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Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game

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46%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, music
46% User Score Based on 680 reviews

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Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

ZenWord is a fun relaxing and challenging word game made for the smartest brains

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46%
Audience ScoreBased on 680 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
monetization664 negative mentions
  • The game is enjoyable and provides a fun way to challenge vocabulary skills.
  • The soothing background music and nature-themed visuals create a relaxing atmosphere.
  • The game helps keep the mind sharp and is a good way to pass the time.
  • The game is heavily advertised as ad-free, but there are frequent ads after almost every level.
  • Many players report that the game starts repeating puzzles after a certain level, leading to boredom.
  • The dictionary used in the game is inconsistent, rejecting common words while accepting obscure ones.
  • monetization
    749 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertising, as it promotes itself as "ad-free" while bombarding players with frequent and lengthy ads after nearly every level. Many users express frustration over the deceptive nature of these ads, which often require multiple clicks to exit and can lead to unwanted app downloads. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for a free game, the overwhelming volume and intrusive nature of the ads have led to a negative impact on the overall gaming experience, prompting many to consider uninstalling the app.

    • “I absolutely despise companies who lie, whether it's by showing an ad for the game that is nothing like the game or telling you that there are no ads and then immediately putting out ads.”
    • “The monetization method is too expensive ($5 per week for no ads!) to rate higher.”
    • “I downloaded this app because it said there were no ads in the advertisement.”
    • “The game advertises itself on other games as having 'no annoying ads,' and for the first two chapters, the only ad you see is a banner app on the bottom. When you enter chapter 3, though, the game hits you with an ad after every level, and says you can pay to remove ads.”
    • “I downloaded this game because the advert for it said there are no annoying ads. However, there are these annoying ads after every level.”
    • “The sheer volume of ads (after each and every level, and some of the ads are quite long) is a deal-breaker for me.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and simplicity, featuring soothing artwork and nature-themed poetry that enhances the experience. While some users appreciate the lack of distracting animations and the overall aesthetic, others note a basic visual build and mention the presence of ads as a drawback. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “The artwork and poetry are quite soothing.”
    • “There are no silly animated graphics, but beautiful videos with a wide variety.”
    • “Very nice graphics, and when you reach a level, there is a beautiful nature poem to read.”
    • “Every round has a non-skippable minute long for some very dubious games.”
    • “A lack of visuals and a very basic build in terms of platform.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its soft and gentle instrumental quality, providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users express a desire for more music options and criticize the interruptions caused by frequent ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While many find the music beautiful and immersive, a few describe it as depressing, indicating mixed feelings about its impact on the game.

    • “And you can get lost in the music with this one.”
    • “The soft and gentle instrumental music is my favorite thing about it, but of course, solving the words is fun too.”
    • “Very relaxing with gentle background music.”
    • “I have sound turned off, but music and sound effects still play.”
    • “Ads constantly, and the game is still slow and boring, and the music is depressing.”
    • “You need to change the name from zen word, yes the backgrounds, the music are, but the ads take it away when after each board an ad pops up.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally enjoyable and challenging, but is significantly hindered by frequent and intrusive advertisements that disrupt the flow and pacing of the game. While some players appreciate the option to remove ads through a paid feature, many express frustration over the excessive ad interruptions that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay stays challenging.”
    • “I find the gameplay fun though, with permanently no ads after paying for a no ads pack.”
    • “Gameplay is 5 stars, but I downloaded it based on an ad that I saw claiming it did not have annoying ads like other games.”
    • “Yes, you can get prizes for it, but it also slows down gameplay because a lot of very basic words don't end up on the playing area, delaying completion.”
    • “Nothing special about this app, and the ads completely ruin the gameplay.”
    • “There are several...all of which have a negative effect on gameplay.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and issues with ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced no glitches, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that need urgent attention.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
    • “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
    • “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
    • “2 stars until both continuity and ad glitches are fixed.”
    • “You swipe a couple of letters, and the game freezes mid-word!”
    • “So many ads the game glitches and freezes.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over intrusive ads, loud sounds, and inappropriate content that detracts from the gaming experience. The overwhelming spam and lack of control contribute to a sense of annoyance rather than engagement or enjoyment.

  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game appears to be overshadowed by frustrations related to gameplay mechanics, particularly the monetization of features like daily missions. Users express dissatisfaction with the game's current state, indicating that these issues may detract from their overall enjoyment of the narrative experience.

    • “What's the story?”
    • “I've spent months enjoying this game, but today it's giving me a 26-try limit to complete the whole word quest before restarting blank. I'm seconds away from deleting it, and I can imagine I'm far from alone.”
    • “Edit: Oh my god, paying for 'forever ad-free' should apply to unlocking daily missions!”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its ironic juxtaposition of serene elements, like nature backgrounds and haikus, with the incessant promotion of other word games and competitive statistics. Players find the contrast amusing, particularly the emphasis on beating a certain percentage of others, which adds a layer of absurdity to the otherwise tranquil experience.

    • “Hilarious!”
    • “The funny thing is, they call it Zen Word; it has nature backgrounds and nice haikus, but they keep showing the percentage of people you beat until it's above 70%. Then it's a good job, that kind of thing.”
    • “I find that extremely funny because every puzzle there's an ad pushing other word games.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is described as comforting and reminiscent of a festive 4th of July, enhanced by soothing sounds that contribute to a calming experience.

    • “The soothing sounds of this game create a calming atmosphere.”
    • “They're comforting and just right to give you that feeling of a Fourth of July atmosphere!”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while the gameplay is enjoyable, it is significantly marred by frequent and lengthy advertisements that interrupt the experience after each level, making the grinding feel tedious.

    • “Fun gameplay ruined by intrusive, long, and tedious ad whack-a-mole after every level.”
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Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game is a action game.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game was developed by Oakever Games.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game is a single player game.

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