Azkend 2: The Puzzle Adventure Negative Reviews

Azkend 2: The Puzzle Adventure App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024

Azkend 2: The Puzzle Adventure app received 25 complaints, negative comments and reviews by users. Have you ever had a bad experience using Azkend 2: The Puzzle Adventure? Can you share your negative thoughts about azkend 2: the puzzle adventure?

Azkend 2: The Puzzle Adventure for Negative User Reviews

✓ Decent game, huge flawsI'm a huge fan of azkend, but with the gaping holes in azkend 2, I can't justify giving it more than 2 stars. Too often, the board needs to reshuffle, and the puzzles are an unneeded and irritating addition. Once these issues get fixed, this will easily be a 5 star game.._Pell_Version: 1.0.0

✓ Too difficult to enjoyI loved the original Azkend. Version 2, however, even after all of the updates, is way too difficult and time-limiting to be enjoyable for me. I'm just not into that. I like relaxing games..VirtualPantherVersion: 1.2.1

✓ Suffers from gameplay flawsJust want to echo the sentiment expressed by others. This is a beautiful game with time issues and far too many "no more moves". This disrupts game flow while the lack of moves and time elements causes undue frustration. I will say that I respect this developer and hope that these issues get resolved. I bought this game since I appreciate their work and trust that these issues get resolved soon..MacBnimbleVersion: 1.0.0

✓ Problems latest versionMy update is hanging and won't fully install despite multiple attempts. In suspended animation. Needs an update for the update.PD53Version: 1.2.0

✓ Defines Polish and Elegance But Suffers from FlawsPolish and elegance are terms often used when describing games. From the interface and controls to the graphics and animation, those characteristics are typically the foundation for success. In the case of Azkend 2: The World Beneath by 10tons, the match 3 adventure game’s issue is not lack of polish or elegance, but rather flawed substance and execution. While looks may be everything in today’s world, the guts under the hood Azkend 2 needs some fine tuning. Instead of a sequel that should have outshined the original, what you have is a mediocre game. As a huge fan of the original, I expected a similar experience with this second installment. On the visual front, Azkend is a beautiful game with deep backgrounds and vibrant screens. The devs created semi-realistic environments using texture and shadowing techniques that make each scene vivid and deceptively charming. The animated game screens are enticing which is a significant plus since you’ll spend most of the time staring at them. All of this is complemented by a whimsical soundtrack that creates an aura of wonder. Azkend’s storyline revolves around you being shipwrecked in a fantastic world with the overall goal of making it back to civilization. The story is intriguing, but of course, is innocuous and shallow. The game offers three modes of play: Adventure, Time Challenge and Medals Challenge. Adventure is the story mode that takes you through 60 levels with the overall objective of collecting pieces to form power ups. Time Challenge provides a random puzzle where the goal is to score as many points as possible within the allotted time. Medals Challenge provides puzzles based on completed levels in Adventure mode with a gold medal awarded for completing the puzzle quickly. The game boards in Azkend 2 are well designed and vary from level to level. To clear tiles, you must make matches of 3 or more like tiles to clear them off and turn the board blue. Along the way, special pieces are acquired to complete tools and gadgets that serve as power ups. The challenge of course is these pieces don’t appear until the entire board is blue, and you have a limited amount of time. What I enjoyed about the original are the power ups, and that remains the case in this installment. You’ll come across a number of different items from binoculars and glasses to dynamite and even gears. Obstacles are part of the game, and these can range from fires and ice to locks and bugs. These obstacles must be cleared before a level can be completed, and that’s where the power ups come in. For example, the Hammer when activated by making a match of 3 or more of its tiles will turn parts of the board blue and potentially even knock out obstacles. In other puzzles involving bugs, power ups are ultimately used to kill them. Dynamite on the other hand explodes and knocks out tiles in the area as well as turns the board blue. By completing each level in Adventure mode, you acquire a piece to form a specific power up to be used in the next chapters. And, the Inventory area is set up so that you can pick and choose which power ups to use so there is a degree of configurability. From a concept perspective, Azkend 2 sounds like a challenging game experience which for the most part it is. Locating matching tiles, turning the board blue, and securing pieces of power ups is an engaging proposition that should appeal to many. Plus, the time element adds a nice dynamic to the game, and watching the explosive animations on screen is a treat. Where Azkend 2 suffers is in its execution with the puzzles themselves. Too often, the randomly generated levels in Adventure mode are near impossible to clear and with the time element, you have a recipe for frustration. Part of the strategy for players is that as more matches are made, electric coils gradually charge up which when fully charged can turn isolated tiles into blue ones. Longer chains of 5+ tiles automatically generate a charge, which can be a significant strategic advantage. However, what occurs frequently in Azkend 2 is the tiles given do not offer anything more than a match 3 so you find yourself unable to create longer chains. Too many levels end unsuccessfully not because of poor strategy on the player’s part, but instead on the luck of the draw with the tiles. What adds to the frustration is how frequent boards automatically reshuffle due to no more matches. For example, the eyeglasses power up provides hints on matches. More times than not, it will highlight a match 3 to be made, and that will turn out to be the only match available before the boards go into auto reshuffle. I’ve had levels where reshuffling has happened at least four times in a single sitting. Also parts of the story are provided through grand and vivid scenes, and as in the original, Azkend 2 inserts a scene match puzzle. This is similar to hidden item games except the objective to find randomly selected cut scenes in the overall picture. Part of the problem is that this feels more like a tedious exercise than a fun game because most of the scenes can appear so generic you’d rather just skip it altogether. Aside from the Time Challenge mode, there is no high score tracking although there is GameCenter achievements providing some albeit limited replay value. Even in Time Challenge, a shortcoming is that none of the power ups acquired in Adventure mode can be used which for some, may take away from the experience. When it comes to appearances, Azkend 2 is polished with an elegant design and in concept, a terrific game. However, in gameplay, the execution may leave many wanting and frustrated. While every game needs a degree of challenge, Azkend 2 takes it too far leaving gamers more discouraged than satisfied..AlbieOneVersion: 1.0.0

✓ Frustrating GameplayI enjoyed the adventure mode mostly but 2 things make this a game to avoid. Some levels are going to be lost from the beginning. On multiple occasions I had maps where there was only 1 valid move and then the map would regenerate. What is worse is that sometimes the newly generated map had the same issues. Then on the medals gameplay, you can lose the ability to win the medal with no explanation of why. Randomly the medals get disabled for the level..VedronVersion: 1.2.0

✓ Huge letdown from the originalI absolutely loved the first one but wow, can you say Major Disappointment?? This new version is frustrating beyond belief. The power ups just aren't fun and you barely get to use them because putting together chains longer than 4-5 rarely happens. And when a tile matching game has to "reshuffle" as much as this does you know something is wrong. I couldn't out the first one down, quite literally. I lost interest in azkend 2 after about 1/3 of the game. It's just not fun..RareohsVersion: 1.1.0

✓ Not my favoriteI really don't like timed games, I think it takes some of the fun out of it.KiracatVersion: 1.0.0

✓ Azkend2Still unplayable with the amount of Beatles to destroy.Bored67Version: 1.1.5

✓ Crying shameI completely agree with the other comments regarding the difficulty level of this game. It is almost impossible to complete certain levels. This game could have been great but alas it has been ruined. It quickly stops being fun and instead becomes irritating and frustrating. It's a shame because the graphics and music are gorgeous. Save your money and buy Heroes of Kalevela instead. This game is such a disappointment! This is a brilliant developer. Maybe they can fix this. I hope so!.Eastern79Version: 1.1.0

✓ Regret buyingI really enjoyed azkend. This game has better production values but the game balance is terrible. Easy levels are followed by ldifficult levels where you just have to hope to get lucky to get a good layout to advance. Then after hard levels the next one might be easy again. Also don't like the picture search segments since the reference image can be rotated and the time limit is short..IcouldcarelessVersion: 1.1.5

✓ Letdown from Azkend 1As much as I loved the first Azkend, this second version is a major disappointment. The graphics are great, but there just isn't enough time or space on the game board to make matches and finish some levels. I'm only halfway through and having to play levels repeatedly to pass them. I rarely had to do that on the first one or any other match-3 I've played. I think more time to finish levels would help, or decreasing the number of different types of game pieces on the boards to help make matches might be another solution. But it definitely needs some work because it's just an exercise in frustration the way it is now!.JoyfluteVersion: 1.1.0

✓ BoringGot boring rather quickly. I agree more with the 3.5 star reviews listed on the Internet..Lost SIM Fan, 1 of manyVersion: 1.2.1

✓ Fun but not worth the cost.I had fun playing this, but it’s not really something I would replay time and again. The first Azkend game has amazing replayability, and I’ve been playing it on and off for years. This one I feel there is too much emphasis on story line, and timed puzzles for it to have that kind of longevity. TBH it was a relief to have finished it, and I don’t think that’s the sort of reaction you want from a game..Juniper maeiVersion: 1.2.4

✓ Can't play with one hand!Azkend was a very simplistic game that was good for killing some time while standing on the subway or in line at the post office. One of the key benefits to that game was that it's easily playable with one hand. Azkend 2 is in landscape mode for some reason. Why? It therefore requires two hands. Azkend 2 does look much nicer with higher resolution graphics. But I deleted it right away because it's in landscape mode. Oh well..RktcaVersion: 1.2.1

✓ Not as good as the first oneLiked the first one but I think they tried too hard to make this one more difficult, every board there are at least 3 reshuffles and that's on the beginning levels, no matching, its so frustrating makes you want to move on to another game..AMak19Version: 1.1.0

✓ If you like being frustrated...This is the game for you my friend. Much more difficult than the original. Don't go in unawares. Great game just 50% more frustrating than the first one. Still great polish and good mechanics though. Personally when I play something like this, I like a challenge, but a relaxing one, this title delivers on the first, but sadly does not on the second..EvolutiondesignVersion: 1.2.0

✓ Pretty, but boringThe original Azkend received a lot of praise. I tried it's trial version and enjoyed it, so I thought I would really like the sequel. While Azkend 2 looks great, I find the gameplay repetitive and boring. It does not help that often you will repeatedly run out of moves and the game will shuffle it's tiles, but even if that problem were absent I think I would still quickly tire of this game. This was a disappointing purchase..MarinasideSteveVersion: 1.1.0

✓ Prefer 1This is just trying to hard to do too many tricks I prefer the more simple format of #1 this isn't really the same.Shazzle76Version: 1.2.0

✓ Needs updateThis needs to be updated for newly released firmware and hardware. And the story is so short it's pathetic that the developers didn't add more. I thought the first was the better of this version 2..Deathw13Version: 1.2.1

✓ Very AnnoyingIt doesn't seem like the tutorial is ever done. Each level of the game seems to start out with a hint or tutorial. I figure once the original tutorial is done, I know how to play the game. If something different comes to the game, a tutorial is nice. When it's just match 3, I don't need a lesson each time..Lwr032Version: 1.2.1

✓ DisappointingThis game is far inferior to the first, despite having great potential. The difficulty curve is still way too steep, with most timed puzzles feeling like games of chance rather than real puzzles. As a result, the game lacks the satisfying feeling of accomplishment I got from the first one. I will not be buying any further games in this series without a comprehensive demo. Once burned, twice shy....DaeboVidraVersion: 1.1.5

✓ This version is more funUpdate: Thankfully the developers listened to the negative comments and have released an update that addresses most of the concerns. Some levels are still hard, but in a "fair" way. Still not as fun as version 1, though. Original Review: loved Azkend, and I understand that a sequel is not going to be the same game. But I expected better than this. The tiles are OK but not as interesting as in the first game. The game is much more challenging, but not in a fun way. Roadblocks on every board prevent the player from matching really long chains. In fact the game seems to be designed to make matching chains longer than 3 a rarity. So often there are no matches possible and you must watch a pointless and overly long shuffling animation many times per level, only to be left with a board with few chains, none of which help you complete the level as the clock ticks down. Will not be buying the third installment on faith..ItsCosmoVersion: 1.1.5

✓ Needs some work to balance gameplayThoroughly enjoyed the first Azkend so this was an instant buy. The game graphically looks great. The levels seem to be very unbalanced with regards to difficulty, however. Many levels I have encountered were beaten the first time through. Then there have been a couple that took hours to defeat due to very challenging map layout and horrible tile placement, many times resulting into inability to match a string. I'm about to give up on this game as it gets to be more trial and error than strategy on these levels. Hope this can be improved with an update..BillsFanNo1Version: 1.1.0

✓ What a disappointmentI agree with everything that has been said. Loved the first game. This one is a real drag. I eagerly awaited the release and now I can't even stand to play. Graphics are great but not fun. Really needs to be improved.Judge BinkyVersion: 1.1.0

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