Word Snack - Picnic with Words
- July 21, 2017
- APNAX Games
- 12h median play time
Word Snack - Picnic with Words is a casual game with pretty visuals and plenty of humor. However, it can be marred by annoying ads. The game offers hours of fun gameplay and helps improve brain and spelling skills. The goal is to form words from a jumbled assortment of letters before time runs out. Swipe and connect letters to create words, and earn coins to unlock new levels and power-ups. With over 2,000 levels, there's no shortage of challenges in this addictive and educational game.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, providing a good mental challenge.
- It includes multiple languages, which is great for learning and practicing vocabulary.
- The graphics are appealing and the gameplay is generally smooth.
- There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The game often does not accept valid words, leading to frustration.
- Progress is not saved across devices, making it inconvenient for users who switch phones.
- monetization166 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users consistently complaining about the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over intrusive ads appearing after nearly every level, and some report issues with ads persisting even after purchasing ad-free options. Overall, the aggressive ad strategy is seen as detrimental to the gaming experience, leading to calls for significant reductions in ad frequency.
“The amount of ads is a letdown.”
“The ads are so intrusive that they spoil the gameplay totally.”
“It's fun...but too much advertising.”
- humor45 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users describing it as both funny and entertaining, making it a great way to pass the time. Players appreciate its lightheartedness and find it enjoyable, often noting that it adds a fun element to the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is characterized by its consistent humor, which enhances its appeal.
“It's funny and interesting, I like it.”
“It's very funny and enjoyable!”
“Rly like it, funny killing time plus brain workout.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their quality and appeal. However, some players suggest that there is room for improvement, particularly in terms of smoothness and potential issues with ads and payment.
“This game is addictive and easy to play as well as the graphics are great.”
“Graphics are great.”
“Pretty graphics.”
“The graphics need improvement.”
“The visuals are lacking and could use a significant upgrade.”
“The graphics feel outdated and don't meet modern standards.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing qualities, while others find it annoying and repetitive. Many users express a desire for a broader music selection and less intrusive audio, particularly in relation to ads. Overall, the music is seen as a significant drawback for some players.
“Very relaxing music”
“I like the music; it's relaxing”
“Its good but the music is so horrible!”
“Good brain practice... could do with less annoying music.”
“There are ads after every single level, the music is terribly annoying, and the library is so limited.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users criticize the gameplay for being heavily disrupted by intrusive ads, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's fairness, as it should recognize all dictionary words to ensure a balanced play. Overall, many feel that the gameplay is lacking depth.
“The ads are so intrusive that they completely spoil the gameplay.”
“It must recognize all the words in the dictionary; otherwise, it is not fair gameplay.”
“There isn't much gameplay here.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, noting frequent game freezes and glitches, as well as an overwhelming number of ads that may contribute to these problems.
“The game freezes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“The game has too many ads, and it sometimes glitches.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the overall experience.
“However, this turned out to be too tedious.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance, contributing to an addictive and enjoyable experience for players.
“Runs smoothly, addictive, and fun.”
“The optimization makes gameplay seamless and enjoyable.”
“I love how well-optimized the game is; it enhances the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability due to a variety of playable nations, allowing players to experience different strategies and outcomes in each playthrough.
“The game offers a diverse range of nations to play, enhancing its replayability.”
“With so many different nations to choose from, each playthrough feels unique and engaging.”
“The variety of playable nations adds significant depth and encourages multiple playthroughs.”