The Guides
Beautiful Crypto Puzzles
$2.99
1.8for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About The Guides
Featured by Apple in:
15 Most Mind-Bending Puzzlers, 15 Most Mysterious Games, The Best Games You’ve Never Played, Challenge Your Brain, Best New Games
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“Best Mobile Games of 2015” — CNET
“Best iOS Games of 2015” — Apple ‘N’ Apps
“Best One Handed Mobile Games for Long Commutes” — Appcessories
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Consisting of hundreds of extremely challenging codes, puzzles and interactive ciphers, The Guides is a journey that will challenge your wit, stretch your imagination and test your ingenuity in unique and innovative ways.
Simply stated, they’re not easy. Progressing will be difficult, but you have the appropriate tools at your disposal. Everything you need to proceed is — or has been — provided.
Look for clues and patterns to build on what you have learned. Remember what you have seen as for no detail is too subtle or insignificant. As you explore deeper, you’ll begin to unravel the enigma of The Guides.
Peculiar, isn't it?
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"From the word 'Go'... it tells you nothing. And you have to work it out for yourself. And that, my friends, that is cool." James Gilmour for App Spy
"The Guides gets under your skin... you’ll find yourself thinking about it outside of the game and coming back for more." Jennifer Allen for 148apps
"The Guides is one of the year’s most interesting puzzle games. It’s a beautifully designed toy box filled with an enormous variety of code-breaking ciphers and visual riddles..." Owen Faraday for Pocket Tactics
"It's brilliant, uncompromising, satisfying, and one of the best games I have ever played on my phone... quite possibly on any platform." chanandler of App Army for Pocket Gamer
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• Four Sections and 100 pages embedded with countless challenges.
• Meticulously designed interactive puzzles and ciphers with each being more unique than the last.
• Piece together the fragmented story to reveal the source of the messages.
• Various game mechanics such as the code interface screen and the title bar to provide added layers of support.
• Integrated decoding tools — including morse, binary and many more — to assist you on your journey.
• Ability to save screenshots to keep track of invaluable clues and notes.
• A distress support system is available if you find yourself stuck, but use sparingly, for your transmissions are limited.
Official Site: theguidesapp.com
General Inquiries: info@theguidesapp.com
Twitter: twitter.com/theguidesapp
Facebook: fb.com/theguidesapp
Instagram: instagram.com/theguidesapp
15 Most Mind-Bending Puzzlers, 15 Most Mysterious Games, The Best Games You’ve Never Played, Challenge Your Brain, Best New Games
* * * * *
“Best Mobile Games of 2015” — CNET
“Best iOS Games of 2015” — Apple ‘N’ Apps
“Best One Handed Mobile Games for Long Commutes” — Appcessories
* * * * *
Consisting of hundreds of extremely challenging codes, puzzles and interactive ciphers, The Guides is a journey that will challenge your wit, stretch your imagination and test your ingenuity in unique and innovative ways.
Simply stated, they’re not easy. Progressing will be difficult, but you have the appropriate tools at your disposal. Everything you need to proceed is — or has been — provided.
Look for clues and patterns to build on what you have learned. Remember what you have seen as for no detail is too subtle or insignificant. As you explore deeper, you’ll begin to unravel the enigma of The Guides.
Peculiar, isn't it?
• • • • • • •
"From the word 'Go'... it tells you nothing. And you have to work it out for yourself. And that, my friends, that is cool." James Gilmour for App Spy
"The Guides gets under your skin... you’ll find yourself thinking about it outside of the game and coming back for more." Jennifer Allen for 148apps
"The Guides is one of the year’s most interesting puzzle games. It’s a beautifully designed toy box filled with an enormous variety of code-breaking ciphers and visual riddles..." Owen Faraday for Pocket Tactics
"It's brilliant, uncompromising, satisfying, and one of the best games I have ever played on my phone... quite possibly on any platform." chanandler of App Army for Pocket Gamer
• • • • • • •
• Four Sections and 100 pages embedded with countless challenges.
• Meticulously designed interactive puzzles and ciphers with each being more unique than the last.
• Piece together the fragmented story to reveal the source of the messages.
• Various game mechanics such as the code interface screen and the title bar to provide added layers of support.
• Integrated decoding tools — including morse, binary and many more — to assist you on your journey.
• Ability to save screenshots to keep track of invaluable clues and notes.
• A distress support system is available if you find yourself stuck, but use sparingly, for your transmissions are limited.
Official Site: theguidesapp.com
General Inquiries: info@theguidesapp.com
Twitter: twitter.com/theguidesapp
Facebook: fb.com/theguidesapp
Instagram: instagram.com/theguidesapp
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.8
Last updated on Mar 19, 2024
Old Versions
- Fix for iOS 17
- The Guides is alive, look for more updates in 2024...
- The Guides is alive, look for more updates in 2024...
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Version History
1.8
Mar 19, 2024
- Fix for iOS 17
- The Guides is alive, look for more updates in 2024...
- The Guides is alive, look for more updates in 2024...
1.7
Aug 28, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
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As always, thank you for the continued support! This update is small but includes important fixes.
• iPhone X support.
• Design optimizations and bug fixes.
And if new challenges are what you are seeking, there are plenty already awaiting. Continue your journey and download The Guides Axiom, available now.
Until next.
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As always, thank you for the continued support! This update is small but includes important fixes.
• iPhone X support.
• Design optimizations and bug fixes.
And if new challenges are what you are seeking, there are plenty already awaiting. Continue your journey and download The Guides Axiom, available now.
Until next.
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1.6
May 17, 2018
The culminating challenges are upon us. Solve the final puzzles and move closer to unlocking a significant discovery.
But don't presume it ends here as more challenges await. Continue your journey with The Guides Axiom.
Thank you all for the continued support. Remember to rate and review after each update. We read everything you write so your comments and feedback are invaluable!
But don't presume it ends here as more challenges await. Continue your journey with The Guides Axiom.
Thank you all for the continued support. Remember to rate and review after each update. We read everything you write so your comments and feedback are invaluable!
1.5
Sep 6, 2017
The culminating challenges are upon us. Solve the final puzzles and move closer to unlocking a significant discovery.
But don't presume it ends here as more challenges await. Continue your journey with The Guides Axiom.
Thank you all for the continued support. Remember to rate and review after each update. We read everything you write so your comments and feedback are invaluable!
But don't presume it ends here as more challenges await. Continue your journey with The Guides Axiom.
Thank you all for the continued support. Remember to rate and review after each update. We read everything you write so your comments and feedback are invaluable!
1.4
Sep 5, 2017
The culminating challenges are upon us. Solve the final puzzles and move closer to unlocking a significant discovery.
But don't presume it ends here as more challenges await. Continue your journey with The Guides Axiom.
Thank you all for the continued support. Remember to rate and review after each update. We read everything you write so your comments and feedback are invaluable!
But don't presume it ends here as more challenges await. Continue your journey with The Guides Axiom.
Thank you all for the continued support. Remember to rate and review after each update. We read everything you write so your comments and feedback are invaluable!
1.3
Apr 18, 2016
Section 4 is now available. Explore new challenges and scrutinize the minutia. A significant discovery is surely imminent.
25 new pages and many improved features including:
• Ability to zoom on certain puzzles making intricate details easier to read.
• New decoder tools waiting to be unlocked.¨
• Bug fixes and refined performance.
Section 4 is full of pleasant surprises and twists. Revisiting puzzles in the past might reveal new details.
Thank you all for the continued support. We read every review and your comments and feedback are invaluable. What do you love? What do you hate? Let us know what you want to see more of in the future: luke@theguidesapp.com
And of course, be sure to rate and review!
* * * * *
25 new pages and many improved features including:
• Ability to zoom on certain puzzles making intricate details easier to read.
• New decoder tools waiting to be unlocked.¨
• Bug fixes and refined performance.
Section 4 is full of pleasant surprises and twists. Revisiting puzzles in the past might reveal new details.
Thank you all for the continued support. We read every review and your comments and feedback are invaluable. What do you love? What do you hate? Let us know what you want to see more of in the future: luke@theguidesapp.com
And of course, be sure to rate and review!
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1.2
Dec 15, 2015
Section 3 is now available. But be warned, as it's not for the faint of heart.
Along with 25 new pages, a host of other great features have also been added including:
• Integrated Distress Tool for when you need a hint on those particularly devious puzzles.
• Design enhancements and refinements as well as color blind optimization.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Section 3 should be quite the challenge and keep you busy while we continue to design and develop future Sections and Compendium chapters. Stay tuned.
Thank you all for the great support and feedback over the past few months. Be sure to continue to rate and review!
Along with 25 new pages, a host of other great features have also been added including:
• Integrated Distress Tool for when you need a hint on those particularly devious puzzles.
• Design enhancements and refinements as well as color blind optimization.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Section 3 should be quite the challenge and keep you busy while we continue to design and develop future Sections and Compendium chapters. Stay tuned.
Thank you all for the great support and feedback over the past few months. Be sure to continue to rate and review!
1.0
Aug 17, 2015
The Guides FAQ
The Guides is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
The Guides supports English
Click here to learn how to download The Guides in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of The Guides.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
