Word Domination

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Word Domination is a single player action game. It was developed by MAG Interactive and was released on May 31, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Word Domination is a fast-paced, real-time word game with a twist, featuring over 45 collectable boosters for added strategy. Play live matches against opponents or start simultaneous games with friends, with up to 72 hours between moves. Improve skills and earn rewards in themed solo modes, challenging the mascot Tiler and his bot army in one-on-one matches.

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Single-Player

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,300 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization243 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to improve vocabulary.
The competitive aspect of playing against real opponents adds excitement to the gameplay.
The graphics and user interface are well-designed, making the game visually appealing.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, causing players to lose progress and points.
The energy system is frustrating, limiting playtime and requiring long wait times to recharge.
Many players use powerful boosters, making it difficult for those who don't spend money to compete fairly.

monetization
254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every match and lasting up to 30 seconds. Many players express frustration over the high cost of the subscription model to remove ads, which they feel is excessive compared to one-time payment options available in other games. While some users appreciate the ability to watch ads for rewards, the general consensus is that the ad-to-gameplay ratio is unbalanced, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The in-app purchases are not mandatory; you can play for as long as you want as they give you multiple options to refill your energy bars, with an expected amount of ads.”
- “Most gaming apps' opt-out (ads) price is $1.99 to $3.99 for 100% opt-out for ads permanently, not monthly.”
- “Microtransactions are not rammed down your throat, but excluding watching ads, you can play 3 games before waiting to play again unless you buy credits.”
- “The game is pay-to-play, pay-to-win and full of ads.”
- “I understand it's a way of your income, but 30 seconds compulsory ads after each and every game is tiring to play, kills the buzz for me.”
- “I love the game but limited energy and those never-ending ads are just way too frustrating.”
stability
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost points and rewards. Players express frustration over the increasing number of issues, particularly during critical moments in matches, which often result in unfair losses. While some still enjoy the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that the stability problems need urgent attention to restore a smooth gaming experience.
- “My phone is not buggy; it has a large RAM and other features that contribute to its stability.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a stable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the performance is, even during intense gameplay sessions.”
- “The game freezes constantly and it's very slow - not most but all of the time on any device I download it on.”
- “I have been playing this word domination game for quite a while now, and almost every time during a tournament, when the play for free option comes up, this game freezes and then I end up resigning and losing the opportunity.”
- “The game freezes during games so the time stops moving and my 'turn' never comes.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism for its frustrating mechanics, particularly the introduction of story bags that players find tedious and unhelpful. Many users express dissatisfaction with the slow progress in completing stories, the overwhelming difficulty in acquiring necessary tokens, and the perceived randomness of rewards, which often lead to duplicates. Overall, players feel that the story mode has become a cumbersome experience, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I love this game, but for the story bags, you need to better differentiate the tokens that are common, rare, and epic.”
- “It's awesome that the layout when looking at stories and such is fixed, but now my progress in the stories is all messed up.”
- “Fun gameplay loop and all, but quality of life is a bit abysmal with how slow selecting and opening packs of story parts is.”
- “The story bags are stupid and impossible to complete no matter how much you play.”
- “I'm very disappointed; I was trying to finish the latest Halloween story game to get the bonus gifts, and it's impossible. I even spent about £100 to try and finish it, but it was impossible. What a scam!”
- “It takes a long time to get story pieces, especially when you run out of energy, which is what I don't like about the game.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in the game is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, including power-ups and strategic elements, though many users express concerns about the balance due to the overwhelming influence of boosters, which can create unfair advantages. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and challenging, issues such as excessive ads, slow app performance, and the skewed nature of competition detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the entertaining gameplay loop and events, but call for a rebalancing to prioritize skill over booster reliance.
- “The gameplay is super awesome.”
- “Interesting gameplay including power-ups and booster cards.”
- “The beautifully designed interface and engaging mechanics made each level a delightful test of vocabulary and strategy.”
- “I wish the game would re-balance its mechanics to reward word skills as the primary factor for winning, making the boosters a minor help rather than a game-deciding crutch.”
- “Those with higher scores have unlocked boosters that give them unfair advantages during gameplay.”
- “Review 2023, developers have changed how the boosters play, boosters people have earned or paid for, this changes gameplay drastically.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their smoothness, visual appeal, and satisfying sound effects, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, players have reported issues with glitches and freezing, which detract from the overall enjoyment, as well as concerns about gameplay balance when opponents utilize seemingly unfair advantages. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics remain a standout feature that many players appreciate.
- “Really smooth and nice game visuals, and the sound effects are very well matched.”
- “Love the graphics, and the sounds are just so satisfying, like when you put tiles or cards down.”
- “Amazing game, smooth graphics, I applaud the developers.”
- “1st - the glitches, from the app freezing to your opponents having what looks like cheating extras - extra time, points, bonus squares etc. 2nd - the time wasted on stupid graphics and claiming prizes - why must I claim every single prize, and unpack every story bag over and over again - can't that be automatic - my screensaver turns off before the story unpacks.”
- “The game has gone horribly wrong... the whole game is a big glitch now. When my opponent uses forged papers, he uses boosters which are not even mine, and whatever boosters they use are completely different in graphics.”
- “Usually by the time it decides to start working again, I've already lost my turn.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, glitches, and slow performance that detracts from the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the app's heavy performance requirements, particularly for those with lower-spec devices, and call for options to adjust quality settings. Despite updates, persistent issues remain, leading to disappointment among the player base.
- “Good but needs to be optimized!”
- “Way too heavy performance requirements for a word game.”
- “This is like my all-time favorite word game, but I'm experiencing the same problem that countless other users are facing: the lag, the glitches, and the overall slow performance.”
- “There should at least be a setting to choose a high or low quality or performance mode.”
- “Very slow and very poorly optimized app; this is the worst app you'll ever want to spend your data and time on. It will make you feel like your phone has only 1GB of RAM. For those who actually have 1GB of RAM, they'll just break their phone out of anger due to the sluggish performance, not realizing the app is the cause of their problems.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the inclusion of unique proper nouns, slang, and abbreviations enhances the game's replayability, as these elements can lead to high-scoring plays and encourage experimentation with different word combinations.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic scenarios and multiple paths to victory.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of characters and strategies available.”
- “I love how each game session can lead to completely different outcomes, keeping me coming back for more.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a repetitive experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious, though many appreciate the underlying concept of the game.
- “Getting a bit tedious, to be honest, but I love the concept.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is criticized for being lacking, with some players finding it unfunny and frustrating rather than entertaining. One reviewer specifically mentions a desire for more engaging and humorous responses instead of nonsensical symbols, indicating a disconnect between the game's intended humor and player experience.
- “I hate this game because it is hard and not funny at all. I used to struggle playing it when I was a kid; since that time, I have hated this game, not because it is your game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to a loss of immersion and emotional connection to the game. The frequent interruptions detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to stay engaged with the narrative or emotional elements of the game.