Bix

Name: Bix
Rating: 4.3 (407 reviews)
Author: Padadaz

Action

Free · In‑App Purchases

407 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Action
Developer

Padadaz
Language

EN
+ 30 More
Size

31.8
MB

Take control of the playfield! Join over one million players! Updated Privacy Policy: http://www.padadaz.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html Take control of the playfield! Join over one million players! Bix is an addictive game in which you control a tracer: draw shapes without hitting the balls to take control of the game board. Take control of 75% of the board to reach the next level! Don't forget to trap the special balls to unleash their special power. You only have three lives: how far can you go ?

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

407 Ratings

Crashes on Game Over
09/24/2017

Proteus846
As far as simple time-wasters go, Bix is actually really fun. It’s a great way to pass time and trying to get further than before.However, this game is in major need of an update. While a visual overhaul would breathe new life into this game and make it feel like it isn’t stuck in iPhone OS 2 (where I first got it in the first few months after the App Store was first available) my current issue is that the game does not run well with iOS 11.With iOS 11, Bix crashes when you lose your last life. This means you cannot see your end score (unless you check it right before you get hit, which may be why you got hit at all) and you cannot contribute to your personal leaderboard. It also abruptly changes to a new level when you win, which can make it seem like you got hit until you realize you have a new color scheme that denotes a new level.Overall I still really like this game. It’s simple, addicting, and keeps bringing me back! I just wish the crashes would be fixed, and a design overhaul would be awesome to bring the game up to current-day app expectations. (The ability to make custom levels would be fun too, as well as multiple varieties of game modes or difficulty settings)
Crashes on Game Over
09/24/2017

Proteus846

As far as simple time-wasters go, Bix is actually really fun. It’s a great way to pass time and trying to get further than before.However, this game is in major need of an update. While a visual overhaul would breathe new life into this game and make it feel like it isn’t stuck in iPhone OS 2 (where I first got it in the first few months after the App Store was first available) my current issue is that the game does not run well with iOS 11.With iOS 11, Bix crashes when you lose your last life. This means you cannot see your end score (unless you check it right before you get hit, which may be why you got hit at all) and you cannot contribute to your personal leaderboard. It also abruptly changes to a new level when you win, which can make it seem like you got hit until you realize you have a new color scheme that denotes a new level.Overall I still really like this game. It’s simple, addicting, and keeps bringing me back! I just wish the crashes would be fixed, and a design overhaul would be awesome to bring the game up to current-day app expectations. (The ability to make custom levels would be fun too, as well as multiple varieties of game modes or difficulty settings)
Jezzball…not Qix
03/05/2022

iShubes
If you're looking for a game similar to Qix (the old arcade game by Taito that was eventually ported to GameBoy), you'll have to keep looking. This isn't it. I thought it was, but discovered right away that this is much more akin to the old Windows 3.1 game, Jezzball. Fun in its own right, yes; but don't let the name fool you. There aren't multiple speeds on this game (remember, you would score higher in Qix if you filled in space using the slower speed, but it was riskier); there's only one speed. As you level up, the number of randomly floating balls increases…again, just like Jezzball. You can sometimes "trap" them, but more often, when you box in one of the floating balls, it reappears in another part of the screen. The game is really simple, but so much like Jezzball—and so UNLIKE Qix—that I lost interest after just a couple days. It's not "un-fun"; just not what I was looking for. Loved playing Qix on my GameBoy, and this isn't a replacement, sadly. 👎🏼UPDATE: While the app runs smoothly on iOS 15, the controls are in definite need of help. They’re either non-responsive or hyper-responsive. I’ve lost a life by “death-spiraling” (remember that in the old Qix game?) into my own path in the few days I’ve played this on iOS15 than I ever did. Additionally, the game gets very NON-responsive at times, refusing to move when you swipe to move. This also results in loss of a life and makes this app quite frustrating. I’ll keep looking for something better…
Jezzball…not Qix
03/05/2022

iShubes

If you're looking for a game similar to Qix (the old arcade game by Taito that was eventually ported to GameBoy), you'll have to keep looking. This isn't it. I thought it was, but discovered right away that this is much more akin to the old Windows 3.1 game, Jezzball. Fun in its own right, yes; but don't let the name fool you. There aren't multiple speeds on this game (remember, you would score higher in Qix if you filled in space using the slower speed, but it was riskier); there's only one speed. As you level up, the number of randomly floating balls increases…again, just like Jezzball. You can sometimes "trap" them, but more often, when you box in one of the floating balls, it reappears in another part of the screen. The game is really simple, but so much like Jezzball—and so UNLIKE Qix—that I lost interest after just a couple days. It's not "un-fun"; just not what I was looking for. Loved playing Qix on my GameBoy, and this isn't a replacement, sadly. 👎🏼UPDATE: While the app runs smoothly on iOS 15, the controls are in definite need of help. They’re either non-responsive or hyper-responsive. I’ve lost a life by “death-spiraling” (remember that in the old Qix game?) into my own path in the few days I’ve played this on iOS15 than I ever did. Additionally, the game gets very NON-responsive at times, refusing to move when you swipe to move. This also results in loss of a life and makes this app quite frustrating. I’ll keep looking for something better…
Could be great, but
12/06/2024

I am Peddles
This was my all time favorite game in the 80’s growing up when it was called QIX. This is a nice copy and the challenges get harder as you go along. However the screen control is glitchy and not precise. If you can get this MUCH MORE precise it would be great. I have many time seen where my line has been complete by 1/4 to 1/8” and the ball still knocks me out. This is very frustrating. I have also noticed on occasion that when you trap balls and then complete a section the ball does not go away it reappears in a different spot on the game board, this should be fixed. I was pleased to find this and hope you can look into those defects.
Could be great, but
12/06/2024

I am Peddles

This was my all time favorite game in the 80’s growing up when it was called QIX. This is a nice copy and the challenges get harder as you go along. However the screen control is glitchy and not precise. If you can get this MUCH MORE precise it would be great. I have many time seen where my line has been complete by 1/4 to 1/8” and the ball still knocks me out. This is very frustrating. I have also noticed on occasion that when you trap balls and then complete a section the ball does not go away it reappears in a different spot on the game board, this should be fixed. I was pleased to find this and hope you can look into those defects.
Great game but crashes
06/30/2018

dreweastmead
Really fun app and game. However as of mid 2018 it is now crashing just about every time I play and get past level 12-15. Frustrating.When it isn’t crashing, this game is Good for killing time. Reminds me of the old Qix game in GameBoy so big nostalgia points!Suggestion: let people start on level 10 or 20. The first 10 levels aren’t challenging at all.
Great game but crashes
06/30/2018

dreweastmead

Really fun app and game. However as of mid 2018 it is now crashing just about every time I play and get past level 12-15. Frustrating.When it isn’t crashing, this game is Good for killing time. Reminds me of the old Qix game in GameBoy so big nostalgia points!Suggestion: let people start on level 10 or 20. The first 10 levels aren’t challenging at all.