# ½ Halfway — A gentle puzzler about reunion

> A minimalist puzzle game about guiding light elements to reunite. (iPhone/iPad app by Tepes Ovidiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfway/id1503427023 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tepes Ovidiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225592787)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfway/id1503427023/reviews.md

## What is ½ Halfway?

In a world dominated by black and white, two elements are seeking a path to reunite and restore the harmony. Guide the light elements to destination and meet halfway using the help of the other objects strategically placed across the level and prove incredible puzzle solving skills by succeeding in mind bending situations. 

Halfway features:
· Challenging hand crafted levels grouped into 4 chapters.
· Play Offline, no internet connection required to play.
· Beautiful, minimalist artwork & animations.
· True black and white graphics.
· No violence, stress free; play at your own pace.
· No ads, no in-app purchases. Buy it once, own it forever.
· Simple controls, Swipe to move
· Easy to learn; no instructions needed!
· Optimized for all iOS devices.

## Key features

- Challenging hand-crafted levels
- Offline play
- Minimalist artwork & animations
- Stress-free gameplay
- Simple swipe controls
- No ads or in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfway/id1503427023/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Interesting, and calming.

*2020-09-22, version 1.0*

I really enjoyed doing these puzzles. It would be a great if there were more though.

### 2/5 — The Most Difficult Puzzle...

*2020-08-08*

...was the final puzzle ... which I play about 20 minutes after buying the game. 
I would suggest skipping this until they add 100 more puzzles and possibly diagonals.

### 1/5 — paid money for an hour probably less of gameplay

*2020-04-30*

don’t waste your money, all you do is swipe, up, left, down or right, NOT WORTH IT

### 4/5 — Lovely design, a little too easy though...

*2020-04-29*

I think this is a gorgeous minimalist game, and the puzzles are simple and fun. But they are very very easy. It’d be nice if there were more chapters - and the puzzles were a little harder. Maybe that’s the point - it’s supposed to be relaxing, but I feel like the replayability isn’t very high. With a slight redesign of the levels, this could be a five star game.

### 5/5 — Relaxing

*2020-04-28*

I experience a lot of mental health symptoms and this game became very calming.  Hoping for more levels in the update but I’m definitely happy with my purchase!

### 3/5 — Meh

*2020-04-28*

Good esthetic 👍🏽
Easy puzzles 👎🏻

### 1/5 — Nothing to ‘solve’. No variety. Overpriced BORED.

*2020-04-25*

The ‘solution’ to every ‘puzzle’ is one (1) of four (4) moves: 

1. Swipe up
2. Swipe right
3. Swipe left
4. Swipe down

That’s it. Of note: some of the puzzles require a 2nd swipe! Really adds... nothing.

The user interacts w/ each puzzle 1-2 times by swiping. After swiping, the user is then forced to watch the dots travel on their path for 5-10s. Assuming that it takes a full second to swipe, the ratio of time inputting vs. time watching the dots post-input is:
1-2 swipes->1.5 swipes->1.5s spent swiping/inputting
5s-10s dot watching->7.5s spent watching
1.5s/7.5s->3s/15s
3s/15s->1s/5s
1 second of input is followed by 5 seconds watching dots 

Everyone playing ‘1/2 halfway’ ‘solves’ each ‘puzzle’ with an identical process and solution. One swipe(s) followed by watching your dots travel the same path path for the dot to reach it’s target. There is no creativity, no problem solving, and no challenge. 

‘1/2 Halfway’ is ~25m of boredom. That’s 4 minutes, 10.2 seconds of interacting/inputting, compared to 20 minutes, 49.8 seconds watching dots dance around.

### 3/5 — Fun relaxing game but not long enough

*2020-04-22*

Finished the entire game in under 40 minutes. Please add more levels.

### 5/5 — Relaxing

*2020-04-22*

I usually look at reviews before downloading, and I was a bit skeptical at first. I love the music and the minimalistic design. It’s easy with no tutorial, but it’s just swipe to move. I’d love to play more levels and I feel like it’d be a bit more worth it if there were more. Overall, I feel like this is a great game with lots of potential.

### 2/5 — Too easy and too expensive

*2020-04-21*

$1.99 for a game with horrifically easy puzzle design with some ugly line visuals? I would have more sympathy if the game was free but this is crazy. Each level usually consists of no more than 1 or 2 moves. There is no challenge in it.

Additionally, the simple line art comes across more as lazy than artistic. The only reason this game uses this line aesthetic is to reduce the need for art assets. Again, if it was free Id have more sympathy. But this game looks like something a 16 year old could whip together in 2 days.

I’m going to see if I can get a refund. Giving 2 stars instead of one because at least the description of the game is honest.

## Frequently asked questions about ½ Halfway

### What is this app about?

This app is a puzzle game where you guide two light elements to reunite and restore harmony in a black and white world. You'll need to strategically use objects in the environment to help them reach their destination and solve mind-bending challenges.

### What are the key features of this puzzle game?

The game features challenging, hand-crafted levels divided into four chapters. It offers offline play, beautiful minimalist artwork, true black and white graphics, and stress-free gameplay. Controls are simple, using swipes to move, and it's easy to learn without needing instructions.

### How much does this app cost?

This app is a paid application. You buy it once and own it forever, with no ads or in-app purchases to interrupt your experience.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The app is optimized for all iOS devices, ensuring a smooth experience across a wide range of Apple hardware. It does not require an internet connection to play.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect?

You can expect challenging, hand-crafted puzzles that require strategic thinking to guide two elements to meet. The levels are designed to be mind-bending and are grouped into four distinct chapters, offering a progressive difficulty curve.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-11-10

A couple optimizations for the newest devices and adjusted some animation speed.

### 1.0 — 2020-04-14

No release notes.

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