Reviews of NoStranger

By: Black Vein Productions, inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for NoStranger

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 14,045)

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Review summary

NoStranger delivers an immersive, cross-media narrative with strong puzzles and memorable characters, yielding lasting appeal. However, multiple reviews cite startup crashes, broken content, and pay-to-hint barriers, plus pacing issues like rapid text and long waits. When it runs smoothly, it stands out in its genre, but stability and accessibility improvements are needed to reach its full potential.

Pros

Immersive and realistic narrative with cross-media storytelling (emails, Tumblr, YouTube, Google Maps) that makes the experience feel like real life
Strong character connection, especially with Adam, driving emotional engagement
Thoughtful puzzles and riddles with satisfying challenges
High replay value and lasting appeal; players return years later and praise the experience
Rich attention to detail and world-building across multiple platforms creating depth

Cons

Startup crashes or the game closing on launch, preventing play
Pay-to-hint mechanics that block progress without payment
Riddles or their links can be broken or inaccessible, hindering progress
Text pacing issues: text can scroll too quickly and saved speed/settings are missing
Waiting times can be immersive for some but frustrating for others, affecting pacing

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.20

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13% (9)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-27	Hi*****	i occasionally check on this app...I love the feeling and the attachment I've made with this game...feels like something real.I played in 2017 .. now it's 2026
i occasionally check on this app...I love the feeling and the attachment I've made with this game...feels like something real.I played in 2017 .. now it's 2026
2026-03-18	Hu*****	OMG!!! Once I started putting everything together & understood what ust happened! My mind is blown! 5 outta 5 , recommend! I need to find more games like this !
OMG!!! Once I started putting everything together & understood what ust happened! My mind is blown! 5 outta 5 , recommend! I need to find more games like this !
2026-03-17	Ma*****	I've only gotten to the first "break" of the game but I'm HOOKED. Honestly it had me at the "Lying scoundrel" because I didn't read the tos. can't wait to see more!
I've only gotten to the first "break" of the game but I'm HOOKED. Honestly it had me at the "Lying scoundrel" because I didn't read the tos. can't wait to see more!
2026-02-04	bu*****	I've thought about this game so many times over the years, and come back to it often. it really stuck to me long after I first finished it, and it's very special to me. definitely my favourite of its genre <3
I've thought about this game so many times over the years, and come back to it often. it really stuck to me long after I first finished it, and it's very special to me. definitely my favourite of its genre <3
2025-09-07	Ai*****	I regret to express that I did not find the experience enjoyable. Had this been a story co-authored by me and this application, the scenario presented could likely have been improved.
I regret to express that I did not find the experience enjoyable. Had this been a story co-authored by me and this application, the scenario presented could likely have been improved.
2025-08-17	Ga*****	I'm keep on coming back to this game after so many years. it's special in it's own way. i wish there were more games like this out there
I'm keep on coming back to this game after so many years. it's special in it's own way. i wish there were more games like this out there
2025-03-16	C *****	nice game. so easy to uninstall
nice game. so easy to uninstall
2024-01-11	ch*****	my all time fav
my all time fav
2024-01-06	Bo*****	Pay to play the game...
Pay to play the game...
2023-12-19	Pa*****	Me just saying "it's a good game" is mostly an understatement on my end since that's what I say about a lot of the games I play but I love the game and I recommend playing [Just to add a thing if you are someone who doesn't like waiting then I recommend you editing your clock/time]
Me just saying "it's a good game" is mostly an understatement on my end since that's what I say about a lot of the games I play but I love the game and I recommend playing [Just to add a thing if you are someone who doesn't like waiting then I recommend you editing your clock/time]