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"Wordgrams - Crossword & Puzzle" is a casual game that combines crossword puzzles with picture-based challenges. However, it features excessive grinding, frequent advertisements, and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite its description as "Crossword with Friends + Pics," players may find these issues overwhelming and detrimental to their enjoyment of the game.

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Play Modes

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

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization968 negative mentions

The game is engaging and offers a unique twist on traditional crossword puzzles.
Frequent updates and a variety of puzzles keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
The competitive aspect of playing against others adds an enjoyable challenge.

The frequency and length of ads are excessive, often interrupting gameplay and causing frustration.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, leading to lost progress and a poor user experience.
Many players suspect that opponents are bots, which diminishes the competitive aspect of the game.

monetization
993 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
97%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay excessively, often after every turn or action. Many players express frustration over the inability to enjoy the game due to the frequency and length of these ads, with some noting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Additionally, the subscription model for ad removal is seen as expensive and unreasonable, leading to calls for a more balanced approach to monetization that allows for a better gaming experience.
- “I understand that ads are the price paid for a free game, but there are certain developers that get pretty greedy with ad revenue to the point where it becomes unplayable unless you pay for ad-free.”
- “I would consider actually paying for no ads, but that price is ridiculous as well.”
- “I'm not willing to pay for a week subscription for no ads.”
- “The game is great but it has so many ads it's nearly impossible to play.”
- “You lose, you get an ad; you win, you get an ad; you finish a turn, you get an ad; it says free spin, you get an ad; etc. I understand the need for ads, but I've never seen anything like it.”
- “The amount of ads is ridiculous. You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
stability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the app's tendency to freeze during critical moments, often requiring them to restart the game, which diminishes the overall enjoyment. Despite its potential, the persistent technical issues and excessive ads render the game nearly unplayable for many users.
- “This game could be fun, but because it's timed, it freezes up as you try to move the tiles in place, but of course the time doesn't freeze, so it makes it difficult to beat the timer, which leads you to have to watch an ad if you want to continue to finish the game.”
- “The game constantly freezes or will just completely close itself so much you can't even make it through a whole round without it glitching.”
- “I love the game, too bad that between the glitches, ads, and having to reboot the game, you are lucky if you get 2 minutes of playing time to the 10 minutes you've been playing.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
71%
17%
The gameplay of Wordgrams - crossword & puzzle is generally well-received for its blend of traditional crosswords and unique mechanics, but it is heavily marred by excessive and intrusive ads that significantly disrupt the experience. Users report that actual gameplay time is drastically reduced due to frequent ad interruptions, leading to frustration and a sense that the game prioritizes advertising over player engagement. Additionally, technical issues such as lag and crashes further detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Wordgrams - crossword & puzzle is a fantastic app for word game lovers, blending traditional crosswords with unique gameplay.”
- “The gameplay and puzzles are fine.”
- “I enjoy the turn-based gameplay, and that there are options to play while you wait.”
- “There's more exiting out of interruptions than there is actual gameplay.”
- “The amount of ads versus actual gameplay is woefully uneven.”
- “Not to mention the actual gameplay is buggy.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and low-quality, lacking in visual appeal and complexity. While some players appreciate the content and variety of game options, many criticize the frequent and intrusive ads, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, with an unappealing art style and a cluttered user interface.
- “This is such an awesome game, I love the graphics. The content of the crosswords is very good.”
- “It's a very simple game, low graphics and very few bells and whistles.”
- “The art style and UI are just ugly, and everything is way too expensive.”
- “Graphics are simple but can be challenging to figure out.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Players express frustration with the game's ads, which interrupt their music experience, leading some to uninstall the game. While the music itself is appreciated, the frequent and intrusive ads detract significantly from the overall enjoyment, prompting requests for an option to mute ads or allow them to play silently.
- “Have the ads play in silence automatically once selected rather than going over the top of my music player or worse, stopping my music altogether for the ad to play.”
- “"Lovely." If you love to listen to music while playing a game, this one is for you.”
- “When I'm playing on the train, with music in my headphones, and a loud ad that I can't stop comes screaming in my ears, that's when I uninstall the game.”
- “There are a lot of ads which I understand are required to fund your work, but can you at least add an option to prevent it from interrupting my music?”
- “The amount of ads won't even let you listen to your music.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is engaging, with users appreciating features like the word of the day and solo rounds, but frustrations arise from excessive ad interruptions that detract from the overall experience.
- “I reinstalled this on a brand new device and I get the same high data usage story just for this game?”
- “Had a rebate offer to play this advertisement delivery app and simply couldn't complete the mission because there was more ad time than play time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, primarily due to excessive ads that hinder performance and make it nearly unplayable. Users express frustration, indicating that without improvements, the game would rate much higher.
- “It's too much, and it runs slowly due to all the ads as well.”
- “Would be 5 stars but it's literally unplayable due to excessive ads and performance issues.”
- “Optimization is needed for it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its absurdity, with players finding the concept of defeating historical figures like JFK amusing. However, the overwhelming presence of ads and perceived unfairness in gameplay detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about the comedic elements.
- “Funny thing is the game is amazing.”
- “Also, getting a notification telling you to defeat JFK is pretty hilarious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with interruptions during gameplay, particularly when emotional engagement is disrupted by unexpected elements, such as daily puzzles appearing mid-flow. This suggests that maintaining emotional immersion is crucial for a satisfying gaming experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially after engaging with each character, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “Grinding becomes tedious after playing with each character.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and unengaging.”