Twisted Tangle

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Twisted Tangle is a puzzle game known for its entertaining gameplay, impressive visuals, and plenty of humor. However, it is plagued by numerous bugs and can be frustrating due to excessive advertisements. The game's slogan, "Freedom to Ropes," highlights the unique mechanic of manipulating ropes to solve puzzles and navigate through levels. Despite its flaws, Twisted Tangle offers an enjoyable and humorous experience for those who can look past its shortcomings.

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Play Modes

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

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay37 positive mentions

monetization4.4k negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a good challenge.
The graphics are colorful and appealing, enhancing the gameplay experience.
The puzzles can be satisfying to solve, especially in the challenge and boss levels.

There are excessive ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
The game has become increasingly glitchy, with issues like freezing and unresponsive controls.
The introduction of timers on levels has made the game more stressful and less enjoyable.

monetization
4,576 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself, leading to a negative overall experience. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming number and the aggressive push for in-app purchases to remove ads have resulted in many uninstalls and a general dissatisfaction with the game's monetization approach.
- “The game is fun and challenging, but the prices for in-app purchases are mostly laughable.”
- “I like the game so I paid to have no ads.”
- “No ads means no ads!”
- “If you don't pay, expect to get hit with an ad after basically every single level, and the ads will probably take longer than the levels themselves.”
- “The game itself seems fine, the puzzles start very basic, but I didn't feel like sitting through two hours of ads or paying $8 to make it that far.”
- “You have destroyed this game with an ungodly number of ads, poor gameplay now, buying anything in this would not help.”
stability
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function smoothly, particularly during timed challenges and after watching ads, leading to a negative overall experience. Despite its potential for enjoyment, the persistent technical issues have prompted numerous users to uninstall the game.
- “The game freezes and times out to the point it won't open.”
- “It constantly freezes and reboots so you lose progress.”
- “The game frequently glitches and won't load.”
gameplay
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
11%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with interesting mechanics and satisfying sounds; however, it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. Players report spending significantly more time watching ads than actually playing, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the game. Many users express a desire for a mode without timers and fewer interruptions, indicating that while the core gameplay has potential, the excessive advertising undermines its overall quality.
- “The actual gameplay is a lot of fun, and the sounds are very satisfying.”
- “Gameplay is fun, but the ads completely ruin it.”
- “I really enjoy learning how this puzzle works; the gameplay is on par with Sudoku to scratch that brain itch, but in a brand new way.”
- “This game is almost more time in ads than it is in gameplay.”
- “Between the endless advertising and the laggy gameplay, it's not really worth it right now.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
44%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the colorful and high-quality visuals, while others criticize them as outdated or basic. Frequent and intrusive ads significantly detract from the gaming experience, often causing lag and frustration. Despite the appealing designs, the performance issues and overwhelming ad presence lead to a generally negative perception of the graphics aspect.
- “Great graphics and enjoyable game.”
- “The visuals are great with the different skins and backgrounds available.”
- “Graphics are crazy amazing, I'm so impressed.”
- “Graphics came from 2001, and so does the greed for money.”
- “Extremely laggy to the point where it's literally unplayable despite mediocre graphics when graphics-intensive games run smoothly.”
- “Laggy, with graphics you'd expect from a Nokia, and ads that only increase in number as you play, this game is an overall unpleasant experience.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
43%
39%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and excessive battery drain. Many players attribute these problems to poor coding and an overwhelming presence of ads, which further degrade the gaming experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently unplayable for many due to its lack of optimization and frequent interruptions from advertisements.
- “There are physics being used but still...needs graphics optimization desperately.”
- “It's either doing something it should not be doing in the background or it's very unoptimized.”
- “Good game with bad performance..the game is too slow and hanging.”
- “The game is so horribly optimized that it is being recognized as potential malware by my phone.”
- “Not optimized, draining the battery and overheating my device.”
- “Game performance is terrible and makes it unplayable.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting issues such as random music playing despite sound settings being turned off, significant lag affecting gameplay, and interference with background music streaming. Many players expressed frustration over the intrusive and loud ads that disrupt the gaming experience, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a desire for better music integration. Overall, the music experience is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the game's appeal.
- “I prefer if you design it in animation appearance with the best rock music added.”
- “Cool fun :o) however, the app does not reflect the cool music playing during the ad!”
- “Need music for more attractive.”
- “Update: I am now completely unable to use the app without loud background music despite turning sound off in settings.”
- “Would have been 5 stars if it would not randomly play music while sound settings are off, even when I lock my phone or don't focus on the app.”
- “Stupidly paid to remove the ads only to be suddenly bombarded with random music I couldn't turn off!”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
21%
The humor in the game is often described as quirky and entertaining, with players finding amusement in its broken mechanics and ironic situations, such as being prompted for a review too early and misleading ad claims about offline play. While the game is generally considered funny and relaxing, the excessive ads after each level detract from the experience. Overall, the humor is a highlight, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “This game is utterly broken but kind of in a funny way.”
- “It's funny that the ad suggests that the game does not require Wi-Fi and then it won't allow you to go offline.”
- “The game is actually funny and relaxing, but after every passed level you get too many ads.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the experience.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by technical issues, including frequent glitches and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration rather than engagement. Players express feelings of annoyance and disappointment as the game often feels more like an advertisement platform than an enjoyable experience.
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by frequent and disruptive advertisements, with players expressing frustration over ads appearing after nearly every mission, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the constant interruptions make it difficult to engage with the narrative.
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the frequent interruptions from ads, which are seen as a means of generating ad revenue. While some users accept this as a trade-off for a free game, the repetitive nature of the ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “I don't typically mind free games with videos, but every few seconds is tedious.”
- “It is an ad revenue farming program.”
- “It's just tedious.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the atmosphere of the game, noting that it creates a relaxed environment, particularly when played at night before sleep.
- “I usually play at night before sleeping, so it's always a relaxed atmosphere.”
- “The game's ambiance is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that is both eerie and captivating.”