# The Virus: Cry for Help — user reviews > 84 indexed App Store user reviews of The Virus by Daedalic Entertainment GmbH, rated 4.19/5 from 21 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-virus-cry-for-help/id1127297537/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-virus-cry-for-help/id1127297537.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 13 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (16 of 84) ### 4/5 — Wow. *2019-02-22* This game is so good! I’ve played it twice and have gotten two different endings but the first ending I got was a bad one for sure (Unless “connection lost” isn’t a 100% indicator for an ending) and the second ending I got was good...? Low-key thought it should have been a bad ending. But I’m really hoping that these two endings aren’t the only endings. It’ll leave me sort of unsatisfied. ### 4/5 — Great game *2018-03-18* Great game and good story but ended so quickly. Please bring out more story and story lines. ### 2/5 — Not good *2017-08-17* Not bad to start with after lots of reading it comes up it ended..boring ### 2/5 — Meh *2017-04-14* Having paid for this game, I expected it to last at lot longer than a couple of hours, using on my I watch didn't really add anything to the game saying that I did enjoy the story just wished there was more ### 4/5 — AMAZING but short *2017-02-22* For me this game was absolutely amazing and I really did make a strong bond with the character ,but this story was a little to short I didn't mind as I am quiet a slow reader but then I gave it to my friend to play on a plane journey and she finished it within two hours. In conclusion if you just want a gripping short story that is cheap I would definitely recommend it but if you want a long story this wouldn't be for you. ### 3/5 — Interesting game, needs some improvements *2017-02-10, version 1.1.5* I downloaded this because I love the Lifeline series. Pros: -Decent story. -Seeing the "other side's" point of view. Huge change from most games like this. -Fast mode if you don't like waiting for her to sleep. Cons: -a LOT of language. This shouldn't be rated 9+. -no option to undo a decision. You have to play through or restart the whole game. -notifications. When you're put on hold (she's sleeping), the app doesn't notify you when you can play again. -the story could be more in-depth. It seemed short and the ending leaves more questions than answers. ### 4/5 — Enjoyable but short *2017-01-07* I enjoyed this though don't think it's quite as good as the Lifeline series. Having said that, the additional military broadcasts available added depth. ### 2/5 — Loads of bugs *2017-01-07* Great game good storyline but loads and loads of bugs the game doesn't communicate with the phone and watch versions very well at all you have to close the game down all the time and see if it transfers your progress from one to another !! Very annoying. ### 2/5 — Not happy *2017-01-05* App worked absolutely fine until I paid to unlock the rest. Since then it won't stop crashing, skips back several scenes and I now can't get any further than a certain point without it crashing completely, causing me to have to restart it. Not happy that I paid for this and won't find out the ending. Also, the game gives the impression that you get to decide what happens - untrue, the story stays the same no matter which option you'd choose - I would know as it has restarted so many times! ### 3/5 — Good story, bad software *2016-11-17, version 1.1.5* The story was really good but it just doesn't sync the story with my Apple Watch. I wait for a long time in the app but nothing pops up. Plz fix this. Also other apps work so yeah ### 3/5 — Playability *2016-11-16* This is a great game/story. I was completely enthralled and was sucked in completely. Waiting for Hanna to get back to me was tense at times... but then all of a sudden, the game ends. There is so much of this story that was left unsaid and there is definitely room for growth with this story. Please bring out more content!!!!! ### 3/5 — Honest Review *2016-11-15* As a fan of these kind of games I really like this idea. It is a great storyline with a great character, but here's my problem(s) - for £1.49 it was way, way too short. I'd understand a free game being short/shorter, but not a pay to play game. Also, this game is not free and it should not be labelled as such. It should be clear that you need to spend £1.49 to play, it's dishonest and wrong to lead people to believe they are playing a free game, only to be notified after a couple of minutes that they must pay if they wish to play the rest of the story. I'd love to give this game a better rating as I really do love the character, but the negatives outweigh the positives with this game unfortunately. If you're going to charge for a game it should have more than just 30-60 minutes of gameplay. It's no good saying that 'in slow mode it takes longer to play' either, because it's still the same amount of gameplay because you're not physically playing any longer, rather, you're waiting. ### 4/5 — Good *2016-10-25, version 1.1.4* Good game. I would add more things to do though. ### 4/5 — Amazing game but loading glitch since the last update *2016-10-11* Well worth paying for, but since the last update, the app crashes and won't load past the very first screen... Please fix as the app is amazing! ### 4/5 — Won't load *2016-10-04, version 1.1.3* Love this game but after the latest update it won't go past the loading screen ### 4/5 — Good could be better *2016-10-03, version 1.1.1* It has a fun story and Hanna is a good character. It's worth the money to keep going. Would be better if it was longer. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — ??? *2019-08-10, version 1.1.5* I cant get past the loading screen ### 1/5 — Terrible *2016-12-21* Far too short considering you pay for it. Keeps crashing and doesn't work. Don't waste your money. ### 1/5 — No language change *2016-10-09* I tried playing this on my apple watch and deleted it soon after as the language on the game is in German! There seems to be no way to change the language at all. So unless you can read German, don't bother with this game. ### 1/5 — Can't play game... *2016-10-05, version 1.1.3* Game won't go past the loading screen. The words just flash and stays stuck. ### 1/5 — Wow *2016-10-05, version 1.1.3* You have to buy the game when you get it... That's just wrong you need to fix this or change it so instead of free it's a dollar or something or change it so it's free ### 1/5 — Can't even keep set language. *2016-09-30, version 1.1.1* It keeps thinking I read in some foreign language every time I open it on Apple Watch. Not to mention that there's even no notifications for when the main character is ready. Fail. ### 1/5 — Problems *2016-09-27, version 1.1.1* App keeps crashing, won't let me even start the game. ### 1/5 — Wouldn't even start *2016-09-25* I was looking forward to playing, but the game couldn't even launch, even after restarting and reinstalling ### 1/5 — It doesn't work and it isn't free *2016-09-25* This game is still crashing on the load screen even if I reset the phone the problem still remain . And if you want to play you have to buy it ### 1/5 — Why *2016-09-24, version 1.1.1* Every time I try to play it it's shut off after a few secs. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fun take on zombies *2019-02-03, version 1.1.5* Please expand the story. ### 5/5 — ONE SIMPLE CHANGE PLEASE, still 5 stars! *2019-01-23, version 1.1.5* Great story! It feels like I have an actual impact the more I talk with the main protagonist. Not a forced one, rather the kind that becomes more genuine over time. Looks awesome! Easy navigation and looks nice as well. The usage of tapping into radio frequencies to gain insight of things happening around you gives the story even more impact. Not only do my decisions affect the protagonist, but the world around her as well. Sounds great... EXCEPT for the beeping that constantly plays over everything when switching over to use the frequencies. Even with the sound setting switched OFF it continues. This is my ONLY issue I have and it would be amazing if the constant high C pitch beeping could be removed. Reading the conversations is very distracting otherwise and I just want to get out of that section ASAP! REGARDLESS of whether the change is made or not, I’m enjoying the game immensely and it deserves the 5 stars it earns for the work that’s been put in. I hope this reaches somebody who can relay this request to whomever can help cure a slight headache. ;) Thanks again! ### 5/5 — Amazing story *2018-05-20, version 1.1.5* It’s a great, highly interactive story where even small, seemingly meaningless decisions can impact your personal story. I have one complaint at the moment, which I am not including in my rating as it is being worked on to my knowledge. The story is sadly quite short at the moment. That being said, I’ve heard they’re working on additional content, so if you’re considering purchasing the full story, know that you’re not paying for a finished product. I’d be glad to update my review if this is finished in the future. ### 5/5 — Excellent game. . *2017-09-05* Simple but so immersive ### 5/5 — The virus cry for help app *2017-06-23, version 1.1.5* This app is perfect for me n my iPhone 7 it's really fun n cool advanced n I've never seen a great advanced app like it before plus it has a cool story to it too. The sound effects it has n the way it works is nice. So ya really nice app like my others too. ### 5/5 — 100% great text based zombie game now *2016-12-06* Best text game about Zombies and surviving but not much survival open 2D world text based yet when u guys compare to State of Decay I know is 3D tho but with more work on this app needs more a lot of Survival stuff for ur fav heroes to live in this text game based world, like have a pulse checking status for iwatch for heroes we pick and get either them to live or die something that could make this game even more fun than storytelling of about virus, don't get meh wrong Devs the story is awesome tho just saying it really needs like Storage of items foods etc other stuff to ration when they live in Houses and suburbs that's all tho I guess if u get what I mean Devs :) ### 5/5 — Love *2016-10-29, version 1.1.4* This game is great! I hated having to stop playing to buy the rest of the game. This game is perfectly written and makes you hang on every word. I love this game and everyone who loves text adventure/science fiction type games should play this game. ### 5/5 — It's a great game *2016-10-10* But once I bought it it keeps freezing I can't even play anymore Won't pass the start screen ### 5/5 — Oh my goodness *2016-10-01, version 1.1.1* I don't understand why people don't create more apps and games similar to this. I will shell out a lot of money for a good story and a branched path type of game. I LOVE it. Keep up the good work guys, I'm looking forward to more. I do have a question however. Or two. If you wish for no spoilers than please do not continue reading. I won't try to spoil anything but I just want to throw a disclaimer out there. Are there multiple endings to this game? And if so how many. The way it was presented sounded as if there was two. And I wanted to know if I got a "connection lost", does it mean the game is over? I am afraid to reset my progress if I just have to wait a while to continue. Many thanks, much love. One more thing. Want a sequel, really bad. 👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Hm. *2016-09-23, version 1.1.1* I really liked this game. It was fun, effortless and interesting. I like the idea of it as well. I'm considering purchasing it, but I'm not sure. I'm wondering how long the actual game play is. Interesting. --- *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.*