Wordle

About

"Wordle" is a casual word game that offers a unique twist, challenging players to train their brain and test their vocabulary. However, some players have reported issues with annoying ads and bugs, which may detract from the overall gaming experience. Despite these setbacks, the game provides a fun and engaging way to exercise one's language skills.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,662 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

monetization167 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a good mental workout.
It offers a variety of challenges and keeps players entertained.
The ads are minimal and do not significantly detract from the gameplay.

The dictionary is limited, often rejecting common words while accepting obscure ones.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, causing frustration.
It is not the Wordle that many players are looking for, leading to confusion and disappointment.

monetization
189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
1%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some users appreciate the balance of short, skippable ads that do not significantly disrupt gameplay, others find the ads overwhelming and intrusive, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience. Additionally, several players reported issues with paid ad removal options not functioning as expected, further contributing to dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy.
- “Love this game; no cash grabs and just a few ads.”
- “Great game, with no ads.”
- “Fun, addictive and no ads getting in the way!”
- “So annoying, as are the ads that take you to Google Play, which you can't get out of without shutting it down.”
- “Fun game but the ads are unbearable and to turn them off for just a short period is a scam.”
- “This app is simply a cash grab.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean and smooth visuals, while others criticize them for being low contrast, wonky, or frustratingly slow. Many users find the background graphics engaging, but there are concerns about their impact on gameplay, particularly regarding visibility and distraction. Overall, while the graphics can enhance the experience, they also present challenges that may detract from enjoyment for some players.
- “Best word game ever! I can play this for the whole night. The graphics are nice, and every level has its own challenge. Good for students to improve vocabulary. I love it.”
- “Love the fast-moving graphics and steady pace.”
- “Clean graphics, smooth playing, not too many ads.”
- “The graphics are not high contrast and I have difficulty seeing the letters.”
- “The graphics are also wonky all of a sudden.”
- “Frustratingly slow graphics.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing midgame and causing players to lose progress, which leads to frustration. Many users report needing to restart the game regularly, and while some mention a lack of glitches, the overall experience is marred by these persistent freezes.
- “This freezes midgame frequently, and loses several stages of your progress when you close and restart it, forcing you to redo much of your past achievements.”
- “When connected to the internet, it constantly momentarily freezes.”
- “The app freezes, and the only action I can take is to shut it down.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and offers a refreshing change from typical word and match-3 games, but it suffers from poor user experience and limited variety. Many players express a desire for more challenging mechanics, such as shorter timers and the removal of unnecessary animations, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay engaging and reminiscent of the UK TV show "Lingo," others criticize its implementation and feel it doesn't match the expectations set by advertisements.
- “Gameplay involves finding and spelling out words from a grid of letters.”
- “I'm enjoying the gameplay and it's a nice change of pace from the usual word games and match-3 games.”
- “Great gameplay and I'm enjoying it.”
- “Gameplay can be fun, but the UX is rather poor.”
- “Would rather have incrementally shorter timers and no animation (which is unnecessary and massively affects gameplay) to make it more of a challenge and based on skill.”
- “Nothing like the ads - gameplay similar to a UK TV show called Lingo is shown, but instead, you just get a grid to drag a finger around.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with many expressing that it becomes repetitive and tiresome quickly. While some appreciate the gameplay's overall playability, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding detracts from the enjoyment.
- “Very playable, and not tedious.”
- “This is not play but tedious work.”
- “Gets a bit tedious too quickly.”
- “Ok but gets a bit tedious.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game largely stems from its amusing spelling errors and the absurdity of allowing nonsensical words while restricting basic English terms, creating a comically frustrating experience for players. Overall, the game's quirks provide unintentional laughs, making it entertaining despite its flaws.
- “However, be aware that there are some pretty hilarious spelling errors in the game involving very basic and simplistic words that should not have been so problematic.”
- “It doesn't let you type basic words but then allows the most random words that are not actually English; funny, as I thought I was playing an English word game!”
- “Funny.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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Users express a desire for more musical elements in the game, indicating that the current focus on sound effects leaves a gap in the overall audio experience. They feel that incorporating music would enhance gameplay significantly.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, adding to the immersive atmosphere.”
- “I would like to hear music while playing, not just sound effects.”
- “It could use some music to start.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is appreciated for its intriguing origin, particularly by fans of word games, but players feel it could benefit from additional challenges, such as minimum word lengths and restrictions on repeats, to enhance engagement.
- “I tried it because I love word games and the origin story of this game is particularly engaging.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into the world and making you care about the characters.”
- “The story unfolds beautifully, with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise or excitement.”