# The Needle in the Haystack 2 — user reviews > 8 indexed App Store user reviews of The Needle in the Haystack 2 by Alessandro Brning, rated 1.30/5 from 4 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-needle-in-the-haystack-2/id6816213658/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-needle-in-the-haystack-2/id6816213658.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3 ## Is The Needle in the Haystack 2 safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess The Needle in the Haystack 2. ## Is The Needle in the Haystack 2 legit? The Needle in the Haystack 2 appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for The Needle in the Haystack 2 is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Most critical reviews (8 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — BRUH *2026-10-22* it still doesn’t work. I tried to load, but it says could not load, but it did have a different screen on my phone if you fix it, I could actually give it a real review. It just says cannot load view pls fix soon **Developer response:** I'm sorry the game wouldn't load for you. That's frustrating, especially when you wanted to give it a fair try. Since your review, several updates have changed how the game starts, and version 1.6 is now available, though I can't confirm that it fixes your specific case. If you still see "The game view could not load" after updating, there is now a short code under the message (for example "NIH2-W1 · -1001"). Please send that code, your device model and iOS version to support@bruniqo.de so I can find the exact cause. One known cause is Screen Time or another content filter blocking the game's local page, so if you use one, please check whether it restricts web content. Please don't delete the app or reset your save while we look into it. ### 1/5 — Absolutely dogshi *2026-10-22* This has gotta be the worst game I’ve ever played, ever. If I had to choose between watching paint dry or playing this game, I would choose watching paint dry every single time. It’s so glitchy; the sensitivity is so low that you can’t even turn fast enough to do what you wanna do. There are just so many buttons on the screen that you can barely see anything you’re doing, and not to mention you move so, so, so slow. It looks like a 5-year-old made this. If I could give it negative stars, I absolutely would. Honestly, just do everyone a huge favor and remove this “game” from the AppStore. **Developer response:** I'm sorry the game felt so frustrating to control. The crowded screen, slow turning and sluggish movement are specific problems, and I appreciate you spelling them out. Version 1.5.4 simplifies the controls, lets you collapse the status column and includes improvements to movement in online farms. I can't tell from your review whether that resolves the sensitivity issue on your device. If you try the update and it still feels too slow, please send your device model and whether you were playing solo or online to support@bruniqo.de. ### 1/5 — Schlechtes Design *2026-10-20* Es gibt keine vernünftige Einführung Steuerelemente werden von Texten überdeckt und können dadurch nicht mehr verwendet werden also Spiel ist unspielbar **Developer response:** Danke für die klare Rückmeldung. Dass Texte die Steuerung verdecken, ist ein Fehler, den wir beheben. Seit 1.5.2 ist der Suchplatz weg und Heu geht direkt zum Händler, seit 1.5.3 führt der Guide weiter, und das nächste Update bringt Wegweiser zu Zielen, Maschinen und Forschung. Wenn du uns sagst, welches iPhone du nutzt und wo die Texte lagen, finden wir die Stelle schneller: support@bruniqo.de. ### 1/5 — Laggy *2026-10-17* You can’t even move it was so laggy I was instantly got thrown into the haystack and was kicked out **Developer response:** I'm sorry you ran into such severe lag and were thrown into the haystack before being kicked out. That makes for a very poor first experience. Version 1.5.4 is now available and includes improvements to movement in online farms, though I can't confirm that it fixes the issue you experienced. If it happens again after updating, please email support@bruniqo.de with your device model, iOS version and whether the app closed or you were disconnected from a farm. Those details will help narrow down the cause. ### 2/5 — NO ADS *2026-10-22* Cmon this game is not that good for ads. The game can’t go full screen with ads. The bottom 1/8th of the screen is black and then an ad pops up. Also I don’t want to see how the top left section of the screen all the time. I could care less to see hay load, remaining, and research next. I’d rather o see more of the game. Along with account and credits. Put it someone else smaller. Make it so I can easily sell hay with one button rather than 2 taps. Also can’t place any machines or power. The workshop / build menu blocks it’s. I can see the machine outline in green but can’t place it. Looks fun. No ads. **Developer response:** Thanks for the detailed feedback, Shaun. I'm sorry the workshop panel stopped you placing machines and so much of the screen was taken up by the interface. Version 1.5.4 is now available: Build and Rotate have fixed controls at the bottom, the status column can be collapsed, and hay and finds can be sold at the dealer with one tap. I've also noted your feedback about the banner and the space it takes up. If building is still blocked after updating, please send your device model and a screenshot to support@bruniqo.de so I can look into the exact layout. ### 3/5 — Spiel startet nicht mehr *2026-10-22* Eigentlich hat alles soweit gut funktioniert teilweise kann man die Maschinen schwer bewegen es bugt oft. Sonst geht alles bitte weitere Updates! **Developer response:** Danke für deine Rückmeldung und die Unterstützung! Es tut mir leid, dass das Spiel bei dir nicht mehr startet und das Bewegen der Maschinen hakt. Version 1.5.4 ist inzwischen verfügbar und enthält Verbesserungen an der Bedienung und beim Platzieren von Maschinen. Ob sie dein Startproblem behebt, kann ich aus der Bewertung noch nicht sagen. Falls der Start nach dem Update weiter scheitert, schreib mir bitte an support@bruniqo.de mit deinem Gerätemodell, der iOS-Version und ob du einen schwarzen Bildschirm oder eine Fehlermeldung siehst. Bitte lösche die App oder deinen Spielstand vorerst nicht. Auch ein kurzes Beispiel, welche Maschine sich schwer bewegen lässt, hilft bei der Eingrenzung. ### 4/5 — * *2026-10-12* Macht spaß aber ausbaufähig. **Developer response:** Danke dir, freut mich, dass dir das Spiel Spaß macht! Mit Version 1.5.4 sind die Bedienung, das Platzieren von Maschinen und die Förderbänder einfacher geworden. Wenn du magst, schreib mir an support@bruniqo.de, was dir noch fehlt oder wo es hakt. Konkrete Wünsche helfen mir sehr bei der Weiterentwicklung. ### 5/5 — Tolle Idee *2026-10-18* Leider noch etwas fehlerbehaftet, aber der Support ist großartig und täglich werden bugs behoben. Weiter so :-) **Developer response:** Danke dir ! --- *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 2026-11-06.*