Wood Shop
- December 18, 2019
- Zynga
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Get on Apple Store"Wood Shop" is a satirical wood carving simulation game filled with funny moments, despite containing several bugs that hinder the overall experience. The game markets itself as a "Satisfying Wood Carving Art" title, offering players a unique and humorous take on the art of woodworking, despite its shortcomings. With excessive advertisements and a lack of polish, the game's true potential remains hidden beneath its flaws.
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Reviews
- The gameplay is really satisfying and can be relaxing.
- The game has potential for creativity and can be enjoyable for those who like wood carving.
- It provides a good way to practice focus and patience.
- The sheer overwhelming volume of ads interrupts gameplay, with ads appearing after every action.
- Controls are weak and unresponsive, making it difficult to achieve precision.
- The game frequently crashes, especially after completing levels, leading to frustration.
- monetization2,397 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting interruptions after nearly every action, including during gameplay. Many users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often stating that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game, leading to a significant decline in overall enjoyment. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming volume has resulted in numerous uninstalls and negative reviews.
“Really enjoying this game once I paid for no ads.”
“Best game and no advertising I like and I love this game.”
“Would be great fun if there were no ads.”
“Every single game round is interrupted by 2-4 ads and there are ads between every round, not counting the optional ads for bonus items.”
“The only thing that makes this receive a one star review is the fact that there are way too many ads and the time for watching ads to unlock something doesn't count down.”
“You literally spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- stability104 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes at various levels, particularly during critical actions like painting and accessing special rooms. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to maintain smooth performance, often requiring them to restart the app and lose progress. While the game has potential, the overwhelming number of glitches and lagging issues severely detracts from the overall experience.
“Every time I finish adding the paint to the wood at the end, it just freezes.”
“Plus the special rooms area, once completed, is inaccessible as it freezes the game when you try to access it.”
“Every time I click to watch an ad to either undo a move or get bonus rewards, the whole app freezes and I have to force stop.”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and occasionally enjoyable, but it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. Many players express frustration over the poor balance between gameplay and ad interruptions, with some stating that the ads often exceed the actual time spent playing. While some mechanics are appreciated, the lack of customization and frequent lag issues contribute to an overall negative perception of the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is really satisfying.”
“It's quite a good game, gameplay-wise and graphics are fine.”
“The gameplay was smooth and relaxing for me.”
“The gameplay itself sucks; for a precision-based game, the reactiveness is slow and glitchy.”
“The game lags every 5-10 seconds because it's loading the next ad, and 1 minute of gameplay equals sitting through a 30-second fullscreen ad before you can play again.”
“More time is spent on ads than actual gameplay.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "nice" and "well done," particularly for a mobile title, while others criticize them as "horrible," "laggy," and "minimal." Many users note that the graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, but there are significant complaints about performance issues and a lack of detail. Overall, while some find the visuals soothing and enjoyable, others feel they detract from the gameplay.
“The graphics are nice and as advertised, the game is soothing and mind numbing.”
“Absolutely awesome and great graphics.”
“This game is a reality of wood, nice graphics, good game.”
“This game is so bad and the graphics are a pain to look at.”
“Graphics is horrible.”
“Horrible graphics very laggy.”
- humor17 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, often describing it as "very funny" and "hilarious." While some users express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics, such as having to restart, the general consensus is that the humor adds to the enjoyment and fun of the game.
“Hilarious! Lots of fun, I love crafting and making things.”
“Very nice and funny game, I really enjoy it.”
“This is really funny and fun.”
“I love this game, but the humor falls flat and isn't funny at all.”
“The jokes in this game feel forced and often miss the mark.”
“While I enjoy the gameplay, the attempts at humor just don't land.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant issues with the game's optimization, citing frequent crashes, freezing, and stuttering during gameplay. Many suggest that the high number of particles and intrusive ads contribute to poor performance, indicating a need for better optimization to enhance playability. While some users note decent performance, the majority express frustration with the game's technical shortcomings.
“The development team needs to optimize the game performance.”
“Nice performance”
“And a lot of users, including me, have had some trouble with its performance, including crashes, or their device really struggling while running the app. I think this is mainly due to the amount of particles that appear while carving. Maybe giving the player an option to turn them off can be a solution to that.”
“Game itself has potential, but it's so poorly optimized that it hurts to play...”
“Really needs to be optimized to make it consistently playable.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. While some acknowledge the game's potential, the excessive ad interruptions significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Not a terrible experience, except the absurd amount of ads makes the gameplay extremely tedious.”
“Makes it tedious and frustrating to play—not at all fun.”
“It's a good game, but very tedious.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the lack of an automatic soundtrack in the game, noting that they must manually select music each time. Additionally, there are complaints about intrusive ad volume and a desire for more pleasant background music options to enhance the gaming experience.
“Please include additional nice background music.”
“I like to listen to scripture and sometimes music when I play my games.”
“It seems this is a lot to ask, but still, at least put in a soundtrack.”
“The music is not starting automatically.”
“Again and again, I have to select music from the options in the top left corner.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more engaging missions within the story, suggesting that incorporating tasks that reward diamonds instead of coins would enhance the experience. However, interruptions from ads during missions detract from the overall enjoyment, and there is a call for more challenging missions to maintain interest.
“I hope there are missions to do.”
“I can't finish one mission without ads interrupting.”
“After completing the first mission with 100%, I noticed that the character in the ad is poorly portrayed.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's technical issues, which disrupt their gameplay and lead to emotional distress. The glitches and unexpected ads detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to feel a sense of accomplishment or enjoyment. As a result, many recommend against playing the game due to these emotional setbacks.
