Word Trails NETFLIX

About

Word Trails NETFLIX is a word-based puzzle game that offers brain training exercises. Players are presented with a grid of letters and must find connected words to progress. With multiple levels of difficulty and dynamic gameplay, it's a fun and challenging way to improve your vocabulary and cognitive skills.

Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 701 reviews

monetization45 positive mentions

music9 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time and keep the brain active.
The Netflix version is ad-free, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game features a well-paced difficulty curve and includes mini-games that add variety.

The game frequently crashes, often displaying error messages and causing loss of progress.
There are persistent issues with sound settings not being saved, leading to music playing unexpectedly.
Many common words are not recognized, making gameplay frustrating and repetitive.

music
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
85%
8%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the inability to keep the music turned off between sessions, as it automatically resets to play upon reopening the app. While some appreciate the therapeutic quality of the background music, others find it repetitive and obstructive, often interfering with other audio apps. Overall, a significant number of players are calling for improvements to the music settings to enhance their gaming experience.
- “The backgrounds are beautiful, and the music is nice to listen to.”
- “It's very addictive and enjoyable with a very responsive interface, and nice peaceful music.”
- “There was a music reset problem earlier that the developers have worked on and corrected.”
- “Every time I restart the game, music plays in the background, despite it being turned off in the settings.”
- “The music is set to off but comes on every time I go to play, forcing my music and podcast apps to shut off.”
- “It's really annoying that every single time I open this app, the music comes on and I have to manually turn it off.”
monetization
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
32%
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users expressing their appreciation for the absence of ads and in-app purchases. Many reviewers highlight that the game is enjoyable and relaxing precisely because it allows for uninterrupted play, often noting that this ad-free experience sets it apart from similar titles. Overall, the lack of monetization tactics like ads and microtransactions is seen as a significant positive feature.
- “It's a great game and I'm happy that there are no ads.”
- “The fact that it has no ads makes it playable.”
- “The fact there is no microtransactions or ads makes it amazing.”
- “The only thing stopping a game like this from being great was the horrendous ads and microtransactions.”
- “I loved that this was advertising free playing, however, every time I open this up it plays music even though it is set to no sound.”
- “Copy of all similar games minus ads and sound continues to play when you boot it up despite being muted in settings.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and issues with specific events like the letter hunt. Many players have experienced the game failing to load or crashing, leading to significant frustration despite enjoying the gameplay itself. Overall, the game's performance is marred by persistent bugs that detract from the user experience.
- “Really good game, very addictive in a good way. No glitches at all!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions.”
- “The game freezes continually, and when the puzzles appear for the different countries, many of the words have no relation to the country it takes you to.”
- “Was a good game, but now it won't open. I tried reinstalling and clearing the cache, but it freezes at the loading screen. It runs on my husband's phone, and I've played literally over a thousand levels. Now it just won't load; very disappointed.”
- “My only issue is that the letter hunt event is a bit buggy.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with some expressing frustration over the reliance on outdated mechanics and the excessive use of obscure terminology. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as boring and lacking in engagement.
- “Every time referring to the dictionary becomes tedious.”
- “Tedious and boring.”
- “These ridiculous medieval Scotland farming words that are treated as more common than the ones that get debt to the bonus realm are so annoying, plus the swipe mechanics have gotten really old.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is described as simple and addictive, with potential for being enjoyable, but it suffers from poorly timed introductions of mechanics like achievements and dailies. While it can serve as a good time-killer, the overall experience is marred by some frustrating elements, such as the need to repeatedly turn off music.
- “Simple yet addictive gameplay, fresh and challenging game.”
- “The gameplay itself has the potential to be decent, but the many failings really hold it back.”
- “Good time-killer, but introduces a bunch of mechanics later than you can really make use of them, like achievements and dailies.”
- “The gameplay itself has the potential to be decent, but the many failings really undermine it.”
- “Decent gameplay, but it's very easy and annoying having to turn the music off every single time I open the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being non-existent and unengaging, with players expressing frustration over broken quest tracking and a lack of meaningful narrative. Many feel that the game fails to provide the depth and excitement found in similar titles that feature compelling stories and character progression.
- “Boring; there's no story to it and nothing to keep you interested in playing. There are other games similar but with an awesome story to follow and your own train with different parts to collect, so this is a million miles away from that one.”
- “However, the quest area seems to be broken as it keeps showing I need to finish Argentina, which was completed many games ago.”
- “Doesn't record progress on special quests (Halloween), so you never complete all levels.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with accidental touches on helper buttons, which detracts from their emotional engagement with the game. This design flaw leads to feelings of annoyance and disappointment, as it disrupts the gameplay experience and affects their overall enjoyment.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally considered decent, featuring relaxing and visually appealing elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “Relaxing and great visuals.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently noted as both amusing and engaging, providing a lighthearted contrast to its challenging elements. Players appreciate the comedic moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “Funny and challenging.”
- “Funny”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from a lack of replayability, as players cannot revisit completed levels to collect additional items or grind for achievements, despite the presence of a level map and bonus words. Additionally, the daily owl collection system is unclear and does not provide a straightforward incentive for players to engage with it.
- “There is no replayability, despite having a level map that you're not informed about. You can't collect more on a beaten level, which makes it frustrating.”
- “The game keeps track of each level's progress, but you can't grind for achievements related to beating levels, which limits replay value.”
- “Daily owls used for scene collections operate on a ratio rather than an exact exchange, and the game doesn't explain why you should collect them at all.”