# Kerplinkus — A fresh take on the formula!

> Frantic, addictive, retro-style block removal puzzle game with unique mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Danny Bliss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467/reviews.md

## What is Kerplinkus?

“[Kerplinkus] delivers a fresh take on the formula that's simple and highly challenging — in fact, it can be downright panic inspiring. It's a pretty frantic affair.” -Blake of Touch Arcade

“Kerplinkus promises retro take on match-based puzzle play... mixing the old with the new... [in] a distinctly old skool flavour.” -Keith Andrews of Pocket Gamer

“Is very, very addictive. Prying yourself away from the game proves very difficult. It has high replay potential and will offer many hours of entertainment.... This is a must-buy for casual puzzle game players.” -Linda Ta of AppSafari

“If you love playing casual puzzle games on your iPhone or iPod touch such as Bejewelled or Trism then [this] is definitely worth taking a look at.... If games like Pac Man, Space Invaders and Tetris still have a place in your heart then Kerplinkus could definitely find its way on to your homescreen.” -Phil Wheeler of AppAdvice

“This tile-matching game sets itself well apart from competing products, due to its hectic gameplay, muted art style, and classic SID-chip soundtrack.... It is actually very different from the normal mode of thinking.... A really nice effort by the crew at [Kranky Robot].”
-AppGamers.com

"Refreshing! - Just like it says, not another match 3!" - Zztfox

"Nice! - Great to see this classic brought into the new era!" - Lord Gek

"A great original puzzler! - Excellent game, fun, different, challenging, and simple to understand! A new favorite - I look forward to seeing what else this developer releases. Recommended :)" - ralp99

Kerplinkus is a completely new take on the casual puzzle game. It's like spinning plates. You must focus on ALL 8 columns or 1 will grow out-of-control. No match 3. No movement restrictions. No special-blocks. Swap ANY 2 blocks anywhere, anytime. Just focus on removing blocks, not creating them.

Features:
- Retro Audio: Old school music and sound effects.
- Retro Graphics: Color cycling and simple graphics to achieve that retro vibe.
- iPod Music: Play your own music in the background.
- Mute Audio: Kerplinkus(tm) respects the iPhone’s ring/silent switch.
- Volume Control: Conveniently adjust the volume from the option menu or the pause screen.
- Game Center.

## Key features

- Unique block removal mechanics
- Manage 8 columns simultaneously
- Swap any two blocks
- Retro audio and graphics
- Play with your own music
- Game Center integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2017-09-28*

Great to see this classic brought into the new era!

### 5/5 — NOT match 3

*2016-10-06*

Kerplinkus stomps on match 3 games in the face 😵🤕. It's great fun

### 4/5 — Interesting Little Game...

*2011-08-06*

An interesting take on match-puzzling. Great graphics and touch controls. Unique but slightly limited gameplay. 

A fun overall experience!

### 4/5 — A lot of fun

*2010-12-05*

I once played this game for 30 minutes straight (it keeps track of how long you play on the level) and you are able to listen to your own music in the background, which is always a good option. Nice graphics and sound effects. Though I don't play this game all the time, when I do I spend a lot of time on it. Much better than Spinblox IMO.

### 4/5 — An above-average game

*2010-07-22*

What it could really do with is a nice electro soundtrack.

### 4/5 — Frustratingly fun

*2010-07-20*

This game is hard. It's few flaws are all major unfairness in it's difficultly. If you have ever made a typo typing in portrait mode on the iPhone then you will fine this game suffers the same problem. Many times I have died in this game because I switched the block next to the one I wanted by accident. Furthermore, When a column gets high enough it becomes impossible to tell what particle is going to fall there, which is crucial to preventing death. 

However it is very addicting, at least because you want to prove that you can go 4 minutes without dying.

### 2/5 — Potentially brilliant

*2010-05-12*

But it's another one of those games where the reaction on screen sometimes lags behind or misses a tap. All too often the game loses it for you rather than a plain lack of skill, which becomes infuriating and makes you want to chuck the your expensive iPhone at the wall. Until it's fixed I have to say do not buy.

### 5/5 — Best game out

*2010-04-12*

This is rediculously addicting, do not understand why it's not rated high. As a gamer I totaly recommend this game :).   GET NOW

### 2/5 — Könnte besser sein

*2010-04-08*

Es gibt hunderte von schnellen Reaktionsspielen im Appstore, die irgendwie an Tetris erinnern. Damit so ein Spiel interessant bleibt, müssen Steuerung und Schwierigkeitsgrad ausgereift sein. Beides ist hier leider suboptimal. Selbst im "normalen" Schwierigkeitsgrad werden Leute mit schnellen Fingern und Hirnen Probleme haben, länger als 2 Minuten zu überleben- so schnell regnen die Teilchen nach kürzester Zeit. 

Verschlimmert wird das ganze durch eine träge Steuerung, die nach drei oder vier 'Swaps' oft einfach den Dienst verweigert, und bis man dann ein zweites Mal getippt hat, ist es oft zu spät.

Fazit: lieber warten auf ein Update vor dem Kauf- es gibt Besseres.

### 1/5 — Stupid Mock-up

*2010-03-27*

This game is just a mock-up of another game that came First! Some of you might remember Planet Puzzle League? (My favorite game) Other than that huge problem, the game is ok.

## Frequently asked questions about Kerplinkus

### What is Kerplinkus?

Kerplinkus is a unique casual puzzle game that challenges players to remove blocks by swapping any two blocks anywhere on the screen. It requires focus on all eight columns to prevent them from growing out of control.

### How is Kerplinkus different from other puzzle games?

Unlike typical match-3 games, Kerplinkus focuses on direct block removal through swapping, not matching. It features a frantic pace and requires managing multiple columns simultaneously for a fresh challenge.

### Does Kerplinkus have multiplayer?

The provided information does not mention multiplayer functionality. Kerplinkus focuses on a single-player experience with Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements.

### Can I play Kerplinkus offline?

The game's core mechanics do not appear to require an internet connection for gameplay. However, features like Game Center may require connectivity.

### What devices does Kerplinkus support?

Kerplinkus is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How often is Kerplinkus updated?

The latest version of Kerplinkus was released on November 16, 2023, indicating recent development and support from the developer.

### What is the age rating for Kerplinkus?

Kerplinkus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### What is the price of Kerplinkus?

Kerplinkus is a paid application, available for $0.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6 — 2023-11-16

- Minor update for iPhone 14s & 15s

### 3.5 — 2023-06-10

- Minor update

### 3.4 — 2021-07-14

- Graphic updates

### 3.3 — 2021-06-23

- Minor Bug Fix

### 3.2 — 2021-06-22

- Added Landscape mode to iPad
- Updated to Metal
- New Audio Engine
- Bug fixes

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