Brain It On! Reviews

by CedartheTree

To start out, I’m not the sort of person who normally writes reviews unless I find an app either extremely outstanding or severely flawed. I’ve only every written 2 other app reviews in my life, both of which were positive. This one, however, isn’t. I love the idea of this game, and the simple aesthetic it presents. However, once you finish the first three or so levels, the shine begins to fade. Frequent, unskippable ads after every level; unresponsive controls, and lag all plague this game. The ads I could normally deal with, however coupled with the fact that most levels are nigh-impossible to complete due to the unresponsive touch controls, BrainItOn quickly fades from a fun game to a hellish torture method. I found myself making the same shape the hint showed again and again, but because of how unresponsive the touch drawing controls were I literally couldn’t complete the level.
Even with all of the drawbacks, I’d happily download BrainItOn again if these issues were resolved.
TL;DR: Fun for the first three levels, then it loses all appeal. Unresponsive controls and constant ads make it more pain than pleasure to play.

by Anopinion8

The game is fun at first and I love the idea behind the game but after the first 10 levels the game starts to lag/glitch and it gets worst the more you advance! The most annoying thing is that many times I complete a level but the game glitches and doesn’t register that I completed the challenge! After spending some time trying to complete some levels (I have made it to level 37 with three stars on each one) it is very frustrating to finish a level only to have the game glitch out on you and not let you finish! I am the type of person that hates to quit especially if there is a good challenge but I reached a point where I will be deleting this game and never download it again because its one thing to not be able to complete something because it is difficult and it is another thing to not be able to complete because of glitches!

by Hxhduydhduheuehegdhddufysydgd

I got to level 25 while only needing a few hints but once I got to level 25 I could not get it completed within the time limit. I watched an ad to get the hint and I even tried drawing the shape from the hint on my screen to get the exact shape I supposedly needed. Even after tracing the exact shape that was supposed to get me 3 stars in less then 1 second I still couldn't get within the time limit. I eventually had to just give up because I had spent at least 5 minutes on this one level. If you are going to make a time limit on a level to get all the stars it should be possible. This level seems impossible to complete and they will only get harder. I would not recommend this game especially if you are looking for something fun. I get having some sort of challenge but this was simply too difficult. If you enjoy this game that is fine but to me it was so stressful and difficult that it almost made me cry.

by Aisleseat

I love physics puzzlers, but just like the first one I downloaded and soon deleted, this one can’t really be played on a smartphone because the line width is too thick and there’s no way to design some really creative solutions; just use big blocks, fulcrum sand brute force to knock things over. Still, it is a lot of fun determining an elegant or simple solution to each problem. Best played on smart tablet with a pen-shaped stylus, like the iPad Pro. And the ad frequency is nothing short of extortion. When are developers going to learn that people like paying for better versions of their apps, but do not like paying for the right to enjoy an app they selected among all the other apps to play.

by Yay! 🤗

This game is really fun. It’s hard but that’s what makes it fun. However, I definitely think it’s unfair how you have to purchase the game to do the level editor thingy. Maybe instead of making it so you have to buy it, you should make it where you have to get to a certain level, such as level 100, to do the level editor. Other than that, this game is fun. Please fix this problem! Also, maybe make the hints a little more clear. Sometimes the hints don’t make any sense. But anyways, thanks for making this great game!
P.S. I really give this game a 3 1/2 but you can’t do a 3 1/2 so that’s why it’s a 3. 😁

by Boslaw

I love this game. I play it often to pass time and it doesn’t get old. I’ve reset and started over many times, because the way to pass each level is entirely up to you and your imagination. It can be different every time because you’re drawing it. My only issue is that it crashes often for me, usually when I draw a large solid shape. I thought it was because I was using an older iPad mini, but it happens on my iPad Pro too. Even though the crashes limit what I can draw, it won’t keep me from playing!

by Poopy Fat Nugget

So I love Brain it On. Like I play this game almost every day if not every day. I would rate it five stars if it weren’t for this problem. So today I was enjoying myself as usual when I decided to spend 2500 coins on the rainbow brush…and it didn’t even work. I tried equipping it and nothing changed…I tried swiping out of the game and coming back and other methods but nothing seemed to work. I even hit the “restore purchases” in the settings but nothing changed so I’m confused on why that is even an option if nothing happens. So my main question is how do I get back my 2500 coins? Other than that issue , this game is amazing.

by Ios11sucks

I enjoy this game and find it more challenging than most. I wish the physics was better. On Earth, larger objects have more mass and momentum. Here this relationship is absent or warped. I wish a state could be saved so the first steps in a puzzle would not have to be repeated over and over to refine the last steps. Also since my finger is large and opaque, I can’t see what I’m doing. A stylus might help with this. Fix the physics and it will be much improved.

by Jdoginfinity

I like this game since I’m a physics fan, but I need some help. I got through the first set of levels then it became about impossible. I look at the hints but I can never draw straight shapes and I’m getting frustrated with no solutions. I have a vision impairment but since the game is light on dark I work with it. For example, the levels with magnets are annoying, and how are you supposed to raise the blue one up the left wall to touch the red one? Anyway it’s fun but but I don’t know how much longer my patience will last.

by Jesse.331

Downloaded. Beat all available levels. Deleted. Redownloaded years later. Beat all available levels. There’s occasional frustration with figuring out certain levels but it’s mostly really enjoyable. Don’t personally care for the community levels (they just don’t seem as well thought out). BrainItOn has been sitting but it’s time to delete. I will likely redownload in a year or so to re-complete and maybe there will be a few more levels. I don’t know what goes into making them but I’m happy there’s at least the 200. Thanks.

by Yeswayted

Love it. Love it. Love it.

For the haters, yes, the game has some easy levels, for training, but not too easy (or cheesy!).

Trust me: the levels get increasingly difficult and really imaginative. Gotta be a smart cookie to pass without a hint.

The hints give you only what shapes you CAN use but not the placement, which means you still have to figure it out. Don’t forget each level can be solved in multiple ways!

AND as you progress through the levels, the shapes you draw change how they move, including reverse gravity, float, slip and slide, and bounce.

It’s really well done and I would recommend this to ANYONE looking for a consistent and well thought out game. This is better than any other physics game I’ve found... and I have searched. And searched...

Challenging, fun and addictive, without time pressure!

by Andie Borg

I absolutely love this game. The puzzles are challenging and there are many ways to solve each one. It’s a really fun game that helps me unwind but I also have to use creative thinking.

I haven’t had any issues with a finger sensor lag as someone else has reviewed. It’s actually been quite the opposite and it gets pretty intense when you’re trying to create shapes to keep momentum going, my heart rate literally goes way up. I would imagine that a lag on your device would be very frustrating for this game.

by Hooded Goat

My fianceé and I tried this game. We got so hooked we played and beat every level! Some levels are insanely hard and you have to be crazy-stubborn. When we finished we searched high and low for another game like it. Nothing comes close.

The game got extra interesting once we got to the parts where you can only draw in certain parts of the screen. Even better when floating, anti-gravity, bouncing and slippery ice shapes get introduced.

Anyway, please please please make more levels. Maybe add a new mechanic (sticky shapes?). Even if you just recycle the same game mechanics, make more game so we can keep dorking out on it.

by AppReviewAssistant

First off, some people say that this game can not be played on smart phone, but it definitely can! Unless you have a phone as small as an iPhone 5, your phone, even a generally small one for this generation, like an iPhone 6, is definitely still perfect to play the game with. Also, this game is not only fun, but also a mind sharpening game, instead of those games that waste your time. I think even people who do not like to do brainy things, will enjoy this game!

by Pritchwest

This has all kinds of physics based scenarios with goals that are accomplished by drawing objects that use gravity and leverage and object interaction. It starts very simple to get you started using various techniques and quickly gets quite challenging. I’ve had to use their hints several times but toughed it out on most. Done 50 levels and I kee coming back to it, sometimes several different sessions to figure out one level. Great straightforward but challenging puzzles to really engage your brain. Give it a try!

by Frigtoes

Like others, I absolutely hate the ads. But the game is so good, I just paid for BrainItOn and gladly did it. Enjoying the game without ad interruptions and now flying through the levels…yah, flying - after about 20 tries each! Great for young growing minds to teach them to think outside the box. Can’t say enough good things. If you like challenging your brain, this game is for you. Warning: it may cause occasional cussing and swearing at times! And it May cause you to lose sleep because you want to pass that next level!

by Ijashio

Very challenging game that forces you to experiment, be creative, and think outside the box. Great at combining elements of physics and mechanical engineering. Sometimes there are many different ways to solve the same challenge. I wish the developer would allow players to upload and share their solutions with other players who have already solved the challenge...it would be interesting to see how different people create unique solutions to the same problem.

by Noteinstine

Ok first off I never write reviews!!!

Spent almost three hours on one of the challenges and solved it finally WITHOUT THE HINT!!!!

This game is probably one of the first games that I have ever played that when I pass a challenge I feel like I really have accomplished something using just my experience in life. And it’s free!!! Leverage, weights, curves, fulcrums and size. I the games graphics were superb! A stylist pen would make it better I think but my fat finger works. I just finished 60 had to finally use a hint, was hungry haven’t eaten in six hours. This game isn’t for the weak at heart. What most people would think is impossible IS!! And the since of accomplishing it is sooo gratifying that I can sleep good at night!!!

Hope this isn’t scaring anyone off. You want to use THE OTHER SIDE OF YOUR BRAIN ....PLAY IS GAME!!!

by Garrett Fogerlie

Very fun, some levels can be tough but if you need to you can get a hint. Lots of levels too, so it’s plenty of fun! A great free game and not many adds compared to most games plus it’s only $1.99 to remove them and be able to make your own levels. Lots of player created levels too. It’ll take a long time to win them all! One tip, on newer iPhones go to Settings - Accessibility - Guided Access and enable it so you don’t get those slide down or slide up iOS menus when your playing (just click the power button 3 times once you enable that feature so you can block or unblock those menus.) It’ll make gameplay almost perfect!

by Johnjames7907422356

The concept of this game is simple and that’s what makes it great. The difficulty increases with each level which definitely keeps you thinking. Ive been playing 4years give or take a few months in between but I always keep coming back to it because there’s no other game quite like it. Being able to create/design your own ideas then posting them for other players to try and vice versa is a great feature as well.

by Arudyj

I rarely write reviews, however this game is so great that I had to leave a few notes. 1. It’s addictive, in that fun I want to tell everyone about it way. 2. The challenges are great for anyone who has a brain and can be patient enough to try multiple different solutions. 3. I love the unlimited retires without ads. All games must have ads, but this one limits them in a vey tolerable way. 4. And lastly, I have never had trouble with lag, it works great and without flaws on my iPhone 8. My only two suggested changes are that 1. I could challenge someone and 2. I could play this in real life or on a big screen! Great job developers, I gotta get back to level 59 now :)

by Everydayimshuttlein

I would put two stars if I never bought the full game. Level editor is lots of fun and community levels are too. The original game was too hard so I’m glad they have those. There was an update a few days ago and I didn’t get it. You could get a half ring, vase and cup that I never got. Can someone please explain? Besides that, great game! NO ADS! You should get it. 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆🏈🏈🏈⚽️🏐🏉🏐🏸🦜🦮🐈‍⬛🪼🐬🐌🪲🦋🦄🐺🪿🦉🦆🐵💼👒🧣👘🩱🧛🏼🧛🏻‍♂️👩🏻‍🔬👨‍🦲😻💀👹🤒🤕😖😕😞😒😏👨‍🦲🐈‍⬛🪼