# Dark City: London — user reviews > 144 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark City by Friendly Fox Games Limited, rated 4.70/5 from 2,789 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-london/id1459355999/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-city-london/id1459355999.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,242 · 4★ 397 · 3★ 104 · 2★ 26 · 1★ 20 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (18 of 144) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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 ### 4/5 — Fun game but too easy *2024-04-13, version 1.0.20* I like the game. Aesthetically very pleasing and great story. But there are too few puzzles ab the ones they had are super easy. ### 3/5 — Bombastic *2023-01-16* The graphics are attractive and game play is easy . But I would have liked the free version to be longer , I finished it within 10 mins . **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We will take your comment into account. We also advise you the same game in "free to play" format, where the gameplay is free, but you can buy additional hints if necessary. We hope you enjoy 🥰 Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dark-city-london-f2p/id1552387021 ### 4/5 — Good game *2022-12-19, version 1.0.20* Enjoyed this game and payed to get the full version (which I enjoyed) but the game really isn’t long enough for £5 so I’d say a bit of a rip off, easily completed in 2 days and that’s with the extra game to so I wouldn’t waste your money ### 2/5 — Not free as advertised *2022-10-25, version 1.0.20* This game seems good until it asks you to pay a certain price to move forward in it. There is no pre warning of this in the game or in the description. False advertising. ### 5/5 — Beautiful! *2022-08-12, version 1.0.20* Beautiful game with superb graphics and storyline. This is a high quality game. ### 3/5 — Pretty good *2022-07-19, version 1.0.20* It’s great but why do you have to pay to get the full game ### 2/5 — Love friendly fox games *2022-06-17, version 1.0.20* Love developer Friendly Fox, so was surprised to discover a change in unlock payments. Usually for HOP adventure games a one time unlock fee unlocks the main game plus bonus chapter and includes unlimited hints plus strategy guide. With this game, the main game play is one fee. The bonus chapter is another. Hints cost more money for gems and the amount of gems needed to skip a puzzle increase as game play progresses. The more gems purchased, the higher the cost per gem. No strategy guide or player difficulty levels are included. Very disappointing. On the flip side, the story was good and the art was lovely. Had hoped to purchase all the games in this series, but if this is the standard pay format, it’s a hard no on this, Friendly Fox. ### 5/5 — No sound, no tutorial *2022-06-17, version 1.0.20* Ok, so the first thing I see it says to wear earphones for better playing. Well, I always wear my earphones when I’m playing games, but no sooner do I read this and the sound crashes. Jeez, I did everything. I restarted the game, I rebooted my phone, but I guess it’s a glitch in the game. The second thing is, there is no tutorial and no explanation on how the game works or what to do. I’m sure 5 hundred kids are going to say, “but I had no problem”, lol. Maybe it’s because I’m an old lady now, but I have no idea what to do. Before anyone tells me to go knit something, or bake a cake, I should tell you that I play almost every game there is available in the App Store. All the survival games, all the fighting and some war games. (Right now my favorite is blades and weird aquarium) So, I’m not ignorant to game playing, but this one I don’t know how to play. So maybe you could add an option to use a tutorial, for those of us that need one. I really want to play this game, so I guess I’ll just keep trying and hopefully the sound will get fixed and I can figure out how to play the game. Thank you to the devs, this game looks so interesting. Still giving you a 5 star! ### 2/5 — No sound *2022-05-08, version 1.0.20* I bought the full game and have turned up all the volume to the top as the game says it’s a better experience, yet the sound won’t work at all. I know it’s an issue with just this game as all my other apps work perfectly. It’s a real shame as the game looks good but I’ve just wasted my money. ### 5/5 — Perfect Hidden Object game *2022-01-18, version 1.0.20* I’m so glad I tried this! I’d given up on HO games, but I’m now hooked on this series. The stories are interesting, graphics are beautiful, and the games are varied. The bonus games are just as good as the title game, and quite long. Spoiler ahead: Most importantly (for my taste) there are no evil spirits, demons, etc., but flawed people doing the scaring. I love that the last part is a determination of justice on the player’s part. As a comparison, I used to be a BFG member, but dropped it when I realized that most new games were about evil beings (with a few cutesy games once in a while). As the games became more and more complex, requiring a guide to understand it, they were no longer fun. Thank you for putting the fun back in Hidden Object games. I have now played all the Dark City series and will begin playing your other games next. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — You have to pay to play *2024-11-28, version 1.1.0* It gives you just enough free play to get sucked in and then it costs to play. With so many free games, why would I pay to play this game? Immediately uninstalled ### 1/5 — Two of the same games. *2023-09-27* Why are there two of the same games just with different pictures? Feeling ripped off as I paid for it. **Developer response:** Hello. Which games are you referring to? We have 2 variants of games: "premium" versions of the game, where you pay once and all hints and skips will be absolutely free; "free to play" - gameplay is free, but you can purchase additional hints if needed. This game is also available in F2P format. Each user can choose an option to their liking🙂 Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dark-city-london-f2p/id1552387021 ### 1/5 — Boring *2020-12-01, version 1.0.20* Dumbest ho game I ever played. Deleted ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2020-09-23, version 1.0.20* Really enjoyed this game, so I purchased it. Have since been unable to move forward with the game and although I have emailed for advice.... Don’t bother paying for this game... waste of money, still waiting for response from company. ### 1/5 — Für Telefon völlig ungeeignet 😖 *2020-09-15* Läst sich nix vernünftig antippen. Scheiter beinahe schon am ersten Bild. Nicht zum vergrößern der Ansicht vorhanden. Schade, habe nach ein paar Minuten schon keine Lust mehr. ### 1/5 — Great game *2020-06-28, version 1.0.18* Thoroughly enjoying this game, worth paying for. ### 1/5 — Game is ok *2020-06-21, version 1.0.18* The game started off really well but I refuse to pay just so I can continue to play! I’m deleting the game. ### 1/5 — Not happy *2020-06-08, version 1.0.18* Really got into this game then on the 4th level you can’t go any further unless you pay for it so it got deleted 😡 ### 1/5 — Dark London will not play on my apple pro *2020-05-28, version 1.0.17* I can’t get this game download ### 1/5 — Glitch *2020-04-19, version 1.0.14* Won’t unlock ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — K *2025-10-09, version 1.1.0* K ### 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. ### 5/5 — Great game *2024-08-07, version 1.1.0* I’m new to this series, and love it. Between the puzzles, graphics and story line, it’s one of the best, in my opinion. One question, is there a certain order I need to play this series or are they independent of each other. Thanks for the great game. I’m playing the London game now. ### 5/5 — The one that started it all *2024-05-29, version 1.0.20* The first game I brought and played while bored in lockdown. I have replayed multiple times and enjoyed myself every time. I have brought every Game in the Dark City series and have never been disappointed. Keep up the good work. I will definitely buy the next instalment. ### 5/5 — Good *2024-02-28, version 1.0.20* Hey this start out with witchcraft but it lightens up. Nice long game. It’s a large map, and things can get confusing and it gets a bit slow at times. I like the drawing, the story, and most of the puzzles. Very good! ### 5/5 — Dark city London. *2024-02-05, version 1.0.20* Great game. It was very challenging. I’m what you call a novice player. I Like to enjoy the game. I always buy a game with a guide. So when I get stuck. I can reference it. This the second game l have played. I can honestly say I use it very little. Make think about before using. Thanks for making a great game. Chris ### 5/5 — Not worth it *2023-09-17, version 1.0.20* Boring and horrible ending ### 5/5 — Excellent game!!! *2023-03-19, version 1.0.20* This was a joy to play. The playtime was sufficient as was that of the bonus game. I experienced no problems throughout. Very well designed and programmed. EXCEPTIONAL! ### 5/5 — 🧐 👍 *2023-01-25, version 1.0.20* Nice game, good variation of puzzles and HO sections, good map and length of main and bonus games, recommended if you can get it on sale...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😷 replayed, stick to my original review. 🫶🏼 ### 5/5 — So good I’m playing it again! *2022-11-04, version 1.0.20* This was my first Dark City game that I played years ago. It was a wonderful introduction to the genre, and I went on to buy just about every game made by the developer. Being middle aged, I’m now playing the games again because I’ve completely forgotten all the puzzles and story. It’s a great game even on the second pass. If you haven’t played games from this developer before, don’t be scared off by the fact that you have to pay $5.99 to complete the game. They give you a significant taste before you have to pay, and you’ll definitely get hooked. The price is a bargain! Each game is hours and hours and hours of sheer addictive enjoyment! The games are soooooo well done! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*