# Dark Parables: Jack and the Sky Kingdom - A Hidden Object Fairy Tale — user reviews

> 135 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark Parables by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 4.40/5 from 98 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-jack-and-the-sky-kingdom-a-hidden-object-fairy-tale/id933297766/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-jack-and-the-sky-kingdom-a-hidden-object-fairy-tale/id933297766.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 67 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 5

## What do users think of Dark Parables?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 📖 Engaging and interesting story
- 🧩 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 🌟 Many users love the series
- 📱 Smooth operation on mobile
- 💡 Creative item finding mechanics

**Cons**

- ❌ No Japanese language support
- 💰 Expensive for short game length
- ⏳ Game is too short
- 💸 In-app purchases not restoring
- 🚫 Cannot unlock full game after purchase
- 📱 Small inventory list on phone
- 📉 Quality decreasing in newer installments
- 🤔 Some puzzles lack logic
- 🖱️ Poor controls/responsiveness
- ⚠️ Frequent requests for reviews
- 🖥️ PC version advice for mobile issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchased game not unlocking
- In-app purchases not restoring
- Game not opening after purchase
- Game only in English despite claims
- Language not changing to Japanese
- Game reduced to small rectangle on screen
- Game crashes or freezes
- Controls not responding

**Most requested features**

- Add Japanese language support
- Add a warp feature to the map
- Improve inventory list size on mobile
- Add custom difficulty settings
- Make games longer
- Add ads to reduce price
- Improve strategy guide accessibility
- Add more challenge
- Fix control issues
- Make bonus content longer

## Newest reviews (11 of 135)

### 4/5 — Wie gewohnt sehr hübsch👑

*2020-10-30, version 1.0.3*

Wie alle „dark parables“ wunderhübsch gestaltet. Solide und fehlerfrei, ohne Überraschungen.
Fürs Handy teilweise ziemlich klein, vor allem in Bezug auf die Inventarliste.
Mir manchmal etwas zu wenig Logik, aber dafür gibt’s ja die Hinweisfunktion.

### 2/5 — Nur rein Englisch 😡😤

*2020-08-15, version 1.0.3*

Wenn ich kaufe dann erwarte ich auch dass ich das bekomme wofür ich bezahle auch wenns ein Angebot ist. 
Alles komplett in ENGLISCH . Ich hoffe es wird wahrgenommen und abgeändert. Sollte sich was ändern gibts mehr Sterne ⭐️ ich glaube nicht dran - überzeugt mich.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2019-10-11, version 1.0.3*

I have this game on my laptop and was really happy when I found it in the App Store on my first iPad. However I am so disappointed that the game is reduced to a small rectangle in the middle of a 10.5 inch screen : (

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2018-09-07*

It’s ok, I’d rather have the custom difficulty setting so I can move through the game a little quicker, and not a fan of the hop’s that you have to find all the pieces of something instead of random objects, but it’s good enough, creative

### 1/5 — 言語が

*2018-08-20, version 1.0.3*

日本語になりません。全然面白くない😞課金したのに最低です

### 1/5 — 再度プレイしようとしたら。。

*2018-03-04, version 1.0.3*

英語でしかプレイ出来ない。。もう日本語対応はしていただけないんでしょうか。。

### 1/5 — 日本語にならない

*2018-02-02, version 1.0.3*

なぜかは分からないけど、字幕も全部英語でした。
期待していたのに･･･残念です。
日本語にしてほしいです！

### 1/5 — 言語変更

*2017-12-02, version 1.0.3*

どうやったら英語から日本語に変えれるのか？
英語に疎くて何が何やらわかりにくい
日本語に対応してるはずなのに日本語に変更できない

### 1/5 — 日本語対応求む💢

*2017-03-30, version 1.0.3*

日本語対応と謳っておきながら
一向に対応されない！
詐欺だ！

### 4/5 — Absorbing game!

*2017-01-04*

This game is a lot of fun. There are lots of different puzzles. The story moves along nicely. For me, the puzzles are just the right level of difficulty.

### 1/5 — 日本語でできない！

*2016-09-27, version 1.0.3*

無料版だから？
日本語でインストールできない‼︎

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 空の王国

*2023-10-25, version 1.0.3*

日本語対応じゃない。
日本語対応って書いてあったのに…

### 1/5 — Impossibile sbloccare acquisto-Impossible to restore in-app purchase

*2023-10-08, version 1.0.3*

Gioco molto bello. Dopo qualche anno dal mio acquisto in-app non posso più giocare perché il mio acquisto non esiste più. Questo problema si estende a tutti i giochi acquistati tramite acquisto in-app da Big Fish Games. Ho provato a contattare l’assistenza e l’unico aiuto che ho ricevuto è stato ricevere consigli su come scaricare e ripristinare acquisti su PC con sistema operativo windows (dopo aver specificato più volte che i miei problemi erano relativi ad iPhone ed iPad). Assistenza veramente pessima!!! Se deciderete di acquistare giochi da Big Fish Games tramite acquisti in-app sappiate che, un giorno, potreste non essere in grado di sbloccarli.

Vera beautiful game.After some years it’s impossibile to unlock the game i’ve previously bought by in-app purchase. I’ve the same problem with every game i’ve bought by in-app purchase from Big Fish Games. I’ve tried to contact Big Fish Games support but i’ve only received help for windows PC games (i’ve many times specified that my problems were about iPhone and iPad). Very bad support!!! You have to know that if you’ll decide to buy games from Big Fish Games by in-app purchase you’ll may not able to unlock your games.

### 1/5 — Purchased but could not download the full game

*2022-11-07, version 1.0.3*

Very misleading. Couldn’t play or download the full game despite being charged. Disappointing. Need a refund.

### 1/5 — Bloqueado após compra

*2020-08-16*

Mais um jogo pago e nao desbloqueado!

### 1/5 — 何故？

*2020-03-26, version 1.0.3*

日本語字幕でゲームできません

### 1/5 — Bonjour

*2020-01-13, version 1.0.3*

Pour quoi ce jeux est en anglais .alors que vous dite trois langues dont le français.car je ne comprends pas l’anglais

### 1/5 — 10 seconds into the game

*2019-08-30*

So u want me to RATE THIS...I’ll have to give it one star since you’ve asked for my opinion WITHOUT even offering the option of “Later”.
     Come on guys...THINK, and NEVER ANNOY your customers.
     I really hope the game gets better.

### 1/5 — REFUND!

*2019-07-18, version 1.0.3*

I’ve purchase this game with full price but it doesn’t let me play in full version. I need a refund for this...

### 1/5 — Purchased but couldn’t play in full version

*2019-05-22, version 1.0.3*

I purchases this game but couldn’t play it in full version. I need a refund for since i am paying for nothing!

### 1/5 — 日本語にならない

*2018-10-16, version 1.0.3*

日本語に対応とあるが、日本語にならない。
バージョンアップされてないのが原因かと思われます。最後のバージョンアップが3年も前なので。
販売し続けるなら古いアプリでも定期的にバージョンアップするべき。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Jack and the sky kingdom

*2021-06-06*

Awesome game

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2020-01-03*

Love it there’s so many things to do & find  its awesome only bad part is u have to purchase 🤑to play the whole game 😭

### 5/5 — The slap made my day.

*2019-12-31*

I mean seriously, he had it coming. I think I actually cheered. Ok, I won’t spoil any more of the story. I really enjoyed the fresh Indiana-Jones-meets-Robin-Hood take on Jack and the Beanstalk. Map needs a warp feature though. There are only so many times you can backtrack through the same scenes before it starts getting tedious. Thanks for the stories, guys! 👍🏻

### 5/5 — Sky kingdom

*2019-04-21, version 1.0.3*

Very good

### 5/5 — Big fish

*2019-03-24, version 1.0.3*

I love it

### 5/5 — Mmm

*2018-11-06, version 1.0.3*

Enjoyed the game , amazing graphics

### 5/5 — 楽しい！

*2018-08-12, version 1.0.3*

物語シリーズ大好き！

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2017-04-13, version 1.0.3*

Awesome game!!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2016-10-10, version 1.0.3*

I really enjoyed this game

### 5/5 — Sky Kingdom

*2016-05-17, version 1.0.3*

!!!!yay!!!beautiful graphics and really great story and puzzles!!

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