Runs slow and locks up on Boss levels
Good times
Nice version of a classic, but runs TERRIBLY, at least on my iPhone 4S with all updates. If it runs differently on my iPhone 5 I expect tomorrow, ill be sure to note that. But for now, it crashes almost always on boss levels, anytime there's a lot of action on the screen, and well just about anytime else it feels the need. My average is 2 crashes per sessions of around a half hour. One it crashes it'll generally open and crash one more time before it'll run again. Please fix this!!! You lose a lot of progress at the wrong times, as if there is a correct time.
This was the BEST game before the developer decided to throw in annoying advertisements and achievements. EPIC, EPIC FAIL!!!
I have been playing this game for about three weeks now. The pop-up ads continue to be a major annoyance. But even worse is the fact that the app constantly crashes in the middle of game play. I have also discovered that the controller is rather unresponsive, especially near the bottom of the screen—it moves jerkily or just freezes. I am absolutely amazed that no updates or fixes have been released yet. Until they have, do not waste your money on this game.
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Paid for the full version of this game, but still get pop-up ads for other games periodically as the game progresses. Even more frustrating is the fact that these ads often seem to make the game in progress crash. The graphics are nicely executed. Game play is faster than the original, but I'm not sure that's an improvement. Overall, I'm a bit disappointed.
I love this game. It took Luxor to a whole different level. Excellent graphics too. It has the retro feeling of old arcade games such as "Asteroids". I see here that some users have problems with ads and crushes, not with me. Only one ad appeared at the beginning of the game, I dismissed it and hasn't appear ever again. There's soo much going on at the same time that if you blink you miss it. Awesome!!! Recommended.
With the latest update, the developer has added popup ads for other games! Amazing. This has been my ultimate favorite way to spend game time, until now. They interrupt your sessions multiple times, not just the beginning of the session. They interfere with your points tally. If they continue, i'll have to find another favorite. This was a five star game until now. I wouldnt have bought the game if I had known you were going to update it with these constant ads. Shame on you! /crone13
Everything said in these reviews was already true in the original Luxor. But no more because the developer ruined the original to schlep this garbage. I have to disagree about the graphics. much more eligant in the original.
One out of ten time when the annoying popup appears wanting you to accept your points, the games locks.
Even though I bought this game an ad comes up for it in the original game. No matter though...they ruined that game by taking all of the challang out of it, so I won't be playing it anymore anyway. Poor regression testing...custermers are being used to beta test this app.
Version 1.2.1 Update:
I had to drop my rating from 4 to 2 stars. The latest update makes it perform poorly on my new iPad, and makes it nearly unplayable on my iPhone 4. Even turning off the mpoints stuff, it still lags like crazy. Unacceptable.
The graphics are simpler than the original game, Mumbo Jumbo. Why does it perform so much worse?
Original Review:
Luxor has always been my favorite marble shooter series on PC, and Luxor Evolved is a great update to the series. The retro style graphics, new power ups, and great music make it a worthy entry.
That said, a couple of things are dragging it down on iOS. First, the performance is just a little sluggish at times, especially when you start to get lots of particles and effects on the screen at once. I especially notice this on my iPhone 4, but even on the 3rd Gen iPad it can be a problem. Second, the touch controls don't feel quite right. There needs to be a Zuma-style "shoot-where-you-tap" control. As it is now, the available control options often feel cumbersome in one way or another, and that's not good when you need exact precision I'm a game like this.
Still, overall it's a heck of a lot of fun. if they could fix the performance and control issues it would be perfect, but even as it is, it's very playable and is as addictive as ever.
Have downloaded hundreds of apps; this is the first time I've been compelled to write a review on one. It's that good, and I feel that strongly about it. All those stars up there are WELL-deserved. This is now my go-to app for wasting some funtime! The gameplay of Luxor that you're used to, re-rendered in wonderful retro graphics of early 80's arcade games (and a few warm tributes to those games in the process). This app manages to pull all that off, and yet remain fresh and new. WELL worth the money. Please download it, play it, and rate it ... because I want to see a sequel ASAP! :)
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