Sherlock ZEN 4+

...I bought the previous full version, thousands of games that I had not played yet, and then a decision was made to make a new app for the OS update, and now I have to buy it again. I have played EK software FOR DECADES. I believe in supporting the cause, but this decision was not entirely ethical, IMO.

Great game. Heck of a workout for my mind. Don’t like that I had to rebuy it. But to update to ad free and no in app purchases, the developer had to stop support for the original version. And honestly, several years of fun for the few dollars I am out is great. I recommend this game to everyone. Kids can play the 4x4 grid to learn basic logic with handicaps and hints. Adults can try their mind on 6x6 with no hints or handicaps and really push themselfs. I found this game over a decade ago on a win 95 computer with a “150 free games” cd. Then in 2011 I found the app. It’s 2017 and I bought zen. When I beat it I will buy the other versions. I was upset at first about rebuying the game but when the developer explained that he did it to get rid of in app purchases, I felt it was justified. But I would ask for ONE in app purchase. To spend under the total cost of the rest of the games combined to get ALL the puzzles in one app. Or sell a 5th version that is more expensive and has all the puzzles. Either way I will play them all. And here is a goal for you. 6x6 grid with no handicaps, no wrong move notifications, and only one try through it(no playing it after you beat it). 1:27. I got lucky and moved fast. Still don’t know how I managed it. And if you run out of 6x6 puzzles in less than a year, you truly are a puzzle god.

It’s impossible to say how long I’ve been playing this game. I first played the game from a floppy disk on my computer in DOS! When the windows version came out, my dad made me a program so I could get back to DOS to run my original version. When I found the iOS version a few years ago I was so thrilled to see the original DOS art and design! This game is addictive in the best possible way. It is an awesome challenge for keeping the eyes and mind sharp. I’ve never found another puzzle I enjoy as much. I do crossword, cryptogram, sudoku and more and NONE can beat Sherlock. Thanks from the bottom of my heart to the developer of this game for giving me countless hours of fun over the (literal) decades!! Worth every penny and more <3