Ultimate Word Search 2: Letter Boxed takes you into a world of mystery where your task is to locate hidden words in a matrix of letters. Each matrix contain words that wrap around a 3D-cube going left, right, up and down.
Unique and challenging take on the classic word search genre.
Offers a variety of levels and the potential for high scores.
Good visuals and a novel concept of searching for words on a cube.
Horrific controls that make gameplay frustrating and nearly unplayable.
Lack of instructions and options, leading to confusion and a poor user experience.
Repetitive gameplay and poor sound design detract from the overall enjoyment.
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
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The gameplay is a mixed bag; while it offers inventive ideas and decent core mechanics for its low price, users find the interface clunky and the experience tedious due to the need to simultaneously spin a cube and search for words. The wraparound mechanic is particularly frustrating, leading to a less polished overall experience.
“At $0.99, I was surprised at the gameplay and the setup options included.”
“Not a huge polished title, but the gameplay works well for what it is.”
“But the core gameplay is good.”
“While it's an inventive idea, the actual gameplay isn't that great, the interface is a bit clunky, and it's not that much fun needing to spin a cube and search for words at the same time; it becomes tedious very quickly.”
“The wraparound mechanic is extremely annoying.”
“Not a huge polished title, but gameplay works well for what it is.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The music in the game is generally considered subpar, with many players expressing frustration over its repetitive nature and lack of options to mute it. Some users found the music annoying enough to detract from the overall experience, suggesting that players might prefer to listen to their own tunes instead. Overall, the sound design is viewed as a significant drawback.
“A word search game built around an interesting albeit annoying gimmick marred by awkward controls and poor music/sound design.”
“No options, so you can't turn the music off.”
“Not being able to turn the music off gave me a headache after hearing it constantly repeat in my 6 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally described as adequate but not impressive, with some users noting that while the visuals are decent, they do not significantly enhance the overall experience. For a puzzle game, the graphics are considered sufficient, allowing players to focus on gameplay rather than visual fidelity.
“The visuals are impressive and enhance the overall experience.”
“The sound and graphics are adequate, and not much more, but that's all a puzzle game really needs.”
“The graphics are visually appealing and contribute positively to the gameplay.”
“If you can get by that, it's probably a decent game with crappy graphics.”
“Sound and graphics are adequate, and not much more, but that's all a puzzle game really needs.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to clunky gameplay and repetitive puzzles, which can quickly lead to boredom, especially when tackled in long sessions. Despite its inventive concept, the execution fails to maintain engagement, making the experience feel laborious.
“While it's an inventive idea, the actual gameplay isn't that great, the interface is a bit clunky, and it's not that much fun needing to spin a cube and search for words at the same time; it becomes tedious very quickly.”
“The similarity of the puzzles makes the game tedious if you do too many in one sitting.”