XSection

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XSection is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by HORIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and was released on March 3, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"XSection" is an educational game that teaches players about constructing cross sections of polyhedrons through step-by-step instructions and 105 tasks. It covers 12 subjects, has a night mode, and includes a glossary of 35 geometric terms. The game is easy to use and aims to develop spatial imagination, making it a great tool for learning solid geometry. It is part of the Euclidea/Pythagorea series of geometric games.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 703 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

Challenging and engaging puzzles that enhance spatial reasoning and geometry skills.
Clean and intuitive interface with no ads, allowing for a focused gameplay experience.
Educational value is high, providing a fun way to learn and apply geometric concepts.

The 4-hour wait time between levels is frustrating and disrupts the flow of gameplay.
Instructions and level descriptions can be vague or confusing, making it difficult to understand tasks.
Lack of features such as the ability to erase lines or rotate 3D models leads to cluttered visuals and can hinder problem-solving.

monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is primarily based on optional in-app purchases, with a $2 fee to unlock later levels, but many users express a preference for a more traditional ad-supported model instead. Players appreciate the absence of ads and the lack of aggressive monetization tactics, though some criticize the 4-hour wait time to unlock levels, suggesting that a more flexible approach could enhance the experience. Overall, the game is well-received for its quality and user-friendly design, but the monetization strategy could benefit from adjustments to better align with player preferences.
- “The Play Store listing says 'has in-app purchases', and right now I'm honestly looking for where those are so I can give the developer money.”
- “No ads, good control, good challenges, and the free version puts a reasonable delay between the challenges, preventing the well-known game addiction from ruining lives.”
- “No ads, no BS.”
- “The play store listing says 'has in-app purchases', and right now I'm honestly looking for where those are so I can give the developer money.”
- “At the same time, the monetization model is totally awful, when users are forced to pay instead of waiting for levels to unlock.”
- “Honestly, put as many ads as you like but don't make me come back every 4 hours to unlock levels, silly 2-second solve levels as well.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its unique approach to teaching spatial geometric concepts and providing engaging puzzles, though some users find it initially easy before it becomes challenging. However, frustrations arise from a lengthy wait for new levels and an unintuitive interface, alongside criticism of in-app purchases impacting the overall experience.
- “Not only is the so-called 'gameplay' unique and enticing, but furthermore the entire concept is exactly how software is meant to be developed.”
- “This app is very nice in many ways, but the in-app purchases mechanic makes me put only 4 stars.”
- “But the 4-hour wait for new levels is just a frustrating and lazy mechanic.”
- “Unintuitive interface and gameplay.”
- “Seems too easy at first, but it starts to stump you once it's taught you the mechanics.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that reducing the time limit can lead to improved revenue optimization, indicating that adjustments in time constraints may enhance overall performance and profitability.
- “Reducing the time limit significantly improved my revenue optimization.”
- “The game offers excellent tools for optimizing resource management.”
- “I love how the optimization features allow for a more strategic gameplay experience.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I found the loading times to be excessively long, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a powerful PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating poor optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players felt a sense of intelligence and accomplishment while engaging with the game, highlighting its ability to evoke positive emotions related to problem-solving and critical thinking.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, earning a perfect score, but players express a desire for enhanced camera controls, such as zooming in and out and the ability to drag objects for a more dynamic visual experience.