stability problems that need addressing.
- “There are no glitches with the ad version.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- “It's as if the game freezes and no matter what you try and tap to exit, nothing works.”
- “It constantly glitches so that you get stuck on a screen with no way to get out of that page and go back to the main story menu.”
- “The app just freezes in the position no matter how many times it says 'restart', it never fixes itself!”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
The gameplay is praised for its forgiving nature, allowing players to enjoy the experience without severe penalties for mistakes. It combines simple mechanics, like letter swiping, with engaging storytelling, beautiful graphics, and diverse levels, creating a fun and immersive experience. Overall, players appreciate the balance of convenience in the business model and the enjoyable gameplay that encourages continued play.
- “It is tolerant of mistakes (losing out on a perfect level generally just means a couple fewer coins earned because that's based on combo level), ads only when you opt for them, engaging story, and underlying gameplay that's fun and fair.”
- “Instead, it takes a simple game mechanic (letter swiping) and enriches it with an interesting story, beautiful graphics, upgradable items and characters, and diverse levels.”
- “Great gameplay and storyline so far!”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
Overall, the music in the game is described as catchy and soothing, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive over time. Despite this, many players appreciate the serene quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's compelling storyline and engaging puzzles.
- “Great graphics and music very catchy, and you can play as much as you like with no energy or hearts to hinder your progress.”
- “I also really enjoy the serene music.”
- “This is a lovely chill game, with nice music and a cool story.”
- “I can't listen to my podcasts, music, or anything else in the background.”
- “The only real gripe I have is that the music can get insanely repetitive.”
- “Ads are fine, that's when I can actually play my podcasts or music.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly due to the need to travel back and forth for minimal rewards. While some appreciate the absence of forced ads and loot boxes, many express that the coin accumulation system becomes monotonous after a while, leading to a less enjoyable experience as the game progresses. Overall, the grinding can detract from the initial enjoyment, making it feel repetitive and lacking in meaningful progression.
- “It's very grindy though, which is fine; however, I don't like that I have to grind to travel back to somewhere to then grind there. I've also got a glitch where the train model and land have completely disappeared, which I can't get to come back.”
- “The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I can see the coin system getting tedious after a while after upgrading your letters a few times, as it isn't terribly easy to accumulate coins.”
- “Boring & unnecessarily grindy - backwards & forwards, for no real reason/reward.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotions, particularly through its touching narrative and family-friendly themes, highlighted by impactful moments such as the death of Tilly's grandmother. Players find the storyline heartwarming and engaging, often leading to tears and a deep connection with the characters.
- “I cried when Tilly's grandmother died.”
- “Touching, family-friendly story told through 3D cutscenes.”
- “I really love this game; the storyline is heartwarming and interesting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the playful approach to sensitive topics amusing, others feel that the punitive responses to certain choices can be overly harsh and detract from the comedic effect.
- “The humor in this game is brilliantly absurd, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”
- “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and clever puns to keep the mood light and fun.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes had me laughing out loud; it's a refreshing take on storytelling.”