Traps n' Gemstones App Reviews

To begin, 90% of all the games Ive tried to play on my smartphones Ive gotten so frustrated with I have abandoned. I am a total gamer with almost 20 systems and over 600 games, from Atari 2600 to the latest, and I simply have the hardest time playing games with touchscreen. When I got my iPhone 6+ I vowed to get over this issue as it has the larger screen, yet once again I found myself struggling with the flat surface which provides no feedback for location or response. That being said, this game provides the most functional and responsive controls on mobile devices Ive ever found. The run and jump buttons are perfectly placed and every movement is accompanied by an audible cue, that while is standard in most games, is critical for this format. But this is just the beginning of how much fun Traps and Gemstones can be. My favorite genre is Metroidvania, as it provides what most good games should; multiple challenges, beautiful levels, upgrades and unlockables, hidden secrets and infectious music, all presented with friends and foes you enjoy exploring with. Traps and Gemstones is right up there with some of the greatest console games that defined this genre. While its older siblings offered more complex puzzles requiring practice and training, Traps and Gemstones doesnt tax the gamer beyond the limitations of the format. While one may be able to achieve acrobatics with a blutooth controller, Donut Games knows not to push the player too hard, and that keeps this game entertaining and replayable. Without spoilers, my only complaint about this game is the ending, which comes too easily and with little narrative. Thats not to say its too short, there are hours of fun to be had with great replay value. But any game that is as fun as this one always feels too short. That being said, I very much look forward to a sequel!

Only worth it for $1

I bought to play with my powershell controller, as it is advertised as compatible. Big surprise, only the pause button works. Im not interested in playing with the touchscreen, so its a total waste of money for me. A fix would be fantastic.

Ive been a fan of Donut Games since they started coming out for my iPhone 3G way back in 2008. They are a great company and the games were wonderful for the older devices, but get pretty boringly repetitive nowadays. Traps fixes all the single plot issues and brings many different elements into this game. With the game controller support (have the SteelSeries Stratus), it makes the game perfect for what its going for. If youre looking super flashy guns and fights this ISNT it but if youre looking for a nice platform with more than one twist and turn, this is the game for you. $5 is pittance for a developer thats been around since the App Store opened and continues to release new games and updates the old ones. Please get this game; you WONT regret it! Thank you again Donut for your best game yet!!!

Dont get me wrong, I had a blast with this game. Its an amazing metroidvania, it has great mechanics and has a lot of love but into it, but I finished this game in two hours. No, I didnt rush through it, doing only the story and not collecting the collectibles. I got over half the collectibles. Id say it should cost maybe $1-$2.

Please make a traps n gemstones Maker. make it so you get new items for your pyramid. Also, make it so in Traps n Gemstones maker you can customize the pyramid in Traps n Gemstones after you got 10 achievements.Keep up the work for making more and more updates

I love this game. It is great fun just to explore, and Ive found a good many things I need but for the life of me I cannot find the rock hammer. I wish you guys would make or put in some hunts. But failing that, has anybody found the rack hammer and if so could anybody be so kind to tell me where or/and how to get it. Id really appreciate it. Thank you