Mr Jack Pocket Reviews

Too Difficult

fitzyd

Just too difficult to win, either as Jack or the Investigator, even in easy mode. Really, no fun.

Good but user interface needs work

painterofblue

This is a really fun strategy game however the interface needs work... Hoping the developers will read this. 1) There is no way to exit out of a game once you start. You have to shut down the app. 2) When you rotate tiles, the check mark is too big. I keep hitting it by mistake before it's in the right place. Super annoying because then you have to shut down the game to start again. 3) The tutorial should have forward and back buttons so you don't have to watch the whole thing if you miss something. Other than these seemingly small but very impactful annoyances, it's a great game and I'd change the rating to 4 maybe even 5.

Too hard

Dbogusch

I love the premise of this game but if you are playing against the computer, it's almost impossible to win...even in easy mode. I play against my husband in local mode and it is more enjoyable. In easy mode the computer shouldn't be so hard to beat. I am not a dumb person but out of twenty games I only won once.

Hard

Dr-blimey

Easy is super hard. The two player on one iPad is good. No one ever online. Just like all the other apps sadly.

Very cool cat and mouse game

Bc123456890

A very good adaptation of the card game. Enjoyable one or two player, whether you're Jack or his pursuers. Does a decent job of explaining the rules, but once you figure it out, it can really hurt your brain trying to think one step ahead of your opponent.

AI is too smart even in easy mode

staastao

Not fun to play. The cards and tokens almost always stacked against you. Not random. Kills the joy of playing. Don't buy if you hate feeling futile. But it's fun to play with someone else who is human.

45 second time limit.....grrr

andrewlc

The game is a great two player game. After buying the app I will likely buy the board game. Pass and play works great. I do have a gripe that there should be the ability to undo a move to fix an accidental screen tap, etc. and there are a few things about the user interface that are a bit buggy so I have deducted a star. But the biggest problem is the online play. There is a 45 second time limit on your turn that you can't adjust and if you exceed the time limit it aborts the game. There isn't even an option to continue the game, it is just gone....very lame. Also, if you are playing an online game and you switch to another app or turn off your phone the game aborts. Come on guys....how about online play with push notifications when it is your turn....take some lessons from the coding monkeys with their port of Carcassonne (if you have not downloaded Carcassonne yet do it now, best game board port ever!). Asmodee and Days of Wonder merged a couple years ago but they must have different app developers for their digital games. Ticket to ride offers a much higher caliber of online play than this game. Despite all this, I would recommend purchasing the app. It is a very fun game with a quick play time.

Don't listen to these negative reviews

chg21012

I can't speak to the online play time limit and I believe that may be legitimate. HOWEVER, this app is not too hard! Challenging AI is a genuine boon in games like this and playing against this AI has made me better at the game. I think its quality is a huge plus. Interface is great despite minor, minor quibbles quibbles. This is an excellent pocket puzzler that I'd recommend to fans of deduction games or the mr jack series more broadly.

Fun, Quick; Love it!

catholsarcast

I have the app and the board game and I play them both all the time with my wife. Thanks! Keep 'em coming, Asmodee!

Challenging

Axokaine

I've logged about 40 games and I can say confidently now that on easy I can win about 50% of the time. The game is VERY tough on easy to start with. It's like a chess game. You have to really concentrate and anticipate where the AI can/will move. But it is very manageable once you take the time to learn it. Fun game. Well made. I should've had more faith in Asmodee!

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