Giana Sisters App Reviews

If you love 2D JumNRun games like me, then this game will fit your gaming collection very nicely. I remember when I played the original over 20 years ago on my Commodore 64, it was a great inspired Mario gaming with a "twist", instead of two brothers, you here play the two sisters. With excellent graphics and simple and brilliant very customized controlling, this games is well worth $4.99. So go and grab it, because you will not regret it. And if you like me also own an iPad, it will just be even better, because soon there will be a HD version ready for you to down. - RasmusJ, 2010.

I love this game. I wish it was known more and a part 2 was being made. However the button needs to be better. A lot of times when you die itll be because of the buttons. The jump button is too small. And it need a directional pad.

Why such a big deal with level 6-9? I didnt have any trouble. Dont press the jump button so hard. The touch pad responds to how hard you press jump. I mean, the controls are a bit tough to manage. Thats why 4 out of 5 stars.

this game caught my fancy and sure enough i was right this game rules

Like others have said - this is an extremely promising game. But the jump button is really, really, really unreliable. Even standing in place and repeatedly tapping jump, it will frequently miss on both my iPad and iPhone 4. For a platformer, this is a deal breaker. Ive finished every Mario and Sonic platformer, and even Giana on the Amiga (I recognize the tunes!). But I can barely get through the easiest level without the controls killing me.

First of all, I somehow accidentally bought the the iPod version instead of the iPad, so Im having to play to play scaled up for five bucks. Secondly this game crashes every single rime I try to use the fire button. Every. Single. Time. So now my five dollar scaled up game is unplayable. Great. Looks like a fun game, though.

I have to say, this is my favorite platformer on iOS. Its a whole lot of fun, and has a great style to it. Its not without its faults, but thats all iOS related. In other words, its in desperate need of a update! -Needs iOS4 multitasking. -Maybe Retina Display graphics? Thats me asking for a lot, if not too much there..! At least the icon? Great game! I hope it will continue to receive support, and that people recognize its greatness!

First of all U must know i was finished this game in 1986 on Commodore 64 (in my school ) - i bought my own C-64 in 1988 ... AND I SAW ALMOST ALL GAMES FROM 80 TO TODAY ...and still like play games :) specially good games. Now on Iphone GIANA SISTERS remaind me old times . Controls is ....THE BEST !!!! - you can relocate buttons !!!! THX !!!!!! If YOU like this game just go to my IPHONE-AWARDS page : GOIPHONEGO.blogspot and VOTE for the best RETRO GAME on Iphone !!!!!!! ...this game is worth it ...this is the best platformer on IPHONE ps. GIVE US YET option to pay 1$ to see original game without playing this fantastic game to the end ....I JUST WANT TO SEE ORIGINAL ONE AND I HAVE NO TIME TO PLAY :( sorry 4 my english ;) .............................and thank you for possibility relocate buttons !!!!!!!!!!!!

When I first saw this game I thought, " it looks fun, but too expensive..." so I bought it when it was on sale. Well lemme tell ya, I would have bought it at full price. This is a fantastic game, great graphics, great game play, the only thing wrong with it is I wish there was another one!

Edit: After the new update to improve the controls I really have no complaints about this game at all. Game Center would be nice, but its hardly worth noting, and a real nitpick to bring up as far as Im concerned. This is my favorite iOS platformer among strong competition! Great work devs, thanks for listening to customer feedback! My original review: I get what people are saying about the buttons--it could be nice to have the sensitivity area extend past the visual button spots...but if you experiment with the button placements and put them in spots that are easier for you to get to, then it becomes almost a non-issue. But its worth noting that it could be improved slightly by increasing the sensitivity area or allowing users to increase the size of the buttons visually as well, as with Zenonia 2, for example. This aside, the game could use an update with multi-tasking, and perhaps some Game Center achievements would be nice. But I still think that Giana Sisters deserves a 5-star rating. Its probably the best Mario-style platformer for iOS. It certainly is my favorite, along with Bounce On 2 (cant choose one over the other). What this game has, is a great visual style that feels retro and also fresh and polished at the same time, great music as well. Wonderful gameplay, and strong level design are featured as well. If youre looking for something close to that great Super Mario Bros. feel with tons of polish and great gameplay, this is it. Well worth $5.

If you want Mario, this is better than what you are looking for. Great graphics and good controls. My best purchase since Angry Birds. Definitely recommended!

Great game! Must buy

Download now before it jumps back up to 5$

So good, could use sharper looking sprites for the 4s

I love this game!

One of the best platformer in iphone.

Used to play the original as a little kid on the family C64. This is a great port of a great classic. For anyone who played and love the original, this is a MUST BUY! For anyone new, this is a awesome platformer with solid controls.

Id love the game, but it has been a long time and no update to fix a crash on iPad 2 running iOS 5.0.1 -- the game force closes when tapping on the fireball button.

Admittedly, I got this game because it was recommended by a few tech blogs as a viable substitute to Mario, but 3 stages into playing it, I love it on its own! The gameplay is interesting, just the right amount of challenging to keep you engaged, and its looooong! The graphics are awesome and the enemies are fun! The L-R controls are the best Ive ever had in this type of game, as well as the control you have over positioning the player. I wish I could give it 10 stars!

GREAT game!!! Ready for the next one.