# Assemble with Care — A story in 12 objects > Narrative puzzle game about restoring objects and helping people reconnect. (iPhone/iPad app by ustwo games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemble-with-care/id1450498694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) - Category: Games - Price: Free - Rating: 4.80/5 from 4,897 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 621 MB - Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and 4 more - Released: 2019-09-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemble-with-care/id1450498694/reviews.md ## What is Assemble with Care? From the studio that brought you Monument Valley, comes a story about taking things apart and putting ourselves back together. When Maria, a globe-trotting antique restorer, arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva, she has no idea just how broken it will turn out to be. She wants nothing more than to help the town’s inhabitants save their most beloved possessions, but when it’s their personal lives that are starting to fracture, she’ll need to find a way to hold them together, one spare screw at a time. ==== “Feels perfect for mobile” - The Verge “A tactile and touching experience” - Gamesradar “As a study in the wordless pleasure of fixing stuff ... it really sings” - Eurogamer “If ever there was a game to show how games are an art form, this is it.” - Touch Arcade ==== MEANINGFUL PUZZLES: Explore the objects through Maria’s eyes and find a way to restore them. EVOCATIVE STORY: Meet the townsfolk of Bellariva. Come to love their quirks and help them reconnect. NOSTALGIC CHARM: Rediscover the defining objects of decades past to the tune of the original soundtrack, inspired by the sounds of the 80s. HANDCRAFTED VISUALS: Enjoy gameplay rendered in a beautiful, impressionist style, alongside a completely hand-illustrated story This game does not support MFi Controllers. ## Key features - Meaningful object restoration puzzles - Evocative story with townsfolk - Nostalgic charm and 80s soundtrack - Handcrafted, impressionist visuals - Hand-illustrated story ## What do users think of Assemble with Care? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Charming and relaxing gameplay - 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals - 🎶 Soothing soundtrack and voice acting - 💡 Unique puzzle-based storytelling - 👨‍🔧 Satisfying object repair mechanics **Cons** - ⏱️ Game is too short - 🤔 Some story elements feel predictable - 🎮 Controls could be tightened in places **Commonly reported bugs** - Audio issues when switching apps - Occasional glitches with wiring puzzles **Most requested features** - More levels and puzzles to fix - Increased complexity in later puzzles - Ability to skip story segments ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemble-with-care/id1450498694/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Truly beautiful! *2022-11-07, version 1.9.45* I enjoyed this game so much and the second you open it it’s like a whole different world. I wish I could find another game like this one. It’s so truly remarkable and beautiful I had an amazing experience with headphones and finished it within hours. I’m so happy I found this game and it deserves all the love in the world. I would 100% recommend this game to anyone who enjoys fun puzzles with a good storyline. It’s not good for little kids because it’s a little to challenging and boring for them but I think teens and up will enjoy this. It’s truly charming and well made I have zero complaints and it’s just perfect. If I could rate hire I would in a heartbeat. ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-05-23, version 1.9.45* I totally recommend this game! While it’s short, there’s a very serene and calming ambiance to it, all the while guiding you through a very thought out story. A story that emphasizes the importances of… well life. It highlights just how short life truly is and how quickly it can all change, so take advantage of the here and now. It’s also quite interactive, which I loved. Unlike other story-like games that incorporate interactive puzzles, I didn’t find myself skipping or ignoring the dialogue… it completely sucked me in! I wish it was longer, or perhaps had more chapters, but the short 13 “chapters” and it’s epilogue did round the story off nicely and yet it allowed a little “window” in case they do add on! It’s completely worth the download!! ### 5/5 — Beautiful graphics & charming story *2022-04-18, version 1.9.45* I’ve never left a review on a game before, but this game was so sweet and fun to play that I had to share my thoughts! It’s a fairly simple play through, and if you have time it won’t take more than a day. You play as a repair woman who’s just moved to a new town, and you meet a cast of characters who repair their relationships with each other as you repair the things important to them. The narration is beautifully done, and the puzzle is just challenging enough to keep the game interesting, but not so hard that it’s frustrating. I can’t believe this game was free, the quality was amazing ! I can’t wait to see more from this dev. ### 5/5 — FREAKIN AMAZIN ALTHOUGH SUPER SHORT *2022-03-16, version 1.9.45* Loved the game played it multiple times. Developers did 100% amazing job but it’s been about 2 years since I’ve played and wish it was updated to more chapters because it was amazing. I really wished it didn’t end. I always come back and check because it was so fun. I haven’t wrote a review On a game ever! Let alone 5 stars! But this ones worth it. Wish I could start the experience over. But favorite game ever but hope to see more from this fix her up game in the future. loved the game<3. For anyone reading glad ur here! And developer reading pls add more haha. ### 5/5 — This game “Assembled my heart With Care” *2022-01-23, version 1.9.45* I was able to get Apple Arcade for 3 months free since I was gifted an iPad for my birthday. I was looking at games and instantly saw this game. I thought it was going to be a simple game of just fixing items. Little did I know that it was a storyline game! Right when I opened the app, I was one awe with everything. The creators of the game did a magnificent job! I am sad that I am almost through with the chapters they have done. I trying not to finish the game in one sitting, but it’s very captivating. I hope that the game will have many chapters to come. I am invested in all of the characters lives! Thank you for creating such a marvelous game! ### 5/5 — Wow. Just Wow. *2021-09-18, version 1.3.3* First of all let me say go play this game now. Anyway, this game is absolutely fantastic. I downloaded this game expecting some mediocre assembly puzzles, but I got so much more. The story (which I won’t spoil) is really good and fits the game quite well. I love the voice acting and the way they do the cutscenes it’s just brilliant. The core of the game the puzzles, is even better. The puzzle are click and drag puzzles but it’s great. You unscrew screws (which is way too satisfying), click things together, drag wires, and heck you even make SOUP! The puzzles aren’t too difficult or incredibly long which is nice. With some you fix a camera or a statue. With others you build a coffee machine and fix a game console. The game is fairly short(1-2 hours) but the presentation (graphics are phenomenal by the way) the soundtrack is fantastic and the story and gameplay is so good that it deserves everyone’s admiration and most importantly…. 5 stars. ### 5/5 — A joy to play *2021-08-09, version 1.3.3* This is a game experience not to miss. I didn’t know what I’d be getting when I downloaded this, but I’m so glad I did. The voice acting, the aesthetic, the mood—it’s simply lovely and relaxing. It’s like taking part in a book—a very active part! The assembly is quite basic, but there are a few challenges woven in. And the creators used new(ish) and older items that will bring back more than a few memories for some of us. Only one puzzle proved are bit of a challenge, but that was part of the fun. Highly recommend—this is a wonderful experience, and I hope the developers are hard at work on the next story? ### 5/5 — A unique and relaxing game *2021-07-25, version 1.3.3* Beautiful music, a charming art style, great voice acting and a quaint story are the order of the day here with Maria and her little one woman repair gig. The game’s greatest sin is its brevity. Barely more than a dozen levels, my girlfriend (who played it alongside me on her own iPad) and I were left yearning for more. Alas, it would appear there aren’t any other games out there quite like this one. I highly recommend anyone with a passing interest in largely simple but satisfying puzzles to have a go at it. It does its job of communicating the feeling of repairing and tinkering with various objects well, even if they’re rarely all that complicated. The epilogue level that was added post-launch is a treat and was a fun way to put a bow on the experience with its little bit of challenge. 9/10. ### 5/5 — Could be longer but I love it *2021-04-08, version 1.3.3* This game was a lot of fun but it could be longer I hope there working on that but I completed it in one sitting the music box one was a bit long but other then that I completed it in two hours tops they wrote that there was a chapter two but did not see it. It was like eating a delicious meal and wanting more but I loved the game it reminded me of how match I love taking things apart and putting them back together and how much fun it is to fix something and feel that sense of accomplishment. It was the most fun that I had since I played and finished monument 2 it lived up to the other games that us to games has made in the past to few levels but so Much fun ❤️🎮 ps I love the music and sounds! 😍😍😍 ### 5/5 — Brilliant! Just Brilliant! *2021-01-05, version 1.3.3* The game, as soon as you open it, gives you a comforting and charming atmosphere. While the game itself only lasts about 1-2 hours, the story it tells is beautiful and teaches you to he importance of understanding the faults of others, and accepting them for who they are. The voice acting is delightful, with characters that show true emotion, and feel like they fit the characters you see on screen. Speaking of screens, the art for this game is perfectly balanced between detail and abstract, giving a very pretty and relaxing style to the game as a whole. The puzzles themselves aren’t too hard, but the appeal is in the way each repair tells more story than you could expect out of a puzzle. The overall experience was excellent, and the recommendation to use headphones was taken into account and greatly agreed upon. Not only do you get a great story, art, puzzles, and voices, but the game also offers a very soothing and calming soundtrack that I personally found to be the finishing touch on this already amazing game. I highly recommend, and cannot express how much respect I have for the developers of this game. I would love it if more people were able to experience the game, like if it was put on Steam or the general App Store, but even with its limitations, it is utterly fantastic. ## Frequently asked questions about Assemble with Care ### What is Assemble with Care about? Assemble with Care is a narrative puzzle game where you play as Maria, an antique restorer. You'll help the inhabitants of Bellariva by restoring their beloved possessions, uncovering their stories, and helping them reconnect with each other. ### What are the key gameplay features? The game features meaningful puzzles focused on restoring objects, an evocative story that introduces you to the townsfolk, nostalgic charm with an 80s-inspired soundtrack, and beautiful, impressionist-style handcrafted visuals. ### How much does Assemble with Care cost? Assemble with Care is a premium game, meaning it requires a one-time purchase to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned. ### What devices is Assemble with Care compatible with? The game is designed for mobile devices. However, it is noted that the game does not support MFi Controllers. ### What are some common use cases for this game? This game is ideal for players looking for a relaxing and engaging experience that combines puzzle-solving with a compelling narrative. 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