Word Trek - Word Brain streak
Get on Play Store"Word Trek - Word Brain Streak" is a free word brain game that claims to be the best of 2018, offering daily brain exercises with delightful visuals and fabulous game mechanics. However, it features excessive advertisements and is plagued with bugs that can hinder gameplay enjoyment. Overall, it provides a challenging and engaging word-finding experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and provides a great mental workout.
- It offers a variety of challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
- The game helps improve vocabulary and spelling skills.
- The frequent ads are intrusive and disrupt gameplay.
- Many players experience technical issues, such as freezing and crashing.
- Hints are too costly, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
- monetization183 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause technical issues, such as freezing and unresponsive screens. Many players express frustration over the frequency and nature of the ads, including inappropriate content, and some report that their previous purchases to remove ads have not been honored. While a few users appreciate the relatively lower ad volume compared to other games, the consensus is that the current ad strategy detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Using my mind to solve the puzzle, no ads for other games or having to buy points... thanks for an enjoyable game :-)”
“Good game but I paid for no ads and now an ad appears where the archive button should be in the daily 3-part puzzle and daily word corner where the Christmas thing was.”
“The ads have become more intrusive and annoying.”
“The game itself is enjoyable, but the ads are invasive, the begging for money is irritating, and the frequency with which it tries to connect to your Facebook is straight-up creepy.”
“Great game, but way too many ads, and the spin wheel lands on the pink section way too often, very annoying.”
- story69 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 87 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism due to ongoing issues with daily quests, which have not been functioning properly for an extended period. Players express frustration over the removal of Sam's quests and the lack of new content, leading to a diminished gaming experience despite the game's enjoyable mechanics. While some users still appreciate the gameplay, the persistent bugs and lack of updates have negatively impacted their overall satisfaction with the game's narrative progression.
“I love this game! You have to find hidden words, there's 100 levels, 1000 puzzles, extra daily quests, and it really helps improve your vocabulary. This is the best game in the world; make more, please! Thank you!”
“The daily quests are what I mostly love. I do the daily quests every day, that's 3 * 7 which equals 21, and I've obviously done other puzzles as well!”
“Love this app! It's so easy to play and very enjoyable. It's the best word game I've played. Some puzzles are easier than others, but it really gets your brain working hard to figure them out. Plus, there is a quest every day to earn something, and you don't have to spend money on this app, which is a good thing. Love it a lot!”
“I finished the main game ages ago, but 3 new daily quests aren't enough.”
“The Sam quest and daily quest are no more; I've been playing for years with no monetary reward after cracking my brain!”
“Daily quests don't update, and daily bonus points don't get added anymore.”
- stability34 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly after ads or during gameplay. While players enjoy the challenge, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a desire for improvements.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any major bugs or issues.”
“The performance is consistent, allowing me to enjoy the game without interruptions.”
“This is a good game but it freezes in the middle of letter selection and it takes repeated attempts to spell the word.”
“It's glitchy, it won't load, and when it does load it freezes.”
“The game freezes most of the time when I watch a video for hints.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as great and visually appealing, while others criticize them for being basic, outdated, or in need of enhancement. Overall, while many enjoy the aesthetic, there is a consensus that improvements could be made to elevate the visual experience.
“The graphics are great and the daily challenges are fun.”
“This is a great game, its control and graphics video are very good.”
“Great game, great graphics, great job on this game.”
“This game might rise above execrable if they actually had any graphics...and if the adverts weren't so repetitive and annoying.”
“It's very basic and limited graphics.”
“☺ however, the graphics are really old school...not very appealing.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable puzzles and flexibility, allowing players to progress at their own pace. However, recent updates have introduced frustrating mechanics, excessive ads, and repetitive puzzles that detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the simplicity and aesthetics, many express dissatisfaction with the changes that have made the game less accessible and engaging.
“Awesome gameplay.”
“The gameplay and graphics are simple, but pretty and nice.”
“Great gameplay! Really appreciate you making it.”
“I used to love the game; good puzzles kept me guessing, great for playing on the toilet when you do your best thinking... but recent changes/updates have ruined the gameplay. Words don't reset when they're not found in the right order, which makes the level unwinnable unless you reset the whole thing. It used to just reset that one word and try to reorder the letters.”
“It's been fun, but the excessive ads have cluttered the game. Weird new mechanics like holiday events are simply a dumb idea because they don't add to the game at all. While the spin mechanic has been improved upon from its initial condition, I regularly get a 2x multiplier and spin again only to get another 2x multiplier.”
“Too many ads, and the gameplay relies too much on you finding the one specific solution.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both entertaining and funny, particularly as they progress through the levels. Many users highlight the game's ability to combine challenging gameplay with a lighthearted and amusing tone, making it addictive and enjoyable. Overall, the humor enhances the gaming experience, encouraging recommendations from players.
“Very funny and addicting.”
“Entertaining and funny.”
“This game is very interesting and funny; I recommend it.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of appreciation for the game's music, with one user expressing strong dislike for the game overall. Additionally, there is curiosity about the music featured in the advertisement, suggesting it may have caught some attention despite the negative feedback.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to annoyance as they feel compelled to farm for hints.
“Tedious.”
“It just annoys me after a while; I need to start farming the hints.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting feelings of helplessness when puzzles seem unsolvable due to unintended interactions with letters. This struggle can lead to a sense of defeat, despite knowing the correct answers.
