# XON Episode One — user reviews > 119 indexed App Store user reviews of XON Episode One by Noam Kahalani, rated 4.20/5 from 138 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xon-episode-one/id1010855873/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xon-episode-one/id1010855873.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 90 · 4★ 21 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of XON Episode One? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Stunning graphics and beautiful visuals - 👍 Intuitive and fluid controls (for most users) - 🧩 Well-designed puzzles that encourage exploration - 🆓 Free first episode with no ads or in-app purchases - 🎮 Myst-like immersive exploration gameplay - 🔊 Excellent ambient sound design - ⚡ Smooth performance and no crashes - 🌍 Serene and relaxing atmosphere - 🎯 Good difficulty balance for puzzle solving - 📱 Works well on iPad and iPhone **Cons** - ⏱️ Very short gameplay (10-30 minutes) - 🎮 Navigation controls difficult for many users - 🤢 Motion sickness caused by camera movement - ❓ Lack of story or narrative context - 🔄 Can get stuck and forced to restart - 📍 Minimal guidance or tutorial - 💰 Subsequent episodes require separate paid purchases - 🎯 Only one main puzzle in first episode - 🔌 Limited interaction with environment - 📱 iPad compatibility issues for some users **Commonly reported bugs** - Elevator can trap player if not boarded correctly - Player can fall through ledges and become stuck - Overly sensitive controls even at minimum setting - Camera spinning uncontrollably on iPad - Cursor sensitivity inconsistent - First download sometimes DOA (dead on arrival) - Button to progress game doesn't work after puzzle completion - Tunnels too dark to navigate properly - Graphics incompatible with Apple AirPlay **Most requested features** - Longer gameplay with more puzzles - Story or narrative background - Tutorial or guidance system - In-app purchases instead of separate apps - Hint system for stuck players - Adjustable camera sensitivity options - AppleTV and game controller support - Ability to recall elevators if missed - More challenging difficulty levels - Point-and-click control option ## Newest reviews (14 of 119) ### 4/5 — Falta pack de ahorro *2026-06-23, version 1.12* La torta está bien siempre que no sea a precio de pan ### 2/5 — Can’t play it on my iPad *2023-12-27, version 1.12* This game looks like something I’d enjoy if I were able to control like a point and click type game. Unfortunately I don’t see how I can do this on my iPad so I’ve deleted it. ### 3/5 — Could be better *2023-10-19, version 1.12* Lots of bugs, had to restart game several times to complete. Sometimes not obvious what happened after solving a puzzle - lot of time spent just running around and searching what changed. ### 4/5 — Not bad *2021-02-22, version 1.12* Would be much better if they came up with better movement controls, other than that if you need a myst type fix. It’s a good free start into the series ### 3/5 — Sensitive *2021-01-24, version 1.12* Nice game. Shame about the overly sensitive controls, even set to minimum it’s tough to get detailed movements ### 2/5 — Mixed feelings! *2020-11-28, version 1.12* I was looking forward to playing this game. Graphics are good but the control over you movement is awful. It’s far too sensitive and frustrating. The speed selection in the menu makes no difference and I ended up deleting the app. Such a shame when it could be fixed. ### 4/5 — Pleasant sunny opener *2020-04-20, version 1.12* If, like me, you’re a fan of Myst, Riven etc, you’ll like the graphics and the serene sunlit world you move around in here. However this opener is no more than a taster really. It is very simple in its gameplay and so I would hope for more complexity in subsequent games. As for the controls, they’re similar to Xbox etc and just need a little getting used to. I recommend setting them on the slowest speed if you’re having trouble. Also try reversing the X and Y axes for the look function which I always have to do 😀 ### 2/5 — 1st Download DOA. Needed 2nd . *2020-03-28* Installed on iPad 10 it was DOA on first download. Now working, I can see where this is Myst/Riven “inspired”. However, a little instruction on how touchscreen movements are controlled would be nice. It took me a while to find how to move and pan. Not having advanced much into the game, I’m not sure with what other actions I might encounter difficulties. With that rocky start, I’ll reserve further review until played. 😏 It would seem one of the puzzles in this game is getting to move and view the environment in a predictable and dependable manner. It might certainly make the game more enjoyable. I have to down grade the rating for the high level of frustration in trying to move and look about. Lastly, the graphics don’t run with Apple airplay, but then again, that’s probably nit-picking. ### 5/5 — This series is brilliant *2019-10-26, version 1.12* Fluid controls, great puzzles I can’t recommend this series highly enough! This first game is short but the sequels are satisfyingly long. ### 5/5 — I've been looking for this game *2019-10-26* Episode one was a little short but exactly the enjoyable type of game I've spent a bit of time looking for. I love being able to maneuver through a landscape fairly freely in pursuit of the goal, which is challenging but not so difficult, and lots of fun. I encourage people to give this game a try. Episode one is free. The next episodes do cost you, but not very much, and I've been told they're somewhat more of a challenge. Thanks developer! This game had no bugs and never crashed! ### 5/5 — Puzzled *2019-09-29* Great puzzle game with the silent eerie quality similar to Myst. Only complaint is the controls. On iPad there were times when curser went to spinning non stop. Hard to stop and get control again. Tunnels are a bit dark too, hard to navigate. Otherwise, a pleasure. ### 5/5 — Bellissima grafica e game... *2019-09-01, version 1.12* Unico difetto peccato che termini quasi subito... Molto belle le grafiche... mi ha riportato indietro nel tempo quando giocai al pc con il mitico Myst !!! A gli amanti di questo genere lo consiglio. Il prezzo ? Beh nulla è gratis a questo mondo, perché stupirsi dell’acquisto... ### 3/5 — Cute *2019-08-27, version 1.12* I’m sorry but I couldn’t give this game a good rating. I couldn’t play it because of the way I have to move through the game. It makes me nauseous. I had to rate it a 3 because I couldn’t send a review without a rating. Looks like a cool game though. ### 2/5 — 操作方法が分からない iPadです *2019-08-20* まだDLしたばかりでゲームはよくわかりませんが世界観は昔ようくやったミスト、リブンに似ており良さそうです。 ただ基本は英語なので操作方法がよく分かりません。 画面左に表示される矢印などで移動などはわかるんですが、始めてすぐにある大理石のようなボール状の物のところに指のマークが出て何か有りそうだとは思うのですがそのマークをタップしてもダブルクリックしても何も変わらない。 どうすればいいんでしょうか？ どなたか教えていただければ幸いです。 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Duh *2021-08-08, version 1.12* Doesn’t do anything! ### 1/5 — XON *2021-01-04, version 1.12* Very dissatisfied with the movement aspects of the game...I can’t foresee trying to manoeuvre through even the first chapter. Pity!! ### 1/5 — Mechanics are terrible *2020-11-28, version 1.12* Too hard too hard to move around in ### 1/5 — Mouvement controls *2020-07-20, version 1.12* For me too the controls were so difficult that I abandoned the game... possible to fix??? Beautiful graphics thow! Good luck! ### 1/5 — Controls *2019-12-26, version 1.12* Controlling your movement is so difficult it distracts from the game ### 1/5 — Made me dizzy! *2019-08-12, version 1.12* I played this game on my iPhone and found it difficult to play/use the controls. The movement of the background made me dizzy as well. ### 1/5 — 操作が面倒臭い *2018-10-22* 操作が面倒過ぎて、ヤル気失せた。タップもズームやピンチが効かないなんて、アホくさ過ぎる。 ### 1/5 — One stinkin puzzle?! *2018-10-11, version 1.12* Why on Earth (or Xon, for that matter) would I pay for any more episodes? There was literally ONE puzzle to solve. Get into the thing. That’s it. I’m exceedingly sad, because the soundtrack was good, graphics fine... but where is the content? Take all the money you spent on graphics, and put it into making a couple more puzzles. I’d rather play compelling content with blocks than be bored with nice visuals. Sorry, but episode 1 doesn’t compel me AT ALL to pay 1.99 per puzzle. Meh. ### 1/5 — Terrible controls *2018-07-21, version 1.12* This game seems like it might be interesting. Unfortunately, it is ruined by the controls, which make it extremely difficult to navigate around the scenes. Have tried several times, but have had to give up. Please, please fix this problems that I can update my review. ### 1/5 — カメラコントロールと移動のUIがタルい *2018-05-08* 3D画面でカメラの向きを回してカメラの向いてる方向に移動(移動時の横や後ろ移動はカメラ方向に対して横移動や後退)というアドベンチャーゲームとしては相当かったるいUIなので謎解き以前にやめました。 3Dグラフィックスのエディタやビュワーじゃあるまいし、最低限でも地面上でタップした位置やオブジェクトまで移動や、オブジェクトの反対側に回り込むくらいの機能がないと流石に辛いでしょう。 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A nice preview *2026-06-18* A short game, but just enough to interest me in the next one. As others have noted, the next games are longer but well worth the cost if you like Myst. I also appreciate that there was no “wrong” ending. My kids, 5 and 8, also really enjoyed figuring stuff out, and I didn’t have to feel guilty about killing anything (lol). ### 5/5 — Puzzle Perfection *2023-04-19* In this first installment, you start the game facing an elevated platform that takes you to the exit. To activate this platform, you must perform two simple things: First, you must align six spheres to the reflectors to activate power to the huge pyramid. Second, you must turn on six switches to activate power to the elevators to reach the elevated platforms. Once the sixth switch has been turned on, you should find the master (red) switch to divert power to the elevators that take you to the elevated platforms. Along the way, you will find clues sketched along several pillars. Your great adventure awaits you! 😁 This epic game offers: ✅ - Outstanding graphics. ✅ - No ads. ✅ - No in-app purchases. ✅ - Absolutely FREE of charge. The premium games that follow offer much more depth, puzzles, secret areas and so much more. This game is a great start of the series! 😁 Please ignore the one star reviews and see for yourself. Recommended: Yes of course! 👍🏼 Puzzle perfection. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 5/5 — Good looking puzzle *2023-02-28, version 1.12* Quick but interesting puzzle. Not sure I want to pay for the other episodes of they are also this short. ### 5/5 — Smoothe *2022-12-31, version 1.12* Great game ### 5/5 — I'm no genius…. *2022-07-04, version 1.12* …so it took me a couple of late night hours to get through the first episode, but i thought it was great! Gotta get some sleep, then TOMORROW I can download the next episodes. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Absolute Masterpiece Part One *2022-06-01* This is a great way to start an amazing four part series. All 4 chapters of XON are spectacular in their own way, and these guys are absolute masters at creating beautiful mega-puzzles that are laid out across vast landscapes. It’s such a rush to solve these incredible puzzles. ### 5/5 — YESSS!!! *2020-01-23* I started out with the initial free game, and then saw several reviewers note that these paid versions are longer, so I decided to give it a try, as I really enjoyed the freebie immensely. Now I am already on Chapter 3 and enjoying every moment of this journey so far! I consider myself to be a “graphics snob,” so I appreciate the beautiful graphics and attention to detail in these games very much. I also love that we are forced to explore every since nook and cranny of this strange world, looking for artifacts needed for game play. I also appreciate the complexity level of the puzzles. It’s not TOO hard, but hard enough that I did have to seek out some clues on a few occasions, and each game (so far) has given me more than a day of game play. I will be recommending this game to everyone for sure, and I don’t recommend many games! This rises to the level of The Taos Principal, The Room series, and House of DaVinci. Bravo! Well done, and please make more! ### 5/5 — Very enjoyable gameplay *2019-12-03, version 1.12* I love the 3D design of this game. It’s easy to control and move around. The puzzles are not that hard but make you think. ### 5/5 — Enjoyable! *2019-11-30, version 1.12* Relaxing exploring, no stress, enjoyable game that I recommend. Well made sir! ### 5/5 — Awesome game *2019-11-02, version 1.12* I love it it looks so cool everyone should play this app only thing is it should be longer --- *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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