Great amazing game… but I’m dumb.
Response from developer
Don't worry! You're going to succeed! Start with the simplest training level (2x2). In each box, there is a number between 0 and 4. It corresponds to the number of points you need to light up at the 4 corners of the box. For example, if a box contains the number 2, you will need to light up 2 points around this number. But be careful, each box shares one or more sides with the adjacent boxes. So, you need to think carefully about which points to light up! The simplest boxes are those with a 0 or a 4. If there's a 0, none of the 4 corners of the box should be lit up. On the contrary, if there's a 4, you can directly light up the 4 corners without thinking. This will save you time when you play the PRO level!
Unexpected
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🙏🙏🙏
Very soothing
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🙏❤️
最高
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🙏☺️
It’s ok -don’t love the new update
Amazing improvements!
There were several things that really bugged me, but you‘ve fixed all of them in the new version. The only thing I‘d like to see changed would be to increase the hitbox of the dots; I sometimes have to press several times to hit the button.
Response from developer
🙏\(^o^)/
Recommended
First review of any game
It’s simple but effective
Feels like a compressed, pocket minesweeper
Edit: I understand🐀
interesting!
back to the things i like. the music took me by surprised. i’m not sure what i was expecting but low-fi wasn’t it. not in a bad way! it’s nice to have a little music in the background without it being overbearing. i also like the sound effects. the quiet clicking of the points is satisfying and it adds a level of depth that i can appreciate.
i will admit that i had issues getting past the practice levels. not in the way that i couldn’t compete them but the fact that once i did complete the training, i couldn’t progress to the real game with the scores.
TLDR; it’s a good game that has character in the music, sound effects, and that puzzles themselves. the issues i experienced were, being unable to get passed the practice section and the ‘how to play’ instructions are on a separate webpage.
Response from developer
Hello! Thank you for your great comment. First of all, you don't have to play the training levels to start the competition. Just click directly on 4x4 Pro. Your progress will be automatically saved when you click on the HOME button to return to the main menu. That being said, let me respond to the various points you raise. In the previous version of the game, the scores were in the game. For practical reasons, I preferred to export them to the web. Firstly, this allows me to easily send messages to players without updating the game. Secondly, it should be noted that a game developed in true pixel art uses very low resolutions. Here, Glyn uses a resolution of only 160 pixels wide. This makes it very difficult to display text. Regarding the font size, you are absolutely right. I will change it as soon as possible! I hope you can now start the competition and maybe appear in the rankings! \(^_^)/
神ゲー
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\(^_^)/
Amazing. Fun to master. Addictive.
-stinky
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Thank you, Stinky, for your incredible comment. I'm glad you like the game. Your comments help me improve Glyn. Thank you, thank you all!
Fun game
Great game + developer!
Original review:
First of all, this game is free, with no ads, IAP or data collection. So you can’t complain. I appreciate the developer doing this right. I would pay a couple bucks for this game.
I found this randomly. It’s perfect for when you have a few minutes (but you can keep playing longer easily). It’s just the right balance of challenging without being frustrating. There are settings for all skill levels here.
I wish the scoring was different though. I’d like it better if, instead of your score being what level you’ve completed, you’d get a score based on how many moves it took you to win in the level. The fewer moves, the higher the score. And it wouldn’t carry over to the next level, each level you’d have a different score.
As it is now, if you finish level four, your score is four. Your score is the highest level you completed. But if you close the app, you start over. So how in the world are some people getting scores in the hundreds or over a thousand? They must never close the app or turn off their phone? They play 24/7 and don’t sleep? I don’t see how those scores are possible. Even if it is possible, I don’t like that way of scoring, I’d almost rather not have a scoring system at all, just see how far you can go. I do wish it saved progress. (And I wish that it saved when you turn off sounds and effects instead of turning them off each time.)
So I ignore the scoring and just play a round here and there when I have time. It’s great on a short work break. The game itself is well done and enjoyable. And honestly, for free there is no reason to complain. I highly recommend it, and hopefully it will improve over time. It’s still good as is though.
Thank you developer, this is an enjoyable, clever game!
Response from developer
Hi, and thank you so much for this amazing review! It really means a lot to hear such thoughtful feedback — especially from someone who discovered the game randomly and still took the time to write such a detailed message. I'm glad you appreciated the fact that the game is free, with no ads or data tracking. It was important for me to create something clean and respectful of players' time and privacy. You brought up a great point about the scoring system. The current design is intentionally simple: your score reflects how far you've made it in a single run — kind of like a classic arcade approach. But I totally see the appeal of a more skill-based scoring system, where each level is scored individually based on performance (like number of moves). That’s a very interesting idea and I’ve noted it for future improvements! You're also absolutely right about progress not being saved when the app closes — that’s something I’d love to improve if possible. Same for keeping your settings (like sounds and effects) between sessions. These are small quality-of-life features that can make a big difference, and I appreciate you pointing them out. As for those crazy high scores: yep, I’ve seen them too 😄. Some people are extremely persistent — maybe too much! I can't say exactly how they do it, but I agree it's a bit wild. Long-term, I’d like to build a better balance between fairness, competition, and fun. Thanks again for your kind words, your suggestions, and especially your encouragement. It really helps keep me motivated to keep improving the game!
Buggy
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you can download the 3.0 version.
Fun, but the app could do with some tlc
Response from developer
Hi, and thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share both what you enjoyed and what could be improved. Regarding the minimalist pixel art style — that’s actually a deliberate choice. It’s meant to evoke the retro feel of early video games, and keep the focus on the puzzle itself rather than flashy visuals. I totally understand it might not be to everyone’s taste, though! As for the layout and spacing: you're absolutely right — the experience can vary depending on the screen size. With the huge variety of Apple devices these days (iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches — each with multiple generations and resolutions), achieving a perfectly optimized experience across all of them is a massive challenge, especially for a free game made by a solo developer. I try to strike the best balance I can, but some compromises are inevitable. That said, I’m always listening and taking notes — so your feedback on the click sounds and screen shake is very helpful. I’ll definitely consider making those effects optional in a future update. Thanks again for playing and for the helpful feedback — it really does make a difference!
ゲーム自体はシンプルで楽しい
Apple II theme!
Where are the credits?? (Did you create the music?)
Thanks for this interesting game!
One issue; there is a bug in that when app switching sometimes the game resets if left too long in the background. Can you instead restore the session in this case?
Awesome Puzzle Game
Nice soundtrack too. 👍
dot dot dot
So Amazing!
Response from developer
\(^o^)/ thank you so much!!!
