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Akinator the Genie – Omniscience For Android
Tested version: 1.7
Latest version: 2.1
Requires Android: from 2.2
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Summary
I'm sure plenty of you have tried the Akinator. Well, the popular app is back with a new name: Akinator the Genie. We couldn't resist checking it out to see what's new and what's changed. If you're curious too, check out today's review.
Features & Use
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So, was I correct in assuming that many of you have heard of or perhaps even tried the Akinator? For those of you who are drawing a blank: the Akinator is a sort of guessing game meets psychic genie in a bottle. Think of a famous person and get the genie to guess who you are thinking of.
The app has been around for a while, but it was recently re-released as Akinator the Genie. My jury's out exactly why this name change occured, but I believe it to have something to do with copyright laws.
The game features a genie who claims to be able to guess whoever it is that you are thinking of, be it fictional protagonist, historical figure or pop starlet. And I must admit that whatever algorithm it is the genie is working with, it's doing a pretty good job. I was able to outsmart him a few times (poets aren't his forte, nor are lesser known anime characters). That said, when the Akinator does get it right, not only will he guess the correct person, he will also display a picture of said person.
The genie can guess who you are in about 12 guesses on average; if ever he can't figure out who it is you are thinking of, you can enter this person into the app's data bank for future reference.
The app's UI has been completely re-styled and now suits the whole genie in a bottle them a lot better. Sadly, it's no longer possible to change the genie's appearance, but on the bright side he is now fluent in lots of languages (Arabic, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Slovakian and Spanish). There's also a fun music playing (which can also be switched off).
There's a back button if ever you think you answered a question incorrectly, and on the whole the app seems a lot nicer after the makeover.
Having said this, there is something that really got my goat: there's no price reduction for users who already bought the previous version of Akinator the Genie. I find this to unfair towards and disrespectful of the Akinator fans.
Bottom line:
Akinator the Genie is a pleasant surprise indeed. The UI suits the theme a lot better and there are more language options. Thumbs up!
Screen & Controls
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The app has been revamped and I personally prefer the new look to the old one. Furthermore, it's very user friendly as font size for the options and answers is well chosen, making tipping on the wrong field by mistake almost impossible.
Overall, Akinator the Genie strikes us as easy to use and nicely designed.
Speed & Stability
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Akinator the Genie performs seamlessly: it's fluid and dependable—which is to be expected seeing as the graphics aren't super elaborate.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Akinator the Genie costs EUR 1,59, which would be a perfectly fair price if users who had already payed for the current Akinator's predecessor got some kind of deal when downloading the new version of the app. Unfortunately, however, not only is there no special deal, if you download the new version you will no longer get updates for the older version...
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A Google User, May 11, 2013
Amazing Extremely accurate Fun for the small price Worth it
A Google User, May 11, 2013
Glitch Payed for full version and just says there was a problem when I try to play it
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Waste It continually crashes. Wasted my money on this thing
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Witchcraft! Never missed one. From obscure anime to the 23rd cousin of the president of Russia, this guy got it right. Not optimized for the Nexus 10 though, text appears outside of the speech bubble when he asks questions. So, I play it on my S3 for the most part. Great job.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Mind = Blown! So, you think yo can stump it? (which I have done, once) You get some enormously obscure person, answer all akinator's questions, and just when you think you got him, he asks you that final question that if you honestly answer, will get your person!
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Text The questions are not in the bubble, so they are quite difficult to read.
A Google User, May 7, 2013
Crazy accurate. I don't know how to explain but it upsets me at how accurate this app is. Definitely worth the price of the app! :-)
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Pic I can't see the pictures anymore
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Great app Text is a little off on the Samsung Galaxy s 4 but still a fun and great app
A Google User, May 3, 2013
Perfekt Ich liebe es is super !!! Von mir ******************************************************************************************************************************Sterne
A Google User, May 1, 2013
Unbelievable The database is phenomenal. Self teaching as well. Great fun.
A Google User, May 1, 2013
Very fun Its like the ankinator reads my mind!!!
A Google User, Apr 29, 2013
Excellent Only thing I would change is for Akinator to say how many questions it took him after you confirm his guess.
A Google User, Apr 28, 2013
Amazing This app is ridiculously amazing. I have no idea how it guesses every time. I would not even be close, but it does it somehow
A Google User, Apr 26, 2013
Fun, but wracked with petty bugs. This is a good app at it's core but the bugs and slowness make it a bit hard to enjoy.
A Google User, Apr 25, 2013
English doesn't work Please fix.
A Google User, Apr 25, 2013
Awesome Lol just when you think you got him. Well you dont lol
A Google User, Apr 21, 2013
Bug on HTC One Questions not in the actual speech bubble... Just a minor bug
A Google User, Apr 20, 2013
Entertaining and informative
A Google User, Apr 19, 2013
Good app. Needs work iOS version is more stable. I keep getting the loading process as failing regardless of network connectivity and wifi. This app is pretty fun though when it works
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