# One Way: The Elevator — user reviews

> 133 indexed App Store user reviews of One Way by COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd., rated 4.40/5 from 101 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-way-the-elevator/id1027403357/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-way-the-elevator/id1027403357.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 74 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 6

## Newest reviews (20 of 133)

### 4/5 — 畫風喜歡但有一些bug

*2026-06-06, version 1.2.7*

有一些謎角真的藏的很隱晦有時候很像在亂點，然後第二十三層的填色小遊戲不會跑出物件

### 3/5 — Quirky and frustrating

*2024-11-25*

This game is beautiful, quirky, and frustrating. It could use a hint system integrated within it. I would go on line, and they'd say “ put 2534 in for the code,” but not explain how they got to that, so at least Cotton Games should have put out their own walkthru.  I was so stuck in places, I began to hate the game.

### 3/5 — Unsolvable level- faulty app

*2024-05-27*

Was enjoying the game until I got to the ‘mini robot’ level… there are supposed to be six items to place in the picture but I only got two. I exited the game and tried again, same thing! So I can’t proceed to the next levels. Can I get a refund?

### 5/5 — Hidden gem

*2022-07-24*

A nice puzzle solving game with an endearing back story. Some of the levels require a bit of thought and hunting around. It’s a good challenging and nice casual play. 

I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews.

### 5/5 — 艺术品

*2022-06-11*

偶然看到网友分享短视频 一下就被这温馨可爱的画风吸引了 忍不住下单了 玩起来感觉物超所值 每一关卡都很有意思 每一幅画都很有趣 整个故事线也很打动人 是唯一一款我一口气玩完还意犹未尽的游戏 会考虑有时间重新过一遍关卡的游戏 谢谢创作团队 好的作品需要用心需要时间完成 加油 为了喜欢你们作品的我们✊✊✊

### 5/5 — 隐藏细节值得二刷

*2022-05-30*

第一遍刚玩有些地方容易漏了，要回去找值得二刷的。游戏画风真不错，我从九龙寨2回来下这个的！希望可以继续加油研发更多益智解谜类似的游戏！国产这些游戏实在太少了！

### 4/5 — 好玩是好玩，但是是不是有bug？

*2022-05-24, version 1.2.6*

破到第二十三關隱藏關卡是不是有bug？都破出來了，為什麼拼圖裡沒有書跟臉…

### 2/5 — 一般

*2022-05-08*

这家工作室每作都玩过，这作真的一般，之前是一整个故事，这个有点类似单元剧然后串起来，其中好几层解谜极其牵强，根本就不是正常的思维，而是设计关卡的人从后往前推，自己想怎么设计就怎么设计。我玩过的解谜游戏也不下20部，除开剧情不说，一路不算优秀甚至勉强及格，希望继续改进

### 5/5 — 很好的遊戲

*2022-03-05, version 1.2.6*

我覺得結局很好
整個故事很有人情味
而且遊戲也算很長
很值得

### 5/5 — Beautiful, as usual

*2022-01-04, version 1.2.6*

It’s true: this is not Isoland. The story is quite straight forward: the elevator is going up, you should solve some tests in every new floor. Some of these tests are easy, some others a little bit more difficult, but never go too far. But if you like CottonGames like me, you’ll enjoy and love this game like I do. Same style, same attention for those little details, a beautiful and cute story behind, all those hidden treasures,… so what are you waiting for? Go and enjoy this precious treasure. Thanks too much to the developers!

### 5/5 — Another great Cotton game!

*2021-12-27*

This one does not disappoint. In addition to clever puzzles and uniquely theirs art and animation, they often have a backstory, that can be at once melancholy but filled with hope. Please keep making these, and don’t skimp on the story.

### 5/5 — Espectacular!

*2021-12-17, version 1.2.5*

Me pareció un juego muy original y super entretenido, no es muy dificil y tiene miles de detalles, 50 pesos super bien invertidos.

### 5/5 — Лирическая история

*2021-11-13*

Очень хорошая, семейная, добрая игра. Обожаю все игры этих разработчиков! 
И очень надеюсь на продолжение. Ведь должен же повзрослевший герой встретиться с девушкой и отдать ей фотографию. ;)

### 5/5 — 아기자기하고 따뜻한 게임.

*2021-10-31*

동화같은 분위기의 힐링 게임 입니다. 
게임 난이도는 쉬운 편이라 편하게 즐길 수 있어요.
이런 게임 자주 출시되었으면 좋겠네요.

### 5/5 — Yup

*2021-10-24, version 1.2.4*

I enjoyed this immensely and fumed with frustration in equal parts.
Some levels, satisfyingly logical. Others I hand never ever got without a walkthrough  

Overall, definitely worth getting. I’d have liked more levels, of course..

Even more, I’d have liked a clue, eg “two more photos to find here”
Again, I needed that walkthrough to even Guess where to start looking  

But it’s quirky and cute and challenging and satisfying, 
100 stars!

### 2/5 — Just puzzles with no variety

*2021-10-02*

I was hoping for another Cotton adventure game but this is a linear puzzle after puzzle after puzzle game which just keeps going with no adventure or goal, kind of like this sentence. I got so bored I didn’t finish it. Waste of money unless you like the same thing over and over again.

### 5/5 — This was awesome

*2021-09-04, version 1.2.3*

:) awesome game! Loved it

### 5/5 — Супер игра 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

*2021-08-13*

На все 💯побольше бы таких!!! Спасибо!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💘💘💘

### 5/5 — Adorable

*2021-07-31*

Cinq sur cinq, c’est sûr!

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2021-07-06*

Für mich ein besonderes und unvergessliches Spiel. Cottongame ist so oder so ein grandioses Spiele-Entwicklerteam.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 소리가 안나옴

*2021-03-05*

ㅡㅡ

### 1/5 — ?????

*2020-12-14*

I’ve played almost every cotton game without a problem, but cannot tap on anything in this one. I finally tapped on the pen in some correct way, but I’ve tried everything in the first scene in the bedroom: tapping on the stick, dragging it, double tapping it, holding a tap... and all it does is wiggle. I literally can’t play this. I’m on a new iPad Pro. I’d really like some instruction, or a refund if I can’t play this.

### 1/5 — Что за кидалово

*2020-11-13*

Купил игру. Всё норм. На следующий день ещё раз списали деньги. Что за развод?

### 1/5 — Waste of $

*2020-08-24, version 1.1.1*

I see no point in a game where it is so obtuse you have to watch game cheats to get through it.  Very disappointed.

### 1/5 — Critical early glitch

*2020-08-18*

Love the concept and the artwork but a glitch means the app shuts down every time I get the globe for floor 6 - v frustrating!! Please fix

**Developer response:** Please update to the latest version 1.1.1. We have fixed the bug

### 1/5 — Fun but flawed

*2020-08-18*

I enjoyed this game until it kept exiting when I solved Floor 6. Can’t move past it because the game closes every time.

**Developer response:** Please update to the latest version 1.1.1. We have fixed the bug.

### 1/5 — Bummer

*2020-08-17, version 1.1.0*

Can’t get past the 6th floor, game always crashes

### 1/5 — Bastante lineal

*2020-08-16, version 1.1.0*

Muy lineal, incluso ñoño. Nada que ver con Isoland. Decepcionante

### 1/5 — Se cierra en el piso 7 y no puedo jugar

*2020-08-15, version 1.1.0*

Por favor actualizarlo porque se cierra y no deja jugar

### 1/5 — Major glitch

*2020-08-15, version 1.1.0*

I can’t get past the attic in the very beginning of the game. Every time the transition to the next scene starts, the game just shuts down on me. I really hope there will be a bug fix soon!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — A must play game!

*2026-05-06*

This was such an incredible and beautifully developed game, I even cried in the end. I usually don’t like games where you have to find secret endings but this was absolutely perfect. I wish I could play it all over again, a beautiful story. I’m making my way through this developers games and can’t wait for more!

### 5/5 — Immersive, entertaining and tricky

*2025-06-02*

Definitely recommend if you’re a fan of puzzles. I will admit that there are a few levels I felt I had to turn to walkthroughs for but I believe all are solvable - it takes fine attention to detail (that’s for sure & part of the charm). There’s depth with story-telling, enjoyable/thought-provoking puzzles & I’m glad I experienced this game. Thank you to the devs!

### 5/5 — Loved it!

*2025-01-26, version 1.2.6*

So much fun! Lots of tricky and challenging puzzles, and it’s charming and clever all the way through. Thanks, Cottongame!

### 5/5 — Gorgeous Game!

*2023-10-18*

The little boy with his cute two bottom teeth and turned up nose! I absolutely loved this game from Cotton! I loved that the game went in increments of the elevator moving upward and the glorious tiny strategic games within. 

I played the game blindly right to the end and I realised being a Cotton game, there just had to be more to it! A secret stage! So I went through the game a second time (which you don’t have to start entirely again, you simply choose the chapters which was fantastic), and found all the other hidden objects and photographs. 

I then got to the secret levels and discovered the sad story of the young boy, his life, and finding Grandpa. 

I will continue to play Cotton games and pay for them because they’re with every dollar! 

Masterpiece! Five Stars!

### 5/5 — Jeu très sympathique

*2023-06-10*

Petit bug au dernier niveau : clef pour ouvrir la valise inaccessible ! 
Autrement tout est parfait. À suivre.

### 5/5 — A hidden gem

*2023-05-29*

I am not that kinda person who pays money for games but I paid $1.99 for this game and I had a blast from the start to end. Very intuitive puzzles and a nice little story behind them. What got me into this game was actually the art work, it’s very beautiful.

### 5/5 — 治療系遊戲

*2023-02-23, version 1.2.6*

結局令人好窩心！整個遊戲當故事睇，好好！

### 5/5 — 讚

*2022-11-21, version 1.2.6*

還會再出嗎？ 太好玩了！

### 5/5 — Le jeu d’énigmes et puzzle

*2022-10-24*

Intelligent, beau, poétique et passionnant.
Un jeu exceptionnel comme on aimerait en trouver plus

### 5/5 — 好壞

*2022-08-09, version 1.2.6*

第12層把機器鴨弄壞就跑了🥲

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