# Sword of the Elements — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of Sword of the Elements by Hosted Games LLC, rated 3.20/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-of-the-elements/id906756749/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-of-the-elements/id906756749.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (11 of 32) ### 2/5 — Many words but not enough story development *2015-11-14, version 1.1.0* I can see that much time and effort is put into this but the writing is long-winded and the pace is slow. 1 dimensional character development and a lot of fighting, walking and talking. Also, all the stats should be displayed in one page to reduce number of clicks to get to the specific stat. ### 3/5 — Grammar *2015-10-04, version 1.1.0* The game is pretty cool but the grammar is literal poop. I was cringing. Cool concept, poor delivery. ### 2/5 — Needs to be fixed *2015-04-17, version 1.0.0* I like almost all of the games that this company produces, however, this one needs more work. There are a lot of grammatical errors that make this game hard to read. It is a great game, it just needs some fixes ### 2/5 — Nope *2014-09-15, version 1.0.0* The amount of grammar mistakes plus bad sentence structure left me with a headache. This is not worth the 2 dollars I spent ### 3/5 — Fairly good *2014-09-11, version 1.0.0* The world depth was excellent and the story length was very good. That said the story could have been more understandable had the author used a English fluent editor. If the game had better English it would have been rated a 4.5 to 5 but at its current rating it is still a good game And expect much from this author in the future ### 1/5 — Bad grammar *2014-09-06, version 1.0.0* I'm not very far into the book, but I've had to stop reading already . The grammar is terrible and makes the story completely unreadable. It's almost like it was written in a different language and the editors just used a free web translator service and published it that way. Really needs some editing. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2014-09-06, version 1.0.0* I don't really write reviews that often, but I just wanted to say that I found the mistakes and poor writing distracting. It's such a shame, because the concept could be truly great. I just wish the author had given this to an editor or just had someone read it, I couldn't even finish it. And another thing! Why the heck is it $1.99?! I spent 2 dollars on an unreadable story... ### 1/5 — So bad. *2014-09-06, version 1.0.0* The writing is so terrible that I honestly gave up and deleted the app after 3 pages. I don't believe English is the authors first language, and I don't believe I would have enjoyed this app even if it had been free. Do not waste your money. Other review is likely written by the author. Read the writing in the description sample pages carefully and you'll see the problems. ### 2/5 — Uh... *2014-09-06, version 1.0.0* The game appears to have a complex role playing system to it. That's the only good thing as the author's use of English isn't very good. The story and characters would have gone a long way with some editing, and I can't help but wonder why Choice of Games gave this one a go. It is rather heartbreaking considering the time and effort that was put into making this game and I commend the author for such hard work. That can only get you so far though as the game becomes unintentionally hilarious with poor grammar and sentence structure. Perhaps with some editing I can recommend the game, but until then you might wanna pass. ### 2/5 — It's got a lot of potential, but needs an editor. Badly. *2014-09-05, version 1.0.0* This story is very creative and shows an interesting and in-depth world that the author has obviously put a lot of work into. It is unfortunate that it reads like the first draft of a middle school creative writing essay. To be blunt, it needs an editor to go over it. There are so many grammatical errors in the work that at times it makes the story almost impossible to follow. It should never have been released in its current state. Please note that this is not a knock against the author, as from what I have been able to glean from the story is an interesting premise. I want to see more, but this work needs to be revised as right now it is a very strong example of how poor grammar can really kill a story. If I can provide a couple of examples: "Only ruins" - said the wizard. - "You didn't see what's happened with the big cities of this Empire. It's terrible. Come, the night is coming and I see you're tired. We'll take a rest there". "Destroyed houses and towers, a green-sparkling grass had grown through the cracks in the stone roads and it was coldly here. Staying here you wanted to think about the terrible and painful past of this city." "It was already darkly when you've come here and the wizard summoned his silver light onto his staff. The far sky returned its bright stars and Elred was shining glaringly as if it tried to incinerate the worlds." Three examples from three pages a fair ways into the story. The author shows a certain descriptive flare, but misses some very basic mistakes that even a spell and grammar check in a writing program would flag and correct. These sorts of mistakes are common throughout the entire work. As a fan of interactive fiction I really want to like this story. It's creative use of a new idea that hasn't really been tried before. I want to see more, but I also want to be able to understand it. If the author updates with an edited version, I will gladly change my review to a higher rating. ### 2/5 — Rip off! *2014-09-05, version 1.0.0* I am familiar with both choice of an hosted games I have given all the others five stars and I respect that someone has put a lot of work into this but the English is appalling and I had ro stop reading after 3 pages I'm surprised this was published and while it has potential had I know what condition it was in I wouldn't have paid money for it. Sorry but I've come to expect better from you guys even if it is only for the price if a cup of coffee I fell very disappointed and frankly cheated with this one ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — ZERO Stars! *2015-03-20, version 1.0.0* If I could complain and have this app removed I would. I know the small child who tried to translate this writing into English was probably starved and whipped often but even still he could have done a better job... Spelling-F Grammar (use of actual words)-F Sentence structure-F Choices-D Endings- to painful and trying to even continue to the end. Seems like there is a lot of content here but why would anyone put this up in its current state? I AM embarrassed and humiliated for this writer and buying this game. I am taking this app off my phone for fear of being seen with it. Horrible just horrible. I don't even count this as a choice game. ### 1/5 — Grammar is awful... *2014-12-26, version 1.0.0* Reads like it's been translated from Google Translate in some places. The grammar is terrible and distracting to the point I couldn't get past one chapter. Would be passable in an adventure or RPG game but in a text game it's inexcusable. Don't waste your money. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2014-10-16, version 1.0.0* That's very blunt but true, I can't make my self enjoy this , I tried and failed ### 1/5 — You should be ashamed. *2014-10-11, version 1.0.0* What is this rubbish? Terrible grammar. The writing is incomprehensible. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS. ### 1/5 — No *2014-09-18, version 1.0.0* Story was ok at best, but the grammar was so bad. I thought it might get better, but was consistently bad throughout. Also it appears like your choices have no effect on the game. ### 1/5 — Terrible English & lots of it *2014-09-13, version 1.0.0* Hard to read from dreadful unedited or proofread text, and not an interesting choice or consequence in over 3 long chapters. Not good. Can't remember if I paid, but if I did, I want a refund (seriously). Deleted. ### 1/5 — Sigh... *2014-09-08, version 1.0.0* I am a huge fan of Choice of Games, and even more of a fan of the games put on Hosted Games. I looked at the reviews before buying this, thinking that I could get past a few grammar mistakes, a few misspellings... I was wrong, for I couldn't get past the fourth page. The story seems fine, but it's too much of a pain to have to sit and think on what every sentence really is saying. I'm really hoping for an updated version so that I can enjoy what the author has created. ### 1/5 — Save Your Money *2014-09-08, version 1.0.0* I don't usually write reviews, but I had to warn others against buying this. The grammar is so bad I have a difficult time understanding what is going on most of the time. Your money would be better spent on another app. Seriously. Do not purchase. ### 1/5 — Do not buy this game! *2014-09-08, version 1.0.0* In it's current form this game is impossible to decipher. And for some reason the author uses the word "Azure" in almost every other sentence. The poor quality of this game is astounding and I am left to wonder how this game was released in it's current form. ### 1/5 — Awful *2014-09-07, version 1.0.0* Do not waste your money on this. The writing is barely coherent and riddled with basic spelling and grammar mistakes. Somebody should have screened this before putting it on the app store. It's unfortunate to see the quality of Hosted Games deteriorate like this. My recommendation: Buy a decent game like Zombie Exodus instead. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Sequel is required *2024-03-13, version 1.1.5* I loved this game, and a sequel is long overdue. ### 5/5 — Great job *2015-08-25, version 1.0.0* I'm very happy that they took the time to fix there typos!!!!! ### 5/5 — My opinion *2014-09-12, version 1.0.0* I liked the story very much it seems well thought out. The down side is the grammar but personally this doesn't bother me all that much. ### 5/5 — Brilliant. *2014-09-05, version 1.0.0* Well written, imaginative and interesting. Loved it. Great writer man ### 4/5 — They fixed it *2015-08-23, version 1.1.0* Fixed most of the grammar issues, there are still a few but it's readable now ### 4/5 — Good, could be better *2014-11-09, version 1.0.0* Pros: very long, good storyline. Cons: choices only effect stats, and only effect storyline marginally, grammar issues, but you get use to them, and predictability. Overall it's a good game, if the author could just fix the grammar issues and possibly make the choices have more away in the storyline then this would be possibly THE best choice of games books! Note to author; Please finish the series, I loved it and would love to see the 2nd 3rd and 4th parts! - a hopeful reader. ### 3/5 — Grammar needs a overhaul *2018-03-08, version 1.1.0* Has so much potential fix the Grammar mistakes and you will be set ### 3/5 — My previous review was from 2013 - 2014, am revising *2017-09-30, version 1.1.0* It has been revised somewhat, I have not completed more than the beginning now and will update my new review as I complete it. Original Review - 1 star Get an editor who speaks English as a first language. You had a solid idea but need to dramatically improve the quality or make the game free. ### 3/5 — Not really interesting *2017-08-23, version 1.1.0* The beginning is so boring I can barley get through it hope the rest of the story is better ### 3/5 — I have a lot to say *2017-02-02, version 1.1.0* I'd like to start off by saying that I genuinely enjoyed this game and felt it was worth the time and money I spent on it. The plot and concept is very interesting and I got hooked right away. That being said, this doesn't feel like a polished work; it doesn't feel finished. There are a TON of grammatical and spelling errors (sometimes to the point of being unreadable but mostly just distracting). Relationships with individual characters are shallow at best, especially the family of your character. The most damning thing of all, though, was the fact that one of the characters either dies or isn't brought up throughout the rest of the game (depending on your choices). Yes, this could be a setup for a sequel, but more than anything it's really annoying considering how shallow your character's relationships with the other characters are. Not only that, but it makes it glaringly obvious how unnecessary the character is in the entire game (you could just have an already existing character do the few plot relevant things they do with no difference whatsoever). If I'm honest, I probably want to like this game more than I actually do. The issue is that it reads more like a (very, very) rough first draft rather than a complete story. It needs cleaning up: fix the grammar and spelling, add more meaningful character interactions, and make sure what's being written is actually relevant to the story (sometimes it felt a bit scattered). If those things were to happen I'm sure this would be a 5 star game:) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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