# SHINE - Journey Of Light — user reviews > 206 indexed App Store user reviews of SHINE by Fox and Sheep GmbH, rated 4.40/5 from 616 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shine-journey-of-light/id1433881849/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shine-journey-of-light/id1433881849.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 438 · 4★ 81 · 3★ 47 · 2★ 19 · 1★ 31 ## What do users think of SHINE? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Beautiful, relaxing, and immersive gameplay - 🎶 Stunning music and audio design - 🌟 Gorgeous visuals and art style - 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls - 🕰️ Calming and stress-relieving experience - 🔍 Interesting and mysterious story elements **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and technical issues - 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials - 💰 Paid app with in-app purchases - 🕹️ Controls can feel too slow or unresponsive - 🕰️ Gameplay can become repetitive or boring over time **Commonly reported bugs** - Game restarting or resetting unexpectedly - Controls not responding properly on certain devices - Compatibility issues with newer or older devices **Most requested features** - More levels and content to explore - Difficulty settings or customization options - Improved performance and stability - Better onboarding and tutorial system - Additional story and narrative elements ## Newest reviews (13 of 206) ### 3/5 — überschätzt *2022-03-19, version 1.83* Relativ kurz, Level fast gleich, Deko und Hindernisse nicht zu unterscheiden. Entspanntes Spiel, nett gemacht (oder gemeint). ### 3/5 — 개인취향 때문에 호불호 갈릴 듯 *2021-10-01* 저는 살짝 이렇게 힐링되고 잔잔한 게임을 좋아하는데 이 게임이 딱 그런 게임이에요 근데 둥실둥실 떠다니는 속도가 좀 느려서 답답한 감이 없지 않고 조금 지루해서 금방 질려요 이 돈 주고 이 게임을 사는 건 살짝 아깝다는 생각이 드네요… ### 5/5 — Super Bright *2021-03-15, version 1.82* Awesome, sunny, little luminescent gem of a game. Lots of fun for just ticking the imagination once in a while. ### 5/5 — Entspannend, Kitzlig, Emotional *2020-12-10, version 1.82* Außergewöhnlicher, liebevoller Spielspass für die Sinne. ### 5/5 — 까세요 돈 안아까워요 *2020-10-29* 편안한 분위기 / 몽환적 / 스트레스 받기 싫음 / 안정되는 게임 찾으시는 분들 꼭 사세요. 돈 안아까워요 진짜 이렇게 편안한 게임은 오랜만이네요 ### 5/5 — Why SHINE is a great game. *2020-08-18* SHINE is an incredible game and great to play when your bored. It is super relaxing and calm. It makes you imagine wonderful things. **Developer response:** Yeah, awesome. Thats what it's made for. And thanks for taking your time writing a review. ### 5/5 — Thanks for the awesome app!!! *2020-08-15, version 1.82* Thanks ### 5/5 — Wunderschön entspannend *2020-04-11, version 1.82* Ein Traum❣️ ### 2/5 — Ruim *2020-04-01* Não consigo jogar. **Developer response:** If the game doesn't work on your device, please send us an email to contact@foxandsheep.com. ### 5/5 — The Best game ever of all time on iPhone ! *2020-01-27, version 1.82* I ### 2/5 — Nette Spielidee mit bescheuerter Steuerung *2020-01-02* Die Idee den Lichtpunkt durch schön animierte Level und guter atmosphärischer Musik zu steuern ist ja wirklich gut, wäre da nicht die wirklich dumme Steuerung des die das ganze dann leider ganz schnell in die Kategorie „ des nervt“ befördert. Im Grund genommen ist es ein zielloses Bewegen des Lichtpunktes da man nicht weiß wohin es geht. Was diese besonderen Lichtpunkte bringen weiß man nicht und sie zu bekommen gleicht eher einem Glücksspiel, meist ist es erst im zweiten Durchlauf möglich wenn man weiß wo er sich befindet kann man gezielt darauf zu steuern.....leider nur 2 Sterne **Developer response:** Hi, das ist Schade, dass wir nicht ganz deine Erwartungen getroffen haben. Wir haben viel getestet und versucht die Steuerung so einfach wie möglich zu machen. Manchmal schaffen wir es aber nicht alle glücklich zu machen. Wir hoffen du hattest dennoch ein kurze aber entspannte Zeit mit dem Spiel. Danke für deinen Review P.S.: Die besonderen Lichtpunkte werden noch wichtig. Stay tuned ;) ### 2/5 — Does not work with iPhone 11pro. *2019-12-29, version 1.82* I could not close it out on my iphone11pro. So I had to power off my phone.The end. ### 4/5 — Good graphics *2019-12-28, version 1.82* I wish I could say I enjoyed this game more than I have. The design was really pretty, but most of the levels in chapters 1-3 were too easy. I’m currently on the second level of chapter 4, and it isn’t really hard, just a matter of figuring out which direction the gears are trying to take you. Can’t exactly say it’s worth the $2.99 just because it gets kind of boring after awhile. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Froze *2026-08-11, version 1.83* Wouldn’t advance past the “best with headphones” banner. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-11-29* Paid £3.99 for a game for my toddler and it doesn’t work. Waste of money. It just keeps going back to the beginning ‘tap’ option and when I’ve tried to see how it works you have no control over the blob of light it just moves around a bit then the game restarts….how is my son supposed to be able to play it if I ca t even figure out how it works ?? **Developer response:** We are sorry for having trouble with our app 😕. Please try to solve it by restarting your device and reinstalling the app. This helps for many problems. If not, please contact our customer service: contact@foxandsheep.com. We are happy to help you 💗. Best wishes from Berlin 🦊🐑 ### 1/5 — Shine *2021-06-18, version 1.82* Can’t figure our how to play this or find instructions. Do I really have to google it? ### 1/5 — Steuerung funktioniert nicht *2020-11-20, version 1.82* Hm, habe das Spiel gerade gekauft. Mit tap auf den Bildschirm sollte es eigentlich starten. Es passiert aber nichts. Das Licht erlöscht und dann fängt die Aufforderung wieder von vorne an. Nervt leider. ### 1/5 — Ruined by promo app *2020-08-09, version 1.82* I had to delete it because every time it starts it exposes my children to advertisement that is hard to dismiss. And it’s a paid game! These developers should be ashamed of both their greed — and how stupid they are to ruin their own hard work with these ads. You’ve forced me to flush this app down the metaphorical toilet. My kids actually were very intrigued by your game.now they cannot play. Shame on you. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2020-05-31, version 1.82* App doesn’t work. It keeps replying same video. I want my money back. ### 1/5 — How are you meant to play this? *2020-05-28* Game goes back to the beginning every few seconds. There is no Help menu, I’m not sure how you are meant to play it. Waste of money. **Developer response:** Hi there, please send a message to contact@foxandsheep.com, we're happy to help! Best wishes from Berlin 🦊🐑 ### 1/5 — Nicht mein Geschmack *2019-12-24, version 1.82* Ich finde das Spiel ziemlich öde. ### 1/5 — Keine Ahnung was ich tun soll. Fängt immer wieder von vorn an *2019-12-08, version 1.82* Keine Anleitung. Ich komme mir echt blöd vor und das macht mich aggressiv. Blödes Spiel. Schade ums Geld. Hat bestimmt ein ganz cooler Hipster designed... ### 1/5 — Madeline was sad *2019-11-17, version 1.82* bels itt shard har ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Beautiful, relaxing, the perfect game *2025-08-10, version 1.83* Shine is a game where you collect light to bring back to the night sky by going through paths and tunnels that fork and split, giving you the choice of where to go. There are tons of levels that change as they go, and you can always replay them, meaning you’ll never get bored. The music is absolutely stunning, giving the levels their own personality. I play this game all the time, and there are no adds and no money you need to give the game to get better rewards, this game is simply a gorgeous journey of light. ### 5/5 — Really nice *2025-02-08* I think shine was really great! It is so relaxing, but I am unsure what the blue Mooney’s are? **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback 💫. Keep on having fun with our SHINE app ✨! Best wishes from Berlin 🦊🐑 ### 5/5 — Magnifique *2024-08-19* Expérience de jeu incroyable ! Les grafiques sont vraiment beaux.La qualité du son est vraiment bien 👌🏻 **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback 💫. Keep on having fun with our SHINE app ✨! Best wishes from Berlin 🦊🐑 ### 5/5 — Soothing and Beautiful *2023-11-09* A really lovely, simple but beautifully crafted journey, with a great soundscape. A lot of love has gone into this. Well done guys. Recommended. **Developer response:** Thank you for your review 🤩. Keep on having fun with our SHINE app ✨! Best wishes from Berlin 🦊🐑 ### 5/5 — Good *2023-06-16, version 1.83* It is fun and good ### 5/5 — Tolles Spiel *2023-03-24, version 1.83* Liebevoll, Detailliert und Spannend gestaltet! ### 5/5 — Not Flappy Birds! *2022-02-05, version 1.82* When I found this game and read some of the reviews, someone said this was the same as Flappy Birds. I almost passed it up after reading that. For some reason, I decided to try it anyway. This is not Flappy Birds! I found this game to be both relaxing and intriguing! It’s absolutely beautiful from graphics to gameplay to music! If you’re looking for something stressful, get Flappy Birds. If you want something mysterious, beautiful, and relaxing, Shine is the game for you … and me! ### 5/5 — Rewelacyjna gra *2021-11-22, version 1.82* Bardzo Dziękuję każdemu kto brał udział w stworzeniu projektu SHINE! Od serca dziękuję za muzykę maestrowi Christian Maier. Znalazłem ją przypadkowo kiedy miałem w życiu bardzo trudny etap… i dużej mierze jestem wdzięczny SHINE za pomoc i inspiracje twórczą w tym czasie. Gorąco polecam każdemu! Nie mogę się doczekać drugiej części! ### 5/5 — Best game ever! *2021-09-29, version 1.82* Seriously one of my favorite games on mobile devices ### 5/5 — AMAZING GAME!! ✨💖 *2021-08-03, version 1.82* This game is absolutely stunning! From the very beautiful music, to the playing, it gives the player a magical experience! 🪄✨Don’t look further, get this wonderful game now! Thank you so much to the creators that created this game! 🙏✨ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*