The Big Crossword

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The Big Crossword is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Two HUGE crosswords with hours of fun! They’re BIG - really BIG!

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

+10

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,095 reviews

story9 positive mentions

monetization82 negative mentions

The game offers a massive crossword puzzle with a good mix of easy and challenging clues, making it engaging and enjoyable.
The ads are minimal and non-intrusive, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
The quest mode adds a fun twist, allowing players to tackle themed clues and keep the gameplay fresh.

Many clues are heavily UK-oriented, which can be frustrating for players unfamiliar with British terms and spellings.
The cryptic clues can be overly difficult and sometimes nonsensical, leading to confusion.
There is only one crossword puzzle available, which limits replayability once completed.

monetization
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on short, non-intrusive ads that players can skip after a few seconds, which many users find acceptable. While some players appreciate the option to earn hints by watching ads, others feel the frequency of ads is excessive and disruptive to gameplay. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the ad system as reasonable for a free app, while others express frustration over the number of ads encountered.
- “No ads!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing purchases.”
- “The ads are numerous and far more often than once every five minutes, that's why I uninstalled.”
- “Interesting take on the crossword format, but the ads are just relentless.”
- “Way too many ads for what is offered.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
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The story aspect of the game is centered around a variety of quests that enhance the puzzle-solving experience, offering both classic and quest modes for players to choose from. Users appreciate the diverse difficulty levels and themed quests, which add depth and engagement, although some find the cryptic quests to be particularly challenging. Overall, the quests are seen as a fun and effective way to navigate the extensive content of the game.
- “It is huge and so multi-faceted: so many different quests and types of crosswords in one puzzle.”
- “A real mixture of difficulty levels and clue types keeps it interesting, and the themed quest function introduces an interesting element.”
- “Fantastic app with super responsive developers; I am loving the quests feature to make the giant puzzle digestible.”
- “Maybe too many cryptic quests.”
- “There are at least 7 cryptic quests compared to 1 each of the other quests.”
- “A suggestion - when in quest mode why not show only unsolved clues?”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music aspect of the game features a variety of themed puzzles, including quests centered around song titles, which some players find challenging due to unfamiliarity with newer music. While the complexity of the puzzles is appreciated, it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those less knowledgeable about contemporary songs. Overall, the effort put into creating diverse and intricate puzzles is commendable.
- “It is one huge puzzle, but you can choose to follow 'quests' with clues in a certain theme (body, animals, music).”
- “Lots of different quests: roads, food, geography, music, vowels in order.”
- “You deserve kudos for all the work that must have gone into making puzzles of this size.”
- “I'm not a big fan of the newer puzzle, since I don't know most of the song titles, and cryptics are especially difficult for me, but you deserve kudos for all the work that must have gone into making puzzles of this size.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the clear visuals and find them enjoyable, others feel that the aesthetics could be enhanced with more color to improve overall appeal.
- “It's massive... lovely clear graphics... hours of fun.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players suggest that the gameplay experience would be improved by replacing interruptive ads with a system that rewards them for watching ads, such as earning in-game currency.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with smooth mechanics that keep you immersed in the action.”
- “I love how the game balances challenge and fun, making each level feel rewarding to complete.”
- “The controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Instead of ads that interrupt gameplay, implement a system where players can choose to watch an ad in exchange for coins, similar to what many other games are doing now.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the frequent interruptions from ads, which detract from the emotional engagement and satisfaction of solving puzzles. The constant ad presence can diminish the overall enjoyment and emotional connection to the game.