Words of Wonders
- May 10, 2023
- Fugo Games
- 2h median play time
"Words of Wonders" is a puzzle game where players connect letters to form words and progress through levels with increasing difficulty. The game features fabulous gameplay, exceptional graphics, and phenomenal music, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. Players can collect unique background images as they reach new milestones and enjoy a range of word puzzles suitable for all ages and experience levels.
Reviews
- The game is enjoyable and helps improve vocabulary.
- It provides a fun way to pass the time while learning new words.
- The graphics and background information about different places enhance the gaming experience.
- There are too many ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
- The game frequently crashes or freezes, requiring a restart.
- Many common words are not accepted, leading to frustration.
- monetization2,408 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number and length of ads. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, they express that the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads are excessive, with many considering uninstalling the game as a result.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this game; it's very relaxing and there are no ads, which is great. I could play it all night long; it's very zen.”
“This game has no ads, but you still have a great experience.”
“I love the fact that there aren't ads every puzzle!”
“The game started out fun, but as I progressed the advertisements wiped out my game, I got lost, I only give a game one chance bye.”
“Too many ads, after every single level is overkill.”
“I understand the need for ads, but this level of ads is insane.”
- graphics136 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, clarity, and educational value. Players appreciate the appealing visuals that enhance gameplay, although some have noted issues with recent updates affecting the graphics quality. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it visually engaging and user-friendly.
“The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, and I'm just on level 12; I can hardly imagine what's to come next.”
“Beautiful graphics and sound effects that pleasantly carry you along as you concentrate on solving the word find.”
“Relaxing word game with challenging gameplay and beautiful graphics.”
“However, I'm disappointed by the change in the graphics that just occurred.”
“The game's graphics are so slow.”
“If you have plenty of spare time to just watch graphics rather than play the game, then this is for you.”
- stability76 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly after completing puzzles or during ad transitions. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without glitches, the overwhelming feedback highlights persistent issues that disrupt the gaming experience, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, many users express disappointment with the game's stability, suggesting that it requires urgent attention from developers.
“Great, no glitches and so far no ads!”
“I received my credits on time with each advancement, no glitches so far, always a plus.”
“So far this app is great, no endless loops of ads, loads quickly, rewards are given, no glitches or screen freezing... just relaxing play 😁”
“The game regularly freezes when completing the daily quest and loading points.”
“I have enjoyed this game but now very frustrating with the glitches that don't get fixed despite feedback reports.”
“Game often freezes when it goes to ads.”
- music72 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and relaxing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, many users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt their listening experience, often playing loud music despite the game's sound settings being turned off. While some players appreciate the calming background tunes, others suggest improvements, such as the ability to control volume or select personal music during gameplay.
“The music is calming, the scenery keeps it interesting, no time limit pressuring you to finish quickly, and no points deducted for mistakes.”
“Calm, relaxing, easy, makes you think, beautiful backgrounds and music.”
“Love the beautiful landscapes and chime sounding music in this game!”
“Plays a certain ad that blared music despite having my sound at zero; couldn't disable it other than killing the process.”
“Ads on the play screen, ads between rounds, ads on every single extra wheel spin (there were 6!) loud ads with music, 2 minute video ads, followed by a 10 second screen with 'do you wanna install the game from that ad?' just can't do it.”
“Worst app don't allow you to play background music while playing the game.”
- gameplay71 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting that it often does not match the advertised experience, leading to disappointment. While some players appreciate the straightforward mechanics and find the game enjoyable and relaxing, others criticize the excessive ad interruptions, which can overshadow the actual gameplay time. Overall, the gameplay is described as decent but repetitive, with a significant number of users expressing frustration over the disparity between the game's presentation and its actual content.
“Awesome gameplay, minimal ads, fun to play... you want to play this game!!!”
“Great gameplay, it gives your brain a decent workout.”
“Clean interface, smooth and captivating gameplay, and the ads aren't obstructing or overbearing.”
“Gameplay is not as advertised.”
“Half of the gameplay is watching ads and on top of that there is always an ad banner visible on the bottom.”
“The gameplay doesn't look anything like the advertising and I already have Wordscapes, which seems like a much better version of this style of game to me.”
- humor23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it both entertaining and beneficial for vocabulary improvement. Many appreciate the clever and creative writing style, as well as the amusing elements that keep the gameplay engaging. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with educational value, making it a fun experience for players.
“Really funny and useful to improve vocabulary.”
“It's very funny!”
“Funny game to kill free time and little training for one's brain as well.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and educational, with a good storyline and appealing visuals, though some players find it odd and not intrusive. However, technical issues like freezing during daily quests detract from the experience, leading to frustration with having to replay levels. Overall, while the story has potential, improvements in gameplay mechanics and quest variety are needed.
“The game is very good and once you complete enough daily quests and get enough stars, you can keep playing the daily quests while every star you get turns to a gem.”
“Very fun game, best word game of this sort I have ever played... great storyline, nice pictures, and challenging... good for the brain.”
“The story and background of the game are educational but still need improvement on control and faster graphics.”
“This is an app for you to watch ads with the occasional side quest of playing a word game.”
“My wife had it installed too and it was the same story.”
“The storyline is odd but not intrusive.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and graphics, while others report significant issues such as audio clipping, lag, and overall poor optimization that affects device performance. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run efficiently, particularly when displaying ads, leading to a negative experience for some.
“Everything runs smoothly; there doesn't seem to be any glitches. I am simply in heaven, like an English teacher should be.”
“It may seem like a simple game, but it is very amazing. The graphics and optimization are impressive.”
“Not played for long, but so far it seems fun and runs smoothly.”
“I'm so frustrated with the performance of this game.”
“The performance went down to the point where the audio was clipping out horribly.”
“Well, work on your optimization, dude. This is unacceptable; 3D games don't lag, and your game with 30 squares and 7 letters in a circle lags like hell.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting its potential for creating beautiful memories and a meditative experience, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics and updates. The emotional impact is further emphasized by the unique engagement it offers compared to other games, although technical issues like device overheating detract from the overall experience.
“At 79+, it made me feel that I have beautiful memories, concentration, and a meditative mind.”
“Some disappointments, but it would be better to know the meanings of the new words we learn in the game; it gives a wholesome experience.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to long ad waits and the difficulty in earning in-game currency like emetald coins, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The game was fun and stimulating, but the ads were long and tedious to wait through, which ruined the experience for me.”
“Very tedious to earn emetald coins.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's calming nature and its inherent replay value, though some suggest the addition of replayable levels featuring common words for children to enhance the experience further.
“Great game that keeps me calm and offers high replay value.”
“Developers, please consider adding replayable levels with common words for children.”