2017-03-30
Not ok
Not Ok version. Graphics a little basic but play was ok until it started freezing. I took it off my iPad.
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Description
If you're looking for the card game Oh Hell! then this is the app for you!
It's got a powerful AI so you'll never have an easy game (I write AIs for a living!) and a huge range of customisable rule options to suit however you've traditionally played the game yourself. The AI players even have emotions and get happy and sad when they think they're going to make their bid or not. You can also play against your friends on their own devices over local WiFi or Bluetooth.
For newcomers to the game, Niggle (also known as "Oh Hell") is an easy to learn card game in which you must try to guess how many tricks you are going to win each round. The fun comes from trying to get exactly the number of wins you guessed while stopping your opponents from achieving their target.
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What's New in Version 4.0.2
- fix for display problems on iPhone Pluses and iPad 12.9" screens
Seller
Name
Sean O'Connor
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
4.0.2
Size
44.8 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 8.0 or later
Devices
iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
3.0 of 5 (89 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2017-03-26
Oh hell is the right name for this app!
It's a fun game but it shuts down a lot and never resumes where it left off. If they could fix that bug it'd be great!
2017-03-17
Fun but frustrating
The game is fun, it just disappears quite often. It ask if I want to restart the saved game, but it doesn't take me back to the same spot. The free oh hell game is better. Want my money back
2016-11-01
Crasher from Hell
This is a fun game to play but it will just crash mid-game and you have to start that hand over. Frustrating when I find one I like and it functions like this one. Watch out before you buy. Better still if you want to have fun while wasting your money, this is your game.... New review 2016 and this thing is still crashing.
2016-08-05
Still crashes
So I got this app because I like other games by this developer. But lately they haven't been working. iPhone 6 Plus here. Anyway, this one crashes constantly. I could demand my money back but I like the game and just wish they would fix it. Last review on here is for July 16... So are they going to fix it?
2016-02-05
Good luck
Play this game if you're willing to do everything right and still lose the hand. This is the best card game out there.
2015-10-24
Freezes up
Game is good with a number of different options. However, when you change options it freezes up on ipad3. Very frustrating. The other annoying thing is the avatars are little kids. Is this a kid game? It has much potential but the freezing up kills it.
2015-06-27
Oh Hell Yes
It's great practice for playing live Oh Hell. App works great.
2015-06-20
Love it!
Nary a crash on the new iPad. Love all the options and that it keeps the game results! Great app! If only there were one for my daughter's Kindle--her Oh Hell app choices are few and awful!
2015-06-08
Crashing
This game used to be great until May of 2015 when it started to crash every time I play it.
2015-06-06
Constantly Crashing
As others have said, this used to be a fantastic game. However , now the app constantly crashes. Wait until there is an update before purchasing.
2015-03-09
Awesome game!! No crashes for me...
I love this game! I find the ability to fine tune the rules is a huge differentiator when trying to replicate your own version of how this game is played. One rule option I would like them to add is the following:
When an Ace appears as the Trump card, this means there is No Trump.
The bidding and the game play is a little different when there are no trumps and I feel it adds a little variety. Regardless, this game is one of the few games that I choose to play over and over again.
Thank you!
ps. - Now if you would just PLEASE change the name to "Oh Hell" and get rid of the N-word altogether! Please!
2015-02-28
Crashes!
This game could be lots of fun, but it constantly crashes. PLEASE fix it! Could be a great game.
2015-02-27
nailed it Finally...wrong again
I complimented the program too soon. It was working OK and then....CRASHED repeatedly. Sean if you still have the old version put it back in the app store so I can play the version that actually worked.
2015-01-29
Angry
Cannot complete a game without it crashing. Very frustrated. I feel like I have completely wasted my money on this app.
2015-01-15
Ruined
Was a great game that after update crashed every game. They fixed that with this update. Now it freezes every game.
2015-01-02
Good game BUT...
I like the set up of this game and how it plays but for some reason it keeps freezing or kicking me out of the app. I have played this on two different devices and the same thing has happened. If this problem can be fixed that would be great!
2015-01-01
Terrible "update"
This previously highly enjoyable game has been junked up with stupid little faces and a confusing layout of cards that makes the whole thing a LOT less fun to play. What were the developers thinking? Big mistake.
2014-12-29
Almost as good as the old version again
Review of 3.2: This used be one of the best card game apps in the store. Then came 3.0 and it became one of the worst. Those foibles are chronicled below and in other reviews.
Fortunately, the creators are listening to this feedback and the two updates have addressed many of the concerns. This latest update improves the visibility of the scores and the cards. This bumps my ranking from one star (3.0) and two stars (3.1) up to four stars!
My one big holdout for five stars is the ability to make the hands straight instead of curved. Perhaps this can be an option in the settings. Another small complaint is that with the score board in the corner, there is no longer a reminder of what round is being played during the hand. Perhaps if the controls were moved to a row at the bottom there could be room for this. (Putting controls at the bottom of the screen is a good idea anyway considering the screen sizes of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus). Finally, it would be nice to have a button to access the settings from the score screen.
Overall, this latest update does the trick and I can once again recommend buying this game. Thanks for making it good again.
Review of 3.1: This update addresses some of the concerns that were raised about 3.0. There is a way to get rid of the childish faces. Turning off the sound really turns off the sound.
It is still difficult to see the cards and scores. It was much better when the hands were straight rather than curved. It would also be better if the scores were against a better background contrast.
My rating is going up from 1 star to 2. Bringing back the old interface would rate 5 stars.
Review of 3.0: First I was surprised. When I opened the app, nothing looked familiar. It looked like a child's game.
Then I was confused. All the controls had been moved around.
Then I was embarrassed. My phone was muted. So was the sound button on the app. But childish voices still screamed when I started a game.
Finally I was frustrated. From the curved hand to the scores being low contrast and all over the screen, the game was largely unplayable.
The new version belongs in the same pile as Windows 8 and the New Coke (remember that?). Please bring the old version back. Or at least make "classic view" an option. And make the "sound off" button actually turn off the sound. It was a great app.
2014-12-27
My favorite game is back.
Thank you for the Dec 27 update. My favorite game is back.
2014-12-20
Sorry
I am sorry but I have to agree with the other reviews. I am sure that you put a lot of hard work into the new version but it is very buggy. Is there any chance for Christmas you could give us back the old version? Either way thanks for your efforts on making it a better game.
2014-12-17
December update is Coal for Xmas
I was totally addicted to the previous version. It was simple classic and fast paced. The new version's interface is clunky and tries to be too cute. It's distracting and jerky as it plays cards and the layout is so much worse than the previous one. So disappointed I did the "upgrade". On the plus side. I can get all that time back by not playing this. It's all too annoying. I really loved the previous version.
2014-12-14
Update fixed faces and mute...
Now it crashes mid-game. Please fix. This is (was) the best oh hell game.
2014-12-14
Would have been good...
Except the game keeps crashing and everything is lost.
2014-12-13
Niggle
The update ruined it. It's slow, clunky and now has stupid little faces. Bring back the one with no faces!
2014-12-09
They've Ruined It!
As others have said, this was a great game gone bad. My only complaints from the previous version was that you don't have the option to bid "even" on the lowest three hands (1,2,3, and 3,2,1). And that you can't play to 13 (no trump on 13). Now that seems minor compared to this childish interface. The faces and voices are a distraction, but the shadow over the cards makes this game nearly unplayable for my old eyes. Went from 4.5 stars to a generous 2. Please give us the option to play with the old interface. Please and thank you.
2014-12-07
Hate new version.
I really loved the old version of this game. The new user interface is childish and slow. Please Give back the old interface. I can hardly stand to play it.
2014-12-07
Awful!
If you're an adult, you'll want to avoid this app completely, and delete it immediately if you already have it. Sounds you can't turn off, a cluttered display that adds nothing and a ridiculous new scoreboard ruin what was one of my top two games. I won't be keeping this one.
2014-12-06
Sad sad development
The previous version of Niggle was elegant, clear, challenging, and very well designed. The latest version is juvenile, difficult to read, confusing, and inconsistent in its performance. The silly faces add nothing and are impossible to shut up. Shadows over the cards we are trying to read? Really? What were you thinking? This is a really good app gone very bad.
2014-12-06
Is this new version a joke?
Horrible. What on earth were you thinking? Reverting back if I can. If not, I want a refund.
2014-12-05
Latest update is terrible.
How do I revert to previous version???
2014-12-04
Disaster
I liked this game until the most recent update. The graphics are now designed for children 3 and under. I hope the designers reverse course and restore the previous version or at least allow users to select a look that is not so childish.
2014-12-04
Niggle
Your latest update ruined my favorite game. Why don't you give the option to use the updated version (which seems to be for kids- so juvenile) or the older version?
Please fix this. Your loyal viewers will go elsewhere. I am. What a shame....
2014-12-04
Horrible update
How can I get the old version back?
2014-12-04
Why ruin a great game???
I LOVED this game (past tense). The update ruined it. Deleting. Sorry, you really screwed this one up.
2014-12-04
Horrible upgrade
The new change limits the game's functionality while adding sounds that cannot be muted. This has been a game I have liked, but unless it is reworked I fear I will be abandoning it.
2014-12-04
Can't mute the voices of the computer players with latest update
Good game otherwise
2014-12-03
Reverted back
Can't make up my mind if this update is silly or juvenile. Deleted and reverted to previous version.
2014-11-05
Fun and challenging
You have to learn how to strategize. Fun card game
2014-06-28
Fix this app!
Cards played off suit by opponents who have cards of the suit played, inaccurate scoring, and hands frequently awarded to the wrong player. Have tried several times to write a review, but apparently only positive ones are permitted, because I keep getting bumped from that, too, only serving to increase my annoyance with this game.
2014-02-09
PLEASE ADD SPEED OPTION
Great app! Please add a speed option to speed up computer plays so I can get through a game in a more timely fashion. Cheers!
2013-01-05
Loved this game until. . .
Loved this game until it just stopped working right after I updated. Could be I got to 100 games and experienced "the crash" or maybe the update caused it. But I can't play now even after I uninstalled then reinstalled it. Help! I love this game and want to continue to play. No cards will deal and everyone's score says 200! The game won't do anything for me. Please fix in next uodate!
2012-11-17
Very Good Game
Had a great time playing but once it reaches 100 games it won't play any more!!!!
2012-09-25
No support failure
After three weeks it glitched and stuck beyond hope. No reply from support so:
Don't waste your money.
2012-08-29
Love it!
I've been playing "oh, hell" for 40+ years, and I love this app. It's about as close as it can get to the aggravation and frustration of the game with live players. I would like to suggest a few additional options: (1) add the option that trump is not revealed until AFTER bidding is complete (it ups the aggravation level) (2) 3-5 players, rather than just 4. (3) Make the high score list include only 10 scores, who cares if the pitiful score you just made is #45? (4) make the background behind the trump designator a bit lighter, so that it's easier to see. Other than that, I just can't stop playing.
2012-08-14
Great game & implementation
The game is very nicely made, the AI is smart, too. The speed issues of the previous version are gone (works fast on 3GS, too.) The customizable scoring system is great. (Try the Lite version if you are concerned to update.)
The only thing still missing is that many people play this game (I mean the real-life version) with simultaneous bidding (not sequential).
Oh, and could it be just $.99? :-)
2012-07-12
Doesn't work
Freezes at the opening screen then closes. Was a good game before this happened though.
2012-06-24
Was perfect, now too slow
App was perfect. Latest update added features that don't matter to me and for some reason, gameplay has slowed considerably. For those used to playing this game, it almost intolerable.
2012-06-22
Why so slow?
Old version: 5 stars.
New version loses 1 star. As others have said, the speed of play is now choppy and SSSLLLOOOOOOOWWW. Please bring back the old speed of play!
2012-06-21
Niggle
Like most of the updates but deals the cards waaaaaay slower. Almost get bored waiting for cards to come out. Needs to move faster!!!
2012-06-20
My favorite app!
I don't normally review apps, but wanted to do so for this one because it is deserved. With version 2.0, you can customize many different features (scoring, appearance) to make the game more like what you are accustomed to. I grew up playing this game with my family, and this is now my go-to app for passing time. Get this app - you won't be disappointed.
2012-05-30
Love it
This is exactly the way I have been playing Oh Hell since childhood. My favorite card game. Easy to read, lots of options and choices. Only wish I could name my opponents.
2012-02-13
Good game
You should subtract points if you don't get your trick. Also kind of slow.
2012-01-09
Good game but very slow
Allow the ability to speed up play. Way too long at the end of each round to remove cards. Slows down play way too much. Also, if the person takes more cards than bid should go back 5 points plus number overbid.
2012-01-03
Good
Love the game, but how about a multiplayer option for online. That would make it much better.
2011-12-31
oh hell is the PERFECT computer card game
anyone playing computer card games knows the deals are NEVER "random". but the nature of "oh hell" is that strategies can turn on a dime and go in a totally different direction...hence the appropos name. it's hard for ai to stack the game because what you think might happen, often doesn't. it's as close to a FAIR card game that there is.....
2011-12-28
Could be better
It's ok game but needs more variation for scoring, I'm used to playing with up to 10 players so the four players is a bit annoying, the scoring is too confusing and they needs options for it.
2011-10-04
Great App! Ideas?
We play this in Fairbanks, Alaska, and I was amazed to see this awesomely addicting trick-taking game for the iPhone! Thanks to the creator/developer (Sean!).
One awesome addition would be to have alternate scoring options - they're on the wiki if you need! Either way, great app, thanks ^_^
2011-06-29
Love it!
I love this app! My family used to play this game all the time when I was a kid; now I'm married and live 6,000 miles away from home (military wife), and don't get to play with my family anymore, and no one I know knows how to play. I love that I can play my favorite card game whenever I want now! And I play all the time! (kinda makes me feel closer to home)
2011-01-11
Pretty good
Provides decent AI for a rousing game of Oh Hell. The sound effects are cheesy but that's OK. I only wish (as others do) that more options were available for scoring variants. It seems everyone has their own scoring traditions and it would be nice if they were options. Lastly, how about the ability to set AI strength for each seat ala the Tichu app?
Anyway, these are all just wishes. It plays perfectly well as is. Thanks!
2010-10-04
Good but could be better
Fun game and I love the different formats. I wish the screen would rotate so I didn't have to keep my iPad vertical when I played. Also would like the option of playing with just three players (cuthroat) and lastly, need to be able to mute the game sounds so I can listen to music while I play. Overall a good game but a few more things and it would be great
2010-10-01
Very fun but....
Needs issue discussed in previous review fixed. The game will get confused if you drag a card out to fast and game freezes. You can only resign and start a new game.
2010-09-26
Fun but needs work
I enjoy this game on my iPad, but it loses one star for the AI which does not make the best decisions all of the time and another for a bug I have encountered more than once where one of my cards disappears and I am short one card. There's nothing I can do except resign and start over since it gets confused in the last round when I have no card.
Hopefully these issues will be resolved in further updates.
2010-09-09
Good start, keep going...
Good implementation, but missing penalties for over and under bidding. Sound effects are a bit lame
2010-09-08
Get this game
After learning "Oh Hell" at a recent game night with friends, I wanted to find an app to improve my skill level. I am very happy with this game's interface, graphics, and level of play. Hoping for multiplayer mode in a future upgrade.
2010-08-22
RDC
Excellent, I don't know how it could have been made any better!