Threes! Freeplay

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"Threes! Freeplay" is a fascinating puzzle game known for its phenomenal soundtrack. The game describes itself as a "tiny puzzle that grows on you," as players combine numbered tiles in multiples of three. However, some players have noted an excess of advertisements, which can be distracting. Overall, "Threes! Freeplay" is a challenging and entertaining game that offers hours of puzzle-solving fun.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 842 reviews

music25 positive mentions

monetization73 negative mentions

Threes is a charming and addictive puzzle game that offers a unique gameplay experience compared to its clones like 2048.
The game features cute graphics, engaging sound effects, and a well-implemented ad system that allows players to watch ads for extra plays without being intrusive.
Players appreciate the strategic depth of the game, which requires skill and practice to master, making it a rewarding experience.

Many users report frequent crashes and performance issues, especially after updates, making the game frustrating to play.
The ad-supported model limits gameplay, as players can only play a limited number of times before needing to watch ads or purchase the full version.
Some players express concerns about the app's permissions, feeling that it requests unnecessary access to their device, which raises privacy concerns.

monetization
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of Threes has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the necessity to watch ads for additional plays, often encountering technical issues that prevent ad viewing. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads during gameplay and view the ad-watching mechanic as a fair trade-off for free access, others find it annoying and feel it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the implementation of ads is seen as both a clever revenue model and a source of irritation, depending on individual player experiences.
- “Get premium to get unlimited number of plays and no ads.”
- “No ads on the game screen and you can get more free plays simply by watching a few seconds of video.”
- “Get premium to get unlimited number of plays and no ads.”
- “It's quite annoying that one needs to watch constant advertisements merely to continue having turns.”
- “Kinda silly that a game of this simplicity forces you to watch ads (or pay) to continue playing at all.”
- “Pretty cool game until they literally force you to start watching ads in exchange for play time.”
music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives a mixed response from users, with many praising its catchy, cute, and calming qualities that enhance the overall experience. However, some players express frustration over the app's tendency to take over other audio sources and the inability to turn off the music and sound effects. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, technical issues and repetitiveness are noted as drawbacks.
- “The music is superb.”
- “I love this game, and the music!”
- “This game is definitely awesome, the game is fun, clean interface, smooth control, the numbers sum characters are brilliant :) the sound effects are super cute, the music of this game is heaven.”
- “This game's music and sound effects suck.”
- “Once you turn the app on, it prevents any other music from playing.”
- “Ever since the last update, the app won't let me listen to any audio while playing - I've tried several different apps (Play Music, Overdrive, Podcast Addict).”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Threes is praised for its engaging mechanics, which build on the 2048 formula by merging numbers to create threes, adding a layer of strategy and personality with talking tiles. Players appreciate the game's charm, enhanced by excellent music and sound effects, although some report technical issues that hinder their experience. Overall, Threes is recognized as a well-thought-out puzzler that offers a more complex and enjoyable gameplay experience compared to its predecessor.
- “Amazing gameplay and clearly much thought and genius was put into making this masterpiece.”
- “A very good puzzler that, while there is a random factor, is very strategic in its gameplay.”
- “Love this game, great gameplay and an example of how much music and sound can enhance any type of game.”
- “For a game with such simple mechanics and trivial graphics, any slowness cannot be justified.”
- “I can't rate the controls or the gameplay because it always crashes within a few seconds every single time.”
- “The idea behind it was rebranded and released, and since 2048 had very little work put into it, it released for free overshadowing Threes, which has a character to begin with (and a really good one at that) and a bit more complexity behind its mechanics.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cuteness and appeal, featuring smooth animations and charming sound effects. While some users note that the graphics are simple, they still contribute to an enjoyable and addictive gaming experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's charm compared to similar titles.
- “Highly addictive game with high-end graphics.”
- “Appealing graphics, cute music, and sound effects that you can turn off.”
- “For a game with such simple mechanics and trivial graphics, any slowness cannot be justified.”
- “The app uses very smooth graphics, has cute music, and is a much better game than 2048!”
- “The graphics are quite basic and do not stand out in any way.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining sound effects and funny cartoon voices, which many players find to be a delightful addition. However, some users noted a lack of engaging content, with one mentioning a "black screen" experience that detracted from the overall humor. Overall, the game is considered addictive and amusing by most players.
- “Great time killer for waiting; the funny cartoon voices are the cream on top.”
- “The sound effects, especially, are very funny.”
- “Really addictive, funny, and entertaining.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has significantly declined, with users reporting frequent freezing issues, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience the game freezing immediately upon opening or after the first move, rendering it unplayable. Overall, the current version is described as very buggy and frustrating.
- “Used to work on my Note 9, now it just freezes.”
- “Freezes immediately upon opening.”
- “This version has been very buggy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the heartwarming cuteness and childlike behavior of certain characters, which resonates with players and adds a charming layer to the overall experience.
- “The cuteness and childlike behavior and voices of some of the other numbers is heartwarming.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Threes is characterized as sad, with multiple users highlighting this emotional tone.
- “Threes has a sad story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Incredible replayability.”
- “Incredible replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant issues with optimization, citing problems such as being stuck in full screen mode and experiencing very low performance during gameplay.
- “Trapped in full screen mode with very low performance.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops make the experience frustrating.”