Word Shuffle

About

"Word Shuffle" is a casual word game featuring splendid graphics, but it is marred by excessive advertisements and bugs. The game is targeted towards crossword puzzle and word search enthusiasts, offering a fun and engaging word-shuffling experience. However, the frequent bugs and intrusive ads detract from its overall enjoyment.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,625 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization322 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
It helps improve vocabulary and spelling skills, making it educational.
The game offers a variety of challenges and rewards for extra words found.

There are too many ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
The dictionary is inconsistent, rejecting common words while accepting obscure ones.
The game can freeze or crash frequently, leading to frustration.

monetization
331 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to an overwhelming number of ads, with many players reporting ads after nearly every level or puzzle, which significantly detracts from the gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, many have encountered issues with transactions or continue to see ads despite making purchases. Overall, the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads has led to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game.
- “No ads in the 20 minutes since I started playing.”
- “No ads great fun for all ages.”
- “Lots of fun no ads I'm addicted.”
- “The sheer amount of ads is atrocious.”
- “I love the game, but the ads are beyond ridiculous and make me want to uninstall at times.”
- “I understand the need for ads, especially in free apps, but there are far too many and way too often in this game.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
17%
13%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While many praise the visuals as "great," "nice," and "cute," some express a desire for improvements, suggesting that the graphics could be more engaging or fun. Additionally, users with older devices note that the graphics may not be as impactful due to hardware limitations.
- “It's addicting and has great graphics.”
- “I really like this game 👌, and I love the graphics.”
- “Great game, challenging, creative, and great graphics.”
- “Too many ads, graphics are boring.”
- “Would be more interesting with better graphics, but if you are like me with an older tablet, there's not much room left for big graphics.”
- “The same graphics whether the word is correct or not.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews from players; while some appreciate it as a relaxing and engaging element, others find it annoying or overwhelming, leading them to turn it off or play on mute. A few users express a desire for more varied music themes, indicating that while the music can enhance the experience, it may also detract from it for some players. Overall, the music aspect is polarizing, with a significant divide in player preferences.
- “I love this game; it's a big stress reliever, with some music... I love it.”
- “Love this game; great music, fun, addicting!”
- “Keeps me interested because of the music.”
- “I like the game a lot but I find the music very annoying, so I turn it off.”
- “It's okay, but the music gets to you.”
- “I don't like the music... I have to play on mute.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is largely inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly when interacting with letters or watching videos for hints. However, a few players have noted that the game works well without issues. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for most users.
- “Suddenly, for a few weeks now, the game freezes as soon as I try to touch a letter.”
- “The game freezes itself after some time and I can't play at all.”
- “Every time you click on the video to watch for free hints, it freezes.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplicity and mechanics, while others find it frustrating due to misleading advertisements and excessive reliance on specific words. Many appreciate the additional features like daily bonuses and challenges, but there are complaints about intrusive elements that detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as straightforward but can be limiting and occasionally misleading.
- “Straightforward gameplay.”
- “Love the gameplay.”
- “Works well... themes, extra word earnings, daily bonus, daily challenges, and overall great gameplay!”
- “This is beyond frustrating because it cuts out half of the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very simple with too much reliance on specific words (east) and missing or excluding words.”
- “I'm irritated that the setup of gameplay on the ad on Facebook is misleading, because the gameplay is very different when you download it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the humor aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find it to be "challenging and very funny," others feel that the humor may not resonate with everyone, particularly due to language choices that some find inappropriate.
- “Challenging and very funny game.”
- “Funny fun”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant emotional frustration due to technical issues, including overheating and unresponsiveness of their devices while playing, particularly after updates. This has led to a negative gaming experience, impacting their overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, with most users reporting smooth performance; however, some have experienced occasional issues with video playback not running smoothly.
- “The game runs smoothly for the most part.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be mentally taxing and repetitive, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. This aspect can detract from the overall experience, making progress feel tedious.
- “Mind-numbing grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”