Leave a Review Blockudoku
Used to be my favorite
This app, for many many years, was my favorite app on my phone. I originally downloaded it based on an ad, and it was really fun. I played frequently on and off for a good deal of time. Since it was so chill, I often played before bed to fall asleep, or when I was anxious or stressed in order to relax. To call it a comfort game would be an understatement. I know that’s a lot of care to put into a game that’s so simple, but sometimes it’s just the little things that make us happy. Unfortunately, very recently they completely removed the wooden theme, which is much easier on the eyes. I have light sensitive eyes so this was a deal breaker for me, and it was super devastating. I reached out to support and they told me that the theme was gone and would not be coming back. Unfortunately because of this, I’ve gotta rate it lower. This was my comfort game and now it hurts my eyes super bad, so that was sad. :(
EDIT POST DEV RESPONSE: If the game ever releases a theme that makes the game playable for me again, I will HAPPILY rewrite my review accordingly. Like I said this was a huge comfort game to me, and it would be again if I could play it comfortably!Show lessMidMist
Developer Response
Hello! Thank you for your feedback and for being a long-time player. We genuinely regret hearing that the removal of the wooden theme has significantly affected your experience. While we currently do not have plans to reinstate this specific theme, please know that we are actively exploring new visual options that could help make the game more comfortable for all our users, including those with light sensitivity.I miss the old game
I've been playing Blockudoku (amongst other games by the same developer, but this one has been my favorite) for a few years now. I love puzzle games and I love that this one is so simple, I have ADHD and it helps keep me focused when need to listen to something. In a somewhat recent update (within the last few months) they started adding stuff to the daily puzzles. Now instead of reaching the target score, you have to do stuff like clear all the bubbles, or the flowers, or collect x amount of colored shapes. I don't like it as much now. I expected it to just be part of a spring holiday event, but it's still here. I played all of the daily puzzles for the last 2+ years until they started adding this. I haven't played in over 2 months now. I understand why some users would like the change, but I do not. I just want to get to a simple target score. Some of those were difficult enough as is, without the use of extra objectives, and I loved it. I miss it very much. I find the endless mode too boring for my ADHD, but the bubbles and stuff are too much.
To the devs: Maybe you could keep these as part of the seasonal sets of challenges (like right now there's one up for Mother's day). You could swap the bubbles and bushes out with stuff depending on what season or holiday it is. Change it to snowballs for winter or something. That way players still get new stuff added regularly, and simple players like me can still enjoy a new daily challenge.Show lessncem2013
Developer Response
Greetings! We're grateful you took the time to express your thoughts on the recent changes to the game mechanics. While reverting to the previous mechanics isn't currently an option, please rest assured that your feedback is a crucial part of our development process. We're committed to refining and improving the game with each update, keeping your preferences in mind. Thanks again for your input!Developer lost the plot
This used to be my daily go to game because it was structured and helped my ADHD brain relax. This and Number Match from the same developer. Now after years of playing these games, one has already been deleted from my phone and now this one is going down the same path. I understand tweaking and updating the apps. But you have to be completely bananas to think abandoning the gameplay that made the game what it was, is an improvement. It’s stupid and insulting. If you want to add a new way to play the game, go for it. But don’t remove the part that made the game successful in the first place. You’ve now ruined two of your products and you’ve alienated users like me - users who pay to remove ads. Whoever is making decisions for this company needs to be fired and replaced with someone who doesn’t have contempt for their customers. As of now, I have contempt for you and will go out of my way NOT to get any of your products because you are not trustworthy, and that’s 100% because of your actions and your complete disregard for the complaints and concerns of your clients.
Edit: the developer response is yet another copypasta that’s virtually identical to all the other responses. With no care for the users. Don’t insult my intelligence by giving a non-apology apology where you admit no wrongdoing and give a “sorry you’re dissatisfied” response - which is a common and sociopathic way to deflect criticism. I honestly and truly hope you go out of business.Show lesstemsi
Developer Response
Hello! Thank you for reaching out and sharing your honest feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the recent updates. Our aim with any update is to enhance the game and introduce fresh elements, though we understand that significant changes can impact players differently. While we don't currently plan to revert the game to its previous state, we truly value the feedback from all our players, including those who have been with us for years. Your input is crucial in guiding our future updates, and we regret any frustration or inconvenience the changes have caused.