Almost, but not quite a great game. Not really playable in the current state
This game is good. Its a good idea wrapped i good graphics surrounded by a great hint system. Unfortunately, it has a fatal flaw that keeps it from being great, and actually makes it not so playable.
The object of the game is to take the 56 squares on the board and turn them into 28 dominoes (0:0 to 6:6). You do this by making pairs of squares into dominoes, and by tagging borders that are not possible matches. The problem is that the program does very little to show you which moves you have made. All it does is gret out the select and take the thin line around the two squares and make it ever so slightly (perhaps one pixel) thicker. So if you have any upper left corner that looks like:
[6][3]
[1][2]
it is almost impossible see if you have selected the 6-3 and 1-2 or 6-1 and 3-2. This makes the game almost unplayable since knowing what moves you have made is critical to completeing the game.
The same thing happens when you have put a block between two squares. Because the block line looks more or less like the unbock line, it is hard to look at the board to see what you have blocked.
Its fustrating, because if the developer had just made the blocks and border lines a different color, there would be no problem telling. As it stands, I don't play the game any more because there is just too much squinting trying to figure out what's been done on the board.
And while I am at it, if the developer wants to make this program even better, how about adding a save-state/restore-state ability to the game. That way it would be easier to try something out and then unwind to your current position.
I would be glad to update my review if the developer comes out with a new version that addresses my first issue.
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I like it but...
...It needs a better approach to highlight the linked tiles. Right now it's too subtle (at least for me) and it is very frustrating.
Linked tiles have are covered by a transparent gray color and outlined with a dark blue. The combination of two dark colors makes it really hard to quickly read the game.
This is an urgent fix/improvement and I'll surely update my review if something is done.
Other than that this game is a nice logic one with a very polished interface.
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Waste of money
Keep ur money. This game is total crap.
The best puzzler!
Excellent puzzler, simple idea perfectly executed and a good challenge. Terrific iPhone app.
Better than Sudoku!
Unless I miss my guess, this puzzle can be solved by logic. Guesswork is not required. With Sudoku, there is always a point where one has to guess. I find this puzzle to be both challenging and stimulating with endless replay value. The fifth star will come when graphics get a little better. In particular. There needs to be more visual distinction between the solved dominos so that the lines are obvious at a glance. Keep up the good work.
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iwannaplay
needs better tutorial
Annoying
I want to like this game, I do, but it's very frustrating, when you make a mistake early on it may only show up half way thru, and by that point it is impossible to correct. No go back function, and u can't tell which tiles are which.
I have tried to enjoy it, but can't. Hoping for some sort of update to make this the game it should be....
I have tried to enjoy it, but can't. Hoping for some sort of update to make this the game it should be....
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One of my favourite apps
My son and I both downloaded this app and play it all the time. Its a great game. We are looking forward to the updates promised. I have found, however, that if I run out of power in the middle of a game it gives me the Resume Game option but doesn't save any of my progress and I'm for forced to start the game over.
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Ad. dic. tive.
This app is awesome. I, personally, get stuck quite a lot but that's just me - it has a great interface and endless gameplay. Well worth the price!
Fabulously addictive
Can't stop playing this game - brilliant fun
