2020-05-18
Interesting game but needs update
I love this game and find it very relaxing and provoking at the same time. But it really needs updating, the developers need to keep introducing new levels, otherwise its really not worth the cost.
Updating
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Description
Immerse your eyes, ears and mind in minimize, a beautiful game of simplification and foresight. Simply swipe to change gravity and minimize each puzzle to where no blocks remain.
- 140 colorful, handcrafted levels
- Minimalist, isometric design
- Each progressive level is built upon its predecessor
- Peaceful, captivating soundtrack
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Sync progress over iCloud
What's New in Version 1.2.1
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Just a minor maintenance update.
Seller
Name
BorderLeap, LLC
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.2.1
Size
69.3 MB
Game Center
Yes
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 9.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPad 2 (Wi-Fi), iPad 2 (3G), iPad (3rd Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (3rd Generation) (4G), iPad (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th Generation) (4G), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (Wi-Fi), iPad mini (4G), iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation), Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS), Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series SE (GPS), Apple Watch Series SE (GPS + Cellular), Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS), Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular)
Languages
English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 of 5 (191 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2018-02-19
Good game, very relaxing, but there’s a trick to it.
This was a very fun, relaxing game. My favorite kind of games are untimed puzzles and this totally delivers. I strongly recommend it.
Note to players, and the game designers if they read this: about halfway through the game, I figured out “the trick” and almost all levels were trivial after that. Not saying what it is.
Also, I completed level 140 and the game just ended. No fireworks, no extra levels, no Luigi, just back to the home screen. Kind of weird.
2017-09-23
Excellent
My new favorite - logic puzzle, brain teaser, whatever you want to call it. Elegantly simple - perfect
2017-09-09
Another classic Borderleap puzzler
This one is easier to just swipe with less strategy than some of their other games. Whether that's a plus or minus depends on your style.
2017-09-03
Zenny
Nice, thoughtful. A bit frustrating to get stuck and not be able to advance to try another level. And I don't see a map to skip to a level instead of tap tap tapping one by one. But otherwise very very nice design and playability.
2017-08-26
Intriguing and captivating
This is a seemingly simple game at first. You move the colored tiles around the highlighted playing field, in order to match the tiles of the same color to remove them. However, the big difference is using strategy to predict where the tiles will move to. That's because they ALL move at the same time to the edge of playing area, provided the way is clear. Almost like Tetris meets Chess!
I wasn't going to download at first when I saw this in the app store. Glad I decided to take a chance on this quick time killer. It's not too deeply involved that you can't take a break, but it surprisingly draws you in and makes you want to complete the level. It will also help your brain by making you think ahead to visualize your move and where the tiles will land. You can reset the tiles if you made a mistake but you can't cheat. (Other than maybe Googling a walkthrough.) I like the soothing synthesized piano music which can be toggled off.
The only issues I've found so far in the short time it took to level 20;
The reset button area is sometimes difficult using. I've had to touch it repeatedly to work although it does play the recognized clicking sound.
I totally agree with others that there should be a way to change tile colors for those players who are color-blind, like me. (At least I got it on a day it was free.)
As hard as some puzzles may seem when you can't figure them out, you soon find yourself frustrated that the solution was so simple in the first place.
Hopefully you will enjoy this as I have. I'll gladly update this review if the color option is addressed.
2017-08-05
Great Puzzle - not for the color blind!
I love this kind of sequential thinking puzzle - kind of reminds me of a higher fidelity version of a game I had on my first LG flip phone back in the day...
My only knocks on it would be that the difficulty ramps up inconsistently, and holy moly, some of these levels with like 23 shades of pink! Definitely adds to to the challenge, but seems unnecessarily difficult at times. If you have any degree of color blindness, I think you're out of luck.
2017-07-30
Can't open
Can't get past "headphone recommended" screen . Tried tapping the arrow, sliding my finger the direction of the arrow. Tried waiting for a bit. Still doesn't work...hmmm.
2017-07-25
Lovely, unless you're colorblind
Simple and nicely done. But you won't get far if you have trouble with color subtleties!
2017-04-16
Well done
Visually appealing with just the right amount of challenge and plenty of levels to keep you entertained.
2017-04-02
Fascinating
Using on iPad ios3 - works beautifully, but I'm stuck on level 7! So interesting, such a simple game can be so challenging. Love it. Any chance of some hints?
2017-04-01
Won't open in iOS 10.3
App won't open in 10.3. Stuck on "Headphones Recommend"
2017-01-07
Lovely but short
Lovely game- very meditative! Levels get more difficult, but are never overly frustrating. Unfortunately there are only 100 levels! Feels short for a paid game :/
2016-12-28
Not Worth It
For $3, I expected a much more interesting game. The graphics are very simple, and levels don't change in appearance or color. It advises the player to "Keep the Sound On," but there was no soundtrack, only the clinks as the cards slid together. I'm very disappointed. I might have been content with a free game, but $3 is a ripoff.
2016-12-27
Love it.
Love it a wholelot. Not stressy, and music is very calming. Two thumbs up.
2016-12-27
Fun game unless you're colorblind
I was having a lot of fun playing this game until I got to level 30 where the colors are too similar for someone, who like me, is colorblind. I can't play past this level unfortunately.
It would be great if there were symbols on each tile.
2016-12-25
Refund
Not worth the $3.
2016-12-22
Alternative Tile Colors for the Colorblind
I'm colorblind, so certain levels are impossible for me to complete due to the colors appearing almost perfectly identical to my eyes. An inclusion of symbols or optional colorblind modes would be appreciated.
2016-12-22
Fun
Way better than I thought it would be. A nice game that is definitely worth checking out. Yes it is $3 but it's still an amazing addictive game
2016-12-22
Challenging
Stuck on level 18
2016-12-20
Cool game
Sometimes it's hard to distinguish the colors from each other, but cool fun gam that's simple an addictive. Thanks for making it!
2016-12-20
Minimize The Learning Curve!
Minimize is a great game. Simple to learn but challenging to master. You'll learn the controls in a couple minutes and spend your time playing!
2016-12-20
Not bad. Needs a “smarter” reset
Minimalist art, chill music, sliding block puzzles... Nice, but nothing ground-breaking here. A decent time-waster. $3 seems pretty steep, though.
Three things that bothered me:
1) UX -- smarter reset: if you accidentally get down to one block, regardless of how many other colors there are, you should be shown the reset button. Don’t make the player have to click to get it to show and then click again to reset. That gets old really fast.
2) UX -- some of the later puzzles are REALLY easy compared to early ones. As in, two (obvious) moves.
3) UI -- The start menu is a click-type interface (although it shows arrow-type markings) and that’s completely counter to the spirit of a sliding-type game. Just slide to start ( or allow both, for goodness’ sake)!
2016-12-20
Minimize
I love playing this game! It is fast and makes you think. It is also frustrating when I get stuck, but frustrating in a good way that feels so good once I solve the level.
2016-12-20
Amazing!
So I bought this because I was on the phone with my girlfriend and she said she saw an app called "minimize" that looked like fun, but it was $3, which she didn't have. So, I decided to buy it on my phone that way she can play it whenever we're together. I decided to play it a bit myself and I have to say I am loving it! It's a great fun little puzzle that really makes you use your brain. Yes, it is $3 for something that might seem pretty simple, but it's not ALL that simple and it's definitely a lot of fun. I highly recommend this game for anyone who just wants to relax and enjoy a friendly game.
2016-12-19
Great Fun
Another great game from BorderLeap.
The game starts you off nice & easy. Then continues to add difficulty without ever getting too hard. It scratches my puzzle itch.