"Word Cross" is a word search game with entertaining mechanics and a good dose of humor, making it both addictive and enjoyable. The game's visuals are pleasing to the eye, but the experience is marred by numerous bugs and an excessive amount of ads. Players can expect to search for words on various boards, providing hours of challenging fun. Overall, it's an addictive game that could benefit from improved technical polish and reduced advertisement intrusion.
Reviews
- monetization995 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear after nearly every level, often lasting 30 seconds or more, which detracts significantly from the gaming experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the general consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads make the game less enjoyable, leading to calls for a reduction in ad presence or clearer options for ad removal.
βNo ads, good words to find, refreshingly different than other word games.β
βBest word game yet with virtually no ads.β
βNo ads makes you concentrate and focus.β
βEven for starting a new level I need to see a 10-second advertisement, cancel the advertisement, and yet another page opens for the same advertisement.β
βHowever, I can't tell, because we spend more time watching ads than actual gameplay.β
βThe game is nothing like the advertisement I was shown...wish you actually made a game like the ad because that would actually be something new and different!β
- graphics59 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, smoothness, and aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and simple design, although some have expressed disappointment with certain aspects, such as the presence of ads and the need for more diverse graphics. While most reviews highlight the graphics as a strong point, a few users noted issues with functionality and expectations not being met.
βGraphics are fantastic!β
βThe graphics are amazing & you can change themes.β
βGreat graphics and gameplay!β
βGraphics and controls are easy, but disappointed by what I should have been.β
βWas excited for the new update but it was only for the graphics.β
βThe game is fine but I think you could have worked on the graphics because mostly it has stick figures.β
- stability33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly after updates or at higher levels. Many players have experienced issues that require them to restart their devices or force close the app, leading to frustration despite enjoying the game's content. While a few users noted that the game runs well without glitches, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the gaming experience.
βThis word game is nice, pretty simple at first but picks up speed pretty quick, no glitches yet, pretty decent!β
βFun and very engaging; also runs really well, no glitches.β
βNo glitches so far, free, and fun!β
βThe game glitches and shuts down.β
βRestarted my device (as suggested in response to the other comments), but no luck, still freezes up after 1-2 clicks every time.β
βLoved this game until they updated it; now it freezes up after about 30 seconds of playing it... if it doesn't get fixed soon, I will delete it.β
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its mechanics, graphics, and engaging elements, while others criticize the discrepancy between advertised and actual gameplay, as well as intrusive ads that detract from the experience. While many find the gameplay enjoyable and challenging, there are calls for improvements to enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
βI appreciate the change in gameplay.β
βThe gameplay is awesome.β
βGood mechanics and really makes your brain think.β
βI don't understand why not just make the game in the ads we see, or just hear me out on this one, put the actual gameplay in the ad, and you'd probably get less 1-star ratings.β
βYou purposely lied about the gameplay.β
βAds are too intrusive to gameplay and the game isn't engaging enough to want to pay to get rid of them.β
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, describing it as very funny, hilarious, and even educational for children. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to provide amusing moments, making it both entertaining and addictive. The humor is appreciated across various aspects of gameplay, contributing to a positive overall experience.
βI love the game, so challenging but funny too.β
βNice game, it's funny sometimes you have to shuffle to catch another word, cool function.β
βWow.. it's really hilarious...... what a mind game...superb.β
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the themes and find the music relaxing, others are frustrated by intrusive ads that disrupt their experience with loud music and flashing lights. Users suggest enhancing the game's music quality and features to create a more enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the music can be a positive element, but the ad interruptions significantly detract from the experience.
βFun game, very much enjoy the themes, music, and the puzzles.β
βBeautiful game to let your mindset chill with music on the side!β
βI think this would go good with some Bruno Mars music π€πΌπΉπΆ.β
βI thought I might have a peaceful word game... not a music show of flashing lights of approximately 30 seconds each!β
βAds play loud music, etc. Muting doesn't stop the music either.β
βAlways stops my music on ads.β
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for not aligning with its advertising, as players expected a narrative-driven experience but found it to be more akin to a typical word puzzle game like Scrabble. Many users expressed disappointment with the lack of engaging missions and the misleading portrayal of a storyline, leading to frustration over the game's content and quest structure. Overall, the game's narrative elements seem to fall short of expectations, with some users noting technical issues that further detract from the experience.
βGame is fine by its own merits, but ads depicted a storyline and lied about game content.β
βDownloaded for story word cross; this was false advertising.β
βSaw a video where you were finding words to keep a story going, and this isn't it at all; it's more like Scrabble.β
βNo missions motivated me after the 252nd level.β
βNot how the app is advertising the game to be, with themes and structure of quests to conquer... typical word cross... not cool... but anything for people to download it.β
βDownloaded for story word cross, this was false advertising.β
- optimization7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth graphics and performance, while others experience significant issues such as frequent interruptions from ads, jumpy gameplay, and problems with saving progress. Additionally, the lack of a login option for saving performance has been noted as a drawback. Overall, the game's performance is hindered by its prioritization of advertising over gameplay experience.
βNice graphics; the app runs smoothly.β
βOtherwise, the game runs smoothly.β
βI like it, but why can't I save my performance if I want to download it again? You should add a login option.β
βPlacing a priority on advertising over gameplay, when it comes to app performance, is a massive programming and development failure.β
βIt was affecting the phone's performance as well.β
βWorst performance... level chart not available... not progressing to the next level after 'level 11'.β
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing deep feelings such as sadness and nostalgia, indicating that it resonates on a personal level and evokes significant emotional responses.
βI cried when my phone got formatted because of this app.β
βWonderful, brain-touching game.β