Buggy & ads
It’s codenames basically. But it’s buggy and you have to watch an ad after EVERY move or pay $10, Which is kinda high, especially for a game they just ripped off from someone else. It’s also buggy, I played a game where me and a friend won with 4 turns left but it kept saying we had to give hints, then the game just disappeared.Ancelikelly
Fun, give it a try!
Just like codenames— this was very fun, challenging enough but not impossible or ridiculous. Looks a little old school but works perfectly well, Only downside is lacking players and sometimes buggy: my hint somehow became my partner’s hint...Chan S
Not enough words
There aren’t enough words in the game....to describe how frustrating this poor man’s version of Codenames Duet can be.
With 100 words, seeing 24 per game ensures you will be making the same connections over and over. More words are available through in game currency you can spend real money on or spend weeks earning, and the one good thing about this app is that only one player needs the expansions, but they are not worth the time and money. Why?
When Codenames was first announced, lots of people tried to make their own decks or online games and most of them aren't as fun because people like these developers don't understand what makes the game work. Words need to be carefully curated and only words with multiple meanings or multiple connections should be in the game. The fun is in stretching your vocabulary and imagination. You can use people or places as words, but only if you have enough variation to prevent “Males,4” from clearing half the board in half the games. This is even more exasperating in the expansions as 10 of the 25 cards will be synonyms. And too many of the cards can all trigger to one word.
Other than a 24 card grid instead of 25 and terrible word selection, theres also a major rules change allowing infinite guesses if you keep guessing correctly instead of +1. Its not that big of a deal but a pointless change. Edit: apparently, this is in the rules for codenames duet but not the original codenames. still would make the game much easier if the playerbase knew how to use it.
There is nothing prevented people from typing whole sentences as clues unless you self-enforce. I get that inputting a game dictionary is work, but if you are trying to sell a product, put in some work instead of making a 2nd rate copycat because the official game app is taking forever.
The final problem is there doesn't seem to be any difficulty scale and no reward for finishing in less clues, so after one or two decent clues players revert to giving lame 1 word clues.
Super flawed version of a great game. In a few months when more people have more expansions it might be better but hopefully by then we can play the official Codenames app and pay the actual designer.
Edit: the lack of post game chat is also a problem. the fun of Codenames is arguing with your friends about who screwed up. although with the high amount of trolls, cheaters, and bad players chat would probably be a toxic cesspool.Moose Detective
Love it!
Great idea and well done. Fun back and forth team challenge.Zrich81
Really REALLY fun- makes you think!
This game is great and actually takes a little brain power which is a refreshing change from mind numbing candy crush clones. Sit, think, exercise your noggin and try and make up/force connections between things you’d normally never place together. Hehe helps me keep in touch with my aunt, too, which is a big bonus! Thanks for a great gameBeekay1111
Awesome Game
This game is fantastic!WillAfter40
Great game
It’s fun and a great way to waste time!Cdmnbcm
Love the game!
I play this game all the time now when i’m bored and have extra spare time, it’s more fun than I thought it would be. It seems like it’s going to be the next scrabble type game and i’m proud i’m one of the few to play it first.Nicolas435
Fantastic game
This is a fun and challenging game to play with friends. I like the theme and humor.Wenlyn72
Awesome game!!!
Really enjoying this game! It's super fun, engaging, and fresh. It reminds me of Codenames, but it's better! Love the great card decks and that I can have different games with friends. Feel like I'm keeping my mind active and bonding with friends at the same time. Love it!Poshley
