# Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 — Point and click escape mystery > Point and click mystery adventure game investigating disappearances in 1981 Appalachia. (iPhone/iPad app by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-hills-chapter-1/id6475357957 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NovaSoft Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631) - Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.80/5 from 4,712 App Store ratings · 631 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 451 MB - Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese - Released: 2024-04-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-hills-chapter-1/id6475357957/reviews.md ## What is Aurora Hills? Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 has been officially released! Find it now on the App Store! Welcome to Aurora Hills! Nestled deep within the Appalachian Mountains, Aurora Hills was known for its thriving industry and its picturesque landscape. Owing to the region's natural resources, Aurora Hills was looking to become one of the most prosperous towns in the state. All is not how it seems, however. A series of disappearances of residents and tourists alike have plagued the region over the past few years, sparking a mass exodus from the small town. Now, in October 1981, the town is a shell of its former self. The prosperity that once blessed Aurora Hills has all but evaporated. Working as a park ranger, you must investigate what's going on with these disappearances and answer questions that have tormented residents for years. Why has there been an increase in disappearances over the past 6 months? Why are there no traces of the people who went missing? Perhaps most importantly, who, or what, could be behind all of this? It's up to you to venture forth, deep into the national park, to uncover the mysteries of Aurora Hills... Developed by the creators of Meridian 157, Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Based in the year 1981 in a small West Virginian community, Aurora Hills follows the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region. Explore the rolling hills of West Virginia, find clues of the whereabouts of the missing people and solve intriguing puzzles to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills! Features: • Custom soundtrack and sound effects designed for a creepy in-game atmosphere • Challenging and clever puzzles • A logical hint system for some of the most difficult riddles • Available in 9 languages, including English, French, Russian, German, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese! • New colour blind mode available for people who might have trouble with colour based puzzles Follow us to receive all the latest news! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovaSoftInteractive/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/novasoftint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novasoftint/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NovaSoftInteractive ## Key features - Investigate disappearances - Solve challenging puzzles - Explore national park - Custom soundtrack and sound effects - Logical hint system - Multi-language support - Color blind mode ## What do users think of Aurora Hills? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Amazing graphics - 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases - 👍 Engaging story and atmosphere - 👍 Challenging but solvable puzzles - 👍 Helpful hint system **Cons** - 🐛 Some puzzles lack clear logic - 🕰️ Game is too short - 🕰️ Abrupt cliffhanger ending **Commonly reported bugs** - Occasional freezing or restarting issues - Difficulty with certain puzzle interactions **Most requested features** - Longer gameplay with more chapters - More difficult puzzle modes - Ability to take notes/screenshots within the game ## Recent user reviews (10 of 631) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-hills-chapter-1/id6475357957/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Nice! *2026-08-18, version 1.0.9* Really fun little mystery game. Having a blast! ### 5/5 — Easy/Medium Puzzles *2026-08-10, version 1.0.9* This is such a great developer and I’m so excited to be being their newest games! All the same styling as their previous game series: Meridian 157. Awesome graphics and the mapping is super easy to use. The puzzles aren’t very hard but they are challenging enough to puzzle you for a moment. Love the pacing. So excited for Chapter 2! ### 5/5 — 超级好玩 很难想象这是个人发明的 而不是一个公司推出的 *2026-08-06* 一开始的时候 它会让你找一些道具 这个时候我就觉得不对 然后它这个游戏是一帧一帧的 有那种压迫感的感觉 符合我的胃口 ### 5/5 — 很推荐 *2026-08-06* 之前玩锈湖有点吃力，这个就稍微简单一些，提示也是随时可以看的，一些很难的解密也可以跳过，而且画风很完美，完全大制作，满分！ ### 5/5 — 真的很好玩！ *2026-08-05* 这个游戏是我第一个在手机上接触的解密游戏没有一点广告 而且有解不开的谜题可以用提示 很适合我这种新手 而且画风和音效也让我身历其中 好玩 只是我第2章找不到是什么鬼😭😭 ### 5/5 — 第二章！！ *2026-08-04* 游戏真的特别好玩 已经五六刷了等了快两年了第二章为什么还不出😭😭😭 ### 4/5 — 有点小缺点 *2026-08-04* 整体玩下来挺好的，没有乱七八糟的广告，提示也是免费的，唯一的缺点就是可以在场景中添加名字，比如主控在走廊就可以在左上角显示走廊两字 ### 1/5 — Puzzles Exhibit Very Little Logic *2026-08-02, version 1.0.9* Don’t waste your time with this FREE game because the bonkers puzzles will drive you insane. For instance the desk drawer in the rangers station shows wooden rectangles and the picture of said rectangles in the utility tunnel (where the screwdriver bit is located) show a series of those rectangles with some pressed and some not, but when you go to use that info there’s no logical link and this is proven by using the hint system which doesn’t explain how each step connects. If you want a challenge with physics from the actual universe… play The Room series by Fireproof Games. Aurora Hills can stay in West Virginia and be totally forgotten. ### 5/5 — 很不错 *2026-08-02* 没有广告一万个好评！提示也是直接的，难度适中，画面也很不错，期待下一章剧情。 ### 3/5 — 也就那样 *2026-07-31* 我感觉没大伙说的这么神，有些解谜虽然很不错，但是逻辑上很有问题，我就想问你这个护林站和深山老林里哪来的这么多谜题？有些地方还有bug,不过剧情动画做的挺好的，但是剧情节奏很慢，太多解谜也会影响玩家的游戏体验，失去耐心，总体给个三星 ## Frequently asked questions about Aurora Hills ### What is Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 about? Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is a point-and-click mystery adventure game set in 1981. Players take on the role of a park ranger investigating a series of disappearances in a small Appalachian town. The game involves exploring the environment, finding clues, and solving puzzles to uncover the truth. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include a custom soundtrack and sound effects for a creepy atmosphere, challenging and clever puzzles, a logical hint system for difficult riddles, availability in nine languages, and a new color blind mode to assist players with color-based puzzles. ### How much does Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 cost? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What platforms is Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 available on? The description mentions that "Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 has been officially released! Find it now on the App Store!" This strongly suggests that Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is also available on the App Store for iOS devices. Compatibility with other platforms is not specified. ### Who is this game designed for? This game is designed for players who enjoy mystery and puzzle-solving experiences. It appeals to those who like narrative-driven games, atmospheric settings, and the challenge of uncovering secrets through exploration and logical deduction. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.9 — 2026-05-28 • Minor bug fixes ### 1.0.8 — 2026-04-01 • Minor bug fixes ### 1.0.7 — 2026-03-06 • Fixed issue of crashing and long load times on home screen for some devices • Minor bug fixes • Improved font and text formatting, especially for French, Japanese and Chinese ### 1.0.6 — 2025-12-26 • Minor bug fixes ### 1.0.5 — 2024-11-18 • Minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Aurora Hills | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Adventure Escape Mysteries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-escape-mysteries/id1419796608) | 4.8 (21,263) | Free | Games | | [Meridian 157: Prologue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-prologue/id1470338632) | 4.6 (11,131) | Free | Games | | [Rooms & Exits: Puzzle Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooms-and-exits-puzzle-escape/id1549643882) | 4.7 (14,156) | Free | Games | | [Room Escape: 50 rooms I](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-escape-50-rooms-i/id1107507527) | 4.5 (97,763) | Free | Games | | [Meridian 157: Chapter 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-1/id1484024784) | 4.7 (5,197) | $1.99 | Games | | [Rime - room escape game -](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rime-room-escape-game/id1397147638) | 4.7 (1,837) | Free | Games | ## More apps by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd - [Meridian 157: Prologue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-prologue/id1470338632) - [Meridian 157: Chapter 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-1/id1484024784) - [Meridian 157: Chapter 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-2/id1512282997) - [Meridian 157: Chapter 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-157-chapter-3/id1576148500) - [Aurora Hills: Chapter 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-hills-chapter-2/id6756991668) All apps by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1470338631 ## Related topics [point and click](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/point-and-click) · [aurora hills](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aurora-hills) · [myst](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/myst) · [mystery detective](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mystery-detective) · [adventure puzzle games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/adventure-puzzle-games) · [point and click games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/point-and-click-games) · [lost city](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lost-city) · [point and click game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/point-and-click-game) · [point and click mystery](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/point-and-click-mystery) · [point click adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/point-click-adventure) · [the lost forest puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-lost-forest-puzzle) · [the lost city](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-lost-city) · [1 chapter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/1-chapter) · [meridian 157](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meridian-157) · [point and click adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/point-and-click-adventure) · [the lost city lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-lost-city-lite) · [super dark deception](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/super-dark-deception) · [mystery games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mystery-games) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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