Word Hike -Inventive Crossword
Word Hike - Inventive Crossword is a trivia-based word puzzle game. It puts a unique spin on classic crossword gameplay by delivering questions and clues across various categories. Players must use their knowledge and vocabulary skills to fill in the crossword grid and solve each level, providing an engaging and challenging experience for word game enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The game offers a good balance of challenge and fun, keeping players engaged.
- Many players appreciate the educational aspect, as it helps improve vocabulary and spelling.
- The game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, making it a great way to pass the time.
- There are frequent complaints about misleading advertisements, as the actual gameplay differs significantly from what was shown in ads.
- Players report excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
- The game has been criticized for technical issues, including crashes and freezing, which detract from the overall experience.
- monetization209 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often feeling they disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to purchase an ad-free experience, others report that even after paying, ads persist or are still intrusive. Overall, while some players find the ad presence manageable, a significant number feel it detracts from their enjoyment of the game.
“There's no ads every five seconds to bug you and distract you, it's worth the download!”
“I was worried when I first started that it would be like every other mobile game ad I saw, with a need for in-app purchases, but I haven't encountered this much throughout the year I've been playing.”
“Something just a tiny bit different and no ads every 60 seconds is probably the best part about it.”
“The game is good; however, I give only 3 stars because of what happens after ads play.”
“I understand ads are what keep the game going, but ads that I am forced to sit through... I get that too, but the game locks up almost every time!”
“All of the new puzzles and features are locked behind paywalls and ads.”
- music18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it repetitive and annoying, often wishing for the option to turn it off entirely. While some appreciate the relaxing quality of the music, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when it conflicts with advertisements. Overall, the music's pacing and selection seem to be points of contention among players.
“The music is relaxing and you're using your brain at the same time.”
“I downloaded it because the adverts I kept getting were music crosswords, so we have to guess the song/singers.”
“I love the way its tiles float across the board leaving hints, and the sound effects are great, but the music's pacing needs to be a bit more upbeat.”
“I'd also lose the organ grinder music that can get under your nerves after a short while.”
“Lose the music and I'd give five stars.”
“It'd be nice to be able to turn off the repetitive, annoying music but otherwise quite good.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag; while some users report a smooth experience with no glitches, many others experience frequent freezing, especially at higher levels, along with various bugs and vague hints. Overall, the game is enjoyable but requires significant updates to address these stability issues.
“Just installed yesterday and so far no glitches; it plays smoothly. I'm really enjoying it!”
“The game runs incredibly stable, with no crashes or bugs to disrupt my experience.”
“I've been playing for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive!”
“There are way too many glitches, and some of the hints are so vague it could be anything, along with misspelled words.”
“Love the game, but it needs some updates to make it less buggy.”
“Like the other remarks have stated, once you get to a certain level, the app freezes when a little window pops up.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, though it diverges significantly from the advertised content, leading to some disappointment among players expecting a traditional crossword experience. While the game offers fun mechanics, it resembles many other crossword games, and the frequency of ads can disrupt the flow of play. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay enough to continue playing, despite the discrepancies and ad interruptions.
“The gameplay itself is fun, though it's not really a crossword game if that's what you're looking for.”
“I enjoy the app's gameplay enough to play a few games in one sitting; the grids are not too large or too small.”
“People obviously downloaded your game because they liked the gameplay in the ads.”
“Actual gameplay is nothing like the advertised content.”
“When I downloaded it, the gameplay was 100% different from what the ad showed, and very similar to a ton of other better crossword games.”
“Most apps have to use ads to keep a game free; I understand that, but there is a legal break interval between ads by law so as to not disrupt gameplay.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players consistently praise the game's graphics, describing them as great and visually appealing. The graphics contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the game, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
“I'm enjoying the puzzles and the graphics; great setup.”
“So far so good! I've only been playing for an hour, but the graphics are great and the game, so far, is fun.”
“Great game, challenging but not impossible, fun, and good graphics. Thanks so much!”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging and cute narrative, which is well-integrated with challenging yet manageable levels. However, some players have experienced issues with saving progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I especially like how the levels are tough but not too tough, and how it all seems important to the storyline.”
“With a very cute storyline and excellent sound and graphics as well.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong disappointment and a desire to avoid it in the future.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
“Quite boring and became very tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“It turns the game into a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”