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- 9+CONTENT RATING
- $2.99PRICE
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✓ Entertaining story-based word puzzlerSimple, fun idea well executed with some challenging puzzles and an engaging story. Well done to the creative team. And for those wondering, if you think you've reached the end but aren't sure, you haven't. You have the option of replaying once you've completed the game. Good luck!.Version: 1.0
✓ Too short but great.This was a great game, never come across anything like it. The word puzzles were thinkers and enjoyable. I only have two complaints, the story was great but left out what could have been interesting details and therefore left questions, and the game itself was too short. I'd love to see another similar game with more detail and longer. Highly recommend this though!!.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Short but worth itIt's a short game ( took about 1.5-2 hours total for me to complete) that makes you think. It's simply and beautifully designed. Most of the blanks are straightforward to fill out with a little bit of thought, and the one part I did get stuck on was at the section in which you have to know a number of common phrases (ABITHIWTITB and the like) to fill in the blanks and then convert into numbers to solve the code but other than that I found that there weren't any parts so difficult that you would have to look up a solution for. There are multiple accepted answers (synonyms) for some blanks as well..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Raising the BlackbarLovely balance of humour and menace..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Fun and Addictive...... but much too short for the price. You can finish it in an hour or two, for 3$ I expect to get more gameplay out of a game..Version: 1.0
✓ I love this.I never thought such a simplistic, minimalist game could excite me so much. This game has way more story than it has coding. So if you love dystopian novels or stories of rebellion... Pick this up..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Well worth it.Fun, interesting piece of interactive fiction. Takes a few hours to play through, so not long, but a well-executed concept..Version: 1.0
✓ Great & UniqueSo this game is kinda great; an elegant mix of puzzle and story and a great way to spend some time. Puzzles start easy but a few of them end up taking significant time to nut out. If one manages to avoid the temptation to just jump straight to the next puzzle (which can be difficult) then reading each letter builds the story and gets to a satisfying conclusion that you feel you've helped create or at least deciphered. Really enjoyable and no doubt pioneering a new suite of word and code narrative games. Bravo..Version: 1.0
✓ Loved it!But it left me craving for more..Version: 1.1.3
✓ I need to know#19445 wh__? I need ____, please. I was just starting to have fun.....Version: 1.0.1
✓ Left me wanting more... Which is better than getting fed up of it, I suppose. Fun, well-written game and a refreshing change from the rest of what's out there, but felt it was just hitting its stride when it ended..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Thoughtful, challenging gameReally fun game but gets tricky quickly!!.Version: 1.0
✓ Immersive, addictive and over too soon!Hoping there'll be updates in future with other stories or some such to lengthen the playtime!.Version: 1.0
✓ Enjoyable StoryOverall, I really liked the game. Some reviewers had said you just guess words and numbers, but really, there is a pattern to it, and clues scattered throughout. At no time was I reduced to just typing random words. Fantastic story kept me interested. The only downside is the game was a little too short..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Well written, thoughtful gameThis game feels like a novel. I don't want to ruin it for any new players, but I would say this is one of my favorite games to come out on the App Store. The puzzles are clever and somewhat challenging, and the writing is 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿.Version: 1.1.3
✓ Simply wonderful.Beautifully simple. Ridiculously hard at times but always worth the head-scratch. Wish it was longer. More missions please. I want to know more about Vi, Kenty and 19445. Excellent game!.Version: 1.0
✓ An example of how text based games can be incredibleThis game is a masterclass in storytelling, the puzzles get progressively difficult and the answer is always there, whether in the text or through the context. The game has a 1984-ish feel with the department of censorship and I loved the game from start to its possibly rather short end..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Amazing. Sequel?I finished it pretty quickly but it presented a challenge with a great story that few games nail. Really good 1984 style of play. I was thinking that perhaps a sequel could be made with Vi's replies? Hope the developers see this and make something like it or at least a similar one with a story change..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Absolutely amazingBest game ever! Get it as soon as possible! I love this game!.Version: 1.1.3
✓ A great puzzle and story game👍👍.Version: 1.0.1
✓ AMAZING👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😻😻😻😻It was a very short, but fun and challenging game, I enjoyed the whole thing. It was interesting finding out what was going to happen next. I wonder if I should check out any of the other games....Version: 1.1.3
✓ Short and sweetSimple and charming..Version: 1.0.1
✓ StunningAn unexpected Gem. Mysterious, challenging and thought provoking. Recommended for anyone who's looking for something different on iOS..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Absolutely awesomeWhat a cool new idea. The game is beyond hard, and most players will need at least a little help on the way through, but the story is really interesting, and challenging. The app is a little pricey for how short the game is. I hope there is a sequel, or similar game created soon so I can get my fix..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Really greatReally great.Version: 1.1.3
✓ Addictive!!Much too short for the money, BUT, glad I bought it as it is a totally new concept. Took 3 days on and off to complete it and was very addictive. Hope there will be more like this..Version: 1.0
✓ Clever concept but over quicklyAn interesting concept for a game which is also quite disturbing in some ways. Simple to begin with, though it soon gets more difficult. I agree with others that it's over too soon..Version: 1.0
✓ The best games are the simplestA simple idea that’s executed very well..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Felt too shortWanted more story, who are the department why are they censoring etc. Enjoyed it but some levels weren’t easy as there didn’t seem to be clues in the previous screens for certain words they weren’t words that easily came to mind..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Patience pays offSuch a clever, well written game. Clearly a lot of passion went behind its creation and it shows. You need a decent amount of patience to work out some of the ‘puzzles’ but it’s not too difficult once you get the hang of it..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Amazing gameGREAT game. Terrific story, good puzzles, quite challenging at times. I recommend playing with a friend so you can bounce ideas off each other. Some reviewers thought it was too hard. It can be difficult, but it just takes time and thought to figure it out- this is not a game for people who want to zip easily through puzzles. Well worth the price, and I just bought grayout too! Thanks for such a great experience- I hope there will be many more games like this to come!.Version: 1.2
✓ Great story.This little game created a world in my mind..Version: 1.0.1
✓ FantasticSo simple with such great writing..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Beautiful in it's simplicityThis app is equal joy and frustration. Highly recommended!.Version: 1.0
✓ Challenging but not impossibleIf you like puzzles and really don’t mind guessing and thinking and guessing some more and maybe sleeping on it, then you might like this game. I only had to google two things and they were both just quotes. Highly recommended!.Version: 1.2
✓ Funny, political and cause for intense head-scratchingAs the title suggests, I very much enjoyed the game, I was, however, disappointed at the abrupt end, it leaves you wanting more and hopefully we will receive more (for free hopefully, considering the relatively high cost of the game versus the length and replayability)..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Brilliant mystery/thrillerBrilliant mystery/thriller. Simplistic and minimalistic, however perfect in puzzle solving and will leave you wanting more..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Very interesting game!As other reviews mentioned, seems a tiny bit off on a few of the puzzles. The design itself is very ... if you don’t get it you’re just sort of flailing without recourse, and the back and forward buttons are super annoying to use to traverse prior puzzles. But I enjoyed it mostly. For $3? Yeah, get it. An interesting look at a different type of word/novel/puzzle game. :).Version: 1.2.1
✓ More pleaseChallenging puzzles, great story. Hope there is more coming!.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Short but fantastic game with a simple but satisfying concept.This game is truly a puzzler at parts, and each riddle is quite satisfying to solve. It's a simple text-based game in the vein of a crossword puzzle with a story. But it is immersive and fun. It's short, I completed it in a handful of play sessions on a biz trip. But I highly recommend it for those looking for a fun challenge..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Too shortMore chapters? Kind of $$ for a game you can finish in 1 sitting, but very entertaining..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Where's the rest?Great game, excellent use of text, tricky puzzles. But given the themes and plot, and the price, it needs to be three times as long. I did not need a walkthrough, I played it over several days and used a bit of trial and error for a couple pages. BTW, there are two endings, sort of: a "black ending" and a "yellow ending." If you got the black ending, go back one page and try again..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Excellent, but too short and a missed opportunity!This game was delightful, and I’m glad for every moment I spent with it. But I finished the whole thing in a night! The creators did just enough with the censorship mechanism to keep it interesting and I definitely wanted more—maybe some DLC? The one mechanism I’m sad wasn’t explored more was *SPOILER ALERT* the single puzzle that had TWO possible correct answers for progression. Granted, one led to an immediate game over, but finding other ways to implement this would’ve been amazing. Thanks for the great game, looking forward to trying Grayout!.Version: 1.2.1
✓ Absolutely brilliant!I'm sad that it's over... make a sequel! i wanna know what happened to #19445....Version: 1.0
✓ Short but intenseI pretty much played this game all in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. Really nice concept and beautiful writing..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Thoughtful and funThis was a great game. Thoughtful, fun and at times challenging. The most engaging game I've played on iOS for a while..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Unique and interestingA really simple, yet brilliantly executed puzzle game that really gets you thinking. Some of the puzzles you'll get right away, others will have you scratching your head for a while..Version: 1.0
✓ Unique gameplayGreat, fun little game. Too short/overpriced though. Not replay-able really, so look forward to future story lines..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Great puzzleBuy it.Version: 1.1.1
✓ Interactive storyPlease, more like this!.Version: 1.0
✓ FantasticReally fun, enjoyable and frustrating!.Version: 1.0
✓ FantasticGreat game.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Excellent, Unusual and UniqueThis is a brilliant little game. It tells a story and it does it in a really unusual way. It's only asking you to fill in some missing words, however it does it in a totally unique way. Only downside is that's a bit short for a £1.99 game but that's not enough of a gripe to stop me from giving it 5 stars. Excellent!.Version: 1.0
✓ Well worth it, even if shortI wish there were more original games like this. It's intelligent, well-written, and has a good learning curve. (And all the grammar and punctuation is perfect, which is pretty unusual for a game!) The fact that it's a bit shorter than I would've liked doesn't detract from how good it is. Cheers, Devs!.Version: 1.0
✓ Way too shortA nice novel concept, but way too short. Perhaps half an hour playing time. I would love to see them develop this further..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Big Brother is censoring your messagesLoved this game. Wish it was a bit longer though. I hope the developers amend it to make more levels or release a follow up. Good fun, very Stasi-esque which I guess was the point. Please make it longer or something. Only took me a day to complete!.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Word Puzzles with Eerie NarrativeVery well-written game. Somewhat short, but well worth the price due to originality and inventiveness of both story and gameplay. No instructions/tutorial on how to play, but that's part of the point. Playing the game itself is initially a puzzle. I got stuck twice, so be warned. A couple spots are particularly cryptic. Hope they'll make a follow-up..Version: 1.1.3
✓ DeAr fRieNd,THe onLY cOmPlaINt i hAvE AbOut thiS game iS I wiSh IT wAS loNGER..Version: 1.1.3
✓ AmazingSuch a good game! Such a simple idea, yet such a good game, very hard though! Only got through to about level 7/8 and kinda stuck:/ hope loads more levels though really good game..Version: 1.0
✓ Stuck on the first letter already.Crap..Version: 1.0
✓ Chilling and makes you thinkReally well done..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Great gameFrame rate never dropped below 60 and it kept me occupied for hours.Version: 1.1.3
✓ Superb writing and puzzlesBeautiful execution of censorship as gameplay. Bravo..Version: 1.0.1
✓ CleverDoesn't take long to finish, but an innovative nice little puzzler. Hope they expand on it..Version: 1.0
✓ Love itReally enjoyable word-based interactive/puzzle game. Great concept and story. Quite short, I will say, but I really like it. One of my faves..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Great but too shortThis game had me invested from the get go. I loved every minute of it. Sadly, it was too short (1hr-90min game play). Would love to see an update with more correspondence!!!.Version: 1.1
✓ BrilliantClever and well written. Play it!.Version: 1.1.1
✓ Refreshing and innovative.A fresh experience. Try it..Version: 1.0
✓ WowCool, different, smart..Version: 1.1.3
✓ So goodClever and beautiful and a teensy bit painful to play all at the same time. Highly recommended..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Clever little game, definitely worth it.Story is interesting. Puzzles are sometimes frustrating but all have that 'of course' factor once you work them out. I got stuck at one point when I wasn't sure if I'd reached the end, but it turned out the real end has a play again button, so you'll know when you reach it..Version: 1.0.1
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✓ A clever, moving, intensely original narrative experienceI found this to be an emotionally-engaging and thought-provoking interactive story. The execution is subtle and smart. If you enjoyed Hack RUN, you might want to give this a try. Both games weave together narrative and gameplay in a seamless and intuitive manner. I found it refreshing that the game casts you as a woman trying to help her female friend. Games that centre on female protagonists are the exception, and games that explore women's relationships with each other, rather than with male characters, even more so. But, at its core, this is a very human story that explores timeless and universal themes. Kenty is a well-drawn character, and the epistolary format allowed me to connect with her struggles on a visceral, immediate level. The dystopian setting is deftly crafted and adds a genuine tension to the narrative. The game struck me as being on the short side. I finished it in a little over an hour. There were also a few puzzles for which I had to look up the solutions online. I admit this is largely not an issue of design, but my own eagerness to see where the story was going. But there is one puzzle (the "like a big city" one) no one could reasonably be expected to get. The answer is too esoteric. Don't be afraid to look up the solution when you reach that point..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Intelligent game with more surprisesYou must pay attention to how each message is written as well as what is in it. This is the best text based game I have ever played. I've played a lot!.Version: 1.1.3
✓ A surprising masterpieceSeriously impressive. Such a clever game. Simplicity and complexity in equal measure. What an achievement. I'm left wanting more!.Version: 1.0
✓ ███!This app is ███! Some of the puzzles are really ███ but it's ███ to ███ them out. Totally ███..Version: 1.0
✓ RightYou know what? This game has kept me up for the last 3 hours. It's 4am now and I can't sleep. Seriously I am so frustrated, I'm getting headaches and hallucinating (ok I exaggerated) but I'm loving every moment of it! Needed a break so thought I write a review it totally deserves one. £1.99 best purchase in my life on a game. Worth every penny. Be warned your going to get frustrated make sure you have some paracetamol for the headaches it's going to cause........but thank me after for your new love! Back to this magnificent game!!! 😍.Version: 1.0
✓ Good but shortGreat game and concept but would love it to be longer. Hopefully there's some updates to come..Version: 1.0
✓ Engrossing and unique and I'd like more!I agree with the 4-star reviews who've taken off a star for its short-ish length, but I want to give this 5 stars for content and "gameplay". Well-done!.Version: 1.0
✓ Good...At that price I was hoping for bit more… Some nice brain teasers… Maybe a little shorter than what I was expecting..Version: 1.0
✓ Okay overallIt's a good game. It has a good story and a really unique form of gameplay. I was disappointed with the ending and its length. Really not worth the money for the small amount of game..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Truly fantasticBlackbar makes a very powerful statement on free speech. The story told is incredibly powerful and well dictated, the puzzles are challenging as well. Excellent..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Elegant brain teaserA great little game which combines the story and it's puzzles in a neat way. The difficulty curve is a little all over the place, but you'll keep coming back..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Wow👍👍.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Short, sweet, and novel.What else could you want?.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Thought provoking, unusual but way too shortI loved this game! The concept is great (though as other reviewers comment far too short) and I loved the story. A lot of the puzzles are easily guessable but some your really have to work for. This is the first game I’ve played that has really made me think and search elsewhere for answers. It can be frustrating - but that’s because you can’t get every answer straight away! No constant instant gratification with this I’m afraid. However, persevere and the wait is worth it. This is a game that will stay with me..Version: 1.2
✓ Think of it as an enhanced short storyI did very much enjoy Blackbar, but I actually felt it should have been in iBooks or Newsstand rather than appearing as a game! The reason I took off 1 star was that I only got an hour or two of play before I finished, which I found disappointing for a game; it was when I thought of it as more of an enhanced short story that I felt more satisfied!.Version: 1.0
✓ Challenging and intriguingIt's a game of less is more, in every way. But if you enjoy light puzzling and a being a little stumped as you figure out what to do next, it's a great diversion..Version: 1.1.3
✓ Original, fun, word puzzlerThis game is a joy to play. The writing is of literature quality, the story recalling dystopian classics, 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, with a healthy dose of playful humour thrown in. The puzzles are fantastic.Version: 1.0
✓ StunningOriginal, evocative and entertaining. Bring on a sequel!.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Perfect Game for Puzzlers!I truly loved this game. Just what I was looking for. Superb writing and level of puzzle just right for a good challenge. Only wanted it to go on longer. Please make more.... We need you Ms Chianni!.Version: 1.0.1
✓ Fun but too shortFinished the game in two sittings, and was disappointed as the plot seemed to be picking up just as it ended. Hoping for updates to extend the story..Version: 1.0
✓ Clever and uniqueSmart puzzles, great story.Version: 1.0
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