# Dark Parables: Goldilocks and Fallen Star (Full) — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark Parables by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 4.50/5 from 196 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-goldilocks-and-fallen-star-full/id1141037183/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-goldilocks-and-fallen-star-full/id1141037183.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 140 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Dark Parables? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and artistic visuals - 📖 Engaging and interesting storylines - 🎮 Good length gameplay with bonus chapters - 🗺️ Helpful interactive map with teleportation - 🧩 Varied and creative puzzle designs - 🎵 Quality music and sound design - ⚡ Smooth performance with no glitches - 🎯 Challenging yet enjoyable difficulty balance - 🌟 Collectible snowflakes and morphing objects add depth - 👥 Well-written character interactions **Cons** - 🐛 Game-breaking bugs preventing progression - 😴 Tedious and repetitive hidden object sections - 🎮 Difficult mini-games on mobile devices - 🔍 Collectibles hidden too well or in dark areas - 📱 Poor optimization for iPhone/iPad screens - 🎭 Inconsistent character expressions and emotions - 📚 Confusing or poorly explained puzzle mechanics - 🔄 Formulaic and repetitive storyline structure - 🎨 Graphics quality decline after developer change - ❌ No customizable game settings or difficulty options - 📖 Lack of in-game journal for story tracking - 🔀 No variety in hidden object game types **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes when progress is lost after reinstallation - Bonus chapter glitch with musical instrument strings preventing progression - Missing statue in five-statue placement puzzle - Game skips chapters without ability to return - Strategy guide button placement causes accidental opening - Bonus game crashes causing loss of all progress - Incompatibility with older iOS versions - Mini-games difficult to control on smaller screens - Collectibles not properly registering as found **Most requested features** - Alternative hidden object game modes for variety - In-game journal to track story and objectives - Customizable game settings and preferences - Better optimization for iPad and larger screens - Zoom functionality for mini-games on mobile - More frequent game releases in the series - Desktop/MacBook version availability - Ability to restart bonus chapters - Improved visibility of collectibles - More innovative puzzle types beyond rotational puzzles ## Newest reviews (18 of 89) ### 3/5 — Good game, but not for puzzle lovers *2020-01-19, version 1.0.0* I bought this one on sale. It is mainly a hidden object game.The mini-games are few and very basic. On the plus side, it is a longish game. ### 3/5 — Not good on iPhone *2020-01-15* Many of the mini games are just too hard to do on my iphone8 plus. It’s difficult to maneuver the pieces or else the directions are not easy to understand. Can’t zoom in on mini games either. Weird story line. ### 3/5 — おもしろい！けど。 *2017-07-12, version 1.0.0* 前の制作会社のほうが… ### 4/5 — Bon jeux - Nice game *2017-06-06, version 1.0.0* Jeu intéressant,malheureusement il y a certains puzzles très difficiles et qui ont un petit problème d'interface (il est très difficile de faire le mouvement gagnant). J'ai trouvé aussi certains puzzles trop difficiles. Mais l'un dans l'autre, jeux intéressant. The game is interesting to play; there are some puzzles very difficult but with a bug in the interface (the winning mouvement is very difficult to do). Some puzzles are simply too difficult to be interesting. However, even with those problems, the game is interesting. ### 5/5 — Dark Parable Golden *2017-04-23, version 1.0.0* This one I really light. Thanks ### 4/5 — Typical EIPIX game *2017-01-27* If you like really challenging minigames, you may enjoy this more than I did. Also the placement of the strategy guide button just above the inventory bar was a bad idea since I kept accidentally opening the guide. Beautiful, detailed scenery and music though. UPDATE: glitch in bonus game caused a crash and all progress was lost including main game progress. ### 5/5 — Top Notch *2017-01-27* Well done, Big Fish/Eipix. Well done. This is a beautiful game with sharp, vibrantly colored graphics. There is an interactive map you can jump to places, HOP's here and there but not too many, other creative puzzles that increase in difficulty, an overall scene hidden object throughout the game, and changing objects that when collected lead you to interesting stories of the history of various parables. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute playing this. Even though my personal taste is to have varying puzzles within HOP's, I really liked the fact that the objects were as physical items instead of words. I am buying more of these Dark Parables; this was fantastic. ### 5/5 — Dark Parables *2017-01-22, version 1.0.0* This was a fantastic game. The story line was good. The graphics are excellent. I would highly recommend this one ### 5/5 — Fun game *2017-01-21, version 1.0.0* I like to play games when I'm waiting on my kids during their lessons. This is a great game! ### 5/5 — Du vrai Dark Parables ! *2017-01-18, version 1.0.0* Enfin un super bon jeu comme avant, je retrouve le plaisir de jouer comme à ma découverte de Big Fish.... Ouf ! Il était temps ! ### 5/5 — Great *2017-01-18* I really enjoyed this game. It was engrossing and I finished the game in record time. I cannot wait till the next one comes out. I was disappointed in the bonus content. ### 5/5 — Wonderful series *2017-01-17* Love this series. Beautiful graphics, intriguing storylines, twisted fairy tales, easy to play yet challenging. Discovered it maybe a month ago and have just devoured it! Very anxious for them to come out with more! ### 3/5 — Mediocrity *2017-01-08* So this game isn't bad but I can't say it was good either. It felt old with its blurry graphics. It ran fine - no glitches. I thought the storyline was interesting but never felt invested in anyway. My big problem was the puzzles which were an odd array. When it comes to the hidden objects, know that the dark parable series has you find pieces of objects that are then assembled. This type of puzzle can be done effectively as in the new Grimm Legends 3 Dark City. Unfortunately Goldilocks does not deliver. They were tedious at best. When these are done well, you want more gameplay. I felt like it just dragged. ### 3/5 — Ok *2017-01-07, version 1.0.0* I think the story, graphics and music was good but I found the hos were too dark to spot and the puzzles too difficult. I ended up skipping a lot. I had to use the hint too many times. I've played these sort of games before including the dark parables games and have enjoyed them but this one frustrated me too much. Needs improvement. ### 4/5 — Dark parables one of best hidden object series ever!! *2017-01-07, version 1.0.0* Well written, great stories, good twists, good puzzles, no technical glitches and high technical quality. Love the whole series. Be warned that oldest games no longer work with latest iOS so sadly no longer viable members of series. Steer clear of the Frog Prince and Little Mermaid ones. ### 4/5 — Nice spin on Goldilocks story *2017-01-05, version 1.0.0* Enjoyed the mini-puzzles and the story line. ### 4/5 — I Love It! *2017-01-04* The story is great, the puzzles are definitely challenging, and Big Fish Games (BFG) makes one of the best Hidden Object games around! (Right up there with Artifex Mundi)--what makes BFG SLIGHTLY better in my eyes is that the cinematic scenes are much better than AM. But that's just me :P My ONLY wish is that they could make this game available for my laptop (MacBook Pro/OS X and up). I'm playing this and Legends 2 on my iPhone 6, and everything is squished so the graphics aren't the best :/. I'd be even MORE satisfied with these games if you could make them available on computers. Please and thank you! I'm still a big fan though! ### 5/5 — Hearts *2017-01-02* Love these games, no pressure to get done, no adds constantly popping up. No limited times, can play over and over. Don't mind buying the game just to have some quite time. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Would like to complete this game *2025-12-06, version 1.0.0* I have just deleted and reinstalled this game because I could not get past a certain point in the game and nothing else I tried worked, only to find out that I have lost my saved game and I have to start at the beginning. I bought this game because I liked the story line only to get stuck and the only suggestion that was made was to reinstall it after I had tried everything else. I don’t want to play this from the beginning. What a waste of what looked like a great game. I’m extremely disappointed in this game. ### 1/5 — Dark parables: Goldilocks *2016-12-28, version 1.0.0* Hated this game! Hated the mini-games, hated the HOPs! Sorry I wasted $10 on the game really wouldn't have bought it for 40% off. I want my money back! ### 1/5 — Very Disappointing *2016-11-19, version 1.0.0* The Dark Parables games used to be my favorites, but they have been on a steady decline. The graphics are poor, and the game is slow. I deleted it. Just not fun? ### 1/5 — Here we go again! *2016-11-10, version 1.0.0* Another game with a glitch! So fed up with paying and then having so many problems with these games! In the scene where you are to place five statues in correct spaces, there are only four statues! So, now no way to finish the game because of this! Anyone know how to contact Big Fish for refund? I'm still waiting for the update on the last game that was un-playable! Verdict....DON'T BUY THIS GAME! ### 2/5 — ストーリーがマンネリ *2016-12-13, version 1.0.0* 本当に何回見たんだ！ってストーリーでした。キャラの無表情ぶりがテンション下げます ### 2/5 — Gameplay Bug Prevents Progress in Bonus Chapter *2016-12-03* When I added the strings to the musical instrument, the game still showed the instrument as a work in progress, and therefore it could not be used. This made the game unplayable, and you cannot restart the bonus chapter to try to reset the error. ### 2/5 — GREW BORED & DID NOT DO THE BONUS *2016-11-28, version 1.0.0* Forced myself to finish this game as it just became an utter bore, so much I did not do the Bonus, but deleted. ### 2/5 — Not My Favorite *2016-11-24* I've played some really good BF games, but this is not one of them. First, the hidden object searches are comprised mostly of sections of something else. Not actual objects. I found it sort of boring if not a little tedious. So there's that... and then the story is... utterly ridiculous. The expressions on Goldilocks' face make her look like she's lying or otherwise malevolent a rather than an ally. So, all in all, meh to this game. ### 2/5 — When will it end ...... *2016-10-14, version 1.0.0* Yet another Eipix Dark Parable...this one is number 3 !! (numbers 1 to 7 were created by the wonderful, sadly missed Blue Tea Games Studios!!). Garish graphics and the usual boring formulaic story-line! Couldn't believe how different one (favourite from a previous Blue Tea game) character looked in this game!!! ### 3/5 — ❄️ So So ❄️ 😷 *2021-07-15, version 1.0.0* Good game, good length, good story, good (if some tricky) puzzles, but I found the find the fragments in the HO sections a bit tedious after a while 😴 could have done with a bit of variation there. Map was helpful, find the snowflakes ok, but find pieces to complete the parables, was nigh on impossible, most of the time I only found them by accident!!!! So it had a few inconsistencies for me...🤔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤯 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love this game *2022-04-24, version 1.0.0* I know it’s been years but y’all need to make more games! They are always AWESOME ### 5/5 — Completely entertained *2020-03-29, version 1.0.0* Got lost in the game for hours ### 5/5 — Freaking awesome game! *2018-07-08, version 1.0.0* Love it! ### 5/5 — Best *2018-03-27, version 1.0.0* You always make the best games! Keep it up and make more games like this pleeeaassssee ### 5/5 — The game is good to play when you're waiting for a better game ! *2018-01-09, version 1.0.0* Good visuals, fun experience, but glad I didn't eaten by the unicorn and bear. ### 5/5 — LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! *2017-12-28, version 1.0.0* Not one issue with the game!! Became addicted very quickly lol. ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2017-10-21, version 1.0.0* What loads of fun this game is!!! ### 5/5 — Curly top *2017-07-05, version 1.0.0* I love all the Dark Parable games! Keep them coming as they are challenging, love the graphics, and storyline. ### 5/5 — Big Fish does it again! *2017-05-26* No glitches, always love the bonus chapter! ### 5/5 — Terrific game *2017-05-25, version 1.0.0* Love the graphics. Nice story line. More like these please. --- *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 2026-08-14.*