# Pentix Nova - Falling Blocks — Brick block blast puzzle game

> Classic falling block puzzle game with five-piece blocks and strategic stashing. (iPhone/iPad app by AkaTek LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AkaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 13,739 App Store ratings · 189 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699/reviews.md

## What is Pentix Nova?

Reimagination and a remake of the immortal classic. Arrange the falling pieces to fill up and clear the lines. Clear as many lines as possible to advance through levels or complete various objectives. This game is inspired by the four brick falling blocks games. But instead of easy four brick pieces, where the name Tetra comes from, this game uses five bricks pieces, thus the name Penta. Of course, you are not limited to either set of pieces. Play any combination you would like and consider more fun.

Fun question: Do you see the black dots when you are looking at the game title screen? Do you think they are there?

Features:
- Play an endless game or complete objectives.
- Play individual levels or progress through the campaign.
- Smooth and customizable controls.
- Various difficulty levels.

Controls:
The controls were designed to make the gameplay smooth and enjoyable. Below are the few highlights that make this game stand out.
- Tap with the second finger or swipe down to drop the piece. Of course, you can use the "Drop" buttons too.
- Swipe up to stash the piece and use it later in the game. This allows for more strategic play.


Privacy policy: https://akatek.biz/apps/pentix_nova/privacy_policy

Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Arrange falling pieces to clear lines
- Endless game mode
- Objective-based levels
- Campaign progression
- Customizable controls
- Stash pieces for later use

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pentix Nova?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Nostalgic and relaxing
- 🎮 Great Tetris variant
- 💡 Interesting new piece shapes
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Controls issues (sensitivity, responsiveness, placement of buttons)
- 💰 Intrusive ads with no ad-free option
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and frequent errors
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Goal line disappearing in adventure mode
- Pieces teleporting and rotating unexpectedly
- Drop button functionality issues after updates
- Game progress not saved when switching apps
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to rotate pieces both ways
- Implement variable drop speed
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Add more levels and challenges
- Improve overall control scheme

## Recent user reviews (10 of 189)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ad’s in the middle of playing?? Seriously?

*2026-08-19, version 1.6.10*

It’s kind of hard to rate a game highly when I’m bombarded with ads as soon as I start to play. What’s more I closed the app thinking it was some sort of issue, reloaded in and got an add that popped up as soon as I touched the screen trying to get me to click on it. Completely ridiculous.

### 2/5 — Unskippable ad

*2026-06-12, version 1.6.10*

Removed after ads became unskippable

### 4/5 — Adds

*2026-05-18, version 1.6.10*

There are way to many adds!!!!!😡

### 5/5 — MK

*2026-05-11, version 1.6.10*

Fun

### 1/5 — Gioco bello

*2026-04-16, version 1.6.10*

Ho finito i livelli di questo gioco. Ci sono altri livelli?

### 1/5 — Tırt

*2026-02-25, version 1.6.10*

Bk gibi oyun

### 1/5 — I played this for 10 years

*2026-02-15, version 1.6.10*

and now it’s completely worthless and unplayable with all the ads 💔

### 1/5 — Designed to fail

*2026-01-31, version 1.6.10*

The ads is absolutely ridiculous and definitely seem like it’s designed for you to fail

### 1/5 — Bad glitching!!!!!!

*2026-01-21, version 1.6.10*

The game glitches very bad.

### 1/5 — Really! Ad’s right in the middle of the game?

*2026-01-20, version 1.6.10*

I thought you fixed this issue in release 1.6 but no it still does it. 
I had paused the game and when I tried it I got one play in and then all I got was advertisements.

## Frequently asked questions about Pentix Nova

### What is Pentix Nova - Falling Blocks?

Pentix Nova - Falling Blocks is a reimagined classic puzzle game where players arrange falling pieces to fill and clear lines. The game offers both endless play and objective-based levels, inspired by immortal brick-falling block games but featuring five-piece blocks for a unique challenge.

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

Key features include playing in an endless mode or completing specific objectives, progressing through individual levels or a campaign, and enjoying smooth, customizable controls. A notable feature is the ability to stash pieces for later strategic use.

### How is this game monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows players to enjoy the core experience while offering optional ways to enhance gameplay or remove ads.

### What platforms is Pentix Nova - Falling Blocks available on?

While the provided data doesn't explicitly state platforms, the mention of "Terms of Service" from Apple suggests it is likely available on iOS devices. Users should check their respective app stores for compatibility.

### What makes the controls unique?

The controls are designed for smooth and enjoyable gameplay. Players can tap with a second finger or swipe down to drop a piece, and swipe up to stash a piece for strategic use later in the game, adding a layer of depth to the classic mechanics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.10 — 2025-09-20

Fixed that bug that caused sometimes ads shown during the game.

### 1.6.9 — 2025-09-02

Minor fixes and improvements.

### 1.6.8 — 2025-05-31

Minor fixes and improvements.

### 1.6.7 — 2025-03-16

Minor fixes and improvements.

### 1.6.6 — 2025-02-10

Added new campaign world: classic quad.
Decreased number of ads.

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