A Google user
5 years ago
Enjoyable with a few suggestions. Having a how to guide would be very helpful. There seem to be games/tasks that would be better if an explanation/how to was available. I like the option of submitting errors/edits, but it doesn't seem like anyone is making the corrections. The in-app purchases for diamonds (for books), isn't that bad, but having more options to earn more would definitely help. But needing diamonds to spruce up your profile page is wrong.
Ravenwriter
4 years ago
I like the realistic look and movement of the characters. The choice of stories is grest. My only two issues would be not being able to be an actual brown skinned character. That's a bit disappointing 😞. (Also, only one black character on a story cover is a bit disappointing also.) And the price of diamonds in some chapters is a bit much. Every other scene it pops up.
A Google user
6 years ago
This is probably the best version of an interactive story game. The art is gorgeous, the stories well written, your choices in game don't revolve around whether or not you can pay for the "right" choice, you have options in getting diamonds for choices, fanfiction works can be submitted to be added to the line-up and the staff developing seem very interested in making a great game. Its lots of fun and I highly recommend it. If any devs read this, you're doing a great job!
Jessica Steiner
3 years ago
There are a lot of good stories. Most stories are well written and addicting; however, the premium choices cost way too much and the ads can be a little excessive but it you are trying to keep it free, you have to cope. Update: Changed my rating from 2 to 4 as the issues with my progress have somehow "fixed" itself. Not sure if it was an issue with the app not loading right or not. The company did reach out but it does not appear that I need assistance at this time.
eh
5 years ago
Oh man...The game itself is good. Love the graphics, music, character animations, etc. But it is RIDICULOUSLY expensive. If you want to pick the good outfits and interaction choices, that's gonna cost you at least 15-20 diamonds, and likely more. And those suckers go real quick. You'd spend at least $100 in real money to finish a book with the best options. By far the most pricy game I've ever played, mobile or otherwise. Stop trying to fleece players, maybe? Won't be reading any new books, ugh.
Calista Holmes
4 years ago
**Update, it would be nice to not have to use stars to 'replay story'** The stories are interesting, once you can get through the grammatical errors they have. I like the new way of collecting stars, just wish there were more options on collecting diamonds, other than watching videos and leveling up your tree. The diamond costs in the stories is ridiculously high, and it takes forever to recoup the diamonds that you used without purchasing.
Christine Rice
4 years ago
This is an amazing app! Some of the best writers & stories ever! There's something for everyone. The graphics are outstanding & most all characters look realistic! My only issue is that "Lucky Spins" still doesn't work! When I first joined I was only able to get 1 or 2 spins! After that, a post was made saying lucky spins was no longer available and hasn't been fixed since then?!? Please fix this issue! It would be great to get a chance to win some extra stardust or avatar accessories! Thanks!!
Sherry Rauch
5 years ago
This is beyond frustrating! I was reading a story, I had to stop. Went back to finish, it lost my story wanted to start over. Very expensive to buy the diamonds needed to read it and list it all. Could not get help. The online help woulook dn't submit. Buy a real book. Easier and cheaper. This was fun but is to complicated and VERY expensive.
A Google user
6 years ago
To be honest, I really don't like this game. I thought it would be cool to play this for the graphics, but some of the characters (even your avatar) looks super ugly. Judging from the in-game reviews, there's barely any good books that have your choices actually affect you. There's also way too many diamond choices in each chapter. You're basically going on a one way path for most of the stories. This game is very "pay-to-win", even in the goals you have to BUY diamonds for rewards!
A Google user
5 years ago
It says "choose your story" but then you only get 2 choices at a time, and one you have to pay for. If you chose the free option, story continues as if you chose the pay choice, so the story makes no sense. I picked one of the "free stories", ended up spending $7(diamonds for 6 choices) to try get the story to make sense. Then I get to where it is getting interesting, and all of a sudden have to pay again to get the next chapter. They really need a better editor too, the typos are horrid.
A Google user
6 years ago
heres an honest review. the game has good pictures and great storyline and actually has music playing in scenes and it changes based on the scene which was cool. but whenever an actually exciting and effecting choice comes up for you to pick, you cqnt pick it most times because you have to use jems which you have to buy and it's not super easy to get them for free because you only get one at a time for completing a chapter which are all very long to finish or by watching a video or from tasks.
A Google user
6 years ago
While the app is beautifully made there is so much that is lacking. The grammar is glaringly obvious, and the company should invest in some basic editors for the texts in the game. But most annoying? Every. Single. Choice. costs gems. It isn't just one choice that is very important or gets you an extra scene. It's every single choice made throughout the story. If you want to save your gems then you don't really get to control the story at all. It doesn't allow for a fun experience.
A Google user
5 years ago
Stories are fine. But too many choices require certain "items" that you basicially have to pay for. Ex: for 1/4 of a story you probably have spent twice the amount of money it takes to go buy a book just to make certain choices, etc. Sometimes an AAA video game. I know they do it this way to make money but any company that either asks for a subscription or has "microtransactions" are just greedy. I'd rather buy a story first and then read it. Cheaper that way but thats why they don't do that.
Amy Pray
3 years ago
Used to be 5 stars but I can only do 4. I can't collect my stars that fall to the ground w/o having to sit through a 45 second (or longer) ad 2-3x to collect 10 stars. You stopped doing tickets for finishing books a long time ago. I looked forward to spinning the 'no whammy' wheel. Instead of just 'pay too much in diamonds' or 'go free & see' there was a 3rd option between those two. I've had this game for forever would love to see this!
A Google user
6 years ago
I think the app is good. I remember using the app when it first started and it has definitely come a long way since. Although there has been some effort to make the app more inclusive, the diversity issues need to be addressed better. For example, I love that I can choose my hair and skin tone, but no diversity in the love interest still leaves me feeling cheated. Every knight in shining armor doesn't have to be a blonde, blue eyed white man.
A Google user
6 years ago
It seems fun, I've had similar apps in the past though not as expensive. It's kind of hard to get into the stories because you have to make purchases to move on or wait. Then there are the diamonds, within the first scene , you either spend the entire amount, purchase a membership, or don't make any changes and go with what you got. It seems the writers assum you make a purchase because the story reads on as if you do. Each ch cost 10 pts to move on unlike 2 or 3 in others. May delete
A Google user
5 years ago
Like it! However, having issues with the story Fueled loading. Sucks I really want to get to the second part of the Driven series but can't because it won't load at all. Really frustrated with it now! Edit: I've contacted your customer service about the issue and still have not received a resolution to the problem. So with that I'm going from 3 stars to 2.
A Google user
6 years ago
This app looked interesting. It really did but I can't even get it to download. It keeps saying it failed. I tried clearing my google app cache. Tried freeing up extra space. Tried turning if off and back on and nothing seems to work. I have 4g and my phone is a recent one so I have no idea. The app came up with ideas for troubleshooting problems and I tried them all, but to no avail. I ended up downloading another app later today and that worked perfectly fine but this one won't.
A Google user
6 years ago
I love this app, the art work is wonderful, and the stories I've gone through so far are great. The only reason I don't give a five star is because this app in no different than the others in terms of having to spend money to make the choices and get the items you really want. There is a free way to earn, but since you get limited tries and the prices for gems is so high, it takes way too long to earn enough for even one choice, and no sooner there is another choice with an even highter cost.
Kay
1 year ago
This app was the best simulation app out there w/some of the best graphics I've seen on a simulation app. They updated & maintained it very well. Whoever was picking the stories/authors was amazing. Then all of a sudden they just abandoned it. I mean they have completely stopped everything... updating, maintaining, caring, checking up on it, & even answering their messages from the people. At least sell the tech to someone that will keep this app going w/these graphics. Please😞😠😡😤