Mahjong Crimes Negative Reviews

Mahjong Crimes App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024

Mahjong Crimes app received 72 complaints, negative comments and reviews by users. Have you ever had a bad experience using Mahjong Crimes? Can you share your negative thoughts about mahjong crimes?

Mahjong Crimes for Negative User Reviews

✓ Timed levels don’t give enough timeI enjoyed this game at first, but then hit the wall of timed levels. Once my coins were used up, the only way to progress would be to spend real money. I might have been willing to do that but I know I’m going to hit more ridiculously timed levels so what’s the point? I’d give the game just one star but it gets an extra for the storyline..SaulresVersion: 1.1.5

✓ Time levels are ridiculousI really enjoyed this game, but as others have stated the time restraints are unrealistic. I would almost rather try and play Dark Souls with a firearm pointed at my head. I swear, it would be less frustrating..Fromthevalley77Version: 1.1.5

✓ Great and exciting gameI really this game however it keeps freezing after getting to a certain point. I use my iPad to play this. I have also read the comments from other users expressing the same concerns over 3 yrs ago. As a newbie there don’t seem to be any fixes or changes to the comments in the previous reviews. Really sorry but I’m deleting this hence one star!.Glitzy babeVersion: 2.0.2

✓ Not happy JanI had reached well into level 2, was then asked to update which I did, then the whole game froze, the only way to get it back was to delete the game and re download. The end result I am now back at the beginning of level one as I have lost all my data. DO NOT OFFER UPDATES UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO WORK..Rusted outVersion: 1.7.5

✓ The update killed it for me :(I loved this game b/c I love mahjong and Agatha Christie. Yeah it was pretty challenging to get 3 stars + keys (sometimes it seemed like it was impossible without paying for a skill) but at least the game gives you coins every once and a while to save up for it. But with the update changing it from 1 life every like 20 minutes to three days is unreasonable. If you run out of lives now, it’s either wait three days or pay and that takes a ton of the fun away..Whywouldudothis2meVersion: 1.2

✓ AbandonedDevelopers are no longer answering any queries - not from their own Facebook page or the Mahjong Crimes page - note they have not posted anything on Mahjong Facebook page since June 2018. Game support has gone the way of the Dodo... extinct! The game is fun but players seem to have been abandoned in favour of a new hospital game which Spilgames are actively promoting. No longer are there updates or special events (which were at least every month) and no-one can progress to the 4th chapter of the 2nd mystery which remains locked ..... over 4 months now...... Another negative (which doesn’t matter if you can’t progress anyway) is the exceedingly expensive in-app purchases. I’m happy to pay $1 or $2 every now and again but $7.99 for 100 coins.......BellbowrieVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Nouvelle affaireBonjour Cela fait plus de 5 mois que j’attends la suite. Allez vous offrir des nouveaux niveaux? Merci.LefnesVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Mah-Jong Should Be Reflective Not HurriedTimed levels, "bunny sprints" and other gimmicks are completely contrary to both the spirit of mah-jong and the flavor a game about Hercule Poirot should have. I really didn't care for it..The GneechVersion: 1.0

✓ Should shuffle without player having to payThe game should shuffle the bricks automatically!! When you are having quit the game 3 or 4 times per level due to no matching pairs it’s REALLY frustrating! Just a way to take your money!! It’s not the players fault the bricks need shuffling!! Very frustrating problem but otherwise a good game. Still deleting!.ForeverUndoneVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Ok at firstThis game starts off well with an engaging storyline and fun games, slowly increasing in difficulty but still fun. In order to progress you need to get 5 keys on certain games ie complete the game with 3 stars and this is where the problem lies. I only got to level 96 and needed a fifth key to progress - impossible! After trying for a couple of days gave in and bought some coins for £3.99 so I could buy the power-ups but still no success. I draw the line at having to pay for more and more so have deleted the game and would advise others not to bother with it in the first place..Loggerhead LassVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Good game BUTI am enjoying this game but there are a few things that are annoying me. I completed a really hard game this morning, it asked me for coins to continue even though I felt I finished with one second to spare. It is grossly unfair. Even when there are no further moves, shuffles to continue you have to pay which again is so out of order. Usually when I have played mah jong it shuffles itself, don’t have to pay. I am at the point of deleting if it does not start helping the player. Concept is good but really frustrating. For playing the game on a daily basis I was about to collect 30 coins which I supposedly collected but did not reflect on my balance. I am sure I was was nearly finished when it stopped me getting further saying no more pairs which is incorrect..TinkyteeVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Mixed bagI have enjoyed this game, however the further I progress the more I am realising it is not possible to continue without buying extras- the ‘key’ boards are impossible to get without activating extras to achieve 3 stars. I’m going to delete it as it’s become too frustrating..PossumputerVersion: 1.7.16

✓ 4 th chapter Missing ....When the 4 chapter (missing ...) will start ?????.Kim2001Version: 1.7.5

✓ FrustratingI love this game but I agree with other players. On some levels not enough time. I’ve been stuck on level 99. Can only get 2 stars and I need 3 for the key. This game doesn’t link either. I have this game on both my iPad and my iPhone. Brings me to the same level but the coins and the extras won’t match up. I’m done. Moving on to a new mahjong game.Dianek17Version: 1.12.0

✓ Timed level unwinnableI guess I’m just old, but the time allotment on the second part of Murder on the Orient Express is ridiculous, plus you have to contend with the flower tiles that add another layer when I’m already struggling to clear the board before the timer goes off. I won’t spend real money on games, sorry, so I’ll probably just delete it..Tooold123Version: 2.0.3

✓ InfuriatingHow many reviews have to say that the time constraints on the timed levels are ridiculous. I have high blood pressure already I don’t need any help, deleting this game before I lose my mind.HopkinschikVersion: 1.1.5

✓ Update has gone crazy.What happened on the new update? The hearts aren’t getting replenished for another 3 days... Not good as I was loving this game. Please sort A.S.A.P!! Too many ads in between each game..Mimi2501Version: 2.3.1

✓ Hearts?Really addictive game that keeps you entertained for ages. The latest update however has the hearts only refreshing every 3 days?? Not been able to play since the last update due to no hearts..TonyAspdenVersion: 1.2

✓ Poor since updateUsed to love this game but since the update i opened the game to find all my power ups and vanished which took ages to get. On top of that I was on level 151 which cost real money to access I went back to 88 and now it won’t let me back to 151 without paying again!! No response from developers 😡.FootbirdVersion: 1.9.6

✓ Not much funAfter enjoying playing the first 18 games, the fun is gone. Never win any stage with 3 stars and thus never gain any prizes or keys. The time constraints are ridiculous, the game shifts before your eyes and disrupts making matches so you never win anything. Tapping matches doesn't always work the first time and you don't have time to double/triple tap for every match. Even when there are no time constraints and you make all the matches, you never get 3 stars. I guess the point is to make you spend real money.....my reaction is to uninstall this game today..PirateemmaVersion: 1.0

✓ ImpossibleWas really enjoying the challenges and getting the keys needed to go onto next level...BUT am stuck on level 96, it’s impossible you either run out of time, or no more matching pairs..so even using the lives you get each day it’s still impossible I’ve tried probably 100’s of times and I refuse to pay them money so disappointing and shame on them for taking money. I’m giving up now and will find something a bit more achievable 😠.Emma 1521Version: 1.10.1

✓ OkayI liked this game at first but as others have said the time restraints are tough to get by. I’m stuck in a chapter because I can’t get the keys on certain games. Also, i clicked too quickly and missed how to get rid of the frozen tiles and I can’t find anywhere to give instruction otherwise, so I feel stuck! Might delete since I can’t win rounds like this..DiasymomVersion: 1.1.5

✓ Impossible!!As a previous post said, trying to get the key on level 88 is impossible, I’ve been trying for 4 months now. I’ve even given in and bought the support pack but it must be set up to be impossible. Love the game but think it will be deleted from my system..Run out of nicknsmesVersion: 1.7.16

✓ They try to force you to spend money to advanceI enjoy the game but you have to spend real money to advance to level three. You need five keys and I have gotten all the keys that are available to me and it’s only four. So to get the last key I would have to spend money. I guess I will look for a game that doesn’t try to force players to spend money. I’ve spent money on lots of games but I choose games that make it optional and don’t try to force it so much 😕🤨.Msmith104gamerVersion: 1.6.5

✓ Stinks after updateWas enjoying the game until I updated. Now I need to wait 3 days for my lives to refresh? Ridiculous. Why would I want a game I can only play every 3 days?.Fer94Version: 1.2

✓ Great game but...Can be tough but I’ve not paid for anything and managed to complete the main crime. I’ve got through to level 136 on the west-end diamond case and can’t open level 137 it crashes and takes me out of the game each time so I can’t play anymore which is disappointing.PinkmercVersion: 1.10.1

✓ Update?Love the game but there hasn’t been an update in like 3 months and would love to go to the next case. Is there anymore updates or is this game done?.ImatraumabugVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Need update?!I enjoy the game, but now it won’t let me play unless I update the app. However, there is no update to do. This needs to be fixed as there is absolutely no access to play without an update. Ridiculous..EcovingtonVersion: 1.6.5

✓ Game is brokenSince the update today just keeps looping from open to update and never opens.Karib57Version: 1.6.9

✓ Good gameReally enjoy this game but it’s a bit of a con as to move on you need to get keys to get them you have to get 3 stars and as you go on obviously the difficulty increases so you don’t get the stars required which is frustrating as hell because the only other way to get them is the in app purchase which I refuse to do. This is a complete con so I won’t be recommending this game even though to start with is brilliant. Don’t get it..Punisher517Version: 1.11.8

✓ Pay to playGreat graphics, interesting special tiles but unfortunately not stimulating at all. Once you hit a certain level you can play for days without ever advancing. Good hook at early levels & then you hit a wall, that is unless you pay to play. Not saying someone can't succeed where I have failed for days, (make that months) but I'm a pretty good player & your game forces me to play the same level over & over. No story, no additional skills to test, just keep getting to 4-6 tiles left & the single flower, frozen tile, or locked tile appears. Always with encouragement to go to the store for a power-up. I get it, revenue producing encouragement, but nope, I don't think I'll get it next time as you suggest, without some cash up front. Congrats on the graphics but there are lots of games to play that give you a fair chance by applying persistence & achieved skill. Yours just keeps you stuck with no reward..Done flowersVersion: 1.4.12

✓ DAYS for lives?I updated last night and now I have to wait nearly 3 DAYS for my lives to replenish? And the challenge ends in 6 days and I can’t even start it because I have no lives? What happened?!?!.Tired of Waiting (me)Version: 1.2

✓ Great concept but....Most levels are timed. Almost impossible without paying. Instead of being fun it is just stressful. Very disappointing because the game has great potential. I am just tired of always having to rush through instead of being able to enjoy it. Verrry expensive..Teddie2Version: 1.1.5

✓ FreezingBesides freezing twice in one day I am on level 96. This is just before the next chapter which I can’t open unless I’ve got 5 keys. This morning I went back to collect key 3 at level 64 and eventually I have it. The next one at 88 is impossible and level 96 I have done, got the letters, completed the level in time and still not earned the key. I’m getting bored of being so close that I may just delete the whole thing which is a shame as the game is great otherwise. I like a challenge but this is too much. I will not pay for extra this and extra that so I’ll have one more go later and then delete if unsuccessful. Such a shame.Mogwai77Version: 1.7.16

✓ WhatLove the game but now it takes two days before you get more lives????? That is crazy.Good2345671Version: 1.2

✓ Mahjong CrimesI had liked the game, however, I’ve been stuck on level two for more than a month. I have no idea what the story is about anymore. There is no way your going to get past it without spending money. I did purchase a time pack, but it did no good. I’m not sure what gives and why it won’t let me get the last key, but I’m deleting the game. I will spend money on games, but not if the results are pointless..Jo momma 2012Version: 1.7.5

✓ CrashesKeeps crashing even after an update. Too bad, I was looking forward to playing this game..LikiCanuVersion: 1.1.5

✓ FrustratingThe game most often does not load. It just kicks you out..Ruralgal62Version: 1.0

✓ Can’t get far without purchasesI was quite enjoying this game but it’s essentially made it pretty much impossible to get onto chapter 3 without in-app purchases or getting extra coins by sharing on Facebook - neither of which I want to do. Maybe that’s just the way games are nowadays but it’s really frustrating when something’s given for ‘free’ but actually made impossible to play. I’d rather pay a bit for a game and not feel conned into having to buy in-app stuff. So as I cannot seem to now get past this chapter I’ll just find a new game to play!.Hazelvp123Version: 1.7.16

✓ Great gameBut it keeps crashing after the first round.Horse381Version: 1.0

✓ Disappointing updateGreat game, got me totally addicted. Been stuck for weeks trying to get my last 2 keys so I can progress to the next chapter but I’m not a quitter!! However I only stick at it knowing my lives regenerate...following the update it’s now 3 days. 3 days!! That’s ridiculous. But I guess I’ll find something else to play, only problem is that’ll make me unlikely to return to mahjong. Such a shame..Ms No It AllVersion: 1.2

✓ It was BetterI’m on my second time through this game setting myself the challenge of getting three stars on a level before moving on. It is extra difficult, as when you get a tile bonus at the end of a level, it doesn’t increase your score. This is a brilliant game so very disappointed there is no support, updates or new levels on this anymore. It’s been abandoned (sad face emoji inserted here)..Greevee66Version: 2.0.3

✓ Too unwinnableThere are so many things this game has going for it, but I’m losing my patience with the puzzles that are obviously impossible to win. You end up wasting your lives only to realize that they’ve obviously made it impossible. Not hard, as with time limits, but not POSSIBLE. Why frustrate players like this? Game designers best beware that you will lose your fans if you get greedy. Note right now, level 8 on the Easter challenge. Don’t even bother trying....DimesuitVersion: 1.6.6

✓ Hit the end!Enjoy this game, EXCEPT...... I have completed all cases and the next case has been “coming soon” for months now and I have over 800 unused coins. I have sent several messages via the support link to determine when the next case would be released, no reply. If there is not going to be a next case soon, a want a refund for coins purchased. H.Hmoreno174Version: 1.7.16

✓ Could be goodI have tried loading the game many times over the last couple of weeks but keep getting thrown out of the app when it wants to move on to chapter 2!!.Diddly63Version: 2.2.0

✓ Not enough time!This is a fun game with a different spin on mahjong but I agree with other reviewers that some levels are impossible to beat. I have been trying to get the key on level 88 for weeks and can’t do it—there simply isn’t enough time to clear the board, even by using power-ups, to get the three stars required for the key..Pjc1954Version: 1.4.6

✓ Couple of very annoying issues1 - playing on my iPad Pro and the game will only orient in portrait not landscape :( 2 - game constantly zooms in as I am playing this is distracting but worse I find it very hard to see the tiles with the zooming so it’s extremely annoying and off putting to the point I’m considering stopping playing this game. There’s no option to turn it off either :( Otherwise great game though as others have said not very relaxing if that’s what you’re looking for because you’re constantly racing against the clock, frozen tiles multiplying flowers etc but if you like a challenge then this game is great. Please give the option to turn off the zooming. Thanks.HamilynVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Next chapter..long wait?Has this game stopped being developed? Seems a very long time since I reached the next case, to be greeted by ‘coming soon’. By whose definition? Soon, to me, means weeks not months..Cariad62Version: 1.7.16

✓ What’s the rush?Could be a good game if it wasn’t against the clock all the time. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to be challenged, but not all the time. Download this by all means but don’t expect to relax with it. In fact a relaxed mode button would get this game 5 stars..robstan.Version: 1.7.16

✓ DON'T SYNC WITH FACEBOOK Key bug halting my progress 😡I enjoyed this game & spent a few frustrating weeks trying to get my final 2 keys in chapter 4. I finally decided to log in with Facebook to sync the game across phone & iPad which worked fine & I hoped larger screen would help me. I got my 4th key on the iPad - yay. Got 5th key on my iPhone - hurrah! Problem is both devices only show 4 of the 5 keys achieved despite fact that it shows all 5 key levels completed with 5 stars & no chance to get keys again.... This means I can't move on as there's no way to get keys as I've already achieved them. Have messaged developer via the apps support link but, not surprisingly, have had no response - very frustrating!.Fleabag😡Version: 1.7.16

✓ Too expensiveToo expensive to buy all the things you have to buy to keep playing the game. They get you where your wallet is concerned. Player beware. Game is a total ripoff..Corky marbleVersion: 2.0.3

✓ Seems rigged to meSo you collect stars for each task cleared and you can go back in and earn any stars you’ve missed and gameplay is generous. BUT if you repeat games (some of them are really had to earn those full 3 stars), even though you can see how you can clear the board, it will tell you to pay for a reshuffle - which is unnecessary, or lose a life and start over. Don’t understand this, if the game has a clear way through and you have no time penalties, why does it shut you down? did it so many times it ruined the game. Deleted it and moved on!.MaggsnmeVersion: 1.11.8

✓ Good but now stuckWent back to try and get three stars on each level after I did this I tried to get to next stage and now it wants 5 keys again which you can’t get so now can’t play anymore which is a same.CoxypantsVersion: 1.9.6

✓ Game will not loadAfter I press Play the yellow bar at the bottom stops about an inch from the right margin and the game never fully loads. I have an iPad Pro with iOS 11.2.6..Cooper-TessVersion: 1.5.6

✓ Timed puzzles are frustrating!You would think this game is relaxing...it is but not the timed puzzles!! It gets me all worked up. I think the time limits are too short and I’m possible to past for even the advanced players. I also wish they had a daily spin or something that you get free coins or hearts. OR with EVERY puzzle you pass, you earn/receive coins..Mahjong<3Version: 1.6.9

✓ Same ProblemsThe game is fun but I’m experiencing the same problems as every other reviewer. The game won’t load properly since the last update, just loops from the beginning and loading screens. The time constraints are stressful and way too short on level 88. I’ve gotten 3 stars on nearly every other level, but can’t get 3 stars on that one to save my life. I tried using power-ups but each time I used one, the game would tell me I failed because there were no more matches, thus losing my power-up. As a rule, I do not pay for in-game purchases, so unless these bugs are fixed, I’ll be deleting..Jamgd167Version: 1.6.5

✓ Too fast to be enjoyableI have a bit of a vision impairment (astigmatism)but slogged thru to pt 2. Basically you have to solve the puzzles so fast I can’t enjoy them. Of course they want you to spend $ on pwrups - no thanks!.$ladydi!!Version: 1.6.5

✓ Great graphics but frustratingI loved this game but after a certain level you can only progress when the game decides you can. Often when I’m doing good it stops me by saying I need to shuffle but I can only do so by paying money, which is very frustrating. From level 4 you only have 1 life every 20 mins!.Nicknamenottaken212121Version: 1.7.16

✓ Are we ever getting a new case to solve?I love mahjong games and when I found this one I immediately loved it. The storyline was great and the puzzles were fun and challenging. After solving two cases I have been waiting for a new one but it never happens. Is it ever going to happen or did I miss something? The Agatha Christie case was the best of the two so far..BrandyKatVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Being pressured.....I’ve played this game for quite a long time, I downloaded it on IPad & iPhone, I’ve got lots of bonuses but when I fail a level I keep getting ‘exclusive offer or special offer’ if I want to buy them I would it’s really annoying I got so fed up that I have deleted it off my phone.PrettipolliVersion: 1.11.7

✓ AhhhhWell I completed all 3 levels got all the keys and yet level 4 wouldn’t open!! So I got all 3 stars in every level and still won’t open so frustrating and peed off!!.Gemma213454Version: 1.7.16

✓ Slow poke.Been trying to stay with this game as it has some good ideas, however the lack of tap reaction is far to slow on timed games. Many times tapping twice on the key is necessary to clear it. Very irritating with time running out. Time to delete and move on..Mooney41Version: 1.7.16

✓ The update ruined it!I loved the game would have given it a higher rating however the update changed the lives. Three lives every 2 days isn’t fair. I’m considering deleting the game. Please fix this issue. I’m not spending money on coins why not just make a flat fee and most people will pay for it. Also I can’t get past 96 I can get two stars and that’s it. It’s a waste of time. I really hate the fact that this game only wants money. Never mind I just deleted the game. I really like the game but when it’s impossible to get through the timed levels without spending money it’s not worth it to me. Thanks for not fixing this problem..Wallflower76Version: 1.7.16

✓ No updates, app wont workMy app has not worked in 6 months. Was told to either delete it and reinstall (losing everything) or ‘wait until an update’ that may or may not fix it. Extremely disappointed as I had finished all stages at 3 stars. Whatever you do, don’t download expecting much app support, because there is none..Redletterday77Version: 2.0.3

✓ Great start...........but!!.Great start to game & really enjoying but then game crashes and won't load. Hmmmm..JillB71Version: 1.0

✓ CrashesFun game but the app crashes on level 137. Which is about when I started to get really into it! Tried re-installing but nope. Still crashes. Hope you guys can fix it..Becca000Version: 1.10.1

✓ Stuck on 2I have enjoyed the game, but there are some flaws. First for 99 you get 100 coins...or you can pay 3.99 and get 270? Why would anyone do that? Just buy the 100 coins 4 times and you will have 400 coins. All the coin packages are set up this way. Secondly I agree that it is impossible to get all the keys to progress from chapter 2 to chapter 3. I have played the two harder key levels many times, never get the key. Also I have had time bonus that didn’t give me additional time. It seemed like I had 5 seconds left, got a time bonus, but it took too long for the bonus to be added to the timer. I also wish there was a way to reread the story, maybe a button at the bottom that allows you to review the dialog and review the clues. And what is the point of collecting different tiles if you get three stars?? I would rather a bonus skill or coin that collect massive amounts of a different type of tile. All that being said I like the tiles and the challenge, but I don’t plan on spending more money to get to chapter 3..Aduvall78Version: 1.1.5

✓ Version not changed in a year!I have completed both cases on this game quite quickly and the next case says ‘coming soon’......On looking at the version history this game hasn’t had any updates in over a year so not holding my breath that I will be able to play any more....not happy, I was enjoying this game as had a slight twist to make it harder than most Mahjong games.Wellyboots TooVersion: 1.7.16

✓ Mah-jong CrimesReasonable mah-jong game. The crime solving background adds interest. I would prefer harder puzzles to racing against a timer, but I realise I am probably in a minority there. There does seem to be an issue with the rewards for daily play. It does not register that I have played some days, even though I have, often multiple times. It then resets the next time it does register that I have played..PtahotepVersion: 1.7.16

✓ TimeoutI really like mahjong crime but because of the timer, you can only go so far on the game you hit a wall and you have to spend more coins, but you lose anyway. I would like the option of shutting off the timer to just enjoy the game and mystery..Ha! HeeVersion: 2.0.3

✓ Won’t work after IOS updateJust updated to IOS 11.2.1 and game will no longer load. I was really enjoying it up until 10 mins ago. Will miss it.Jadey-FVersion: 1.1.5

✓ Great game if it actually workedKeeps crashing and now won't load after playing the first level :(.Fionap101Version: 1.0

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