The game is simple to learn and fun to play. It mostly involves strategy knowing which block to slide first in order for the rest of the blocks to slide into place to complete the puzzle. Overall a well put together game. My only criticism is that when one is starting to play while in the welcome pack. Information regarding how to play the game is given strange manner after one may need it. For example the objective of the game is to slide an ice square into a desired space in the puzzle layout, the level is completed when all of the available blocks have been used and the spaces of the layout are filled. However while in welcome mode I was only told this after completing 10 puzzles, effectively making the info. unnecessary. This is not extremely bad, but a suggestion, if one is going to be given information in -game regarding a specific puzzle, it should be useful not a means of continuing a tutorial. Would definitely recommend.

I initially tried the free sampler & loved it! Long before I got through the free puzzle levels, I realized Puzzle Retreat was a Keeper and decided to purchase the additional Puzzle Packs. I'm on a tight fixed income so when I buy something it must offer a true bang for my buck — and Puzzle Retreat definitely has the IT factor.This is one of my favorite games. As you progress through the levels, they get a little tougher as new game objects are added. Some puzzles look deceptively simple, but can drive you crazy as you work through the solution — what a great workout for your grey matter! Be forewarned: some of the most challenging puzzles can be the tiniest as well.Loves:NOT Timed: I can take my sweet time & enjoy the process (I HATE being timed!)...I can play with the game soundtrack OR play my OWN music (I hate when we can't choose)...Animation is awesome, game objects are unique & colorful, the puzzles are awesome.There aren't any characters of the ornithologically ornery persuasion, any boorish boars or posturing pigs, nor is there a zombie in sight. It is ALL puzzle, all the time without the melodrama or camp of more ubiquitous games.Puzzle Retreat is a unique change of pace & well worth the download. Try it, you'll like it!

Makes the gears in your brain workout. It starts off easy so you can figure out how the game is played. It challenges you at each level and adds in a little twist to make it interesting.Once you pass a level, it makes you feel accomplished and want to try the next one.The only downside I can think of is that you'll need to pay for each new pack at .99 cents. But I honestly think it's way better than those other games that place annoying ads(especially video ads) at each level or a pulls you in to subscribe & pay big $ so you can play more locked levels. Those games I delete.This game is a keeper and I don't mind paying for a new pack.

This is a great game (puzzles are fun and interesting, interface is easy to use) except for one thing - the hideous background music. It kills the whole experience for me. And at present, there is no way to turn it off without silencing all sound from the game including the sounds from the blocks. The trouble is that I actually like the block sounds, but the background music is so disruptive and distracting that I can’t stand it. What’s odd is that I had this game on the Galaxy S7 that I just got rid of and that issue wasn’t present. I can play through one puzzle before the music starts and then the only way to make it stop is to close the app all the way and then reopen it to play the next puzzle. That’s hardly an acceptable solution. I would gladly give this app 5 stars if not for this issue with the background music. Until the developers fix that issue, it gets 1 star from me.