Fri Mar 07 2025
⋄ BLUK 2.0 - Now free to play - if previously bought, you can restore premium version
⋄ Shards - Collect Shards across worlds to unlock memories and races
⋄ Echoes Of The Past - Regain BLUK's lost memories
⋄ Choose A Race - Choose between Prime (Original), Spectrum, Vanguard or Vertex
⋄ Improved Difficulty Curve - BLUK is now easier to learn
⋄ Multiple Game Modes - Switch between YORE (Easy Mode), SAGA (Original) and FATE (Hard Mode)
⋄ Color Customization - BLUK's color can be customized when in Prime or Vertex Race
⋄ New Achievements & Leaderboards
⋄ Dark / Tinted Icon support for iOS 18 devices
⋄ GameMode support for iOS 18 devices
BLUK is a beautiful example of 'less is more' in game design. It’s a physics-based platformer that relies on a single pull-and-release mechanic, yet it manages to be incredibly challenging and meditative at the same time. The minimalist art style and ambient soundscape create a very relaxing atmosphere.
The progression through different worlds, each with its own unique physics quirk, keeps the gameplay from getting stale. It requires a lot of precision and patience, which might frustrate some, but landing a perfect jump across a wide gap is immensely satisfying. It’s a perfect 'flow state' game for short sessions.
Pure physics-based gameplay with simple one-touch controls
Stunning minimalist visuals and ambient audio
Multiple themed worlds with unique physics properties
Global leaderboards and challenging achievements
Unlockable runes and special abilities
When jumping onto smaller pillars, aim for the center. If you land on the edge, the physics engine will cause your block to tilt and slide off. Use the trajectory line to ensure your landing is as flat as possible.
Collect 'essence' as you jump to unlock runes. These runes grant powers like 'Slow Motion' or 'Double Jump,' which become essential as the gaps between pillars grow and the platforms start to move.
The game features a main journey with a narrative conclusion, as well as an endless mode for high-score chasing.
This seemingly simple, too easy of a game, is not so easy or simple. This game makes me plan time to play it. See, I just can’t start a game when I know I only have like 5 or 10 minutes. I need minimum, 30 or 45 minutes. And I MIGHT pass one level. The pace increases with the level of difficulty as you go along, and each level has something different that you have to deal with. There are also “Ruins” that help you like “reverse last jump” or “save life” for one leap. I’ve only had the game for about 8 or 9 days and I’m only on level VII (seven). It’s captivating, frustrating, daunting and very fun. Couple tips: try switching back and fourth between both thumbs (upward leap-right thumb...downward leap-left thumb....for a righty) and aim your dots directly where you want to go. Arch the dots from you, right to the top of the next pad (if close enough). Love this game and now,....I have to get back to it. 🤪
I am at Level 5 and it’s no longer relaxing or clear. I tried watching a UTube of this level and it doesn’t tell me why in the middle of a shot, it deletes. I have enuf tiles under and it goes back to the start of the level! Too frustrating to go to anymore. But it was great up to now. Okay, a month later I have to say I am addicted. Still cannot finish the last section, but am on it 3-5 times a day!
This is hands down my favorite game on the App Store. The atmosphere, the physics, the simplicity—everything just feels so perfect. It’s super relaxing but also challenging in just the right way. I keep coming back to it again and again. Huge props to the developers for making something this unique and satisfying. Please keep it going!
Sounds simple, but the challenge it presents makes this game fun, frustrating, and interesting. With a mellow, somewhat driving soundtrack, vibrant look, I give it full stars. One thing that stumps me: what is the platform you can barely see past Aodh with the question marks?
Love the game. It’s a good physics game, and beautiful graphics. It’s too bad it’s no longer updated. When you first start, you look forward to finishing a level so you can discover the next level. Once you reach the last level, if a game hasn’t been updated for seven years, the odds of discovering new levels are pretty slim. But it’s still a good physics game.
I just got a 7 and wanted something that used 3D Touch. This is great because of the minimal use. You can feel the clicks. It graphics reminds me of Monument Valley. The music is soothing, especially with the lighting headphones. This game demonstrates what the new tech can do in a easy to use way. Enjoy.
Simple game that doesn't get old quickly. I go through a ton of games each month hoping to find one like this, easy to play, challenging but also keeps you coming back.
Great game. Takes concentration. Would like to have a little more positive reinforcement however. Make the first game shorter, easier to complete to see where this is headed.
BLUK ($1.99) by Deepak Madathil and Pixel Ape Studios is a physics-based platformer game where you control a single block with magical abilities.
AppAdvice Tue Apr 11 2017