WordWhizzle Search
Get on Play StoreWordWhizzle Search is a casual word game featuring stellar mechanics, pretty visuals, and hilarious hints, despite its abundance of ads and bugs. The game claims to "exercise your brain" by challenging players to find hidden words within a grid of letters. While the overall experience is enjoyable, some technical issues may detract from the fun.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and challenging, making it a great way to exercise the brain.
- It helps improve vocabulary and spelling skills, making it educational for all ages.
- The graphics and gameplay are engaging, and the ability to play offline is a plus.
- There are too many ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
- The game does not save progress across devices, leading to loss of hints and levels.
- Some words and categories are not universally recognized, making it difficult for non-American players.
- monetization948 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many players report being bombarded with long, unskippable ads after nearly every level, which significantly detracts from the gameplay experience. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous users have noted that they still encounter ads even after making the purchase, leading to dissatisfaction and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game.
“No ads, it's awesome!”
“Hate to pay for no ads, but now that I did, it's much more enjoyable to play!”
“I recommend playing a bit and if you like the game, pay the $4 for no ads.”
“The game itself is fun but the ads it forces you to watch are way too long and you can't skip them, which makes playing it almost unbearable.”
“You literally spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
“I understand having ads but 30 seconds ads after every 2 levels is insane.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, describing them as "great," "amazing," and "fun." However, some users express frustration with excessive animations, small text, and intrusive ads that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements in clarity and variety.
“I love the graphics and how it looks when you swipe the letters.”
“The graphics are great; I really like it and it's challenging, which makes it fun.”
“Great graphics, controls, etc. Thank you for making a great game!”
“The splash graphics are so out of place it's not funny, the app loads straight into a level and not its home screen, and the push notifications--which were once unobtrusive--are annoying and constant, with no way to toggle them off.”
“Annoying pop-up graphics have ruined what was a favorite game.”
“Very basic graphics which is why the low rating there.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its graphics, controls, and straightforward mechanics, making it enjoyable and relaxing for many players. However, a significant number of users express frustration with the excessive ads that disrupt the experience, often leading to uninstallation due to the imbalance between gameplay time and ad interruptions. While some find the gameplay engaging, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“I like it because it has great graphics, awesome gameplay, and easy controls.”
“This is a really relaxing game; the graphics are amazing, the controls, gameplay, everything is amazing. I have never seen a game that didn't have very many ads before in my life. If anyone wants a really fun, relaxing, great game, I think you should get this game.”
“Great graphics and gameplay.”
“I ended up uninstalling because it ruined the gameplay completely, and I normally don't mind an ad after a couple of levels at least that feels worthwhile.”
“A few seconds of gameplay followed by 30 seconds of ads kills the desire to play.”
“The amount of ads disrupting the gameplay is ridiculous, to the point that the only way you can enjoy the game is if you pay to remove the ads.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences regarding the game's stability. While many enjoy the gameplay, several mention frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly at higher levels or during specific activities, which can hinder daily play. Additionally, the presence of ads is noted as a contributing factor to these stability problems.
“Glitches keep me from playing daily.”
“The game freezes up every time when playing the daily 10 games.”
“I'm not sure why for the last few weeks this game always freezes up my cell now.”
- humor13 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and funny, particularly enjoying the character designs and witty moments. Many users appreciate the lightheartedness and the ability to laugh at themselves while playing, although some express frustration with intrusive ads. Overall, the game's humor adds to its fun and addictive nature.
“Brain challenge for me.. lol fun laughing at yourself.”
“Funny when I play this game it reminds me of the times that I stayed home doing word searches 😉😉 besides one time I asked my teacher what does superfluous mean (teachers are a girl and boy) they said they don't know everyone in my 6th grade class started laughing cause we knew what it meant omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😊 but in conclusion I love this game so much.”
“This game is fun and challenging, and relaxing, also a fun game, I like Mr. Whizzle, he's funny.”
“The splash graphics are so out of place it's not funny.”
“The app loads straight into a level and not its home screen.”
“The push notifications, which were once unobtrusive, are annoying and constant, with no way to toggle them off.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with users expressing a desire for more control over music settings and a richer soundtrack. While some appreciate the existing music and easy controls, others find interruptions from ads disruptive to their gaming experience. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating more recognizable tracks and enhancing the overall musical experience.
“Make it more fun, add more color and some nice music.”
“It's a good app for your brain; more music and a button that you can press when you go crazy and freak out. Thank you for making it!”
“Nice music and easy controls.”
“I really like to have control of music and sound in games, but I can't find that option here.”
“I usually play games with music, so it becomes annoying when an ad pops up and stops my music every time I complete a level.”
“I usually play games with music, so it becomes annoying when an ad pops up and stops my music every time I complete a level.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its superb performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
“Superb performance”
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game mechanics for maximum efficiency and responsiveness.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be boring and tedious, suggesting it may detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Kinda boring and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“It takes too long to progress, making the game feel like a chore.”
