The latest version seems buggy
I haven't played this in several years, and saw someone playing it on YouTube and figured I would see where I left off.
When I ran a couple of my previous solutions, everything executed quickly with no hitches.
But I didn't see the charts for the run summary I saw in the YT video (granted it was a PC copy of the game).
So I thought, huh... I wonder if there is an update that adds those graphs.
So I checked, and there was an update, so I downloaded the latest version...
But now when I run the same solutions that used to execute quickly without any hitches, now seem to freeze and hitch, and is not nearly as smooth as whatever version I had previously downloaded prior to updating.
So I really enjoy this game, but it seems to be broken in its current state for some reason. Please fix the hitches (or restore a previous version that did not hitch).
Previous version was definitely 5 star.
The current state is 4 stars tops, not a great experience.
When I ran a couple of my previous solutions, everything executed quickly with no hitches.
But I didn't see the charts for the run summary I saw in the YT video (granted it was a PC copy of the game).
So I thought, huh... I wonder if there is an update that adds those graphs.
So I checked, and there was an update, so I downloaded the latest version...
But now when I run the same solutions that used to execute quickly without any hitches, now seem to freeze and hitch, and is not nearly as smooth as whatever version I had previously downloaded prior to updating.
So I really enjoy this game, but it seems to be broken in its current state for some reason. Please fix the hitches (or restore a previous version that did not hitch).
Previous version was definitely 5 star.
The current state is 4 stars tops, not a great experience.
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Awesome
I’ve found out recently that I absolutely love to program things, even though I have no experience in it, nor do I know any programming languages aside from assembly code. I found this gem and it’s amazing, scratches the programming itch I have, and makes it fun. Definitely worth every cent.
Good game, no external keyboard support?
I know this game came out awhile ago, but even then there was hardware keyboard support on the iPad. I just hate that I have to use the onscreen keyboard, it’s so hard to do. Esp. since it’s a desktop game!
Keyboard is a must for typing
For a key about programming, lack of keyboard support is a big show stopper for enjoyment.
Seems fun, but no keyboard support
This seems like it will be a fun puzzle/logic/programming game but the lack of keyboard is really frustrating. I would like to see the game avoid using the on-screen keyboard, but if a physical keyboard is present allow it’s use.
Just discovered this gem!
I have been tinkering around with programming in various languages for years and stumbled upon this game while searching for a factory sim for the ipad(something similar to factorial). Anyway, I have been up most of the night working through the puzzles and really enjoying what I have encountered so far. I would definitely give it a solid 4 stars. For a fifth star the devs would have to add keyboard support. With so many options for keyboards for tablets these days as well as the amazing keyboard for the iPad Pro, having to use only the on screen keyboard seems a little clunky. Maybe I am just being picky tho, great game otherwise!
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Magic Keyboard not compatible
I love the game but on iPad it doesn't translate to touch well and the magic Keyboard doesn't work with it
???
Game is literally unplayable due to only half the keyboard being accessible.
-2 Stars for NO KEYBOARD SUPPORT
I love this game. I’d honestly give it five stars easy except for the omission of hardware keyboard support. One of the main reasons I have an iPad-Pro is because of the keyboard. As a software developer myself, with experience in iOS, I know for certain that this is some seriously low hanging fruit. Please, add the keyboard support. Although, I see its been over two years now of people begging for it... so, I don’t think anyone is listening
I hope the developer will consider some of their other games for mobile/iOS. It would be great to see Shenzhen I/O in this format (as long as they include keyboard support). ExaPunks would be awesome too!
Thank you.
I hope the developer will consider some of their other games for mobile/iOS. It would be great to see Shenzhen I/O in this format (as long as they include keyboard support). ExaPunks would be awesome too!
Thank you.
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Who cares about the keyboard?
I bought this app to support the developer because there are simply no apps that even come close to trying to help you understand computer science. The concept is easily five stars and I hope they keep delivering.
Would love for this to fit on iPad mini
Hi, bought this years ago. I keep waiting for an update/fix but perhaps you don’t know there’s an issue. On iPad mini 2, and maybe others? The keyboard appears onscreen cutoff
Would love for it to be shrunk down to fit screen
Would love for it to be shrunk down to fit screen
You’ll love it.
Analytical problem solving sounds a bit boring, but this is awesome. Coding experience not necessary, an ability to think analytically and systematically is. The language is very simple with only a few commands and the process of first solving a problem and then refining your solution to be faster or more elegant is addictive. Worth a go if this sounds interesting to you.
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No keyboard support
As a big fan of Zachtronics and the PC version of TIS-100, I'm disappointed there's no way to use an external keyboard to play this game.
Great Game
Love this game. Runs great on my iPad.
It seems cool but can't figure it out
I wish there was a tutorial or a simple level so people that have no idea what this is can learn...
Pulling defeat from the jaws of victory
Would easily be a 5-star game, but someone decided that the OS keyboard support wasn’t good enough for them and implemented a heavily inferior solution.
Zachtronics really should be annoyed at Metaversal for taking one of the best programming games around and ruining it. I hope they don’t take this debacle as evidence their games aren’t appropriate for iOS, since the problem lies wholly in a gross implementation mistake.
First, lack of hardware keyboard support makes this effectively unplayable on an iPad Pro 12.9” with a keyboard cover. There’s no “typing stand” position with that cover, as it assumes you can use the real keys for any typing, so you’re stuck with the software keyboard flat on the table.
Even ignoring this issue, the “custom” software keyboard they decided to implement for the game isn’t very good compared to the default OS one and changes all the ergonomics while losing all the various features iOS keyboards have developed over the years (splitting, etc.)
At this point, TIS-100P seems unlikely to get a keyboard update, so rating low due to lack of support and lack of hope so that people will stay away—you can see the other reviews where people went from “woohoo” to “this blows” when they didn’t get that warning.
Hate to do so, though, because it’s the only actual zachlike on the App Store. I hope someone defies my expectations and fixes this. I really hope this won’t be the last Zachtronics title just because someone decided they knew how to do keyboard input better than every other app on the OS.
Zachtronics really should be annoyed at Metaversal for taking one of the best programming games around and ruining it. I hope they don’t take this debacle as evidence their games aren’t appropriate for iOS, since the problem lies wholly in a gross implementation mistake.
First, lack of hardware keyboard support makes this effectively unplayable on an iPad Pro 12.9” with a keyboard cover. There’s no “typing stand” position with that cover, as it assumes you can use the real keys for any typing, so you’re stuck with the software keyboard flat on the table.
Even ignoring this issue, the “custom” software keyboard they decided to implement for the game isn’t very good compared to the default OS one and changes all the ergonomics while losing all the various features iOS keyboards have developed over the years (splitting, etc.)
At this point, TIS-100P seems unlikely to get a keyboard update, so rating low due to lack of support and lack of hope so that people will stay away—you can see the other reviews where people went from “woohoo” to “this blows” when they didn’t get that warning.
Hate to do so, though, because it’s the only actual zachlike on the App Store. I hope someone defies my expectations and fixes this. I really hope this won’t be the last Zachtronics title just because someone decided they knew how to do keyboard input better than every other app on the OS.
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Most nerd fun I've had in a long time
It seems like it shouldn't be nearly as fun as it is. I never finish games, I'll finish this one.
Fun Game, Poor Implementation
Love the game, I have it on my PC and MAC. Was really hoping to have it on the go for my iPad but, unfortunately, there’s no external keyboard support. It’s a shame — the game would be flawless with some proper BT keyboard support (maybe hiding the virtual keyboard when an external one is connected, some shortcuts, etc.)
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Please add keyboard support!
Had it on PC already. Bought it again on iPad. It's a great game, and I would probably play this version more if not for the lack of hardware keyboard support. Please, please, please add it in an update.
needs keyboard support
I originally found this game on steam and LOVED IT. To my delight I found it also available for iOS. Please, please, please add support for the smart keyboard. its the only thing really holding this implementation back in my opinion.
