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Blackbox App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Needs patience, not a ‘game’Great puzzle but users should note this is not a ‘game’. The puzzles need you to have lots of patience, some need weeks to elapse before you’re able to solve them. Great if you have the time and inclination. The puzzles cannot be solved if you only use the app in bed before you go to sleep. If these sound like puzzles you are interested in trying to solve then the app is fantastic. The app requires you to give it access to lots of the phones peripherals: mic, camera, location. The peripherals are required to solve some of the puzzles - you need to play to understand how. I truly believe the app developer does NOT use the peripheral data for any nefarious reason, but I have no way of checking if this is true. There are no annoying ‘external’ video ads but the app constantly tries to sell you levels and hints. Nothing wrong with this, developers need funding, just be aware. The app can be a little buggy. It’s crashed a few times. Or not picked up on my actions, which it has on subsequent attempts. I love the idea of the app but don’t have the time required to solve some of the puzzles..Version: 1.5.3
✓ This seems so cool but...I downloaded this app super excited and finished the first puzzle but the next ones just don’t show up? I’ve looked online and I can’t find what might be wrong. Please help, I’m dying to play this..Version: 1.9.4
✓ Decent game, but I’m a bit botheredI like the concept behind this game. I feel like it could help me navigate my new phone. But I’m frustrated because I spent quite some time and my limited free hint tokens trying to figure out a puzzle only to realize that it wanted me to plug in headphones— I don’t have wireless headphones or an adapter to use wired headphones because it didn’t come with the phone and I almost never use headphones with my phone, and I’m not about to spend money on stuff I don’t really need. I don’t think an app like this should require any hardware that doesn’t come with the most basic/barebones model on the market. I will probably continue to work on the other puzzles and I may even buy the full game. I’m just frustrated right now because I know the solution to the puzzle I wanted to solve, but I don’t have the means. (On the other hand, I really like that the hint tokens are reasonably priced— I’m unlikely to buy just because I feel like it’s a slippery slope to overspending and because I would be afraid to spend money only to find that the puzzle was physically prohibitive in some way, but I don’t feel like the developer is trying to take advantage of me. And of course I’m all for financially supporting a good game.) EDIT: I did pay for full version, I do think it was worth it. I’m still concerned about overall accessibility when it comes to needing anything external to the phone..Version: 2.0.3
✓ Decent game when it does have puzzlesHonestly, some of the puzzles are fun, but when the solution is “Share this game with a friend!” or “Rate this game on the App Store!”, it’s not a puzzle. Spoilers: Some of the solutions are very demanding- I believe one requires you to check the game hourly for 24 hours? And apparently another needs you to travel far enough and get to a high enough altitude to complete it. While I appreciate the sentiment, it’s not so much solving a puzzle as filling in a to-do list..Version: 1.4.9
✓ I wouldn’t recommended buyingI must say, this apps incredibly well designed and the first few puzzles are great! I got suckered in and bought the rest of the levels for $5. It’s at this point with the new levels that the level structure itself changes. The free puzzles are all things you can accomplish immediately. A lot of the paid puzzles require you to check in at certain times of the day, check in once every hour for 12 hours, during a new or full moon, travel a ridiculous 650 miles. Some of these have ways they can be cheated, and others don’t. I don’t like games like this where the puzzle is entirely out of my control until a very specific moment arises, or when you have to constantly check back at the app to see if it does anything. Like I said, the beginning levels are great because they’re out of he box, accomplishable tasks. The paid levels in comparison are just a lot of waiting and it’s really not worth keeping this app installed for the next time I take a plane trip just to complete all the levels, so at this point I’ve decided to quit early and delete the game 😕.Version: 2.0
✓ MediocreOkay to start this game is extremely well made and really good looking for the simplistic style, however the actually puzzles aren’t easy, but they are quite predictable, in that they’re mostly based around the function of your phone ie volume button and microphone. But there are also some puzzles where you have to wait a pretty long time so you can’t really go on a puzzle solving spree because you have to wait for the phone to charge fully or something..Version: 1.5.5
✓ Interesting game but crashes a lotLove the concept behind the game but I find that the app crashes randomly quite frequently..Version: 1.6.2
✓ AwfulThe worst game I ever seen!! Dont waste your time.Version: 1.6.0
✓ Good game, but think again.This is a great game, but what people don’t realise is that this game messes with your wi-fi, volume, brightness and other things too! It could jump to your wi-if box, and connect and control all the devices in the house! It could make your volume stick on maximum, and the same with brightness, it could turn on do not disturb mode (The moon in your easy to access settings) and make it stick, making no texts, calls, or notifications reach you! Most people don’t notice this, but the only thing that they can not control through the app is the speech recognition. Apart from all that, it is a great game, very puzzling and confusing, but you get there in the end. Say the same thing in a review if you agree. I hope the developer (s) respond to this, as I do think it is a great game with these risks..Version: 1.9
✓ Fun at firstMy biggest problem with the game is that the description is kinda lying. There are multiple puzzles that involve digging through settings on your phone, and interacting with menus in weird ways. That would be fine if everyone knew every function of their phones, but I’m not super tech savvy. Because of that every other puzzle is me just frustratedly digging through phone settings. Also, there are only so many ways you can interact with your phone without appearing crazy. It’s to the point where I’ve seen reviews where people can’t finish puzzles because they don’t own stuff like headphones or a plug in charger. fun interactions, that bystanders will love, include; screaming into your mic, moving your phone all over the place like you’re filming a bee, plugging in and unplugging peripherals, accidentally taking multiple screenshots (very fun having camera sounds come from your phone on a bus), turning your phones volume to max, and much much more..Version: 2.2.5
✓ Good... but.A great game! I’m hooked and I’ve gotten my family hooked onto the game as well. We have been playing non stop for the past few days trying mostly in vain so solve all of the puzzles. Loved the game so much I was willing to spend money on it... until they changed the prices on me. Didn’t realise that the prices would change on me and become doubled, I would have acted faster and bought the pack. So now I’m just stuck trying to solve the same ones over again. Great game, you’ll most certainly be racking your brain for the answers, but beware of mysterious price changes....Version: 1.4.12
✓ Has some really cool conceptsI have to say I didn't enjoy this game very much, but I can tell it had a lot of work put into it and it has some really neat tricks in the puzzles. I'm a huge fan of puzzle games but I didn't really feel like the puzzles were hard in a way that made you feel super smart when you solve them. In games like the room, myst, and even the witness, the puzzles are made so that they're difficult because you have a lot you have to think about at once, and to figure out the puzzles you have to use Logic. In this game, it's more guessing, and then once you figure it out, you say: "oh wow, I had no idea the phone could detect that". The main puzzle side of it is using the clues to figure out what you have to do, but a lot of them are very vague, which is fine, but for a puzzle game where each puzzle really only has one step, it's kind of annoying. I'd say everyone should try it out though, maybe I just don't like these types of puzzles, because it seems like a lot of people do like them..Version: 1.3.17
✓ Good, however some small frustrationsI have a soft spot for these puzzle games, and this one was particularly fun, however I do wish that they were all possible by just fiddling around with the phone software. Take the one where you have to plug in your headphones for example, I think quite a few people like myself with newer phones ditched wired and just brought wireless headphones or airpods, so it makes the level impossible (Unless we go and buy some lightning adapted earphones), I like the idea of maybe putting your phone on to charge as everyone can do that, but levels that require other accessories are subjective to the person. But overall a really fun game, that looks and feels stunning and modern, but could do with minor adjustments..Version: 2.1.9
✓ Not responding to anythingIs this app compatible with IPhone 11s? Because the tutorial was barely working for me (I was tilting the phone but almost so response at all) and when I finally passed that none of the levels responded to movement or actions at all, people are talking about comment and statements I didn’t see anything like that also I got a square that was yellow with two lines outlining the shape; I didn’t know what that was supposed to be and there so no like information tab to refer to so Idk maybe that would be a good idea of a thing to put in but yeah, disappointed because it seemed like fun..Version: 1.9.8
✓ Hard to figure out and etcI’m not buying more puzzles. I’m still worried about the Face ID and more about my private information. Regardless, I feel like the game just pushes you for the hint credits. And the way the wording for purchases and sentences throws me off and makes me feel guilty for not donating or purchasing the puzzles. No sense of directions for many puzzles. I get like a couple, 2 or 3. Other times Im screaming in the mic, moving the camera around so clueless about what to do touching the power buttons, up and down volume buttons etc. but I do feel like people who have a bit of broken phones or glitched phones are at a high disadvantage. These people may not have the time or money to fix their phones just to play this game which would drive them away. The level design is simple but a lot of them are locked behind a paywall. If you give our information away to third parties you’re a complete sellout.Version: 1.9.6
✓ Bug!I’m so upset! I waited for almost 10 days without turning my phone off to pass the puzzle with red dots. Went to “General” settings tho morning to turn off background app refresh to save my battery life and later took a look into the puzzle to see if I today it will finally get solved. And all the red dots from previous 9 days are gone! I wasn’t cheating and didn’t change my time or date,nothing… That’s so frustrating and unfair as I’ve waited for almost 10 days and for what?!Will probably just delete the app..Version: 2.2.10
✓ Great game but...Great game but sadly there’s no way to earn coins but purchasing it with real money..Version: 1.5.3
✓ Interesting concept, not enough infoThis game is cool, I won’t deny that. It makes you play around with the functions of the phone in ways that you might not expect but ultimately I found myself more frustrated with the minimalistic approach of the game. I wish there was more to at least get your started rather than blinding messing with systems that don’t matter to the puzzle. For me it’s just not the type of game I’m looking for when it comes to a puzzle game; and it says there is not touching the screen for swiping but the third puzzle I encounter required you touching at swiping so it’s not necessarily the game it claims to be either. Again, a cool idea but the puzzles don’t even begin to be noticeable in any way and all really have to go off of is pure luck of finding what you’re supposed to do and that’s not a puzzle in my opinion, that’s just a gamble. If there was a bit more direction then maybe but there isn’t any consistency in the puzzles and that overrides the fun that might be had. Because of that I give it 2 stars out of 5.Version: 2.2.10
✓ SketchyThis app is extremely sketchy. I immediately turned off all allowances to mic/camera/notifications and deleted the app once I got to the puzzle that I realized was making me say “Hello” in every language. There was no asking for permission or disclaimer that my information could be/would be sold (that I saw). One of the QR camera puzzles was flipped to my face and the hint said “Let me see”. Just red flags everywhere. Know what you’re putting your money into before you do it. EDIT: Look, I’m just going to say it… The creator, Ryan, acts like a total baby when some people give him anything other than a “5 star” review. I read A LOT of the reviews on his app and he even told someone who gave him a 1 star, “…It doesn’t matter because yours will get lost in all the 5 star reviews” Like, dude… it didn’t. He literally had an entire argument over the review section with a customer who was unsatisfied with his app. People are going to hate it, dude. You are asking for their opinion and they are giving it to you. You can’t sass them just because you don’t like their response 😂 …a whole year later and you’re still a cry baby. Hope you didn’t think too hard on that response. 🤘🏼.Version: 2.2.3
✓ To clever by far…Either I’m stupid or this game is stupid; OK, maybe we’re both stupid but the point is there’s no point. I downloaded the app and the screen came on. There was cool noise and by tilting my phone I actually could create melodies. When I was done soon around and wanted to find out more I look for a table of contents or somewhere to click or some explanation on how to get the different visuals that we see in the App Store. Couldn’t figure it out. Tried to find information online. No dice. Don’t get me wrong, even being used as a theremin like musical instrument, the app is beautiful and the sounds are lovely. It’s one thing however to sell mystery in the challenge people by asking them if you are you good enough for you clever enough? But if somebody downloads your game and is clueless on how to figure it out then what’s the point? Sure it says you can solve puzzles without touching the phone but I would expect that would be a landing pageFrom which you could sign up, or have a table of contents, or some explanation of what’s going on. If I had to guess, maybe the idea is to hold the phone so that it no longer makes noise? I don’t know…I’m clueless.Version: 2.1.9
✓ New challenge makes the game crashAs soon as the new challenge opens it crashes.Version: 2.1
✓ Can’t make purchase - frustratingHave only just given t this game and don’t know he w far it goes (though takes so “time” from m what I’ve found out so far). Would love to support Ryan, alas I can’t as every time me I try an in app purchase I just get “Contacting App Store” and it hangs forever. I have the terminate the app and reopen to even getting t working again. Looks good so far - want to purchase extra levels and also support Ryan in future endeavours, but can’t through the app right now. Good luck from a fellow Dev..Version: 1.4.15
✓ Addictive and frustratingThe first time I used this game I was hooked...however it quickly turned into frustration with waiting for the different levels, such as the one with the moon and the day and night hourly checking for the next part of the clock. Then the last update keeps crashing my phone. I'm concerned as this game requires that you give considerable access to the functions on your phone I.e locations, Touch ID, camera, voice etc. I HAVE DELETED IT.Version: 1.4.0
✓ Constant badgering to share and spendI’ve just bought the basic pack and am already sick of the number of notifications while I’m playing trying to get me to share the game for access to bonus material or trying to get me to buy more games. The whole point of buying the game (rather than going with a free version) is so you don’t get constant ads and requests for money. I also don’t like that to play the game properly you have to give it access to your location, camera and microphone as well as going into control center etc. There’s so many potential privacy issues there!.Version: 2.2.10
✓ Great design but...So first things first the game is amazing. The puzzles are smart but don’t give you too much or too little to go off of. The fact that you don’t need to touch the screen is impressive and is different to anything else i’ve seen before. However, the game feels like it was made by a cocky twelve year old who knows he’s too good at what he does. It comes across as incredibly anti-consumer when you are forced to share the game in some way to continue. I don’t mind the paying for extra levels that come in at one point, this could be very early on for people who complete the puzzles quickly or it could take a while otherwise. But forcing people to share the game and being incredibly snide if you either say no or try to find a way around it is just not fun. I understand that incredible effort was put into this app but quite honestly this put me off the app very quickly..Version: 1.9
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