State the purchase upfront
Just state upfront that the game only allows a small amount of play before payment for unlocks. It’s a waste of time and seems dishonest.
Good
Really enjoyed it, must admit some of the puzzles were really obscure and could have been designed in another way. It definitely helped time pass
Great game with new twists
I really enjoyed this game. My favorite aspect involved the spells. Unlike most other games where special powers are used immediately and are gone, this one allows you to use the spells multiple times. I really appreciated that.
Never tales
I brought this game a couple of months back and for some reason I couldn’t do it, I didn’t like the layout of things and I uninstalled it but the other day I downloaded it again and tried to figure it out and wow was I surprised it was a very enjoyable game, great puzzles great storyline and I dig a game with a bonus round, would recommend playing
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Good so far but...
I want to purchase the full game. It’s telling me it’s 50% off right now yet it’s wanting to charge me $7.99. There’s no way the full price of the game is $16 rounded up. I’ll spend under $5.00 to play a game I’m only going to enjoy one time but more than that is too pricy for my logic.
An elephant ride? Really??
An alright game up until the part where you have to go on an elephant ride. In this day and age, honestly!
Welcome Back Mad Head!
Update: A really great game! So glad to see you back Mad Head. This was an engaging, challenging game. As a retired professor in the humanities, I am always amazed when the narrative, music, background knowledge, graphics, and the technological know-how thrumming in the background work so well together. Buy this game! And again many thanks to Lynx Minx and others who work to keep us playing these smart games. I played this game twice, just to see and hear it all again. It is a great value. 1st review—Great little bit I could play but game will not unlock. I emailed Mad Head and they are working on a fix. They responded really quickly but like me, I’m sure many of us are eager for a new game, esp. devotees of Nevertales!
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Response from developer
Hey Ruby! The unlock issue has been resolved! Can you please try again whether it works now?
Expensive
Says 50% off. When I try to buy, comes up 7.99. Too much.
Response from developer
Hi and sorry for the pricing issue - could you get in touch with us at https://www.madheadgames.com/contact to see how we can help here? Thanks!
WOW
What a truly wonderful game to play. Long game play as well as a good length bonus chapter, awesome graphics and good story line. I really enjoyed playing this one.
Thank you
Thank you
I want my money back please!!!!!!!!!!
Normally I love Big Fish games but this one is useless! I’ve been really enjoying it and have got quite a considerable way into it, only to get to a hidden object game that DOES NOT WORK!!!!!!!!!! To say I am disappointed doesn’t even come close to how I am feeling right now, I don’t have much money as it is but to take how much this game cost from me only to leave me with a game I cannot complete is way beyond the pale. So could I please have said money back and I won’t play any more of your brilliant but useless games again. Deleting this one right now!
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🌟❤️👏
Your games are excellent so pleased them have them back!
Can’t wait for the next one 😘
Can’t wait for the next one 😘
Solid Mad Head game offering
For me, this was a good 4-star game, but because they offered a terrific 50% launch discount, I’m bumping it up another star - thanks Mad Head!
Almost done with the game, and everything has been running smoothly. They now have morphs in every scene as well as the hidden objects, and some are challenging to find, which adds to the fun. Game play is solid, game gadget of spell book isn’t annoying to use. Looking forward to future Mad Head game releases to ios!
Almost done with the game, and everything has been running smoothly. They now have morphs in every scene as well as the hidden objects, and some are challenging to find, which adds to the fun. Game play is solid, game gadget of spell book isn’t annoying to use. Looking forward to future Mad Head game releases to ios!
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Response from developer
Hi! Thank you for letting us know about the issue. We're sorry it came about, but we're working on it right now. It should be resolved soon enough! Until then, feel free to reach out using our official website. Thanks once more for your interest in our games!
Game unlocked for me:)
Looks like unlock issue was fixed, great game. Also thank you lynx minx for the helpful announcements about new games.
Response from developer
Thank you so much for playing the game!
No Writer’s Block Here! Great Storytelling!
Welcome back, Mad Head Games! I’ve missed playing your games, so I’m ecstatic to finally be playing one.
This is an engaging, fantasy-based storyline in which you play an audacious Mage who resides within one of four mighty but imaginary realms, all created from the mind of a brilliant fictional writer. Unfortunately, these peaceful realms are under imminent threat from an evil force controlling the writer’s mind; and you set out on a captivating adventure to save the realms before they succumb to ultimate obliteration. The storyline does not stray far from the “protagonist must save her world from the evil villain” theme; but it maintains action-packed drama and fast-paced movement to pique my curiosity all the way through to the end. I felt drawn into the novel idea of an author affecting the four realms through his writing. This game is heavy on conversational cut-scenes, which some players might feel disrupt the gameplay.
There’s no shortage of magic here. You put your Mage skills to work by collecting ingredients to create enchanting spells that advance your goals, like a spell to transform yourself into a mermaid so you can explore under the sea. Throughout your journey, you meet various fleshed-out characters who add depth to the storyline; and you often help them effect a task to receive aid in return. The characters’ appearances consistently refresh in accordance with each altering realm. This developer is known for their adeptness in conjuring up inventive worlds of otherworldly ambiance. The environments give me a Utopian vibe, as each realm exudes its own distinct, fantastical landscapes.
Mad Head gives us the customary features: Interactive inventory, teleportation map, and custom settings. However, under custom settings, I did not see marked available actions on the map; I only noticed which locations are available.
A game should not solely rely on the backbone of the storytelling; it requires stimulating gameplay for support. Unfortunately, I feel the gameplay falls short of my expectations, presenting just standard HOA fare—a disappointment. Even though the HOSs are creatively designed and suit the plot, none stood out or “wowed” me in terms of innovative interactions. You can expect the commonplace story-driven types and overwhelming traditional word lists. One interesting type was the three scrolls with symbols that keep switching positions. Moreover, many of the puzzles lack the complexity I usually anticipate from this developer. Most are on the easy side, being solvable in a few steps; however, there are several more difficult ones that offer some challenge. One standout that did take some time to work out is the puzzle in which you switch around and rotate triangles to align the same number of dots on adjoining sides. There are collectibles within the locations, as well as morphing objects within the HOSs. I detected some touch sensitivity issues, at times, regarding inventory usage; but it was not a hindrance to my progression.
Overall, in my opinion, the storyline is the strongest element in this game; and the gameplay is just average. However, it still is an entertaining enough game that is worth the purchase price.
This is an engaging, fantasy-based storyline in which you play an audacious Mage who resides within one of four mighty but imaginary realms, all created from the mind of a brilliant fictional writer. Unfortunately, these peaceful realms are under imminent threat from an evil force controlling the writer’s mind; and you set out on a captivating adventure to save the realms before they succumb to ultimate obliteration. The storyline does not stray far from the “protagonist must save her world from the evil villain” theme; but it maintains action-packed drama and fast-paced movement to pique my curiosity all the way through to the end. I felt drawn into the novel idea of an author affecting the four realms through his writing. This game is heavy on conversational cut-scenes, which some players might feel disrupt the gameplay.
There’s no shortage of magic here. You put your Mage skills to work by collecting ingredients to create enchanting spells that advance your goals, like a spell to transform yourself into a mermaid so you can explore under the sea. Throughout your journey, you meet various fleshed-out characters who add depth to the storyline; and you often help them effect a task to receive aid in return. The characters’ appearances consistently refresh in accordance with each altering realm. This developer is known for their adeptness in conjuring up inventive worlds of otherworldly ambiance. The environments give me a Utopian vibe, as each realm exudes its own distinct, fantastical landscapes.
Mad Head gives us the customary features: Interactive inventory, teleportation map, and custom settings. However, under custom settings, I did not see marked available actions on the map; I only noticed which locations are available.
A game should not solely rely on the backbone of the storytelling; it requires stimulating gameplay for support. Unfortunately, I feel the gameplay falls short of my expectations, presenting just standard HOA fare—a disappointment. Even though the HOSs are creatively designed and suit the plot, none stood out or “wowed” me in terms of innovative interactions. You can expect the commonplace story-driven types and overwhelming traditional word lists. One interesting type was the three scrolls with symbols that keep switching positions. Moreover, many of the puzzles lack the complexity I usually anticipate from this developer. Most are on the easy side, being solvable in a few steps; however, there are several more difficult ones that offer some challenge. One standout that did take some time to work out is the puzzle in which you switch around and rotate triangles to align the same number of dots on adjoining sides. There are collectibles within the locations, as well as morphing objects within the HOSs. I detected some touch sensitivity issues, at times, regarding inventory usage; but it was not a hindrance to my progression.
Overall, in my opinion, the storyline is the strongest element in this game; and the gameplay is just average. However, it still is an entertaining enough game that is worth the purchase price.
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Nevertales: The Abomination by LynxMinx
Attention players! This is not a review or a rating. For those who cannot unlock the game, this is an App Store issue! We’ve seen it before. Please allow it time to be resolved. This is not the fault of Mad Head. Also remember to subscribe to the newsletter! This game is specially priced as well!
Update August 29: this really is an abomination, no pun intended. I still cannot unlock the game, although it seems everyone else can. It’s unfortunate, because I would have loved this game based on the free trial.
Next up for Mad Head will be Wanderlust: City of Mist. Also in a few days we will have a release from Friendly Fox in the Immortal Love Series.
Happy gaming, players!
Update August 29: this really is an abomination, no pun intended. I still cannot unlock the game, although it seems everyone else can. It’s unfortunate, because I would have loved this game based on the free trial.
Next up for Mad Head will be Wanderlust: City of Mist. Also in a few days we will have a release from Friendly Fox in the Immortal Love Series.
Happy gaming, players!
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Response from developer
Hi! Thank you for letting us know about the issue. We're sorry it came about, but we're working on it right now. It should be resolved soon enough! Until then, feel free to reach out using our official website. Thanks once more for your interest in our games!
Update: WONDERFUL
Finally game unlocks! Great job, long game, hard but fun puzzles, amazing price!!!!
No review yet.. the unlock button takes you back to the home screen....
No review yet.. the unlock button takes you back to the home screen....
Response from developer
Hi! Thank you for letting us know about the issue. We're sorry it came about, but we're working on it right now. It should be resolved soon enough! Until then, feel free to reach out using our official website. Thanks once more for your interest in our games!
Excited
So excited to see a game from this developer. It has been way to long. There is so much that I like about this game. I knew the problem would be fixed, so I waited to give this review. Great job!!!! Can’t wait to see more games from you.
Janny
This game won’t unlock.
Yay it can be unlocked now.
Thank you.
Yay it can be unlocked now.
Thank you.
Very good
A nice long game with lots to do. Once the purchase issue was resolved the game worked as expected. The puzzles are a little trite, but overall this is a very good game. Only problem I found was a slight touch issue. My real rating would be 4-1/2. Good to have you back Mad Head. Keep it up and you will have lots of followers.
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Problem fixed looking forward to a great game
THANK YOU
