# Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel HD - A Hidden Object Fairy Tale Adventure

> Hidden object adventure game with a dark twist on the Rapunzel fairy tale. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

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- Developer: [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.44/5 from 595 App Store ratings · 239 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 939 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese
- Released: 2015-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-ballad-of-rapunzel-hd-a-hidden-object-fairy-tale-adventure/id964337838/reviews.md

## What is Dark Parables?

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

Strange and deadly pollen is spreading around the world, and you’ve been hired to track down its source. But the secrets you discover in the fabled kingdom of Floralia are much darker than you imagined...

• IS RAPUNZEL REALLY A KILLER?
Rumor has it that Princess Rapunzel is somehow involved – the haunting melody she sings appears to summon the pollen…

• AN EXCITING TWIST ON A CLASSIC FAIRY TALE!
But how did the once-loved princess come to control such a deadly force? And who is the mysterious, shadowy figure always by her side?

• EXPOSE THE DARK FORCES BEHIND AN EVIL PLAN
Travel through lush visuals and search for objects that open doors to new areas and initiate one of the many challenging puzzles to solve. The secrets you uncover may be darker than you imagined!

• REUNITE WITH FAMILIAR FACES IN THE BONUS CHAPTER
Choose wisely, there are three different possible endings to your adventure! Plus, enjoy bonus features such as stunning wallpapers and concept art and more!

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## Key features

- Hidden object gameplay
- Fairy tale adventure
- Puzzle solving
- Explore lush visuals
- Bonus chapter
- Multiple endings

## 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 Dark Parables?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎥 Engaging storyline

**Cons**

- 🤖 Repetitive mini-games
- 🗺️ Confusing map navigation
- 🔍 Difficulty finding small objects
- 📢 Excessive review prompts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain devices
- Purchased game not unlocking properly

**Most requested features**

- Interactive map with teleportation
- More varied mini-games and puzzles
- Improved object visibility in hidden object scenes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 239)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-ballad-of-rapunzel-hd-a-hidden-object-fairy-tale-adventure/id964337838/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tommy Jersey Maczko

*2024-07-14, version 1.0.2*

Best Princess game please keep it please and Thankyou

### 5/5 — Challenging

*2024-01-30, version 1.0.2*

What has been said before still applies with regards to finding oneself having to start the games over because some item disappears and can’t be recovered.  Also the repeated insistence of the game to interrupt gameplay to have itself rated in Big Fish game continues to be annoying.

### 2/5 — I would give more stars but asking for rating too much, too soon.

*2023-05-18, version 1.0.2*

I can’t say if I like the game or not yet. I just wanted the obnoxious asking to rate the game to stop. It’s often and annoying. So two starts for annoying asking on a paid game.

### 1/5 — Rapunzel!

*2023-03-07, version 1.0.2*

Could be a lot better if you have to keep going back and forth to the boat canal because you don’t have everything you needed before hand and i sound have given it was five but this stupid little girl that you had to add to the game wasn’t necessary! But whatever now the sky kingdom game was the best by far that's what got me to look into this terrible piece of crap!

### 2/5 — Did not enjoy

*2022-07-20, version 1.0.2*

The items were often so small that it was hard to see what they were. Too many HOPs and not enough puzzles. Insufficient instructions with puzzles.

### 4/5 — Rapunzel

*2022-04-23, version 1.0.2*

I liked this game. It's nice to get a game without any glitches. Great graphics, story and the hint button gets you through the rough spots. I would recommend it.

Apr/22 I just replayed this game 7 years after I bought it & it really holds up. The scenes are very ornate. Still enjoyed the play!

### 1/5 — No more, Big Fish

*2022-03-26, version 1.0.2*

This is not my first Big Fish game. The game has mostly beautiful graphics, challenging HOGs, and good puzzles.  Map is more useless than most.  The worst part of this game is the interminable “rate this game” pop ups that ruin the game play. Now 
I have rated it.  Are you happy? Some horrible evil graphics at the end also clinched that I won’t purchase anything else from this developer.

### 1/5 — Had already bought the full game, they re-released it as free with purchases

*2021-12-19, version 1.0.2*

I had already bought this full game, they re-released it as free with additional purchases, and put the full game in additional purchase, now I’ve to pay again, besides this developer has not updated so many of its games which are then removed by apple, so not gonna buy any of their games.

### 1/5 — Mike

*2021-10-15, version 1.0.2*

Got bored easily would not pay for this game.

### 5/5 — This game

*2021-06-27, version 1.0.2*

I love it thank you vot hte fun times Mwa xoxo

## Frequently asked questions about Dark Parables

### What is Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel HD about?

This is a hidden object adventure game where you investigate a deadly pollen outbreak spreading across the world. You are hired to find the source of the pollen and uncover dark secrets within the fabled kingdom of Floralia, with rumors suggesting Princess Rapunzel is involved.

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

The game features classic hidden object gameplay, a compelling story with a twist on the Rapunzel fairy tale, challenging puzzles to solve, and exploration through lush visuals. It also includes a bonus chapter, multiple endings, and additional content like wallpapers and concept art.

### How much does the game cost?

You can play the trial version for free. To complete the full adventure, a one-time purchase is required. The game also offers in-app purchases.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While the description specifically mentions this as a mobile application, Big Fish Games, the publisher, offers their games on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets. You can learn more about their library at bigfishgames.com.

### What kind of experience can I expect from this game?

Players can expect a story-driven adventure filled with mystery and intrigue. The gameplay involves searching for hidden objects to progress, solving puzzles, and making choices that lead to different endings. It's designed for casual gaming sessions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2015-11-06

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

In this update:

• Using iOS 9? Now you can play in German, French, Japanese, Russian!

Thanks for the continued feedback and support, and happy gaming!

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### 1.0.0 — 2015-08-19

No release notes.

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