# Criminal Archives 3: Pages — Hidden objects: murder mystery > Hidden object murder mystery adventure game with dialogue choices and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by DO GAMES LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-archives-3-pages/id6478920524 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.58/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1.1 GB - Languages: English, French, German, Russian - Released: 2024-03-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-archives-3-pages/id6478920524/reviews.md ## What is Criminal Archives 3? UNCOVER THE TRUTH in Criminal Archives: Dive into the heart of San Francisco's dark secrets, seek for hidden objects and solve the most bizarre murders yet! JOIN FORCES with prominent writer Damian Crow to unravel the mystery behind the owl-masked killer. Can you separate fact from fiction before it's too late? FIND OUT AND COLLECT unusual evidence, decipher cryptic clues, and put your detective skills to the test in this thrilling murder mystery adventure! DISCOVER the sinister meaning behind the owl symbol and unravel the secrets of San Francisco's underground societies! No clue will go unnoticed! Explore crime scenes, find hidden objects, and piece together puzzles to stop the killer before they strike again! You are a crime reporter, striving to capture in your book the most unusual cases you have encountered. You help the San Francisco police solve murders and catch criminals to make life in the city a little better. If people doubted it, now, they just have to look no further than your articles - monsters do exist, and they are among us! Meanwhile, Secret societies are not slumbering, and the owl-masked killer continues to lead the police by the nose! A prominent writer Damian Crow comes to you for help since all the mayhem seems to have slipped through to the city streets right from the pages of his crime novels. Can you solve all the murders and stop the villains? Or maybe the master of the pen himself masterminded this bloody nightmare? It all falls to you to find out the truth! Don't let this city swallow another innocent soul! Special features: DIALOGUE OPTIONS that shape the outcome of the story. Your choices matter! COLLECTIBLE ITEMS and unusual hidden objects, each with its own significance to the case! A MULTITUDE OF ACHIEVEMENTS, showcasing your detective prowess! OVER 100 TRICKY PUZZLES and brain teasers scattered throughout the game! INTRICATE LOCATIONS and crime scenes that you must meticulously search for clues! AN UNFORGETTABLE chilling atmosphere! BRING JUSTICE to those who have been wronged and craft your own heroic story in the process! ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Find other games on our official website: https://dominigames.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Check out our Instagram and stay tuned: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames ## Key features - Hidden object search - Murder mystery solving - Dialogue options - Collectible items - Over 100 puzzles - Intricate locations ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock | $12.99 | one-time | | Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time | | Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time | | Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time | | Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-archives-3-pages/id6478920524/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Keeps Freezing and Closing *2024-11-03, version 1.0.3* The game is cute but now after spending money, I get to a point where the game continues to freeze up and then close out. I’ve restarted my iPad and shut it off on a few instances but it keeps happening at the same spot: after getting a revolver and I need to complete a game wherein you step around rats - I get 1 or 2 levels in and it stops. Bummer. ### 1/5 — Ads ads and more ads. *2024-08-26* I always download games and play the first bit before buying them as I don’t always like the subject matter or the style. Now when I try to play before I buy to decide, all I keep getting is never ending ads. Don’t mind if I decide to choose the game with ads but I haven’t, I’m just sampling it. Fed up with the amount of ads so will delete it without buying as can’t play enough to decide. ### 5/5 — Hidden object: Crime archives 3 *2024-06-22, version 1.0.3* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊 Keep them coming. Absolutely love this game. I had double thoughts about it. But I’m glad I really enjoyed this game and read the reviews. Lengthy game and bonus. Can not wait for the next one soon J.F. ### 1/5 — The game froze shortly after purchasing *2024-05-27, version 1.0.3* I dint want to have to start over or delete and re-install. Very frustrating to spend over $8.00 ( after tax ) for something completely worthless. ### 5/5 — Super! *2024-04-29, version 1.0.3* Wonderful game! ### 4/5 — Lengthy and not bad *2024-04-21, version 1.0.3* This game was lengthy and had a bonus game (like CE games). Story line was interesting, but touch was terrible. I had to tap multiple times to select items. I also noticed coding in several scenes. In spite of that I will rate a 4. ### 4/5 — Great game, but there’s a glitch for me *2024-04-12* I am really enjoying this game and purchased it to unlock the full version. But I’ve run into a snag in the library that won’t let me proceed. I hover the decoder page over the code book, to reveal the secret message. But the game won’t acknowledge that I’ve done it. I’ve made sure it’s lined up correctly again and again. Is there something else I’m missing? I’ve checked the walkthrough and as soon as you hover over the right spot, it’s shows your character reading the message and you move on from there. That’s never kicking in when I do it. Its a bit of a pain to start over when I’ve paid for the game. Anyway, thanks for looking into it! **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you encountered this issue while playing our hidden object adventure game. Please share it with our specialists at support.dominigames.com and try to include as much detail as possible including a screenshot. We appreciate your help in making our mystery puzzle quest better. ### 2/5 — Everything was too small *2024-04-02, version 1.0.1* I could barely make out the puzzles. Games weren’t clear or big enough to really make out on my iPhone 13 screen. ### 4/5 — Criminal Archives 3: Murder in the Pages by LynxMinx *2024-04-01, version 1.0.1* In case you are wondering how to classify this format, it is a hybrid. That means that is a cross between the episodic format (chapters, decision points, and two long, distracting and obnoxious sales timer clocks) and a true CE game, with a strategy guide and collectibles added. The game was lengthy, the storyline was interesting (I prefer the crime-based sub-genre to fantasy any day!), and there was a plethora of enjoyable tasks to accomplish. Domini has gotten more creative with inventory usage, as well as HO scenes. I didn’t particularly love the selection of mini-games, as they were repetitive and consisted of too many rotational types. Of course, I prefer labyrinths and mazes and painting and codes and logic puzzles, which luckily were included as well. I guess there has to be a puzzle to suit all gamers. Overall, I really liked this game, as it was closer to a CE, like we used to get and love! However, a couple of things ruined the experience. One was the two sales timer clocks (one was 2 hours and the other an hour) and the other was, as always, the lack of touchscreen sensitivity on the gameplay interface. Other than that, it was terrific. My rating will be 4 stars. Oleg, if you kept the hybrid format instead of singular episodes, the players would be way happier and your revenues would increase. In addition, the sales timer clock is losing, rather than gaining revenue for you. Some players cannot tolerate the distraction and are not purchasing Domini games any longer. I’m trying to help you, so take my advice. (Remember who brought you from the bottom of the barrel to success after BF left you in the lurch.) Lose the clock, keep giving us this format, and heighten the sensitivity. The other developers do not have an issue with lack of sensitivity, and neither should Domini. Pay attention, because when a developer takes my advice rather than ignoring it revenues increase dramatically. Also, I have attained more revenue than any other gamer in the HOAG community, EVER! I play multiple roles, one as an influencer, one as a player liaison, and yet a third as an invaluable aide to the developers. Without me this genre would have ceased to exist. Note to all players: kindly say a prayer for Drosietwo, my DTE Director of Quality Assurance, who is recovering from major surgery. Lynxie loves and appreciates all of your hard work, for so many years. (14, to be exact!) Yes, gamers, I have been doing this for a very long time now and I really hope you appreciate all of my tireless work. ### 1/5 — Game has a glitch. *2024-03-28* Can’t continue after the “Find clues in Damian’s book” on the task bar. Even though I solved it, it won’t accept it and is stuck there. Would like a refund as I paid for the full game but can’t complete it! **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you encountered this issue while playing our hidden object adventure game. Please share it with our specialists at support.dominigames.com and try to include as much detail as possible. We appreciate your help in making our mystery puzzle quest better. ## Frequently asked questions about Criminal Archives 3 ### What is Criminal Archives 3: Pages about? This is a hidden object murder mystery adventure game. Players dive into San Francisco's dark secrets, seek hidden objects, and solve bizarre murders. You'll team up with a writer to unravel the mystery behind an owl-masked killer and expose secret societies. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features hidden object searches, murder mystery solving, and dialogue options that shape the story's outcome. It also includes collectible items, numerous achievements, over 100 tricky puzzles, and intricate crime scene locations. ### How much does Criminal Archives 3: Pages cost? The game is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases, which may include items or features that enhance the gameplay experience. ### What kind of puzzles can I expect? You can expect over 100 tricky puzzles and brain teasers scattered throughout the game. These puzzles are designed to test your detective skills as you piece together clues and unravel the mystery. ### Who is this game for? This game is designed for players who enjoy hidden object games, detective stories, and narrative-driven puzzle adventures. It's for those who like to immerse themselves in a thrilling mystery and make choices that impact the story. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.4 — 2025-03-08 We have fixed minor bugs and made improvements in the update! ### 1.0.3 — 2024-04-16 We have fixed minor bugs and made improvements in the update! ### 1.0.2 — 2024-04-09 We have fixed minor bugs and made improvements in the update! ### 1.0.1 — 2024-03-27 We have fixed minor bugs and made improvements in the update! ### 1.0 — 2024-03-26 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Criminal Archives 3 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mystery Files: Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825) | 4.6 (5,666) | Free | Games | | [Seekers Notes: Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekers-notes-hidden-objects/id940292587) | 4.3 (95,267) | Free | Games | | [The Secret Society: Mystery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-secret-society-mystery/id542180079) | 4.3 (42,184) | Free | Games | | [June's Journey: Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796) | 4.6 (326,872) | Free | Games | | [Hidden Objects: Coastal Hill](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153) | 4.7 (5,218) | Free | Games | | [Twilight Land: Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twilight-land-hidden-objects/id6458744181) | 4.6 (10,383) | Free | Games | ## More apps by DO GAMES LIMITED - [Christmas Spirit: Mother Goose](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-spirit-mother-goose/id1444415972) - [Labyrinths of World: Collide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinths-of-world-collide/id1449014349) - [Secret City: London Calling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-city-london-calling/id1449950524) - [Mystery Tales: The Other Side](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-tales-the-other-side/id1449964357) - [Dark Romance: Performance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-performance/id1451935127) - [Enchanted Kingdom: Rivershire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-kingdom-rivershire/id1454357117) All apps by DO GAMES LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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