Words Story - Word Game | Game Brain

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"Words Story - Word Game" is a casual word game with good graphics and humor, but can be frustrating due to numerous bugs and frequent ads. Players must form words to help a character escape prison, with the tagline "Hope can set you free even you are framed and imprisoned by evil." Despite its drawbacks, it offers a unique twist on traditional word games.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay46 positive mentions

monetization3.1k negative mentions

Fun and challenging word puzzles that help improve vocabulary.
Cute animations and humorous character expressions.
Good for passing time and keeping the mind engaged.

Misleading advertisements that do not reflect actual gameplay.
Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay frequently.
Slow progression with repetitive tasks and minimal story development.

monetization
3,135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players feel misled by the advertisements, which portray a more engaging and interactive experience than what is actually offered, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab primarily designed to generate ad revenue. While some users acknowledge the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and repetitiveness of these ads detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I like it because there aren't ads except for when you want a prize, and also it is quite challenging.”
- “I've seen every single game with ads, but this game has no ads interrupting in between. Wow!”
- “This is the most enjoyable game ever—no lag, no ads unless you can get an upgrade. This is a 10 out of 10 game; download it!”
- “There are too many ads, one for each level. I get they need to make money on their free game somehow, but they just overdid it for me.”
- “The ads are so misleading. Nothing like it is in the ads!”
- “This game is nothing like the ads. I was excited to see the words I spell affect the main character; however, all you get after completing upwards of 500 levels is a static victory screen.”
story
1,386 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
64%
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The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal, repetitive, and poorly executed, with many players noting that it fails to deliver on the engaging narrative promised in advertisements. Most words players are required to unscramble have little to no relevance to the storyline, leading to a disjointed experience that feels more like a standard word puzzle game than a story-driven adventure. Overall, while some users appreciate the initial concept, the lack of meaningful story progression and the overwhelming presence of ads contribute to a disappointing gameplay experience.
- “I actually like the story of an innocent man who must do time in prison with an intent to escape with assistance from a divine power (namely the player).”
- “The story is fun at first, but it basically stops once you're free (he just stands at the beach with the occasional 'I'll make levels harder' text bubble from then on out).”
- “This game is a great game but I am being annoyed of how the difference between the game and the advertisement of this game.... you couldn't really choose the story that you want like in the advertisement, and that grammar.”
- “I got to say it's good as a daily word scramble puzzle but after level 10, it's just a puzzle with barely a story or a plot.”
- “The game would've been better if it had a storyline, with some spelling to obtain every object they need (like it is in the ads).”
- “The story goes nowhere and the 'winning' word often makes no sense to the story.”
gameplay
236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
61%
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The gameplay of the game has been widely criticized for being slow, repetitive, and not matching the engaging scenarios depicted in advertisements. Many players expressed frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt the experience, leading to a perception of the game as tedious and unfulfilling. While some found the core mechanics enjoyable, the overall execution, including poor graphics and misleading marketing, detracted significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay itself is fun and addictive; for 5 minutes.”
- “The gameplay is simple and I haven't had any issues with glitching.”
- “I loved everything because the gameplay was good and everything else the graphics were great; I loved the controls.”
- “The gameplay is slow and boring, and there are far too many ads (I got ads for this game while I was playing it).”
- “The gameplay was misrepresented and actually is just a basic word-making game with a maddeningly slow plot progression every so often.”
- “The ads are awesome but the gameplay is not!”
humor
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the ads to be far more entertaining than the actual gameplay, which often lacks the promised comedic elements. While some users appreciate the funny animations and character expressions, others feel the game becomes repetitive and fails to deliver on its humorous premise. Overall, the humor is described as simplistic and occasionally amusing, but many players express disappointment that it doesn't live up to the expectations set by the advertisements.
- “The animations were simplistic, but humorous and the words varied enough to keep your attention.”
- “It's fun and challenging and the facial expressions and motions are hilarious.”
- “I love the animation and it's got some humor to it!”
- “Not funny, where is the story, why is it #1?”
- “However, it meets none of the expectations; this game deserves no recognition at all, as it is not as advertised, and developers only care about getting people to download this trash game for money, which is not funny at all and is actually very boring.”
- “Nothing like the advert, it's not funny or intuitive.”
graphics
221 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
35%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as simplistic, basic, or substandard, often comparing them unfavorably to more polished titles. While some appreciate the cute and unique art style, others find the visuals repetitive and lacking in quality, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics need significant improvement to enhance player engagement and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are nice and every level is unique and goes from hard to easy as usual.”
- “Great graphics and challenging puzzles let your brain work and you have fun.”
- “I love it, it has great graphics and another benefit is that your spellings get better.”
- “Horrendous graphics.”
- “The graphics are so terrible.”
- “From abysmal graphics sparking reminiscent tones of early 2000's flash games and a cleverness equal to that of a drooling neanderthal, just looking at this heaping pile of garbage makes my stomach gurgle with hardly-suppressed revulsion.”
music
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been widely criticized for being monotonous and repetitive, often described as annoying and boring. Many users expressed frustration over the lack of variety, with the same track playing throughout the gameplay, leading to a diminished overall experience. Additionally, issues with sound settings not functioning properly further exacerbated the negative perception of the game's music.
- “The casual music sets the mood for me as well.”
- “I've always loved stick figure based stuff and the music goes with it well.”
- “Great quality, incredible background music and fantastic art 10/10 well done!”
- “The music is terrible, repetitive, and fairly quickly becomes damn annoying.”
- “The entire game plays the same song over and over again, and while the difficulty does seem to increase, the words are just the base mechanic.”
- “The music is worse than any elevator music in existence and obviously needs a drastic, much-needed do-over.”
grinding
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly criticized for being dull, tedious, and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Players report that while the initial gameplay may be fun, it quickly devolves into a mind-numbing grind with minimal challenge and excessive ads, ultimately resulting in frustration and boredom. Many reviewers express disappointment that the game does not align with its advertised premise, feeling misled into a monotonous experience.
- “The game is very boring, gives you a sense of achievement in the beginning which is followed by a long and tedious quest to achieve nothing.”
- “This game is so boring I thought it was going to be like it was advertised and you're going through the game trying to break out of prison, and apparently there was a different story set up, but we never get to know about because you're spending the whole game grinding through with little challenge and literally spending every day working on getting out until you get out it's mind numbing.”
- “The idea is good but progress feels so slow it started to just become a grind that surpasses elite dangerous for the grindy title.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly during gameplay and ad sequences. While some players have experienced smooth performance and no technical problems, others have faced significant interruptions that detract from the overall experience. Recent updates have resolved some issues, but persistent bugs remain a concern for many users.
- “On a positive note, every function works fine, no glitches or anything like that.”
- “It was extremely simple and unoriginal; however, it is bug-free and generally has a good optional advertisement monetization system that isn't terribly annoying.”
- “The app runs great with no technical issues so far.”
- “The game is buggy and repetitive.”
- “I liked the game but it glitches out when a level is completed and I am not able to see what is happening.”
- “I have had to install it twice but it still freezes when I get to certain levels.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing frustration over a repetitive and uninspired storyline that detracts from the experience. However, others find joy in the gameplay, particularly appreciating its ability to engage both themselves and their children, leading to moments of happiness and bonding. Overall, while the game has potential for emotional connection, its execution leaves many feeling disappointed.
- “My eight year old niece was playing this game and I cried deep inside because you've just ruined the Shawshank Redemption plotline for her!”
- “This is a really great game; unlike other games, this one not only asks you to find the words provided but also accepts other meaningful words. I cried when I lost all my progress after two years of playing because there was no backup.”
- “Amazing game and not that many ads! I love it so very much; it's so amazing! My kids love it too, and when my child said, 'I love it, Mommy,' it made me feel so amazing.”
- “It uses the most basic and boring storyline along with a repetitive word-finding concept that gets stale after 10 minutes of gameplay.”
- “I've downloaded this game twice and it was the same boring story.”
- “Boring story, cheap knockoff of Shawshank Redemption, with a lot of advertisements.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for being limited, with players feeling that there is little room for creativity or meaningful progression. Additionally, the reliance on character designs from "Cyanide and Happiness" is seen as insufficient for enhancing the overall experience.
- “Player has no room for creativity in game outcome or character development.”
- “Just using character designs from Cyanide and Happiness won't help your ads do any better, and some of them don't even have the right gameplay!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally feel that the game's replayability is extremely low, with some rating it as a 0, indicating a lack of incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “As it stands, the replay value is about a 0.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is immersive and intense, with players feeling a strong sense of confinement and tension, as exemplified by one user's unique method of enhancing their experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for children, effectively enhancing their spelling skills while providing an engaging experience.