Needs Improvement – The Genie in the Lamp Review

The graphics on this game are quite pretty. The scenes are infused with light so I don't have to adjust the screen settings to see the picture clearly, unlike some of the mystery-type HOP games I've played, which are pretty dark and sometimes difficult to see details. That said, I became frustrated with this game too quickly and will be deleting it. The items to be found are pretty small and very well hidden, and since I'm playing on my iPhone 5s, zooming in is a must. Not a problem - I like a challenge, HOWEVER, each time I use the spreading gesture to zoom, it counts me as having made a mistake - 5 mistakes and you have to watch a 30-second ad to continue. How frustrating! I tried using a hint instead, and found it also requires you to watch a 30-second ad to get the hint. I understand that this is a free game and ads are therefore necessary, but this is just too much. We at least need the ability to zoom in without being penalized for it!
Review by StoneCobra97 on The Genie in the Lamp.