Typeshift
- March 18, 2017
- Zach Gage
Typeshift is a single-player puzzle game available on iOS, categorized as a word puzzle game. Despite its potential, the game is plagued by excessive advertisements and technical bugs, detracting from the overall user experience. Players must shift rows of letters to form words, with the game describing itself as a unique word-shifting challenge.
iPad
iPhone
Phone
Web Browser
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging word puzzle experience that challenges players' vocabulary.
- The integration of a dictionary feature allows players to learn new words and their meanings while playing.
- The game has a satisfying interface with enjoyable sound effects, making it a fun and relaxing experience.
- Many users report that the game does not fit properly on their screens, cutting off important buttons and clues.
- The presence of intrusive ads, including loud video ads, disrupts gameplay and can lead to frustration.
- A significant portion of the game's content requires payment, which some players feel is excessive for the limited free options available.
- monetization65 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized due to the excessive and intrusive ads, which detract significantly from the overall experience. While there are options to purchase packs that can reduce or eliminate ads, many players find the ads to be loud, persistent, and often difficult to close, leading to frustration. Despite the fun gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads has led some users to uninstall the game entirely.
“No ads.”
“I like the game, but not the ads.”
“Unfortunately, there are annoying video pop-up ads that ruin the experience.”
“The packs are relatively expensive for limited play value, and I really hate the intrusive full-page ads with their clickbait lead-ins.”
“Was good to begin with, but then the ads took over, and you spend more time stuck on ads than playing the game.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intuitive mechanics and engaging design, with many users highlighting its fun and unique elements. However, issues such as display errors and frustrating vibrations detract from the experience for some players, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. Despite these drawbacks, many still find the gameplay enjoyable and worth exploring further.
“This new slide tiles into place gameplay is really intuitive.”
“But the gameplay itself is fun.”
“Clean graphics, intuitive gameplay and a nice tactile feel.”
“Would be worth reinstalling if there was a feature that allowed the player to turn it off-- some vibrations in games can enhance gameplay but in this case it buzzes anywhere you touch, practically.”
“Reduced rating due to display error that affects gameplay.”
“Could be really good but the bottom of my screen is cut off so I can't use some of the buttons and therefore have very limited gameplay.”
- stability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, particularly following the latest Android update, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and non-responsiveness. Many players express frustration over the game's performance issues, which significantly detract from the overall experience, despite enjoying the gameplay itself.
“No glitches to date, providing a seamless experience while presenting a new challenge with words.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.”
“I appreciate the consistent performance; it makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
“Love the app, but since the latest Android update, TypeShift freezes about 70% of the time when I open it.”
“Simple concept, easy to play and enjoyable, but since the last Android update to my phone, the game has become very buggy and non-responsive.”
“Bugs, crashes, and freezes keep me from rating 5 stars.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being clean and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience without unnecessary distractions. Users appreciate the intuitive design and tactile feel, which contribute to the game's challenge and excitement.
“Good graphics, very exciting.”
“I love the graphics and challenging gameplay!”
“Clean graphics, intuitive gameplay, and a nice tactile feel.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game but express frustration with intrusive ads that interrupt their music playback, making it difficult to enjoy both simultaneously.
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack sets the mood and keeps me engaged throughout the game.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“My one complaint is that when I open this game, I can't listen to my music app.”
“The game continually stops my music.”
“I love the game, but the ads are very intrusive - they force my music to pause when they load.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly on 2:1 screen devices, leading to inaccessible words, buttons, and functions that hinder gameplay.
“Unfortunately, the app isn't optimized for my phone screen, and some words, buttons, and other functions that are required to play the game are offscreen and inaccessible.”
“Not optimized for a 2:1 screen.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves trying numerous combinations to utilize items, which can lead to frustration and prolonged gameplay without clear direction.
“This game requires an excessive amount of grinding, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“The grinding in this game is mind-numbing; it feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real progress.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize that the rewards are not worth the time invested.”
