# Bertram Fiddle: Episode 1: A Dreadly Business

> Victorian London point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure game. (iPhone/iPad app by Chorus Worldwide Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bertram-fiddle-episode-1-a-dreadly-business/id930404329 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chorus Worldwide Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/873629593)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 145 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bertram-fiddle-episode-1-a-dreadly-business/id930404329/reviews.md

## What is Bertram Fiddle?

A hilarious tongue-in-cheek point and click adventure game that mixes the classic formula up with riveting action elements all weaved together lovingly by Rumpus Animation.

In a quirky take on a Victorian London inhabited by strange characters, with even stranger noses, self proclaimed leading explorator, Bertram Fiddle, finds himself in a bit of pickle. Help him follow the clues and track down the elusive serial killer known only as Geoff the Murderer before he strikes again.

"It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Winner of the Best Narrative Award 2015 - Tokyo Indie Game Show

Featuring
- Intrigue, murder, mystery and terrible PUNS!
- Beautifully animated interactions
- Over 30 locations to explore
- An original soundtrack composed by Cam Reynolds inspired by 1970s B movies
- Unique Voice Acting
- Riveting action sequences
- HD art

"…influenced by the classic point-and-click-and-laugh games of the Monkey Island era … a cast of quirky characters and plenty of belly-laughs around its murder-mystery plot.” – Guardian

"...if quality voice acting, top class animation, Victorian pun-age and innuendo is up your back alley, then Bertram Fiddle should be right on your list to check out."
- Indieretronews.com

Compatible with: All devices from iPad 2 and iPhone 4 upwards. Recommended iOS 8 +

## Key features

- Point-and-click adventure gameplay
- Victorian London setting
- Murder mystery plot
- Humorous puns and dialogue
- Beautifully animated interactions
- Over 30 explorable locations
- Original soundtrack

## What do users think of Bertram Fiddle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent graphics and art style
- 😄 Hilarious and witty dialogue
- 🎨 Unique and creative world
- 🎬 Great voice acting
- 🤖 Charming and quirky characters

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Short gameplay length
- 🤔 Puzzles are too easy
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes at the start of Chapter 3
- Characters get stuck and unable to progress
- Inventory and interaction issues

**Most requested features**

- More challenging puzzles and gameplay
- Longer story and content
- Free updates for future episodes
- Better save/load functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 145)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bertram-fiddle-episode-1-a-dreadly-business/id930404329/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cute

*2026-03-21*

Cute, quirky game, but it’s a little short, and glitchy. Fun story, but nothing unusual about the puzzles.

### 3/5 — Too short and easy

*2025-04-01*

I was so disappointed on how short it was. How is it 1.3 Gb?  Left me hanging for sure.

### 1/5 — 不支持中文

*2024-07-02, version 1.2*

不支持中文

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-01-24*

One of the best looking, best designed and funny point and click adventures on the market. Please develop part 3, it’s been too long!

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2021-05-01*

An absolute joke! It took me less than 2h to finish the game! And that costed me £2?! Total rip off! Also - too easy.

### 1/5 — Update please !!

*2020-11-01*

iOS 14 Problem !! Das Intro fehlt am Anfang :( 
Das Spiel braucht dringend ein Update !!

### 5/5 — Wonderfully spiffing adventure

*2020-10-27*

Very good presentation and voice acting, puzzles aren’t difficult so the story keeps a good pace. Undoubtedly the best game where you have a cyclops sidekick.

### 2/5 — It keeps crashing

*2020-07-27*

I cant load past the first picture. Like the intro with the helicopter. I bought the bundle so I went ahead and played the 2nd one (which I love) so I’m bummed I cant play this one. Maybe its a bug or an update they can help with.

### 4/5 — Angenehm mit witzigen Look, aber kurz

*2020-04-20*

Guter Stil mit englischen Humor, paar Easter Eggs und soweit guter Steuerung. Es ist nur recht kurz, bin aber gespannt auf die zweite Episode, welche anspruchsvoller und länger sein soll.

### 4/5 — Hilarious, creative, wonderful point and click game

*2019-03-19*

This is the definition of point and click adventure games. I’ve been playing point and click games since I was about 9. I’m 23 now, and have played many p&c games both on PC and iPhone. this one is definitely in my top 5. The artwork, the creativity, the voices, the storyline, the hilarious and witty commentary... it’s all awesome. I’d be more than willing to pay again for another installment! I’ve played the first and second game already and am currently replaying the first. The only and I mean only issue I faced with this game was a glitch that unfortunately sent me back to the start of the game because I could not get past it. However, I enjoyed this game so much that I didn’t mind playing it again to continue the gameplay from where I got stuck. Other than that...  Great job to the developers in every single way!!! I’m hoping for a 3rd game :)

## Frequently asked questions about Bertram Fiddle

### What kind of game is Bertram Fiddle: Episode 1?

This is a point-and-click adventure game with a comedic murder mystery plot set in a quirky Victorian London. It combines classic adventure game mechanics with action elements and features a unique art style and humor.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game offers intrigue, murder, mystery, and terrible puns, along with beautifully animated interactions across over 30 locations. It also features an original soundtrack, unique voice acting, riveting action sequences, and HD art.

### How much does Bertram Fiddle: Episode 1 cost?

The application is a paid game, meaning you purchase it once to play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is Bertram Fiddle: Episode 1 compatible with?

The game is compatible with all devices from iPad 2 and iPhone 4 upwards. It is recommended to have iOS 8 or later for the best experience.

### What is the main objective of the game?

The main objective is to help the protagonist, Bertram Fiddle, a self-proclaimed explorer, track down a serial killer known as Geoff the Murderer. You will need to follow clues and solve mysteries to achieve this.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-07-20

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Localised subtitles in German, Russian, Spanish and Japanese languages.

### 1.1 — 2015-01-31

General bug fixes. Memory issue in Chapter 3 affecting older devices solved.

### 1.0 — 2014-12-11

No release notes.

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