The Room Pocket Reviews

by Gixxer750Pilot

I purchased this game on iPad years ago and wanted to revisit it and the sequel since The Room III is now out and was going buy that. I downloaded this pocket version on my phone thinking I was good until I was prompted after the first chapter to buy or restore my purchase. I naturally asked to restore my purchase and it said I couldn't. I did some digging and found in the developers website that this is a common issue. It is actually 2 different programs and you must purchase both versions if you wish to play on both a phone/pod and a pad. Even though it is the exact same gameplay! I didn't see any other comments about this so I figured I would leave one explaining. I only put 1 star so that it would get noticed more. Obviously though since I have purchased both 1 and 2 on iPad I think it is overall a 5 star game. Great graphics, puzzles, and overall interface and gameplay are top notch. However I'm rethinking purchasing the 3rd installment since I now can't play the first on my phone.

by DorvA12

This game is like nothing I ever played before. It is engaging, ingenious and the graphics are ridiculous. I went to bed so late the first time I played it. The only thing I can do without are the ghostly voices and the dramatic music, those a little distracting for me. Also there are 2 of the puzzles in room three of the pocket version that I found did not give enough guidance, the cross-key and the gold amulet. I ended up looking those up but I don't suggest making a practice of that bc the best part is figuring out the puzzles. That's the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise it's brilliant and did I mention the steps and the cracking open doors? Love it. I already got my sister playing, moving on to the next room. Who needs sleep.

by Caletad

This is such a great game, challenging, the graphics are great, the puzzles are thinkers and the hints are just that…hints not answers. I don’t want the game played for me, just a nudge in the right direction.
That being said, I am stuck on the piano in chapter 5 and can’t get more than the 2nd hint….I’ve even googled help blogs to see what I was missing, which I am seriously opposed to…and I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I guess I’m not as smart as I thought because I cannot get past this step.
It’s so frustrating because I want to continue and I am leery of buying another installment if this is standard.
These are great games but definitely need to be older than 9 and smarter than the average bear

by Mindalish55

I got this game because I recently purchased the Quest 2 and The Room A Dark Matter and absolutely loved it. I only got hung up once where I actually had to google what to do next. The puzzle was not easy by any means but still
Doable. Anyway now I'm going to try all the earlier games on my phone. Which brings me here. I can't seem to get from one clue to the next without a hint. It's so frustrating that I find myself not even enjoying the puzzle. The option to zoom in on one specific spot is by far the most frustrating. It will zoom in on a part I don't want. Like I wish I could zoom in and then rotate the box as to thoroughly inspect and see where I should go next. The time it takes to zoom in on the wrong thing and then zoom out and I keep swiping the window of the actual app closed (iPhone 11). The puzzle is also very dark and my brightness is full blast and I'm sitting with the sunlight on my phone to see and still it's too dark. My eyes are just tired and I'm frustrated using clue after clue. Anyway I'll Try again tomorrow. I won't quit and it's obviously done beautifully so I gave 4 stars.

by DeriBer

The puzzles in this game are like cool mystery boxes. It's too bad I didn't think the story behind the boxes were all that interesting. It seemed like the only point to solving the puzzles was to get some flashy cutscenes of mystery markings and creepy sounds. That said, the puzzles themselves are very interesting. Sometimes they seem so hard to understand that the hint system is essential to completing them. Either way, it's a better challenge to try and use the hints less often. A game like this makes you wish boxes like this really existed, but could you imagine the price of building such intricate boxes only to solve them once and never use them again? That's what makes this game's 99 cent in app purchase so valuable. It's very affordable and should take 4 to 6 hours to complete the game. I recommend trying it out. It was a very unusual game that scratched an itch I couldn't get scratched anywhere else.

by Machoeel

A puzzle game is fun until the puzzle hangs up and you can't get the next clue. This will not reveal any secrets - the piano component is very simple, follow the keys, however when I do they all slam down as if I made a mistake. The game itself is a BLAST and the puzzles are difficult but not impossible. I love the game but do not like the lack of customer service when I emailed them asking about the glitch and have received nothing back from them. I'll change my review if the problem gets fixed.

Edit - They responded to my email and informed me I may have been missing the keystrokes on the piano. With no sound it is nearly impossible to see a dark key move, yet it did. I was wrong and have changed my review to 5 stars....these are VERY fun and engaging games.

by Stitchy87

At first I was very skeptical about this game, but as I completed every small puzzle it threw at me I was more and more curious as to what was going to occur next. Definitely will make hours seem like just seconds. It will leave you on a cliff wanting to click, spin and dive in for more of its tricky elaborate labyrinth. Once you think you have completed it is like the late great David Bowie as the goblin king and throw more complex puzzles your way. Highly recommend for those who need to test their skills and be pulled deep in to a world of magic along with story telling. Can't wait to see how much further down this amazing rabbit hole I get sucked in to with every waking moment.

by SavToots

I love puzzle games like this but it's so hard to find a good one. The Room is awesome!!!! The graphics are gorgeous and the interface is brilliant and flawless I love that I had to tilt my phone for one of the puzzles. There's a story but it's not cumbersome and you aren't forced to listen to pointless dialog like most story puzzle games. The puzzles are challenging which is awesome but I love that they give you the option to get a clue if you touch the question mark in the corner rather than just popping the clue up for you. This game is extremely addicting and I am SO happy that they made sequels because I never want it to end. I love, love, love this game!!!

by MacDelta

Room earned my first 5 star rating for the all the right reasons. There’s no room to improve on what is arguably the perfect iPhone sized game. It’s both challenging and rewarding (as are all Room offerings). There’s no pay 2 play traps, you buy it once – it’s yours forever!

The 3D graphics are stunning. The soundtrack is as subdued as it is haunting. The telltale sound effects hold clues and indicate progress. Gameplay is organic; with engaging challenges that easily capture the imagination. As such, the solutions are hard-earned and rewarding. Room might take you an hour or two (or a several days) to solve complete. Pace yourself accordingly!

Room: Pocket is a great introduction to the award winning iOS Room Series. The experience is so rewarding that you will certainly want to buy the follow-up games. That you can do as much for around $10 for the entire collection of all Room games – is truly sublime!

by Brysano

Hooked from the beginning and can’t get enough. These guys not only hit the mark, but set the standard, to which, all others are measured. I’ve gone through The Room Series, several times, and it never gets old. The Room (Original) to Old Sins is remarkable; the story, the game play, the puzzles, the graphics, the attention to detail, the everything, THE NOTHING LEFT UNDONE makes this the best puzzle adventure I’ve experienced. I’ve gone through some of the other ‘puzzle adventures’, but always come back to The Room to see when the next version/installment is available. Keep em coming guys!

by Sewingdaily

After 25+ years of not playing computer games, I found myself purchasing the entire Room series after playing the initial level offered for free. I have no patience, time or inclination to play games that require combat, laborious item gathering, marching all over the place, difficult controls, etc. The Room is absolutely perfect.

With 5 chapters, its puzzles within puzzles that you can pick up for 15 minutes and put down for a quick break in the midst of a busy day. You can manipulate the objects with just your finger on the iPhone touchscreen. The puzzles are hard enough to give you a sense of accomplishment when you figure them out. The clues are helpful when you are stuck and they do not to completely hand you the answer. The puzzles are creative and the graphics so beautiful and realistic.

My only piece of constructive criticism is the music, which is really spooky. I wanted to play these games with my kids, but they were creeped out by the music. It would be nice to have an option to turn off the creepy music but still retain the sound effects.

As someone in her mid-40s, I am frankly shocked I had such a blast with a game I played on my phone. The Room was an immersive experience that worked my brain and entertained me immensely at the same time. Better than watching Netflix!

by STUMPYMD

The Room, although 6 years old, is no less remarkable than it was at its inception. The best part about waiting 6 years to play is that there are more versions now available after I finished this one! I rarely play games and when I do I like to challenge my brain. ‘The Room’ does just that. Unfortunately in some of the puzzles, you have to know what the developer was thinking. After solving many of the problems inside this game a pattern emerges that you can use in the other chapters. The graphics are phenomenal. It’s like you are there inside this contraption actually moving pieces around! I’m blind in one eye and do not see in 3D (the world is all 2D to me) and a few of the puzzles I was not able to visualize even using the ‘eyepiece’. There are “hints” but they are very intentionally vague and really useless. This is a highly graphic filled game and even on my iPhone 8 Plus, I had several places where the game just froze. When you reset or have to leave and come back to the game you have to start at the beginning of that chapter. Each chapter is not too long and at the end I was wanting more. If you are totally stuck there are several resources online to help you. I highly recommend ‘The Room’!

by Kirana993

So because I will never know the name of those initials “AS”…I ended up calling him Alexander Smite. Maybe his name did show up in the game…?? If so, I dont remember seeing it lol
I really am intrigued with this game and your other room games so OF COURSE I had to play them all 😃 the storyline is just amazing and it gets me interested every time—to where I am wondering if you’ll make another one and we can play as one of the people from “The Circle”. Oooh that would be hella fun. I have enjoyed every room game you put out and cannot wait to see what else you guys have in store. I love mystery-escape kind of games. No matter how many times I’ve played this, I still get stuck on what to do. Keep it up!!! You got me hooked.

by Uddhfhxtchtcfx

TheRoomPocket takes the player through puzzles set by an aspiring scientist/ alchemist. Puzzles include putting together complex machines, solving sequenced codes, and finding missing pieces to mechanisms. It includes awesome graphics in a 3D style and a simple interface.
The attention to detail is unmatched. Chances are anything you would notice is relevant somehow. The interactive pieces are integrated quite well into the full game so they blend in. Parts are riddled with odd markings, indents, and paths. Each of them is a hint or interactive puzzle to further the story. Even after you become more familiar with the style of puzzles, the game never loses its charm. Every year or so I revisit this game and it never fails to impress. Props to the creators and everyone who worked on this.

by Hot Buttermilk Biscuit

I was intrigued and I love the mysterious foreboding ambience of The Room. If you love a challenge and love puzzles this game is where it’s at if you don’t mind the ominous vibes. Everybody’s scare factor is different I don’t find it creepy I found it tantalizing and fun. It was so immersive for me. I loved it. Now I want to play all of The Room series. I hope the others are just as good or even more exciting with each series in order!!! I can always take a long break come back and play again. I’m sooo excited and so ecstatic that I found this game. To the game developers tytyty tyvm!!!! Roaring applause screaming more more more!!! Obviously I really like this game I’m sure I got that point across, well I’m going to go play the next series ty for reading my review. Peace stay safe groovy pleasant vibes and ciao!!! ^-^

by Hgffddtyuijjh

I am now officially a “The Room” junkie. In fact, I just finished the 2nd game & am starting the 3rd game.

This is really more than just a “puzzle game”. It’s kind of like if an “RPG” game and a “puzzle/logic” game had a baby; this would be their mutant offspring.

The graphics and animations are unbelievable for an app on a hand held device. This is definitely comparable to a full PC game. Within a few minutes of playing I truly forgot I was playing on my hand held device.

The storyline is extremely well written allowing you to easily become fully immersed in the game. The puzzles are challenging, but not overwhelming or impossibly so. I truly enjoyed the fine balance between challenging, but not ridiculously difficult. Don’t get me wrong, the puzzles are by no means simplistic.

If your someone that enjoys the challenge of figuring things out and problem solving, then you will enjoy this game.

Thank you to the developers for providing such a beautiful and enjoyable game with NO COMMERCIALS! This game also doesn’t constantly force you into expensive in-ap purchases just to be able to progress in the game.

After you complete the first level you are given an option to end there or play the rest of the game for a one time in app purchase of $0.99. Well worth the hours of commercial free game playing.

by Van Doozledorf

The Room is both a wonderful puzzle game and a delightfully eerie experience. First of all, the puzzles are excellent. True to its name, the game takes place inside of a single room, where the player is tasked with unlocking the secrets of a mysterious cabinet. The puzzles involve examining, deciphering and unlocking a series of increasingly intricate mechanical devices. Solving them not only provides a satisfying challenge, but it works in tandem perfectly with the second major element of The Room.

That second element is design. Everything about The Room is designed. Whether it’s the puzzles, the inventory items, the notes or the atmosphere, absolutely everything was done on purpose. Every part of each device is a possible piece of the puzzle. Every item in your inventory can be examined, and many have secrets to solve themselves. The quiet ambience and pitch black background both add to the overall eeriness and focus the player’s attention solely on the device in front of them, right where it should be.

It may not be long, but it does everything right, and for 99 cents you won’t find a more intriguing game.

by Cucumber Fred

Many people are taking off stars because of the story, this is mostly because they have not played The Room old sins, but if you have, but can't really grasp it, this is the story that I think, it may not be true. This has a lot of spoilers, don't read this review unless you have completed the trilogy (plus old sins).

You are the scientist's brother. He
was kicked out of a institution. He is then hired by a group called the Circle for the reason he was kicked out: the null. The Null is (I think) a big squid thing, that destroys the scientist's house in the Room 2. It also (I think) poisoned the scientist, which is shown in the room 2 also.
The scientists wife sabotages his work, and then disappears. The scientist, who knows he's poisoned, then creates the puzzle to see if you are worthy. If you are, then you must crack the seal, and find the Null (which controls the squid thing I think). And that's basically the story I think.

by HollyINrichmond

After completing The Room VR: A Dark Matter on my Oculus, my son suggested I try the iPhone/iPad versions. I started with Room Pocket since the first level is free, just to see if I would like it as much as the VR version. Needless to say, I gladly paid the buck to get the whole game. I have completed 3 levels so far and I am hooked. I play on the iPad to get a bigger screen although I have tried on my phone. Much easier to see and maneuver on the bigger screen. One hint, turn up the brightness on your screen so you can see the beautiful detail of each level. I’ll keep playing these phone versions while waiting for the next Room VR.

by Raven's Maven

I started with The Room Original Sins which was fabulous! Then I overlooked The Room pocket adventure by mistake which is the first of the series and played The Room Two. The Room Two wasn’t nearly as good a game as Original Sins but it was decent. I had fun playing it despite a few hiccups. I bought The Room pocket adventure expecting less than what I had experienced with The Room Two but was completely blown away. This is a superb game, especially for the low price! You get to play the beginning for free but the rest will cost you a whole $.99. Totally worth it because there is so much game afterwards! It’s more fun on the paid chapters too. Good puzzles. If you like escape room games and puzzles this is an awesome game.

by OldDog618

I came on “The Room” series by accident when my attention was called to The Room Old Sins, which is actually the 4th in the series. I started with this one, The Room, because it was first, and you can try it for free for the first level to see if you like it. If you do, you can finish the rest of the game for .99. After finishing this, I immediately signed on for #2, and have now completed it. If complex puzzles, logic, gadgets, gizmos, unexpected turns and the occasional red herring are your thing, you have arrived. I say this, and not lightly; these games are FLAWLESSLY executed. They are challenging without being impossible; and hints are provided, if you want to use them, that give you an increasing degree of guidance to get you through any difficult spots. I’m a senior citizen, and I have hooked my wife, my mid-30’s daughter and my teenage grandson on The Door. Fun for all ages. The graphics are outstanding, the music totally right and the atmosphere perfect. The fee is small for several hours of enjoyment, and after the first one, a purchased game will support multiple profiles. No ads. No nonsense. Just some seriously challenging fun!

by Setroxel

Let me tell you. I played this in 2016.
Hated it. Completed it but honestly I remember being extremely aggravated. I don’t think any of my mates actually finished the saga. I think I cheated.

I am a fan of the glitch game series, forever lost saga, their extras, and then so forth. I found this to fill the void of completing those at the time.

I cannot replay any of the games mentioned above. All of the scenarios still flip the switches in my (overly process trained brain).

BUT THE ROOM. Let me tell you, I remembered absolutely not a thing and I do not know how I beat it or hated it to begin with.

My second go around has been much better and I’m happy I decided to jump into this trilogy again. I believe by part three I finished the bare minimum just to say I finished it. This time I will go down every single rabbit hole 🕳️

Play. Play this. Play all of the games like these. Spend the money. These are far superior to the over priced escape rooms out there with poor scenarios and simple or ridiculous puzzles to get out.

The room is by far the better of the choice than most of the poorly graphical puzzle games that any yahoo with app development can make. 10/10 recommend. You may not be able to replay with absolutely no recall at all like I have been able to, but you’ll be happy you played it to begin with.

I’m hella appreciative that my brain remembers absolutely none of this and that I can replay all over again!

by V's Run

I tried this game out because crushing candy and feeding my brain can only be done so much in one day. I’m not for paying for games but thought I would give this a try. I loved the first game and decided that $.99 wasn’t going to break me. Now I can’t get work done and my husband is constantly asking me me what are you doing and when are we going to eat. Oooops sometimes you just have to find the next piece.
The only thing I don’t like is it’s a bit hard to see and would probably be better to play on a tablet rather than an iPhone. Still my boss is just going to have to wait for his document.