# Dark City: London — Detective Hidden Object Puzzle

> Victorian hidden-object puzzle adventure game with a ghostly mystery. (iPhone/iPad app by Friendly Fox Games Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-london/id1459355999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Friendly Fox Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815137310)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,789 App Store ratings · 144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +9
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: German (Germany), French (France), American English, Japanese, Russian
- Released: 2019-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-london/id1459355999/reviews.md

## What is Dark City?

London is about to celebrate the opening of the world’s largest clock tower, until a headless ghost appears, threatening to destroy London and murder hundreds at the opening ceremony. Investigate the dark alleys and gather clues to hunt down the killer and unlock the deadly secrets hidden inside the clock tower.
 
Can you save London? Find out in this Victorian hidden-object puzzle adventure game!

TRY THE FREE TRIAL VERSION, AND THEN UNLOCK THE COMPLETE ADVENTURE IN THE GAME!

Dark City: London includes:

•	Solve a new case in the exciting bonus chapter!
•	Never get lost with the strategy guide!
•	Replay your favorite HOPs and mini-games.
•	Collect special characters and morphing objects throughout the game! 
•	Enjoy concept art, screensavers, and music from the game!

Discover more from Friendly Fox Studio:
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## Key features

- Solve a new case in the bonus chapter
- Strategy guide for navigation
- Replay favorite hidden object scenes
- Collect special characters and morphing objects
- Access concept art, screensavers, and music

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## What do users think of Dark City?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Engaging storyline
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕵️‍♂️ Interesting detective elements
- 🕰️ Immersive Victorian setting

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall to continue playing
- 🙉 Sound issues/crashes
- 🤔 Lack of tutorial/instructions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain devices
- Sound not working for some users

**Most requested features**

- Free-to-play model
- More games in the series
- Improved sound and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-london/id1459355999/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Les jeux

*2026-08-04, version 1.5.14*

Difficiles à actionner, ne fonctionnent pas, la musique est énervante et monotone

### 3/5 — Glitches

*2026-05-30, version 1.5.10*

I have played this game a few times since purchasing in 2019. Sadly went to play it again and have had nothing but trouble. I am using iPad Pro iOS 26.5 and every time I have gone to use the guide it shuts down. I note that there was an update recently, this could of course had a bad effect on using latest iOS. The mini games are a bit slow to work but at least they do so. 
All in all it’s not working as it used to work.

### 4/5 — Fun

*2025-11-10, version 1.1.0*

Hate puzzles

### 5/5 — K

*2025-10-09, version 1.1.0*

K

### 3/5 — The least favorite in the series

*2025-08-16, version 1.1.0*

I guess I left this game in the series to last for an reason. That reason being I was disappointed that the Detective was male. I like this series for the female detective. Also I was grossly disappointed that the bonus game had nothing to do with the main story and was all about Christmas and Dickens just because that was loosely London related.
UPDATE POST DEVELOPER RESPONSE: 
I see from your response that you have no reading comprehension. I explained I had played all other games in this series and had left this one for last as it was the least appealing. I was correct that it did not live up to all the others THAT I HAD ALREADY PLAYED.

### 3/5 — The least favorite in the series

*2025-08-11*

I guess I left this game in the series to last for an reason. That reason being I was disappointed that the Detective was male. I like this series for the female detective. Also I was grossly disappointed that the bonus game had nothing to do with the main story and was all about Christmas and Dickens just because that was loosely London related.

### 2/5 — Stop highjacking my podcast

*2025-04-18, version 1.1.0*

Usually I can play a podcast at the same time I play a game. This game complete highjacks all the sound.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-04-09, version 1.1.0*

One of the best games I’ve played in a long time. It kept my interest. It’s not short so I didn’t feel cheated.

### 4/5 — Fun!

*2025-03-02, version 1.1.0*

This game had just the right mixture between games and hidden objects. The music was actually nice and the voice actors were far better than many games I’ve played in the past. I will definitely be trying another “Dark City” game!

### 4/5 — Türkçe

*2024-12-02, version 1.1.0*

Dil seçeneği ğelmeli

## Frequently asked questions about Dark City

### What is Dark City: London about?

Dark City: London is a hidden-object puzzle adventure game set in Victorian London. Players investigate a ghostly threat to the city's clock tower opening, gather clues, and solve puzzles to uncover secrets and stop a killer.

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

The game features a bonus chapter with a new case, a strategy guide to help players, the ability to replay favorite hidden object scenes and mini-games, collectible characters and morphing objects, and access to concept art, screensavers, and music.

### How much does Dark City: London cost?

The game offers a free trial version. Players can unlock the complete adventure through in-app purchases, indicating a freemium model.

### What platforms is Dark City: London available on?

The provided information mentions a link to the official website's hub for iOS, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Compatibility with other platforms is not specified.

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

This app is ideal for players looking for an engaging mystery to solve, fans of hidden object gameplay, or those who enjoy puzzle-based adventure games with a historical setting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.14 — 2026-06-18

Minor improvements.

### 1.5.10 — 2026-04-27

Minor improvements.

### 1.5.7 — 2025-12-16

Minor improvements.

### 1.5.6 — 2025-11-19

Minor improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2024-06-17

- Minor bug fixes and optimization

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