Item: Mineswifter (Minesweeper)
Rating: 89
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I’ve been playing Minesweeper since Windows 3.1, and this is the version I’ve always wanted. The fact that it uses an AI to ensure every board is solvable without guessing is a game-changer. It turns the game back into a pure logic exercise rather than a coin flip at the very end.

The interface is clean, professional, and free of the usual mobile game trash. No 'lives,' no 'gems,' no predatory ads. It’s just the game, perfected. The stats tracking is excellent for someone who likes to beat their own records. If you have even a passing interest in logic puzzles, this should be on your phone. It’s a perfect example of how to modernize a classic.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Logic-only boards (no guessing)
Excellent native UI
Fair and helpful hint system

Can be a bit dry for some
Daily challenges are sometimes too short
Very familiar formula

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless performance; supports Haptic Touch and high refresh rates.

Accessibility:

Dark Mode
Undo Feature

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love logic puzzles and hate losing games to random 50/50 guesses.

Skip if: You find Minesweeper boring or want something with more action.

Similar Games:

Minesweeper Genius
Globesweeper

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 100 hours
Status: 500+ Perfect Games

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1521190195

$1.99 4+★4.9 772 reviews

Author : Bonzai Games

Pubish Date : Tue Jul 28 2020

Last Update Date : Mon Feb 14 2022

Support Languages : English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 1.2.2Mon Feb 14 2022

- fixed another bug with the minimum time
- fixed an issue with handling "UnknownID" Game Center identifiers
- fixed a minor uncommon memory leak
Minesweeper – it's all fun and games until that 50/50 guess. So we decided to remove the guessing.
Mineswifter uses an advanced Minesweeper AI to make sure each board is solvable before giving it to you. This lets you skip the nonsense and SWIFTLY go to the boards you actually wanted to play.
PERFECTLY NATURAL
Mineswifter is designed with a modern and beautiful user interface. Customize everything from the background colors to your play style to make the game work exactly the way you want.
REAL HINTS
Every board is solvable, but not every board is easy. That's why we added a hint system that uses the power of the Minesweeper AI to show you exactly which part of the board is solvable next.
UNDO YOUR MISTAKES
Accidentally click on a mine? No problem! Since every board is solvable, there are no game overs – simply click the Undo popover and keep playing. Mistakes add 10 seconds to your time.
STAT TRACKING
The main statistic tracked in Mineswifter is the perfect game, which is a board completed without mistakes or hints. Try to beat your longest perfect streak or your average time!
DAILY CHALLENGES
Mineswifter also offers daily challenges, which can generally be completed within a few minutes. Each one is carefully curated to make sure it's fun and rewarding for both new and experienced players. Check the stats to compare your performance to players from around the world!
Requires iOS 12.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Minesweeper – it's all fun and games until that 50/50 guess. So we decided to remove the guessing.
Mineswifter uses an advanced Minesweeper AI to make sure each board is solvable before giving it to you. This lets you skip the nonsense and SWIFTLY go to the boards you actually wanted to play.
PERFECTLY NATURAL
Mineswifter is designed with a modern and beautiful user interface. Customize everything from the background colors to your play style to make the game work exactly the way you want. Works great with split-screen and a mouse on iPad!
REAL HINTS
Every board is solvable, but not every board is easy. That's why we added a hint system that uses the power of the Minesweeper AI to show you exactly which part of the board is solvable next.
UNDO YOUR MISTAKES
Accidentally click on a mine? No problem! Since every board is solvable, there are no game overs – simply click the Undo popover and keep playing. Mistakes add 10 seconds to your time.
STAT TRACKING
The main statistic tracked in Mineswifter is the perfect game, which is a board completed without mistakes or hints. Try to beat your longest perfect streak or your average time!
DAILY CHALLENGES
Mineswifter also offers daily challenges, which can generally be completed within a few minutes. Each one is carefully curated to make sure it's fun and rewarding for both new and experienced players. Check the stats to compare your performance to players from around the world!

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 772 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Mineswifter is a modern reimagining of the classic Minesweeper. It eliminates the '50/50 guess' frustration by using an advanced AI to verify that every board is logically solvable before it’s given to the player. The game features a clean user interface, customizable colors, and a robust hint system that explains the logic behind each move. With stat tracking for 'perfect games' and daily challenges, it’s a must-play for logic puzzle fans.

Features

100% solvable boards - no guessing required

Undo mistakes with a 10-second time penalty

Clean, modern UI with deep customization

Daily challenges and global performance stats

Tips

Using AI Hints

If you are stuck, tap the hint button. The AI won't just tell you where a mine is; it will highlight the specific area of the board that has enough information to be solved next.

Promotion Videos

Minesweeper | Official Game Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

News on this game

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Metro.co.uk - Tue Sep 29 2020

Gameplays

Perfect Streaks

A 'Perfect Game' is earned by completing a board without using any hints or making any mistakes. Try to build the longest streak possible to climb the global rankings.