Word Crack: Board Fun Game
- October 2, 2011
- etermax
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple StoreWord Crack: Board Fun Game is a word-forming challenge where you can test your vocabulary against opponents, strategize by utilizing letter tiles and multipliers to earn high scores, and train your mind to improve your word knowledge, all while enjoying the classic mode. The game offers challenges from random opponents, use of letters to create words, multiplying tile values with special cells, and improving your vocabulary. Additional features include subscriptions governed by specified terms and conditions.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to improve vocabulary.
- It allows for multiplayer games in various languages, making it enjoyable for a diverse audience.
- The interface is user-friendly, and the ability to see potential scores before submitting words is a great feature.
- The game frequently crashes and has connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
- There are too many intrusive ads, often appearing after every move, which disrupts gameplay.
- The dictionary is inconsistent, rejecting common words while accepting obscure or non-existent ones.
- monetization275 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads, which appear after nearly every move and often disrupt gameplay. While some players appreciate the option to purchase an ad-free experience for a reasonable fee, many express frustration over the frequency and length of the ads, which they feel detracts significantly from their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the consensus is that the aggressive monetization strategy through ads is a major drawback, leading some players to consider uninstalling the game.
“I just got 14 days with no ads.”
“No ads!”
“If there were no ads, it would be better, but I love the game.”
“Great game, apart from annoying ads after every turn.”
“The ads are killing this game.”
“I understand the need for ads, but they run constantly during the game ruining the fun while you play.”
- stability41 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and crashes, which significantly impact gameplay. While some players experience no glitches and find the app runs smoothly, the overall consensus leans towards it being buggy and prone to stability issues, leading to frustration for many users.
“It's a fun game, no glitches that I've seen.”
“Runs great.”
“Bug free, fast word game!”
“This app is very buggy.”
“I love this app, but it freezes a lot and crashes my phone sometimes.”
“Freezes all the time and has many connection issues.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the colorful and appealing visuals, while others criticize them as childish, eye-straining, and difficult to see. Many users appreciate the smooth interface and improved layouts compared to similar games, but there are complaints about the color choices and overall aesthetic being distracting or frustrating. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and engaging, others feel they detract from the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are pretty and colorful.”
“This new version has a nice graphic layout, and it's easy to place words on the board.”
“Amazing graphics... very addictive...”
“Childish interface, eye-hurting visuals, battery consuming, uncomfortable gameplay mechanics.”
“Infantile new features, terrible graphics and a reduced board size have made what was previously an enjoyable game unplayable.”
“The new graphics result in a much slower, therefore more frustrating gaming experience.”
- humor28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users describing it as "extremely funny," "very funny," and "super mega funny." Many players appreciate its entertaining nature, noting that it enhances social interactions and language learning while providing a clever and relaxing experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and engaging way to connect with friends and family across the globe.
“It's interesting, funny, and I have met people from around the world.”
“That's extremely funny and I like playing against everyone... ;)”
“I find it funny and useful for learning languages!”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its solid mechanics and enjoyable interface, particularly on tablets. However, frequent and intrusive ads significantly detract from the experience, causing frustration and interruptions. Some users also report issues with crashes and clumsy controls, indicating that while the core gameplay is strong, technical problems and design choices hinder its full potential.
“Nice graphics with the classic gameplay of Scrabble, Words with Friends, and such.”
“Best gameplay and very nice user interface among other word games.”
“Good gameplay, easy platform for meeting new opponents.”
“Childish interface, eye-hurting visuals, battery consuming, uncomfortable gameplay mechanics.”
“As someone who has been playing the game since its inception, I must say that the latest update, which has completely transformed the gameplay and UI, is too much to take in at once.”
“The ads really ruin gameplay; after every move, I have to watch 15 seconds of adverts.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players report that the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, others have experienced performance issues, particularly after the last update, with ads being a significant factor in the game's poor performance.
“This game is fun, addictive & challenging; always runs smoothly.”
“Fun and runs smoothly.”
“The game is fun and runs smoothly.”
“After the last update, the game performance is slower.”
“Your ads and their poor performance seem to be the biggest problem your game has.”
“I love this game, but so many ads literally disturb the performance.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated, with some players opting to mute it for a more immersive experience, relying instead on vibration feedback. However, there are complaints about the game playing ad sounds even when music is turned off, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, players have noted issues with the game's dictionary, as certain musical terms are incorrectly rejected.
“Plays ad sound even with sounds and music off.”
“Aside from the music, it's another way of isolating myself from the world.”
“Pretty good game, but it needs a dictionary update due to a lot of words being rejected, for example, 'qin' is not allowed even though it is a musical instrument.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its apparent intent to alienate players, leading to a decline in user engagement.
