# Gemini Rue — user reviews

> 345 indexed App Store user reviews of Gemini Rue by Wadjet Eye Games LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 131 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-rue/id614678683/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-rue/id614678683.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 104 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 8

## What do users think of Gemini Rue?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and atmosphere
- 🔍 Gripping story and compelling characters
- 🕹️ Engaging point-and-click gameplay
- 🎬 Superb voice acting
- 💰 Great value for money

**Cons**

- 🔍 Occasionally confusing or obscure puzzles
- 🎮 Clunky controls and UI on smaller screens
- 💥 Jarring action sequences that don't fit the genre
- 🔇 Lack of sound/music options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Save file compatibility issues after updates
- Crashes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Optimization for larger screens
- Ability to skip or adjust action sequences
- More save/load options

## Newest reviews (18 of 345)

### 4/5 — What would make this game even better?

*2023-11-29, version 1.3.0*

An update for iPhone 14 Pro Screens!

### 4/5 — AWESOME !!!!!

*2023-05-26, version 1.3.0*

Just do yourself a favor and play it. 

These gems are rare in our days !!!

### 3/5 — Add controller support

*2022-11-14, version 1.3.0*

Please add controller support

### 3/5 — Mediocre adventure puzzle

*2021-05-23, version 1.3.0*

Good:
• Great in game pixel art
• Interesting story
• Only had to look up one puzzle solution (the typical zany logic expected in the genre)

Mediocre:
• Highly linear puzzle solving
• Portrait art
• Voice acting

Bad:
• Dialogue trees almost always have the same outcome
• Gun fights. A horrid inclusion to the game.
• Weak UI and controls
• In game character eyes. Everyone looks like they wear the same exact eye visor. Very annoying to see cyclops characters with monochrome eyes that don’t match portrait art.

### 2/5 — Cumbersome game mechanics give too little reward for too much effort

*2020-09-26, version 1.3.0*

I have gotten to the second scene of the Azriel Arc and completed the first scene of the Delta-6 Arc.  And I am bored. I have not found a reason to care about either of the POV characters.  It’s obvious that someone cared a whole lot more about ensuring that armed combat was as true to life as possible than they did about user experience. The result is that everything gunfight is a slogfest that demands attention and adds difficulty without giving a payoff in terms of plot advancement. I do not want to spend 5-10 minutes reloading a gun, and waiting for the right moment to fire just so that I can get to the next locked-room puzzle. 

Normally I would wait until I have played through at least once before reviewing, but I just can’t see myself picking it back up again.

### 5/5 — A Big Bang for your buck

*2020-01-17, version 1.3.0*

This game has everything an adventure gamer could want. Dystopian game theme. Great puzzles. Awesome voiceovers that lend to the concept of the game. Everything fits in, the music, screen movements, and backgrounds and the way it play. If this game came out in the 90’s, it would have cost $60. This is a steal for al the game play and great storyline. Played and auto saved perfectly on my iPhone 6s. Kudos to the developer.

### 3/5 — Alright but not great

*2019-10-16, version 1.3.0*

Overall, this is a decent game but it suffers by being far worse than other Wadjet Eye games. The story is nearly great, but it all feels somehow both slightly confusing and really simplistic at the same time. The characters aren’t very interesting. The control method is fiddly, especially when it comes to certain movements. For example, you shouldn’t have to tell the character to go through a door after you’ve just done “use door”. 
Basically, if you haven’t played Shardlight yet, get that instead!

### 3/5 — Meh, it’s a decent adventure title

*2019-03-01, version 1.3.0*

I love the world building here and just about all the scenes on barracus were fun, but the scenes in sector 7 (I think that’s what it was called) got old after a while. I get you are trying to make the user feel trapped like the character by making us walk through multiple doors, but sometimes it just felt downright tedious. I also think the game could have used a bit more humor and the ending was ok-ish —just felt kind of flat. I would play a sequel though. There were definitely some amazing things about the title. Blade runner ish and even some cowboy beebop flavor too, it just feels like it’s missing something.

### 5/5 — Wadjeteye makes another winner!

*2019-01-25, version 1.3.0*

I really loved this game. Technobabylon is even better than this if this point and click game style is to your liking, in my opinion of course!! But Gemini Rue is well worth your time and money!

### 5/5 — Атмосфера решает

*2019-01-19*

Роскошная атмосферная адвенчура в мрачном мире. Очень адекватная сложность, классная пиксельная графа, заковыристый сюжет с весьма неожиданным поворотом. Пять баллов!

### 4/5 — 英語が苦手でも楽しめた

*2019-01-19, version 1.3.0*

会話などのニュアンスはなんとか理解できて
とても他にはないストーリーで楽しめた。

### 5/5 — Bestes Oldschool Adventure im App Store

*2018-11-23*

Ich bin ein großer Fan der Retro Adventures von Wadjet Eye Games und habe alle gespielt und war von allen begeistert. Von allen Wadjet Eye Spielen und ehrlich gesagt von allen Retro Adventures mochte ich Gemini Rue am liebsten. Die düstere, dichte Storyline lässt einen bis zum Ende nicht mehr los.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2018-08-18, version 1.3.0*

Not what I expected. Bought it based off reviews comparing it to Facility47 but this game is nothing like it.

### 5/5 — Blown away

*2018-08-03, version 1.3.0*

This game is absolutely perfect, especially in terms of the story. It becomes more and more interesting as one goes.

### 5/5 — Wahnsinn

*2018-07-05*

Ein tolles Adventure der alten Schule. 
Tolle Geschichte, Rätsel, (englische) Synchronstimmen, Musik. 
Rundum gelungen.
Und die Atmosphäre erinnert an Blade Runner.
Hat viel Spaß gemacht!

### 5/5 — Great game!!!

*2018-05-13, version 1.3.0*

If you’re into old school point and click adventure games, then this game is pure gaming bliss. Great characters and deep, rich storytelling, all of which is steeped in a rich atmosphere.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2018-04-30, version 1.3.0*

This game was extremely linear and repetitive. Got bored with it about halfway through and just wanted it to be over. Just a really amateurishly put together game overall.

### 5/5 — Super Adventure der alten Schule

*2018-03-20*

Ganz wie früher: liebevoll gestaltete Grafiken & Animationen, Dialoge, die nicht zu lang sind und nicht zu kurz, Rätsel, die nicht an den Haaren herbeigezogen sind und was am wichtigsten ist, eine stimmungsvoll inszenierte Story mit bis zum Schluss ungewissem Ausgang. Ein hervorragendes Spiel!! Danke dafür!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — No sound, what the heck?

*2025-12-05, version 1.3.0*

Seriously, the game plays no sound! I have the volume all the way up, have restarted my phone numerous times and it works fine on all other games, so what is wrong here? One star until this gets fixed!

### 1/5 — Gemini rue

*2018-05-04, version 1.3.0*

I was really disappointed with the graphics if I had looked closer I would not have bought it. If it was possible for a refund I would definitely ask for one😡

### 1/5 — No sense

*2017-03-29, version 1.3.0*

This game makes no sense to me, worst graphic, no one would love this game, i guess this 5 stars are not real , not worth buying.

### 1/5 — Wasteful

*2017-01-21, version 1.3.0*

Awful to look at!! Wish I hadn't bought it.

### 1/5 — Worst graphics since the 1990s

*2016-03-30, version 1.3.0*

Its impossible to look at, its so pixalated.  Absolutely stupid.

### 1/5 — Bloqué

*2015-10-22*

Après une centaine d'essais, je n'ai jamais pu passer le combat au pistolet contre les 2 agents.
Encore un jeu impossible à finir...

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2015-10-15, version 1.3.0*

Game is complete garbage , you can't even use a walk through because there isn't a way to open the inventory which you should be able to do . It just makes everything dumb and confusing .

### 1/5 — Glitches

*2015-09-11, version 1.3.0*

This game is full of glitches. I am tired of going back and restarting or continuously tapping and trying to get the inventory menu up . This has been frustrating and disappointing. I want my money back.

### 1/5 — Terrible software

*2015-08-31, version 1.3.0*

Game saves don't load, app always crashing. Do not waste your money!

### 1/5 — There are better ways to deploy save-breaking features

*2015-05-27, version 1.3.0*

What should have happened:
1)Put out an update that opens original save files and saves in the new format. 
2) release new version a month or so later. 

What actually happens:
1) release new update that doesn't open old save files as a feature. 

Trust destroyed.... :(

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-07-08*

gripping from the beginning, won’t let you stop until finished. I am a satisfied little kid after playing this.

### 5/5 — Neo-Noir Blade Runner

*2024-11-28*

I’ve played them all Wadjet Eye games but this one I would play again and again. It’s the best of them all. Don’t get it wrong. They’re all great. But try this one first, then I guarantee you’ll go for the rest of them.

### 5/5 — Perfektes Klick und Point Adventure!

*2024-03-29*

Spannend, toller Soundtrack und Sprecher!
Habe beim Spielen viel Spaß gehabt!

### 5/5 — Nice experience!

*2023-11-19*

Thank you! I got Awesome experience ! A rich aftertaste! Almost ‘full throttle’ )))

### 5/5 — Still the best

*2023-05-16, version 1.3.0*

I adore all wadget eye games and just wish they were still being created. This is another hit, brilliant story, great puzzles that are varied, good length and I love the graphics. So much fondness for all their games, real originality no H/o carbon copy games that those with little imagination seem to eat up.

### 5/5 — 추천 어드벤처 게임

*2022-11-26, version 1.3.0*

우젯아이 게임을 거쳐 나온거라 믿고 구입했는데
간만에 어드벤처 게임 재밌게 즐겼습니다~
한글화가 아니어서 아쉽지만 풀더빙에 그래도 비교적 어렵지 않은 단어들로 이뤄져있어서 다른 게임들보단 대충 이해하기 쉬웠어요~

### 5/5 — Loved the game

*2022-04-09, version 1.3.0*

The game has an old school look and feel, with a really good story line. The puzzles and action scenes are loads of fun too. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great job!

*2021-03-08, version 1.3.0*

This company releases some of the best ios retro-style adventure games in terms of quality and production.Having played several of their other titles including Blackwell legacy and Shardlight,This was the best one so far. It really stuck with the town and the protagonist/sSeem to be a lot more passionate than in the other titles I described. I still need to play their other games, but from everything these guys put out that I have played so far this is the most solid title. 

It’s definitely for fans of blade runner but its not derivative in its story.I might try some other games from this company due to how much I enjoyed this title, hopefully they continue to preserve adventure games with interesting protagonists rather than the jaded lifeless characters you play in Blackwell and Shardlight.

### 5/5 — Bellissima

*2020-07-19, version 1.3.0*

Della Wadjet Eye avevo giocato Shivah e la serie Blackwell: carini, ma qui siamo su tutt’altro livello! Gemini Rue è un’avventura lunga, complessa e con una trama Cyber-Punk scritta molto bene. Gli enigmi sono ben congegnati e quasi sempre logici (a parte un punto dove bisogna parlare con una porta). Nel gioco sono presenti mini-games: alcuni puzzle e le famigerate sparatorie: da purista del genere non ho apprezzato particolarmente queste ultime, ma è comunque possibile settarne il livello di difficoltà e renderle superabili in fretta. In definitiva Gemini Rue è una meravigliosa avventura old-school, da acquistare a scatola chiusa se siete amanti del genere.

### 5/5 — Eccellente mix tra avventura grafica e storia interattiva

*2020-05-08, version 1.3.0*

Gemini Rue presenta sin dall’inizio evidenti influenze da due grandi classici delle avventure anni 90, Beneath a steel sky e Blade Runner, soprattutto per quanto riguarda ambientazione e grafica (in delizioso stile 2D pixel art, sembra uscito 15 anni prima). Le meccaniche di gioco invece sono nettamente diverse dal primo titolo, più moderne e in linea con le avventure del nuovo millennio che hanno sacrificato gli enigmi, qualche volta intriganti ma molto accessibili, in nome della scorrevolezza del gioco. Le possibili impasse tipiche dei titoli LucasArts, ad esempio, vere spartiacque tra gli avventurieri tenaci e i casual gamers, sono solo un ricordo: ora il ritmo è più alto, si progredisce costantemente mentre ci si immerge nella narrazione, sciogliendo via via gli intrecci della trama tra un puzzle e una sparatoria (entrambi le componenti hanno un bilanciamento ottimale, impegnative ma lungi dal diventare frustranti). La storia è bellissima come la colonna sonora che non sfigura neanche al cospetto del Blade Runner cinematografico, solo i comandi non sempre precisi, almeno su pad, possono considerarsi un difetto seppur lieve. Personalmente continuo a preferire le avventure “tradizionali” e in quest’ottica esulto maggiormente di fronte ad un Thimbleweed Park, ma senza togliere nulla alla grande qualità di Gemini Rue che definirei un ibrido tra una storia interattiva e un’avventura grafica. L’approccio snello per molti può essere un must, sicuramente è bilanciato in maniera tale da stimolare l’interesse dei vecchi avventurieri tanto quanto la curiosità dei giocatori meno fans del genere, per me è stato un piacere giocarlo e seguirò con una certa attenzione gli altri giochi di questa casa, sperando però che vengano tradotti anche nella nostra lingua.

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