# The Minims - A New Beginning — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of The Minims by beyondthosehills, rated 3.90/5 from 21 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-minims-a-new-beginning/id595662877/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-minims-a-new-beginning/id595662877.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (13 of 50) ### 4/5 — Cute games but gives me motion sickness *2022-11-11, version 3.4.3* I was enjoying the game but the swirly nature of the display gave me motion sickness. Didn’t get to finish it unfortunately. ### 4/5 — Wait a Minum *2020-12-25, version 3.4.3* Just reloading my copy to have another go at it. First let me second what was said in an earlier review:NOT ALL gamers are testosterone fueled teenage boys. Some of us are sweet old grannies WITH MONEY TO SPEND and would spend on more games like this. Non-threatening and humorous with puzzles that give our brains a workout along with the entertainment. There are only a handful out there. Please make more. **Developer response:** Dear player, thank you for the feedback. You tap on the top three stalagmites and appear 3 bubbles. When you tap a bubble, the bubble goes up and to the centre. You have to tap quickly all three bubbles a few times. They join together and become one big bubble that transfers the fish into the sea. Hope to enjoy this time and reconsider your rating. ### 4/5 — Make more chapters!!!!! *2018-12-27, version 3.4.3* I love this game. Can you please make more chapters? ### 4/5 — Short but fun *2016-09-09, version 3.2* Fun game but pretty short. You have to have a lot of patience as the transitions are slow. More about slowing down and enjoying the scenery and cerebral story line. Easy enough for people new to puzzle games but a more adult story line. ### 4/5 — A lot of love went into making this one...... *2016-02-14, version 3.2* Mi is in search for his girl; Mo. His life partner. Fantastic and surreal artwork and storyline. Like most tap adventures, the game starts out slow but then becomes something different as the player immerses himself into the story. There's are plenty of puzzles and thought provoking events. There was a lot of love and thought put into this game; A New Beginning. ### 4/5 — Creative, enjoyable! *2015-12-02, version 3.2* A quirky and quiet puzzle game. Linear path, but with an interesting story line that bounces back and forth through time. Challenging enough to send me into the hints at times, but easy enough to be gentle. I'll watch for something else from Andreas and friends! ### 4/5 — Odd but fun *2015-07-21, version 3.2* Odd. Very odd. But I actually started caring about the characters. Not all the puzzles are obvious. But the built-in help system guided me right along when I got stuck. Beautiful graphics. Interesting story. ### 4/5 — On iPad Air 2 *2015-07-05, version 3.2* I found this game relaxing and enjoyable. Some early dialogue is monotonous; later you can fast forward dialogue. It's more of a room escape game than a point and click adventure. Very linear; one task at a time before you can move on. Beautiful artwork; nice plot; slow motion throughout which can be relaxing or exasperating; music not my style and no way to mute music separate from sound. This game is slow paced, quiet and beautiful. ### 5/5 — Stunning! *2015-05-17, version 3.2* GREAT little story! The graphics were extremely well done for a cartoon story. Just because I said cartoon... Don't let this put you off! Very well adapted! Would definitely buy more from this developer! Thanks so much for a point and click, no violence or HOG's.....YAY! ### 5/5 — Absolutely wonderful!! *2015-05-04, version 3.2* Really well done, I did not want it to end! Played the latest April 30 update..no glitches, lovely story line, beautiful scenery, smooth gameplay. This is a sweet point and click adventure using inventory items..very different, and no violence or gore. Definitely makes you think, but a really good hint system is integrated if needed. I was stumped at the "Interlude" chapter..I thought it was an abrupt and rather odd end to the game, but it is not. Just work thru it.. there's another chapter after it. Devs... thank you so much for this game! Can't wait for more from you!! ### 5/5 — Delightful *2015-04-15, version 3.1* This was a fun, easy paced and delightful game to play. It had challenging puzzles but not too hard I couldn't figure them out. Well done. ### 5/5 — Excellent Game! *2015-04-04, version 3.1* I play a lot of ipad and iphone games, but rarely write reviews. This game truly stood out among the rest of the games out there. I originally had this game as a Chapter 1 teaser, and I liked it then. The rest of the game did not disappoint. Great graphics and videos, unique characters, surprisingly good music, and challenging game play. This was a labor of love for the small team that created it. I was so entralled, I played it in one sitting. Took several hours. It was a magical voyage. Well worth the purchase at any price. ### 5/5 — One Of The Best Unity Engine Games Ever *2015-03-22, version 3.1* This is hands down one of the best Unity engine games I've ever played. I sat down all Day just to play it. When I finally got to The ending, I almost teared up, because it was that awesome. I only wished that there was more. Make a sequel or add more to the story, or even make extra stories after completing the entire game, because this was worth every ITune Penny. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — SLOW, Do not waste your money *2018-04-12, version 3.3* If you have endless time to wait for dialogue bubbles to move onto the next one or if you are an extremely and I mean an extremely slow reader, then this is the game for you. However if you are like most people who enjoy actually playing a game then I recommend something that moves the dialogue along much more quickly. It looks like the game could be fun and interesting however I cannot waste a 1 minute pause to read a 1-5 word dialogue bubble. My guess is this was done to make the game seem longer. Sorry that’s all I have chucked it in the waste bin didn’t have time to waste. **Developer response:** Thank you for your comment. We have just updated the game (3.4 version) and includes a feature that you could fast forward the cinematics and the dialogues. So, you could play the same game for a shorter duration. This game is relaxing, smooth and emotional - that was our goal! Hope you enjoy the game this time. ### 1/5 — Help *2017-11-30, version 3.3* I downloaded the universal edition and I am stuck in first chapter. I cleaned the pond and found corn. Also found the coffee and grew more. But I cannot figure out how to get water to make coffee. After I caught the fish, the bowl disappeared and I have nothing to gather water in. None of the walk through look at all like the version I got from the AppStore and I am ready to delete this game and ask for my $ back. It is not working right in my opinion. **Developer response:** There is a wooden cup on the coffee machine. You can take this cup and fill it with water from the pond. Please contact us directly if you need more help. ### 2/5 — Find the one right answer & be slow about it! *2015-07-22, version 3.2* One of the keys with puzzle games, from a design standpoint, is to clue the user in to the logic of the game, or to the designer's way of thinking. Portal, for example, is great at this. Minims isn't. It wants to lock you in to one right answer, so creative thinkers may get frustrated. That plus the fact that the interface is slow kept me from falling in love with it as so many others clearly have. I did really like what I saw of the design, which reminded me of old PlayStation games. The saturated color and quirky design are particularly reminiscent of Spyro the Dragon. ### 3/5 — Beautiful game, but it's very very slow *2016-02-03, version 3.2* This game has beautiful scenery, wonderful music and a fantastic storyline. The controls leave much to be desired and are very confusing. The puzzles are mostly intuitive and not too difficult. The biggest down side however is how incredibly SLOW the game is. The text and the cut scenes between locations cause the game to move so slowly that it is just frustrating - especially when you have to move back and forth to the same place multiple times. Watching Mii walk and the scene float around to just the perfect location is exhausting. I made it through to the end. My husband and kids did not. They got board and quit playing. So just a word of caution. You better have enormous patience to get through this one. **Developer response:** Thank you for your comment. We have just updated the game (3.4 version) and includes a feature that you could fast forward the cinematics and the dialogues. You could play the same game for a shorter duration. Hope you enjoy the game this time. ### 3/5 — Beautiful game, but bit confusing. *2015-10-08, version 3.2* Personally, I liked the older version where their names were Mii & U because I thought that was cute and matched perfectly, but I don't like the new names; mii & mo. It just doesn't give me a happy feeling.. Other than that, I really love this app. But I'm upset I finished it & didn't fully understand the ending. I didn't understand where exactly he found her. I remember he was trying to find his inner being, and that is where she was all along? But the elder minim said she chose her path already, so that left me confused. Other than that, it was a beautiful game. I hope there's another one.. because this deserves more parts. ### 3/5 — Aggravatingly slow *2015-06-10, version 3.2* The response times & completion of character dialogue so you can move forward are aggravatingly slow. There is no skip ahead button to fast-forward the dialogue, which is especially annoyingly when you're just trying to get through the seemingly endless options the vender's selling that you can't afford. Idk if gameplay is extended by this annoyance, but it caused me to stop playing. ### 3/5 — Bug *2015-03-23, version 3.1* I got this game when it first came out and then waited for some time for new levels, was very happy when I saw they reworked the whole game but then learned I would have to wait longer until they fixed a problem for older devices. Finally the time had come and I could start my adventure on my good old iPhone4! Things went along fine till I reached the tree in "interlude" then game just shuts down. I played through interlude level several times with same results. I cannot finish game until this is fixed!! So please address this prob asap. Thank you!!! ### 3/5 — Adorable but irritating *2015-03-11, version 3.1* You play an adorable, vaguely anthropomorphic furry summer squash, which is the absolute best part of the game. Graphics are nice, music is mostly nice (it gets better after the first scene). Between-location animations are tedious. What felt like a fantastic, deep, moving game 2/3 of the way through seemed undermined by the abrupt, rather shallow, morally questionable ending. ### 3/5 — Strange glitches *2015-01-13, version 3.0* I played the whole game prior to the December 2014 update, loved it. Thought the music was beautiful, scenes fascinating visually, puzzles interesting and unusual. Five stars for that version! But after update I am having too many strange problems. What is supposed to happen in the room with the pink columns and little doors? I can turn the handles but nothing happens though I hear a stone-scraping sound. One time I got to a room with three trees and a caterpillar but nothing happened there and I have yet to get back to that place. Also, one time I collected six or seven cyan stones. Each time I went back to the altar there was another one....and then they all vanished. Additionally, the achievements tally seems incorrect, telling me I've played about a third of chapter four when I'm so very clearly stuck at chapter 3. So, three stars for this version because I can't play any further. Looking forward to the fixes, though, and hoping to amend review to 5 stars. **Developer response:** Thank you for your review. I hope you have downloaded and played the whole story of the game. Looking forward to your new comments! ### 3/5 — Could be a good game *2014-12-22, version 3.0* This game could be a good game although there are some minor problems with such as the turning motion in order to turn the game you have to use one finger you cannot rotate the screen from where you are in it is difficult to click on items that are around you. Another thing is that some of the puzzles are difficult to solve such as where I am right now it says that I need organic thread but there is no where to purchase and I've been throughout the whole entire game pressing on everything and using every single obstacle and item that I own and yet I still cannot pass ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Beautiful Immersive fun. *2019-08-27, version 3.4.3* Great game. I’d love to see more. ### 5/5 — I Friggin’ Love This Ish !!! *2018-08-30, version 3.4.3* I am obsessed with this game ! I don’t typically get into games, but I after helping my 4 y/o with the opening , I knew I had to download it for myself ! ### 5/5 — Beautiful, fun little sleeper game *2017-03-30, version 3.2* I stumbled upon this game by chance when one of the games I played suggested I would like this...I did my research and after buying I am so happy with my purchase..a truly great realized game...the visuals are gorgeous with simple intuitive controls and fun gameplay...excellent cinematography as well...this is a special little game that deserves to get more exposure from the App Store...keep up the excellent work devs! Can't wait to see what you do next!...there's something deeper and subversive within this game if you are willing to look. PS. Please developers update game for iOS 10 per Apple request so game will continue to work on future iOS generations ### 5/5 — Minims *2016-06-24, version 3.2* Love this game! Was frustrating at first..movement is different than other games..but once I got use to playing I couldn't stop. Then the end just brought the biggest smile to my face. ### 5/5 — Beautiful experience! *2016-05-08, version 3.2* This is truly a beautiful game experience! Yes compared to typical games this could be considered "slow", but in actuality it is almost a visceral experience that would be wasted if experienced too quickly. Savor each moment and immerse yourself in a truly unique game. Loved this 💕💕 ### 5/5 — More like this please *2016-02-27, version 3.2* I loved this game...I admit it's not for everyone. There is nothing fast paced about it, it's definitely a relaxed, slow moving game. You need to use your brain, and it does take a bit to figure out the controls...I was sad it ended so soon but the amount of work that was put into this making game makes up for the fact that it's short. I just hope to see more like it soon. ### 5/5 — Visually stunning! *2015-12-22, version 3.2* This game is perfect. A little challenging but fairly easy to figure out! The music is soothing... The game is calming! I love it... Highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Great game - like Myst for iPad *2015-09-30, version 3.2* I got this game when it was on sale, not free, but was so impressed with the screenshot graphics for iPad I bought it. It's like a mini-Myst game for iPad in a way. Very cool, got me through some meetings and when I needed a brain break. Wish it was longer though, hopefully soon a part 2? Try not to do the hints, but the earlier comments were apparently fixed right away, hints and a way to move faster through the dialogue. Best iPad game I've played so far. ### 5/5 — A Wonderful Adventure Indeed. *2015-08-18, version 3.2* I truly enjoyed playing this game and didn't want to see myself finally figuring out the tasks at hand and reaching the end of the game. With the storybook animation taking part of the game, my interest was constantly searching for more, wondering if I missed something. Would enjoy a version 2 or another artistically enjoyable game. GreT Job. ### 5/5 — Sweet and intriguing game *2015-07-25, version 3.2* I really enjoyed this game. It kept my interest all the way through. I did have to use a few hints along the way. No violence, which was much appreciated. Lovely surprise ending. --- *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 2026-06-10.*