Use Your Words
- April 4, 2017
- Smiling Buddha Games, LLC
- 5h median play time
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice it has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Use Your Words" is a party game for 3-6 players where you compete to come up with the funniest responses to prompts and mini-games, using your smartphone as a controller. The game includes four mini-games such as Sub The Title, where you write your own subtitles for foreign film clips. It's a great way to get together with friends and have a laugh!
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Reviews
- Use Your Words is a hilarious party game that encourages creativity and laughter, especially with the 'Sub the Title' minigame being a standout favorite among players.
- The game is well-made and offers a fun experience for groups, making it a great addition to game nights with friends and family.
- Players appreciate the accessibility of the game, as it allows everyone to join using their smartphones or tablets, making it easy to set up and play.
- The game can feel repetitive due to the limited number of minigames, and some players wish for more variety and options to customize their gameplay experience.
- Pacing issues have been noted, with long transitions and slow reveal of answers that can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and connection problems, have been reported, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- humor158 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with many players reporting that it consistently generates laughter and encourages creativity among friends and family. The game features various prompts that lead to unexpected and hilarious responses, making it feel like an improv theater experience. However, some players note that the humor can be hit or miss depending on the group's dynamics, and certain rounds may not be as entertaining as others. Overall, it is considered a fun party game that can bring out the best comedic talents in players, even those who may not see themselves as funny.
“It's the game that encourages you to let loose, embrace your creativity, and turn your living room into a hilarious improv theater.”
“It's like being a meme creator, and the results will have you laughing until you cry.”
“When you get this game, you're getting what's advertised: a hilarious party game that brings out the funniest in people.”
“In conclusion, I would rather tell someone not to buy this game, because this game is dull and unfunny, at least to me and my group.”
“Unless you're not funny.”
“It's a hysterical game that can make even the unfunny people absolutely hilarious.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received for its core mechanics of anonymous joke submission and voting, which create an engaging experience. However, some players find certain rounds, like the newspaper image caption round, limiting and less entertaining, which can stifle the overall fun. Additionally, issues with pacing and specific mechanics, such as the house answer feature, have been noted as detractors for some groups.
“The mechanics behind the house answers and decoys are awesome.”
“The look and feel is awesome, and gameplay works flawlessly.”
“My least favorite round personally is the newspaper image caption round, as the images don't always invite very funny captions. It can be more limiting than the word prompt rounds, which aren't as entertaining and stifle the gameplay.”
“I felt that the game had a good premise, but the slow pacing and the brokenness of the house answer mechanic ruined it for me and my group.”
“The minigames are different, but the basic gameplay is always the same: everyone anonymously submits a joke, and then votes for their favorite joke.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their retro aesthetic and appealing art style, making it a fun party game. However, the repetitive movie clips detract from the experience, and the game's pacing is criticized for being overly focused on the retro theme. Overall, while the visuals are charming, they could benefit from more variety and better integration with gameplay elements.
“Super laid back and chill party game to play with your mates with an awesome game art style.”
“We love the retro aesthetic, but the movie clips are a bit repetitive, as though they're coming from the same 1 or 2 movies.”
“The pacing is awful; it tries way too hard to lean into the retro aesthetic.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect encourages players to embrace absurdity and creativity, allowing them to take on roles like tabloid editors and comedians. With just a smartphone or tablet, it fosters a fun and inclusive environment where friends can showcase their storytelling talents, resulting in a delightful mix of laughter and imaginative narratives.
“The game will reveal just how bizarre and creative your friends can be, and it's a delightful combination of laughter, storytelling, and absurdity.”
“It's like being the editor of a tabloid, and your friends will marvel at your talent for absurd storytelling.”
“All you need is a smartphone or tablet to join in, making it a level playing field where everyone can be a comedian, a meme maker, a tabloid editor, a storyteller, or a joke writer.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be deeply comforting and joyful, often describing it as a "warm fuzzy blanket" that resonates with their soul. The humor is so impactful that it elicits tears of laughter, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong positive emotions.
“I cried of laughter throughout the entire time I played this.”
“It's like a warm fuzzy blanket touching my soul.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is generally hindered by certain modes, such as "Survey Says" and "Fill in the Blank," which are criticized for lacking engagement and disrupting the party's momentum. Reviewers suggest that these modes require updates to enhance their flow and maintain a lively atmosphere.
“Needs to be updated with a more modern and continuous flow, or it slows down the atmosphere of the party.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, which detracts from the overall experience, although they acknowledge that other elements of the game are satisfactory.
“The game feels incredibly slow and tedious, making the grinding experience frustrating.”
“The grinding mechanics are repetitive and drag down the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming, which detracted from the fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as sleepy, suggesting it may lack energy or engagement.
“The music in general is sleepy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth performance that enhances the overall enjoyment for players.
“The game runs smoothly, and we always end up having a lot of fun!”
