Word Roll

About

"Word Roll" is a casual, single-player word challenge game. However, it is plagued by an abundance of ads and technical bugs that detract from the overall experience. The game poses the question, "Are you smart enough for this Word Challenge?" to players, presenting a fun and engaging word-building concept, but falls short in its execution due to the aforementioned issues.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,130 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization484 negative mentions

Engaging and fun gameplay that challenges vocabulary and spelling skills.
Fast-paced matches with the ability to play against real opponents.
Great for keeping the mind sharp and learning new words.

Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to frustration.
Frequent freezing and crashing issues that disrupt the gaming experience.
Players can copy words from opponents, which feels unfair and detracts from the challenge.

monetization
519 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number and length of ads, which often interrupt gameplay. Many players report that even after purchasing ad-free options, they continue to encounter ads, leading to feelings of being misled and dissatisfaction with the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for free-to-play models, the consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Thanks for being the only game with no ads in the middle of the game.”
- “Fun game, worth paying for no ads.”
- “Totally worth paying the extra for no ads.”
- “This game is a money grab and takes way too long to load while constantly delivering intrusive ads.”
- “The sheer number of ads makes it unplayable.”
- “I paid for the ad-free version and I am still getting ads. I have tried to contact their customer service multiple times with no response.”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches reported by users, often occurring during gameplay and leading to frustration. Many players have experienced crashes, particularly related to ads, and have had to reinstall the app multiple times without resolution. While some users still enjoy the game, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “No glitches, not too many ads.”
- “Great game, really fun, no glitches.”
- “I love the game, but it freezes and drops me constantly.”
- “You can't even play it for 5 minutes and it freezes... every single ad makes it quit.”
- “The game freezes frequently.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The gameplay experience is highly polarized, with some users praising its fun mechanics, colorful graphics, and responsive controls, while others criticize the overwhelming presence of ads, forced multiplayer elements, and a cluttered interface. Many players express frustration over the frequent interruptions caused by ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment, despite some acknowledging the game's solid core mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay has its merits, the intrusive monetization strategies significantly impact player satisfaction.
- “Excellent word game, easy navigation, colorful graphics, responsive game mechanics.”
- “Excellent gameplay, short ads make it even better.”
- “It offers good wholesome gameplay, challenges and no interruption of ads playing one after the other.”
- “It has every single worst trope of a modern mobile game and then some... 1) overengineered interface 2) purchasable in-game currency 3) frequent pop-ups with slow animation sequences 4) ads, ads, ads 5) 'play me!' push notifications 6) forced online/multiplayer gameplay 7) direct copycat of an existing game (Wordzy).”
- “The game has ads after each round of gameplay.”
- “Once again, the gameplay to ads ratio leaves only frustration rather than enjoyment, with so much time wasted on so many 30 seconds or longer ads.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors and smooth performance, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the design and responsiveness, although some mention that the presence of ads can detract from the visual enjoyment. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it engaging and visually stimulating.
- “Excellent word game, easy navigation, colorful graphics, responsive game mechanics.”
- “The graphics are on point and it literally makes you think but not too much to make you lose focus.”
- “I really do appreciate your effort towards word bingo, love the graphic design and the features in it.”
- “This game is all right, but it still needs to be updated. I think it needs better graphics and stuff like that.”
- “The graphics are lacking and could use significant improvement.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and do not meet the standards of modern games.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
Users express frustration with the quest system, noting issues with incomplete rewards and functionality. While the game is enjoyable and offers opportunities for learning, many desire a more structured story mode or journey to enhance the experience. Overall, the narrative aspect feels underdeveloped and could benefit from more engaging content.
- “I've learned more than several new words...now the meanings are a different story, lol!”
- “Love how fast-paced it is; the reward and quest money could be higher.”
- “The daily quest with the robot players doesn't open at least a few times per month.”
- “I was supposed to get 750 coins in a quest and didn't get it.”
- “Wish it had a journey or story mode or something.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and competitive, particularly enjoying the amusing words that enhance the experience. However, some users expressed concerns about privacy, particularly regarding the display of their names when connecting to Facebook. Overall, the game is described as a blast for those who appreciate a humorous twist in gameplay.
- “Really fun game playing against others with some funny words along the way. If you like Scrabble, you'll love this game.”
- “Very funny and competitive; it's a blast!”
- “This game is funny!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is generally positive, with players appreciating the wholesome gameplay and challenges. However, the frequent and intrusive Shein ads detract from the overall experience, interrupting immersion and emotional engagement.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its excellent performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently on various systems.
- “Excellent performance”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to run efficiently without sacrificing quality.”