Word Life - Crossword puzzle | Game Brain

"Word Life - Crossword Puzzle" offers enjoyable game mechanics and plenty of humor for a brain-training break. Despite outstanding visuals and spectacular music, the experience is marred by frequent advertisements and bugs. Overall, it provides a decent crossword puzzle experience that could be improved.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,018 reviews

music37 positive mentions

monetization2,140 negative mentions

monetization
2,199 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 number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear not only between levels but also during active gameplay, often causing frustration and leading to game freezes. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free game, they express that the frequency and length of these ads significantly detract from the overall gaming experience, with many considering uninstalling the game as a result.
- “Great side events, ample opportunity to earn coins and boosts, in-app purchases at reasonable prices!”
- “It's a good game but there are too many ads, and when you do a survey to get no ads, you are not given the reward of no ads.”
- “I really like the game, but the in-app purchases are so expensive.”
- “The number of ads is insane!”
- “60 second pop ads all the time makes it seem I'm watching ads more than playing the game.”
- “I don't know if it's because I got so far or they implemented a new ad system but I've started to get ads in the middle of a puzzle out of nowhere and that is just completely unacceptable.”
stability
174 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and crashing, particularly during ads and level transitions. Many players experience the need to restart their devices or the app itself due to these issues, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users note improvements after updates, the persistent glitches and interruptions remain a major frustration.
- “No glitches.”
- “Seems to have no glitches.”
- “So far the game is fun and there's no glitches.”
- “Once over 80,000 points without buying anything, the software drags and often freezes, and I have to restart.”
- “Game starts out great, then it starts to lag and slows down until it freezes my phone completely.”
- “The app closes on its own very frequently, freezes, and I get 'the app is not responding' message.”
music
106 mentions
35 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the soothing background tunes and nature sounds, which help create a tranquil atmosphere while solving word puzzles. However, there are notable complaints about glitches that disrupt the music, particularly after ads, and some users express frustration over the inability to turn off the music or sound effects entirely.
- “I love the relaxing music and backgrounds.”
- “The music is beautiful and calming, helps with focusing while playing.”
- “Relaxing game, relaxing music with the different sceneries it goes through...”
- “Recently the music I have turned off in the settings comes on every time I open the app and turns off abruptly as soon as I click on settings.”
- “It was ok until an audio ad played over the game music from a rapper singing 'I got the weed, buy my weed'.”
- “Latest update makes it impossible to turn off the annoying music!”
graphics
88 mentions
81 % positive mentions
16 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their beauty, colorfulness, and polish, with many users highlighting the enjoyable and relaxing visuals that enhance gameplay. While some reviews mention minor issues like slow transitions or occasional glitches, the majority appreciate the graphics as a standout feature that contributes to the game's fun and engaging experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful and there are so many different aspects to the game, I can play it for hours and not get bored.”
- “Graphics are beautiful.”
- “Great graphics, colors, and relaxing music.”
- “The graphics could be better, but that's about all the criticism I have.”
- “The gameplay and graphics look nothing like in their ads.”
- “Didn't like the graphics or the flow of the game.”
gameplay
38 mentions
21 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is generally mixed, with many users praising its simplicity and engaging mechanics, particularly for beginners. However, a significant number of players express frustration over frequent ad interruptions and repetitive content, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some find the game enjoyable and well-designed, the excessive ads and discrepancies between advertised and actual gameplay are common points of criticism.
- “Overall nice game but too many advertisements make gameplay irritating.”
- “As a wordscape player, I have to say this is the best puzzle game in the market from gameplay design to experience.”
- “Word Life is a puzzle that you use your fingers to control; the graphics are awesome and so is the gameplay.”
- “I hope this bug gets fixed soon, as it makes gameplay extremely frustrating.”
- “There's also way too many interruptions to the gameplay.”
- “What I hate the most about this game is the ads pop out during the middle of the gameplay.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly in the trivia and bingo elements. While the comedic aspects contribute to a fun learning experience, some players express frustration with excessive ads that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the humor is a highlight, making the game enjoyable despite occasional annoyances.
- “Now that's not only funny but hilarious at the fact that it even comes up and you can't do anything about it.”
- “But this is more funny than frustrating.”
- “Amazing to learn better English and so much funny!!!”
optimization
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting slow performance, frequent hangs, and long loading times. Many have expressed frustration over the app's tendency to overheat devices and suggested that improvements are necessary to enhance overall performance and eliminate glitches. While some users noted that the game can run smoothly under certain conditions, the general consensus is that optimization needs considerable attention.
- “I'd say you need to get rid of all the glitches so the game runs smoothly.”
- “Your app heats up my phone to dangerously high levels and it should be optimized to avoid this or removed from the play store.”
- “Competitive, app usually runs smoothly, addicting”
- “Performance is very slow; opening the app takes a long time, and sometimes it isn't able to open for 2-3 days. I'm very disappointed with this issue.”
- “Your app heats up my phone to dangerously high levels and should be optimized to avoid this or removed from the Play Store.”
- “Game performance is very low; it hangs frequently even with gaming mode on.”
story
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as engaging, with fun quests and challenges that encourage player interaction. However, there are frustrations regarding the rewards system, as players feel misled by advertisements that suggest a more dynamic storytelling experience with meaningful choices. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it seems to fall short of expectations in execution.
- “The quests and challenges are fun.”
- “It is not like the ads showed that it's a story and that you can choose decisions by spelling the word out.”
- “Same story, different game.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to a loss of enjoyment after a short period. While the game starts off fun, the repetitive nature of tasks and the inclusion of obscure words detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging activity.
- “Gets pretty tedious after so long; loses its fun.”
- “Fun for five minutes but quickly becomes a tedious chore.”
- “Cool game, but the bubbles are too tedious when trying to connect them.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by frustrating technical issues, as players express disappointment over unresponsive controls that disrupt their engagement and immersion.