# Cryptic Caverns for iPad — user reviews > 14 indexed App Store user reviews of Cryptic Caverns for iPad by Jacob Medina, rated 4.30/5 from 4 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptic-caverns-for-ipad/id538449554/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptic-caverns-for-ipad/id538449554.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2013-09-12, version 1.7* I love puzzle games. I worked my way through "The Room" in an evening, and I love all of the 7th Guest and 11th Hour style games, even the real old school 80s games for the Apple 2c like WishBringer,which is what I was hoping this game was like. It did resemble that type of game with the same style of graphics, but it wound up being me rambling though the mostly non-interactive setting with very little logical progression, and when I tried to complete tasks nothing would happen (I would assume I was doing it wrong and check the hints only to realize that it was telling me to do exactly what I had already tried to do without success). Save your money and buy any other game- I would suggest Machinarium or The Room- but don't bother with this piece of crap. ### 1/5 — not ready for release *2012-07-11, version 1* This game has potential but has bug issues. I was working at solving a puzzle and was suddenly taken to an entirely new area of the game. (I know this is an error in the game because I did not solve the necessary puzzles to enter the "temple" area, Everything suddenly changed. I lost all my inventory and could not return to where I was). This is no small error... the game can't be completed. Other items: --"hints" are actually solutions --awkward navigation and use of inventory --requires pencil and paper if you want a map or record clues ### 2/5 — Cryptic Caverns *2012-11-11, version 1.3* I really didn't like this one at all. I don't want a puzzle to do all the work for me, but this one has practically no guidance at all. Had to refer to the walkthrough almost from the beginning. Not worth it. ### 2/5 — I got bored *2012-11-07, version 1.3* It is O.K., but not exciting. ### 3/5 — Meh *2013-01-19, version 1.4* Pros: Puzzles were interesting and not too hard. Graphics were kind of cool. Cons: Plot and gameplay often didn't make sense. Written descriptions of objects hinted too much. I had problems because there was no way to unclick an inventory object, so I would have to use the scene back button. End game was lame. Approximately three hours of play time. Mediocre overall, worth 99 cents. ### 3/5 — Cryptic caverns *2012-11-03, version 1.3* Bought the game after the october update which should have corrected bugs. It still has a bug. No matter what I do the middle column door won't open. It's frustrating. ### 3/5 — Needs work *2012-09-16, version 1.1* The game has been fairly difficult. While I enjoy a challenge, I finally had to look at the hints which as mentioned in a review of an earlier version is the solution to the puzzle. I am now stuck in front of the cavern door. I have even followed the instructions in the hints section and the door will not open. 3 stars for great concept and story; however, with the current issues, I cannot give it more. Please fix. ### 4/5 — Enjoyed it!!! *2014-03-25, version 2.0* I love these kinds of games, make more please ### 4/5 — Entertaining *2012-12-16, version 1.4* I enjoyed this. The puzzles and mystery were challenging but not impossible. The ending was a little lame. Although my settings were for sound and music there was none of either. Some audio accompaniment would have been nice. ### 5/5 — Kind of puzzle games I enjoy. *2015-06-25, version 2.2* Great game. ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Highly recommend *2015-02-15, version 2.1* I recommend this game for adventure lovers who like solving puzzles but don't like hidden object games. I really enjoyed this. ### 5/5 — Cryptic caverns *2014-12-24, version 2.1* Another great game by 3D Methods..I am a big fan of The Room and Forever Lost..this game is right up there at the top....no crashed, great graphics, hints, map and youtube interface..worth the money!!!! ### 5/5 — Loved it *2012-12-31, version 1.4* Give me more. Really makes you think. ### 5/5 — A good puzzle adventure *2012-10-25, version 1.3* Not too difficult, but does make you think. Well worth your time and a very good value at 0.99. This is the second one of the cryptic series I have played ... Now on to the third. Runs smooth ... Did not encounter any bugs or glitches whatsoever. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*