# Cadenza: Music, Betrayal, and Death HD - A Hidden Object Detective Adventure

> Hidden object detective adventure set in a 1941 New Orleans jazz club. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadenza-music-betrayal-and-death-hd-a-hidden-object-detective-adventure/id930576885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 340 App Store ratings · 195 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: enc, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2015-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadenza-music-betrayal-and-death-hd-a-hidden-object-detective-adventure/id930576885/reviews.md

## What is Cadenza?

Play the trial for FREE!  Pay once & complete the adventure!

It’s 1941 and you’ve just returned from school to visit your father at his famous Jazz Pepper Club only to find that everyone has been petrified in a trance. Have they heard the wrong note?

• LISTEN FOR THE SOUND OF BETRAYAL
When a local sax-playing legend died, your father replaced him in the Dixie Peppers Band. Has he now been resurrected as a zombie with a thirst for revenge?

• DELVE INTO A DARK MURDER MYSTERY
Dig deep into this mysterious case and hunt down the undead musician that may be behind all this madness! 

• EXPLORE THE WORLD OF JAZZ IN NEW ORLEANS
Take in the sights and sounds of the French Quarter as you hunt for clues within challenging hidden object scenes and interactive mini-games! Follow the evidence that leads to a darker side of New Orleans to solve this tantalizing mystery!

• UNCOVER THE VILLAIN’S PAST IN THE BONUS CHAPTER
Keep an eye out for collectible music notes and morphing objects throughout your adventure!  Enjoy exclusive extras such bonus mini-games, beautiful wallpapers, and intriguing concept art!

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## Key features

- Hidden object scenes
- Interactive mini-games
- Murder mystery investigation
- Jazz club setting
- Bonus chapter
- Collectible items

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cadenza?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎶 Excellent music and soundtrack
- 👍 Unique and engaging hidden object scenes
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕵️‍♀️ Compelling story and characters
- 🕰️ Long gameplay with bonus content
- 🎮 Diverse and challenging mini-games
- 🌐 Racial diversity in characters

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear instructions for some puzzles
- 🕹️ Frustrating tapping/placement issues in certain mini-games
- 💰 High price point for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing, especially towards the end
- Inability to access certain features or progress in the game
- Saved game data being lost or corrupted

**Most requested features**

- More games in the Cadenza series
- Ability to replay hidden object scenes and mini-games
- Improved performance and stability on older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 195)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadenza-music-betrayal-and-death-hd-a-hidden-object-detective-adventure/id930576885/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great game

*2025-01-04*

Loved the game. The only issue I had was the hidden music notes you could find in each setting as some of them were extremely difficult to locate

### 1/5 — Nope

*2022-11-26, version 1.0.0*

I love this series, so I thought I would take a chance.  Unfortunately, this one is too old, too glitchy, and too expensive for a game that is definitely past its prime.  
And developers - I own just about all of the games you put out in this genre, and yours are always my favorite, so please don’t ask for a screenshot, or for a description of what’s wrong.  The game should either be remastered or tanked completely.

### 4/5 — Worth the price!

*2022-08-20, version 1.0.0*

Great graphics and story line! A little touchy but worth it!

### 5/5 — Thoroughly enjoyed this game

*2021-01-04, version 1.0.0*

Love the theme-no monsters and damsels in distress. Mini puzzles challenging but doable and I don’t think there was even one of those drat, annoying, rotational games. The music was good. Graphics good. The only thing I would change is more info on what is needed at some active sites. Just asking what can I do here isn’t always enough. That’s a minor complaint and I’ll be looking for more Mad Head games.

### 5/5 — Cadenza

*2020-06-09, version 1.0.0*

I like the game I need more games

### 5/5 — So Good!

*2020-05-09, version 1.0.0*

I love hidden object games but mostly find the stories inane and irritating. This is my second Cadenza game and I am loving the whole production ... the music, the visuals, the games ... all far superior to any I have played recently. I plan to go through the whole series and hope they are constructing more at lightning speed.

### 5/5 — Enjoyed many times over

*2020-05-08, version 1.0.0*

👏👍🏻👌🏻❤️🥁🎺🎻

### 5/5 — Love it

*2019-10-28, version 1.0.0*

I love all of the games.  Cadenza really makes me feel as if I am in the game. Music and graphics are superb. And the mysteries are fun too. I hope more are in the development

### 5/5 — Große Klasse

*2019-03-02, version 1.0.0*

Kann mich in allem den positiven Rezis der anderen Spieler anschließen. Außergewöhnlich gut, außergewöhnlich lang, mit witziges Extras. Geschichte zwar nicht neu, aber das war fast nebensächlich. WBS okay, Minigames anspruchsvoll. Etliches zum Sammeln und Suchen. Bestens!!!!

### 5/5 — Wonderful game

*2019-02-22, version 1.0.0*

Only started it and am loving it so far. Even the hog’s are different

## Frequently asked questions about Cadenza

### What is this app about?

This app is a hidden object detective adventure game set in a 1941 New Orleans jazz club. Players investigate a mysterious trance affecting the audience and a potentially resurrected zombie musician to solve a murder.

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

The game features challenging hidden object scenes, interactive mini-games, and a compelling murder mystery narrative. Players can also explore the jazz-filled world of New Orleans, uncover secrets in a bonus chapter, and find collectible items.

### How much does this app cost?

The app offers a free trial. Players can then pay once to complete the full adventure, indicating a premium unlock model with potential for in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly state platform compatibility, Big Fish Games, the publisher, offers their games on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, suggesting broad availability.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for an engaging story-driven experience, fans of the hidden object genre, or those who enjoy solving mysteries. It's suitable for casual gaming sessions on mobile devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2015-03-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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