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- * HD graphics and improved UI
- * New leaderboards for each shelf (number of moves made)
- * In-app purchases to buy more hint coins or the skeleton key
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Product Description
Product Description
Quell captivates and enchants the mind with challenging puzzles and all-encompassing, Zen-like gameplay. The critically-acclaimed Quell boasts more than 80 levels of ingenious puzzles, gorgeous graphics, and a custom soundtrack by renowned composer Steven Cravis.
You Are the Rain
Play as an individual raindrop within a unique puzzle design. You share the space with a handful of pearls, fixed in their positions. Collect the pearls in as few moves as possible, while avoiding obstacles or traps. The perfect move count is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
Swipe your finger across the screen in the direction you want your raindrop to move. The raindrop cannot change direction while in motion, so movements are controlled and predictable. Swipe your raindrop to the left, and it will move directly to the left until it hits the wall.
Using the Elements
Each puzzle's environment differs from the last. Each puzzle has elements for you to use to your advantage, and some elements that you must avoid.
Many puzzles are surrounded by stone walls, while other types of walls allow you to continue through and come out the other side. Move through gates that only allow you to pass through once, or travel through ring portals. Always be on the lookout for ways to use your environment to help you solve the puzzle.
Avoid the spikes. You don't necessarily lose lives in Quell, but rather hitting a spike will burst your raindrop, and it will melt into the puzzle and blend into the background as water. Quell lives are eternal, and so is the gameplay. No loud buzzers. No Game Over. You just have to try again to move on. Completing a puzzle unlocks the next.
Windows to the Past
Upon launching Quell, you find yourself in the home of someone who doesn't seem to be present at the moment, however there is a presence. Small sparkles fill the air and invite you to explore. With the beautiful 3D graphics, you can't help but notice the dreary day, but you you can also see the beautiful tulips outside the window, boots by the fireplace, and the shadows cast from the wall sconce.
The bookshelves are where you'll be guided. Each shelf contains windows into the past. This is where your puzzles yearn to be explored. Begin in 1928: the earliest stage.
Awards and Helpful Hints
Along your journey, earn hints and awards. Hints occasionally pop up along the top and teach you how to use new elements in your environment.
As you progress through the shelves, Quell offers awards for certain milestones and accomplishments. Earning the Magpie Award means you've already collected 25 pearls. The Minimalist Award is won by completing three levels perfectly. You can also earn awards for less brag worthy accomplishments like the Scenic Route Award which is given to you for taking twice as many moves as necessary to complete the puzzle.
Reviews
"A wonderfully simple and atmospheric puzzler"--AppSpy.com
"Unique, mature style, solid-puzzle gameplay, a perfectly judged learning curve"--Gamezebo.com
"We certainly recommend it to puzzle fans"--SlideToPlay.com
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
96 of 102 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Honestly, I wasn't very excited about this game reading the Product Description of it. I figured I'd try it because it's the FAOTD, but didn't expect to like it. I am now addicted and have been playing it on and off for a couple hours.
The tutorial to get you started is really helpful and the in game hints (which you can turn off through the options menu) are great to introduce you to new hazards and elements. When you hit "Play" it takes you to a bookshelf that is labeled with a year and three picture frames. Click on a picture frame and there's four levels to play. It's a unique way to set up the stage select. The levels are fun, they add new elements all the time that keeps it interesting. It also tells you the minimum number of moves you can beat it in, so you can go back to try to get a perfect score. There are achievements you can get for various things and you can earn coins to unlock hints. The graphics are crisp and the music is good (but I always turn music and sounds off anyway).
The details are what makes this game 5 stars. It would be a fun game no matter what, but the extras make all the difference. Even if it doesn't look like a fun game based on the description, give it a chance and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
The tutorial to get you started is really helpful and the in game hints (which you can turn off through the options menu) are great to introduce you to new hazards and elements. When you hit "Play" it takes you to a bookshelf that is labeled with a year and three picture frames. Click on a picture frame and there's four levels to play. It's a unique way to set up the stage select. The levels are fun, they add new elements all the time that keeps it interesting. It also tells you the minimum number of moves you can beat it in, so you can go back to try to get a perfect score. There are achievements you can get for various things and you can earn coins to unlock hints. The graphics are crisp and the music is good (but I always turn music and sounds off anyway).
The details are what makes this game 5 stars. It would be a fun game no matter what, but the extras make all the difference. Even if it doesn't look like a fun game based on the description, give it a chance and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
687 of 765 people found the following review helpful
By Ardn
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am ready to review this app on my own accord, you will understand my wording in a moment.
First the game, beautiful, simple, elegant, and just the right amount of difficulty for a casual player. With only one annoyance keeping me from giving it the 5 stars it deserves : the developer.
Yes, that's right. I don't want to join / like your Facebook, I will rate the app when I'm good and ready, and I am looking forward to the next game / level pack (whatever it is), but I don't need the constant reminders.
Update 10/22/11: So I had to factory reset my phone and start the game over, and it's still asking me to review the game, which I already did! And I can't make it stop! Argh, update the game already and remove the annoyance.
First the game, beautiful, simple, elegant, and just the right amount of difficulty for a casual player. With only one annoyance keeping me from giving it the 5 stars it deserves : the developer.
Yes, that's right. I don't want to join / like your Facebook, I will rate the app when I'm good and ready, and I am looking forward to the next game / level pack (whatever it is), but I don't need the constant reminders.
Update 10/22/11: So I had to factory reset my phone and start the game over, and it's still asking me to review the game, which I already did! And I can't make it stop! Argh, update the game already and remove the annoyance.
545 of 608 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
I would give this five stars, but I really hate it when apps I've purchased nag me to review them or like them on facebook.
November 15, 2011
By Ryan Barber
Amazon Verified Purchase
Developers should be aware that there's nothing more annoying to users than nagware. We pay money to avoid such annoyances, not to be bombarded by them.
178 of 213 people found the following review helpful
By tharris
Amazon Verified Purchase
Awesome game, great music and beautiful smooth graphics. I love it! Great replay value and game gets quite complex and fun! Addicting and beautiful, if you like puzzles and relaxing zen type games you will love it. One of the best games on Android now! very impressed by the whole package. Looks amazing on my Galaxy S Captivate. Ultimate puzzler, highly recommend to everyone.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Not all of us have internet connections all the time. That is when you need a game the most and this won't work.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By T. Pritchett
Amazon Verified Purchase
Edited my 3-star review after replay; apparently the update got rid of all but one of the nag screens, making the game much more playable. Without all those nag screens, this game is one of the best puzzlers for Android for aesthetics and challenge; and while the replay value isn't too high (once you understand the solutions it's not too tricky), I've replayed some levels a few times just because it's so nice to look at. Off to try Quell Reflect now and hope it's as good as the original (and has no nag screens!).
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Mark E
Amazon Verified Purchase
Game is fun but why do I need to sign into Facebook to get solutions to a game. I deactivated my facebook account because I did not want it. This game gets a low rating because of this. If I need a solution to this game I should be able to get it without a Facebook Account.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great FAOTD? From Amazon? Great game, but the nagging MUST STOP!
April 10, 2012
Amazon Verified Purchase
Seems like the manatees with their idea balls, you know the ones that amazon uses to pick the free app of the day... have struck gold! Awesome game, thank you! Just ONE MAJOR ISSUE though: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP NAGGING ME TO REVIEW YOUR APP. PLEASE STOP NAGGING ME TO LIKE YOU ON FACEBOOK! Just let me play this PAID FOR GAME! NAG screens, IF they are at ALL justified (and I personally do not think they are, but whatever, that;s just my opinion) should be for NON-PAID (free) apps if they are to be used at ALL... but on a PAID app? Unforgivable. SO, regrettably, I must take away a star because of this. This IS A 5 STAR GAME... the NAGGING makes it 4 stars. FIX THIS and I will change my review back to 5 stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peaceful brain training!
LOVE the quiet music and innovations that are revealed in higher level puzzles. I'm always wondering what will come next.
Published 2 days ago by Kimberly Lindholm
5.0 out of 5 stars
provides variations to hold your interest
Good options and changes patterns with different gates for holding your interest. Well worth the cost to play this interesting game.
Published 3 days ago by kenneth w. barnard
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 Star Game!
Fun but challenging. The music is very relaxing. More than worth the app price, this game is great for anyone who enjoys challenging puzzles. Try it and you'll love it!
Published 4 days ago by Gameplayer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like the game
This game is way better than what the description made it sound. Who knew leading a bubble through a maze ccould be so much fun.
Published 4 days ago by Book Wyrm
4.0 out of 5 stars
love this game
This game works great on my kindle fire. Tons of levels to play. I love to play it to pass the time.
Published 5 days ago by Brandisha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addictive
A very addictive and challenging game. Go for the gold frames! They are my goal and I will not give up on a year until I have reached all gold!
Published 6 days ago by Courtney Charish
5.0 out of 5 stars
enthralling and addictive
This game is deceptively simple, but will keep you hooked for hours. You will need to put your thinking cap on. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Bri
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice distraction
This little game is enough of a challenge when you needed a few minutes to recharge your brain. Attractive and only as time consuming as you allow it to be.
Published 7 days ago by Ericka Nacinovich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addictive
This game seems simple at first. But it quickly gets more challenging and more addicting. The more you play it the more you get hooked.
Published 7 days ago by DezBoy
4.0 out of 5 stars
This game is a thinker
Wow, this game sure makes you think sometimes or should I say think backwards? Quell is a whole lot of fun and unlike most mobile games you feel like you accomplished something... Read more
Published 8 days ago by A_LeeT_GeeK
