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Reply templates for 1-star reviews of mobile game apps
Copy, then replace the {placeholders} with your real details. Each template names the problem, gives one next step, and never asks for private data in public.
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1. Lost progress
Sorry, losing progress is the worst. If you linked {Game Center/Google/account}, log in from Settings → Account to restore it. If not, send your player ID (Settings → Support) and we'll try to recover it.
2. Pay-to-win
Thanks for the honest feedback. Balance matters to us. Everything that affects winning can be earned by playing; purchases speed it up. We're reviewing {feature} after reviews like yours.
3. Too many ads
We hear you. Ads keep the game free, but every-level ads are too much. The next update reduces them, and the {no-ads pack} removes them for good.
4. Lag / unfair match
Sorry about the lag. Please tell us your region and connection type (Wi-Fi/mobile). We're adding servers in {region} and tightening matchmaking by skill.
Rules that get ratings updated
- Reply within 24–48 hours. Fast replies are when the reviewer is most likely to update their rating. Prioritise 1★ and 2★ reviews that mention a specific bug or charge.
- Open with the specific problem, not a script. Name what they reported ("your ride didn't save") in the first sentence. Generic "We're sorry for any inconvenience" replies read as automated.
- Give one concrete next step. A setting, a version that fixes it, or a support link. Never ask for personal or payment details in a public reply.
- Don't argue or blame the user. Other prospective users read your reply more than the reviewer does. Stay calm even when the review is unfair.
- Close the loop when you fix it. Apple and Google both notify the reviewer when you edit your reply. When the fix ships, update the reply. That's when ratings change.
- Keep it short. 2–4 sentences. App Store replies are limited to about 5,970 characters and Google Play to 350, so Play replies must be tight.
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