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PuzzleManiak App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Stonking collection of brain-stretchersI used to play PuzzleManiak obsessively on my jailbroken iPhone, and was disappointed when only a couple of the games were made available in the App Store. Now that the whole collection is available at a bargainous price, I can't recommend it highly enough. A widely varied gathering of puzzles, there's something for everyone here. My current fave is Bridges, but that changes regularly. Add in the daily challenges (which pit you on a scoreboard against internet strangers), and you're always wishing your synapses were just That Bit Faster. There are a few minor niggles (when a puzzle is small, the finger-touch recognition is a bit sloppy), but nothing that stops me for heartily endorsing. Give it a shot!.Version: 0
✓ Not the best updateLoved this game. Would have given it 5 stars as it is one of three games I play daily. But the most recent update is very buggy as well as harder to use. 1. Saving a game by exiting and then going back often doesn't work or makes incorrect changes to state. 2. Playing the inequality game on the red background with light yellowy green number is really hard to see. Would love to see an option for no background and just plain black color. 3. Really difficult to find the daily challenge. Loved that I used to be able to access it from the puzzle itself. I liked the puzzle first idea of the previous version. Now I have to decide quick, local, or global. And they each have different game pickers. 4. Get off my lawn. Seriously I loved this game but the most recent update dramatically decreased the playability. I do love the addition of some new puzzle types but the ui updates were not good. I'll reach out in email with an image of what I mean..Version: 5.0.2
✓ Fantastic App, but the crashes spoil itOne of the best game apps. Biggest problem is the continuing crashing especially when in a timed Web game. Having to cycle the wake button before reentering the game kills the point of playing against the clock, when it occurs 3 or more times in a single game..Version: 0
✓ Excellent, but could be betterI agree with the other reviewers, there are a lot of great puzzles here. But I would like to see the layout more like ArcadeManiak! PuzzleManiak has more puzzles (20 or so) compared to the nine in ArcadeManiak, but the ones in ArcadeManiak are updated with a glossier interface and audio. I would love to see PuzzleManiak evolve into a similar (or identical with more puzzles) style as ArcadeManiac. So in summary, great puzzles 5 stars for that, but 1 star for layout (ArcadeManiak is 5 star layout) average 3 stars - rounding up. Pls change layout..Version: 0
✓ Too many bugs to bother withThe latest update continues to not save times, even though it indicates that it is supposed to. On any device that is newer than an iPhone 8 the buttons are at the bottom of the screen and causes issues when trying to tap on a button or closing the app..Version: 7.0.1
✓ TerribleThis new update is horrible. I've played this game daily for a long time but hate it now. There are many bugs in several games. I hate the pictures and you can no longer tell if you've played the web challenges which is one of the better parts. I'd give negative stars if I could. I've talked several people into buying this game but today I told a friend not to waste their money. In fact, I'd like my money back if things aren't improved for the better this time!!!!!.Version: 0
✓ Where is the zoom?I like the updated look but what has happened to the ability to zoom in on some of the puzzels. Please bring this back!.Version: 0
✓ What happened?This used to be a great collection of games, well worth the yearly fee, but now it feels like it’s been abandoned. Games crash all the time, graphics wonky. It’s a shame..Version: 7.1.7
✓ Extremely ConfusingThe descriptions for the puzzles are extremely confusing. The only puzzles I've worked out are Untangle and Sudoku. The fact that PuzzleManiak Legacy exists adds even more confusion; is this a new app, or an old version? You are continually timed when trying a puzzle; even if you're reading the help section! The whole interface needs re-thinking..Version: 0
✓ Another pointless, regressive updateThere are few apps out there that can compete with PMs numerous pointless, regressive updates that insist on bothering users with poor and needless "graphic design" changes and atrocious color schemes, the latter of which have not been user-friendly since the original version of the game. What is this designer thinking? A good collection of games, though I don't play much anymore, as the screen seems to have become some sort of Clockwork Orange experiment designed to inflict pain upon one's eyes..Version: 0
✓ Not worth the time and money.It seems like the puzzles are computer generated (not artist created). That it a bummer because many times the challenge is taken away by obvious solutions. The user interface is very buggy. Selecting a box and then a number can be very frustrating. The number may be 300 pixels thick but only ten of them actually select the number you are trying to select. Then, ten number selections later that box that was giving you trouble before returns to plague you by mysteriously changing numbers on you. That requires you to once again find those ten special pixels, but this time the box changes back and laughs at you every time you finally manage to correct its spiteful shenanigans. The app has many fun puzzle types to choose from. But until the developer chooses to put some time into making it work properly, the risks out weigh the fun and is therefore not worth its time and money..Version: 4.1
✓ Hot 'n' coldApart from green theme, which is not the biggest problem, the biggest problem are THE BUGS. For example-in Minesweeper the mines are out of the bounds sometimes, which is VERY annoying. Either local highscores include only 1 score. My OS is still 2.3, maybe that's why??? Serious update needed !!!.Version: 0
✓ Awesome until...I love this app! All the games included are great and fun. However with the update I can't even open it. Lame...the update NEEDS an update!!! *******Update******** Even after I uninstalled the program and reinstalled it, it still crashes at random places. Due to all the crashing it's lost another star in my book. :(.Version: 0
✓ AlrightNot bad, but I HATE the irrelevant icon.Version: 0
✓ No longer supported...4 years without an update. It no longer supports saving scores /records. Offline play is ok but, as others have reported, server goes down. Shame because this is an excellent set of puzzles which, with a bit of sprucing up, could have a new lease of life..Version: 6.1
✓ Hmm??!!Hmm??!.Version: 5.0.2
✓ Feels so cheap...Took one look at this and new straight away this is budget stuff. Games appear fuzzy on iPhone 6+. And then there is the UI, oh dear..Version: 5.0.3
✓ Returning playerHaving a looks after long absence Subscription model disappointing for seemingly what was always free I will uninstall now.Version: 6.1
✓ Nice, but...A very well presented app with a fantastic collection of puzzle games. However, I am experiencing a lot of trouble with the controls. I often have to press/drag/whatever several times before it finally picks up on what I'm trying to do. Boxes in some of the grid games are much too small and it is very difficult to select the right one. Also is a bit slow to respond, which makes for *extremely* frustrating gameplay on many puzzles. Fix these bugs and you've got my 5 stars..Version: 0
✓ New Version is HORRIBLE - Please fix!I made the mistake of downloading the new version and wish I never did. The new green color is horrible - it's so dark and dreary. Second, the game has so many bugs that I don't want to play it anymore(I'm seriously thinking of deleting it). Two bugs I found in Pattern so far: the numbers don't line up with the boxes; I solved the puzzle but the game won't stop. I have to hit solve and it's the same thing I had. Please fix the bugs and rethink the colors so I can go back to playing with the games I enjoy..Version: 0
✓ Doesn’t work after updateAfter happily playing this for years, I got a mysterious message apologizing for an update. And the developer might well apologize—the app no longer works on my 5th gen iPad Pro because parts of the puzzles are off the screen..Version: 7.1.1
✓ It it wasn't broke....I like the addition of the new games. But the UI didn't need updated(especially since this one crashes often). The 10 day scoring system didn't need to be gotten rid of(the reason I kept coming back to it). It wasn't broke, why try to fix it? A real backwards step for one of the best time-killers on the App Store!.Version: 5.0.2
✓ Great games spoiled by an horrific UI.The UI of this game once was usable. Now it's just incomprehensible. I once played these games every day both on the iPhone and previously on an implementation for a SE P990i. Now my phone is an iPhone and I bought Puzzle Maniak because it was a good usable implementation of Simon Tatham's games collection. Successive iterations of the user interface have git worse and worse and now the UI completely obscures the games. I'm sure the interface would look great on a star trek communicator but not on my iPhone thanks. In the light of the state of this app, I'm going to delete it and wait for another port of Simon's games to come along with a better interface..Version: 0
✓ Paid for original version years agoNow the new version requires additional payment to play against others? I already paid..Version: 6.1
✓ This new version blowsThis ugly green version breaks necessary features that were in the previous version. It makes it much more dificult to begin the correct game. It makes it impossible to complete 2 of the games. The user interface has regressed in usability. The one upgrade is that the Bridges game is more responsive. After spending money on this app and using it every single day I would have appreciated usage enhancements, not a regression making it half as enjoyable. Just keep using the Lite versions until this version is fixed. You're not gaining anything but a headache by spending money on this version until it is fixed..Version: 0
✓ Disastrous new UII have used this app for years, and loved it. I cannot, however, abide the new colour scheme which, unlike the previous version, cannot be changed to the soothing green. I fortunately installed this first on my iPad (where is doesn't get much use), so I can keep the old one - with a useless update reminder - on my phone. I did email the developer, but he couldn't be bothered to reply. Great app. Poor UI..Version: 5.0.3
✓ ????????Waste of money.Version: 0
✓ GREEN?!?!The update has ruined this app. Used to be brilliant, was my fave app but now is a horrible colour and has loads of problems and faults. Some neccessary features have also been removed e.g an undo button in one game. Bring back the old version!!.Version: 0
✓ Good to pass time, but has issuesIt would be nice if I could start a new puzzle from the new button without the number of unsolved puzzles increasing. Doesn't do that from the puzzle selection screen. I don't like the new UI.Version: 5.0.3
✓ Bug fixes never happenedMonths ago this app updated after literal years of working fine. dev said they would fix the bugs in 7.1 but the app is still sized wrong for the screen on almost all puzzles, and some have other bugs like mastermind will glitch off screen if you tab out of the app. just fix it already or put it back to the way it was.Version: 7.1.7
✓ Please bring back old colours!!!!! Thank u for the update but the toggle doesnt give u the option of returning to the original colours and layouts just different colours and they are as bad as each other! Pity --------------------------------------------- Original review ...... This app gets a well deserved 5 stars!! You get lots of puzzle games so its excellent value!! As for the games themselves - they all have a daily web challenge which you get scored on so you can compete against each other. Or if you prefer just complete the puzzles as and when. They are all totally addictive!! If u like puzzles then there will be at least a few you love if not all of them! I started with the single versions but then decided it would be cheaper to buy the package instead! You will come back to these games time and time again :-) P.S if you need the instructions just press the question mark in the corner..Version: 0
✓ Great games but network error for onlineI like the games but can't play any of the daily ranked or update the online name due to a network error :(.Version: 5.0.3
✓ Update made everything smallerWith this update, everything is suddenly smaller, making it hard to play on my phone. (iPhone 13 max pro.) I've been playing this collection for years. I'm addicted and now I can't get my fix! ;) UPDATE: The size issue is mostly fixed, but Pattern is still small for some reason, and the trees is Tents are oddly off-center. UPDATE 2: Untangle also doesn't work right. The nodes have a limited range of motion making it impossible to solve..Version: 7.1.7
✓ Not greatHmmm is right!.Version: 5.0.2
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