Ruin > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

27 of 27 found this review helpful

A brain teasing puzzle quite different from the norm.

PostedJanuary 4, 2012

Rescue_helo

fromLondon (UK) - French Alps

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Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

You never know what may come out of BFG's treasure trove, and that's why I am always on the lookout for novelties and puzzles they may release. Seek no further...for now... Ruin is a true little gem.
The aim of the game: arrange a set of colored marbles in disorder to reproduce the pattern given as a model..... in a minimum of moves.
Each marble moves only left or right, up or down; some move in ...Show more

You never know what may come out of BFG's treasure trove, and that's why I am always on the lookout for novelties and puzzles they may release. Seek no further...for now... Ruin is a true little gem.
The aim of the game: arrange a set of colored marbles in disorder to reproduce the pattern given as a model..... in a minimum of moves.
Each marble moves only left or right, up or down; some move in both directions.
So, shouldn't be much of a problem, should it ?
Not quite. The game is easy to learn, difficult to master.
There is no timer but you get a kudo for every level completed in the strict minimum of moves.
If you get stuck you can restart [reset the board] without penalty. You can also undo a move if you think it's the wrong one.
You must complete each level before moving on to the next one.
And as you probably have guessed, the difficulty increases with each level.
The interface is very pleasant, the graphics are very simple but neat and vividly colored and gameplay is very fluid.
The New Age style music is quite good and very relaxing.
It is a brain teaser based on a very simple yet very novel concept. Something that needed to be invented. That's done, for our pleasure.
Highly recommended, suitable for anyone, kids and grown-ups alike.
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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

15 of 17 found this review helpful

I wish I had the brain for this game...

PostedJanuary 4, 2012

autumn_leaf

fromUSA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Literally. I mean this is a great puzzle game, and it has soothing music, and an interesting plot that isn't too wordy, plenty of puzzles if your not into the whole storyline, but if you like story it is there....tried to get further in, but i am already get overwhelmed...a REAL thinker game. so if you like puzzle challenges this game is totally for you. Move marbles with arrows around until they ...Show more

Literally. I mean this is a great puzzle game, and it has soothing music, and an interesting plot that isn't too wordy, plenty of puzzles if your not into the whole storyline, but if you like story it is there....tried to get further in, but i am already get overwhelmed...a REAL thinker game. so if you like puzzle challenges this game is totally for you. Move marbles with arrows around until they are in the prescribed pattern. This is a real brain tease. But unfortunately I don't have the patience and the skill for it. Definately try before you buy, but this is one of those ones that is a sleeper hit!
I find the graphics, the music, and the overall gameplay good and just can't think of a downside...you know other than ....me...But just try the whole hour, because the puzzles start out easy, but rapidly get harder.... Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 8 found this review helpful

Smart, Challenging and Intelligent

PostedJanuary 9, 2012

barbiecats2000

fromDaytona Beach, Florida

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Time Management, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I didn't think I would like this game based on some of the review but I was surprised at how much I am enjoying. No pressure or timer. But, you have to put your thinking cap on. The puzzles don't necessarily get harder as you go but some are harder than others. This isn't much of a problem because you can undo a move or start the puzzle over.

I reccomend this game for fishies who enjoy a ...Show more

I didn't think I would like this game based on some of the review but I was surprised at how much I am enjoying. No pressure or timer. But, you have to put your thinking cap on. The puzzles don't necessarily get harder as you go but some are harder than others. This isn't much of a problem because you can undo a move or start the puzzle over.

I reccomend this game for fishies who enjoy a challenge. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

8 of 10 found this review helpful

Great puzzle game!

PostedJanuary 4, 2012

catlynn54

fromBula, WV

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This is an enjoyable puzzle game that makes you think. Since the pieces can only move in the direction of their arrows, moves must be thought out and planned in order for them to arrive at their designated places. Quite a different game.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

5 of 7 found this review helpful

awesome puzzle game

PostedJanuary 6, 2012

dee1954

frommass

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

wow i am a m3p and dont do hog games there are just to many releases all the time.. but this puzzle game is for those who like to use their brain... and ya 10 levels dont matter is there is 20 if you get stuck wow time will tell.. If your a thinker and love a challenge this is a great game... Thanks bigfish for finally coming out with something besides HOG... just to many of those and not enough ...Show more

wow i am a m3p and dont do hog games there are just to many releases all the time.. but this puzzle game is for those who like to use their brain... and ya 10 levels dont matter is there is 20 if you get stuck wow time will tell.. If your a thinker and love a challenge this is a great game... Thanks bigfish for finally coming out with something besides HOG... just to many of those and not enough others to choose from... put out some new m3 games!!!!!!! hope jewel quest solitaire comes out with 4 or atlantis time for a new one there too... Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

2 of 2 found this review helpful

Ruin-Puzzle Game with a Twist of Logic

PostedJanuary 31, 2012

Biddiebob21

fromNYC, NY

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This is a great puzzle game that really makes you think. The puzzles alone keep you absorbed and the addition of the storyline pushes you to move on. Definitely must buy to make it to the end. Enjoyable and unique!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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RUIN

PostedJanuary 25, 2012

MBDOGS

fromDodge City,Ks

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Mahjong, Strategy

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This is a a game of straight puzzles. Story line is pretty much meaningless. If you like doing puzzles, hard ones this is it.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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WANT MORE

PostedJanuary 25, 2012

isko

fromWilson, KS.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

LOVE THESE TYPES OF GAMES! MORE OF THEM PLEASE!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

5 of 5 found this review helpful

One star off for no skip facility.

PostedJanuary 9, 2014

lancsroyal

fromWarrington, Lancashire, England

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I'm a bit late with this review (about 2 years) since I just bought this game but I'll get my 2p in anyway.

I'm not sure where the complaints about the colours come from as if you play this on a computer it's plenty big and easy to see. I like things to be a bit of a challenge so I'm mystified that someone complained that they had to think too much! Isn't that the point? This is a nice, taxing ...Show more

I'm a bit late with this review (about 2 years) since I just bought this game but I'll get my 2p in anyway.

I'm not sure where the complaints about the colours come from as if you play this on a computer it's plenty big and easy to see. I like things to be a bit of a challenge so I'm mystified that someone complained that they had to think too much! Isn't that the point? This is a nice, taxing little game which is best to play in small chunks.

The sound is annoying, so just turn it down as I did. Playing softly in the background it did not bother me at all.

If I have one criticism of this game it is that there doesn't seem to be a hint or skip facility. My issue with this is that if you become frustrated by a puzzle you will end up not bothering to play the game at all. If you can just go on to the next one it makes it more enjoyable. I would like to be able to go back later and tackle it again.

Overall, it's worth purchasing as it's a little different from other games out there. Show less

I recommend this game!

+5points

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4 / 5

4 of 5 found this review helpful

Ruining Ruin

PostedDecember 9, 2013

spiritlaughing

fromWest Columbia, South Carolina, USA

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Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

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Drawn: The Painted Tower

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

The overall concept of the game is a nice puzzle. The one big fault was the teensy size of the puzzle we are trying to imitate. It needs to be larger and the colors need to be much brighter so that we can determine what color goes where. Right now, you practically have to plant your eyes real close to the screen. Other than that, it is a enjoyable game.

I recommend this game!

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