Wordle 5

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Wordle 5 is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Galina Kovaleva and was released on October 10, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Wordle 5" is the latest installment in the Wordle series, offering 10 upgraded categories and over 500 advanced vocabulary puzzles. The game features new challenges and unique gameplay elements, such as the removal of starting tips and categories that unlock as you progress. With categories like Disney characters, Game characters, Cartoon characters, Tastes, New Year, The Internet, Aviation and Tanks, Story, Medicine, and Poets, "Wordle 5" provides a fresh and engaging word puzzle experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Wordle 5 offers a large quantity of content with over 500 puzzles across 10 themed categories, providing variety and longevity for players.
The game retains the addictive essence of word deduction, with a clean interface and satisfying color-coded hints that enhance the gameplay experience.
It supports multiple languages, making it accessible for a wider audience and a useful tool for vocabulary practice or language learning.

Many words are misspelled or incomplete, often missing their last letters, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
There are frequent repetitions of words within the same category and even the same puzzle, detracting from the overall challenge and enjoyment.
The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, including problems with saving progress, which can make it feel unplayable at times.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a diverse collection of 500 puzzles across ten themed categories, offering engaging and challenging experiences for word enthusiasts. While many players appreciate the simplicity and charm of the mechanics, some express frustration over misspelled words and category mismatches. Overall, the game is noted for its addictive nature and interesting puzzles, making it suitable for puzzle lovers.
- “Rather than focusing on a single daily puzzle or simple guessing mechanic, this entry expands the idea into a full-fledged word game collection, offering 500 different puzzles spread across ten themed categories.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet engaging, providing just the right amount of challenge to keep you coming back for more.”
- “Great game with addictive gameplay and interesting puzzles.”
- “Yes, it is easy achievements, but the gameplay itself is horribly frustrating as a large number of words are misspelled as well as just not matching the category they are in.”
- “5 in a row game in the Wordle series, still a huge number of puzzles, a game with simple and understandable gameplay, which at first glance seems simple, but the puzzles themselves are difficult to pass without hints.”
music
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The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and subtle, enhancing the experience without being distracting, although some players noted issues with audio settings and unwanted overlapping sounds. While the soundtrack is appreciated in certain levels, there are mixed feelings about the overall music quality and its impact on gameplay, particularly in the fourth installment, which some found easier but enjoyable due to its music.
- “The music and sound effects are subtle, providing just enough auditory feedback without distracting from the mental focus that the puzzles demand.”
- “The game has many levels and a pleasant soundtrack, so I recommend it.”
- “Wordle 4 had nice music.”
- “No settings, so I couldn't turn off the audio in-game; had to mute it outside the game since there is now music on top of the sounds that I don't want to hear.”
- “- no music at all.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic yet charming, with some users appreciating the visual style despite its primitive quality. However, there are concerns about inconsistencies between promotional screenshots and actual gameplay visuals, as well as typographical errors that detract from the overall experience. While the graphics may be appealing to some, they are considered a secondary aspect to the game's primary focus on words.
- “The graphics are minimalistic but charming, and the sound effects add to the overall gameplay experience.”
- “Screenshots on the store page do not match the visuals of the game. Check the video on the store page for what playing a level actually looks like; the cyan background and letters not being black in the white box are a stark contrast to what was seen in Wordle 1-4.”
- “The game has primitive graphics and is very cheap.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for the absence of microtransactions, but it highlights unethical practices by the developer, Gigantum Games/Preonus, who allegedly engages in cash grabs by releasing low-quality, poorly translated games on Steam, often accompanied by fake reviews to mislead consumers.
- “No microtransactions, just you versus the dictionary.”
- “Gigantum Games/Preonus has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, noting frequent bugs such as incorrect puzzle formats and overall instability compared to previous entries in the series. The game is described as "buggy as hell," indicating a need for improvements in this area.
- “Even the daily puzzle was buggy once; instead of one 9-letter word, I got one 18-letter word which turned out to be the 9-letter word 'reimburse' twice.”
- “Buggy as hell.”
- “Compared to previous games in the series, this one is too buggy.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly on modest hardware, including older systems from 2013, without any noticeable performance issues. Controls are also described as straightforward, contributing to a positive overall experience.
- “The controls are straightforward, and the game runs smoothly even on modest hardware.”
- “A good game with excellent optimization; my laptop from back in 2013 runs it surprisingly well without any noticeable issues.”
story
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The story begins with a lighthearted and amusing side quest but quickly devolves into a frustrating experience for players.
- “What started as a fun and slightly silly side quest turned into absolute pain.”