Word Link

About

Word Link is a casual word puzzle game with splendid visuals and a sensational soundtrack, offering plenty of humor in its challenges. However, the game is marred by an excessive amount of advertisements and numerous bugs. Despite its self-proclaimed title as the "best word link puzzle game," the player experience is mixed due to these issues.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,986 reviews

graphics42 positive mentions

monetization922 negative mentions

monetization
933 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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99%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on intrusive advertisements, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and misleading nature of these ads. Users report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience, and many feel that the game does not deliver on the promises made in its advertisements. While some players acknowledge that ads are expected in free games, the overwhelming volume and the push for in-app purchases to remove ads have led to significant dissatisfaction.
- “Been playing this game for years, paid for no ads.”
- “There are no complaints, no ads and the app really runs smoothly.”
- “I love that there are no ads.”
- “The game is fun but the ads make it so non-enjoyable!!”
- “The advertisements are not what the game is like at all, it's one of those games where you draw a line between letters and make a word.”
- “The game is disappointing.... you don't really deliver on what you 'promise' in your ads....”
graphics
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cute and nice visuals, while others express strong disapproval of disturbing imagery, particularly a graphic depicting a hanging child. Many users note that the graphics do not match the promotional materials, leading to disappointment, though some appreciate the overall gameplay experience despite the graphical shortcomings. Overall, while there are positive comments about the graphics, significant concerns about specific images and inconsistencies remain prevalent.
- “The graphics, the words, and overall gameplay are really amazing.”
- “Great word search game with cool and cute graphics.”
- “Very good graphics and a great time killer.”
- “The hanging boy in the graphic is disturbing.”
- “There is no reason why a kid hanging from a tree should be allowed as a graphic/background. There are others that have lost a child in a traumatic event and shouldn't have to see this while playing a game in peace to then be re-traumatized.”
- “The hangman graphic is horrible and it's not the game advertised.”
humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it funny and entertaining, often describing it as a great time-killer. However, some players express frustration with the game's word recognition, noting that it includes obscure terms while missing common ones, which detracts from the overall comedic experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its lightheartedness and ability to make learning enjoyable.
- “It's really funny and nice, it's also very addictive and fun.”
- “Very interesting and funny game.”
- “A funny way to learn English.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been a significant issue for many users, with frequent reports of the app freezing upon launch, displaying a black screen, or causing the entire phone to become unresponsive. Despite previous enjoyment of the game, players express frustration over ongoing stability problems, particularly following recent updates, with no effective fixes implemented by the developers. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to a decline in user satisfaction and a drop in ratings.
- “I was really enjoying this game, but for the last couple of months, the game will not open and all you get is a black screen. If it does open, it then freezes.”
- “So disappointed. I have played this game for a few years now, but the last few months it freezes on opening. It looks like everyone is having the same issues, yet it's not being fixed. Come on, you keep saying you are working on it.”
- “This game used to be good, but for the last several months, it freezes every time I open it.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its relaxing and soothing qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users report issues such as crackling sounds, overly loud ads, and a lack of variety in the background music. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated for its calming effect, there are notable concerns regarding its consistency and the impact of advertisements on the listening experience.
- “I love the music and the little boy character is super cute.”
- “Music is relaxing and the game is challenging enough to work out the brain, but not so intense that I'm thinking too hard to fall asleep, as I play before going to bed.”
- “Beautiful and relaxing background music.”
- “My latest comment: crackling music, again.”
- “Not the game that is in ad ..very very boring kiddy game with music that is like bad on hold music... don't bother downloading.”
- “Gameplay is ok but I can't stand their crappy video ads with hokey music.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment over its simplicity and lack of originality, often comparing it unfavorably to other word games. While some appreciate the controls and graphics, a significant number of players are frustrated by misleading advertisements that showcase gameplay not present in the actual game. Overall, the gameplay is described as repetitive and filled with ads, leading to a less engaging experience.
- “In this gameplay, control and graphics are awesome.”
- “I think it's awesome because the gameplay is cool and I really love word games.”
- “Best gameplay for learning.”
- “The normal gameplay is too easy and, well, just uninteresting to say the least.”
- “Gameplay bears zero resemblance to the ad that piqued my interest in the first place.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Users express disappointment with the lack of a coherent storyline in the game, noting that the advertised narrative does not match the actual gameplay experience. While the missions are entertaining and challenging, the absence of a meaningful story detracts from the overall enjoyment, and the prevalence of advertisements further frustrates players.
- “You don't have to do this, but I think a nice addition would be to give it a storyline.”
- “There is no stickman story that you work with by making words.”
- “Does it ever have a different game and what's the story?”
- “Worst app which showed a story in the app trailer, but when you download it, it's different from the app trailer.”
- “There are so many challenging and difficult times and missions, and they didn't even give any hints.”
- “Where was that story?”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth performance and no complaints regarding ads, making it an enjoyable experience for children.
- “There are no complaints, no ads, and the app really runs smoothly.”
- “Good performance and an interesting game for children.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect enjoyable, but many note that it can become tedious over time.
- “It is good but can get a bit tedious after a while.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than fun.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really kills the enjoyment.”