# Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition > Casual hidden object adventure game with puzzles and a mermaid mystery. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-the-little-mermaid-and-the-purple-tide-collectors-edition/id991448101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 938 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian - Released: 2015-08-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-the-little-mermaid-and-the-purple-tide-collectors-edition/id991448101/reviews.md ## What is Dark Parables? Play the trial for FREE! Pay once & complete the adventure! You’ve been called to investigate a strange purple tide that has rolled upon the shores of Crete. Things take a strange turn when a mermaid appears before your eyes! • BEWARE THE PURPLE TIDE! Travel to the island of Crete to investigate the appearance of a mysterious purple tide and a legendary city that's been revealed after a catastrophic tsunami strikes. • YOU’RE THE MASTER DETECTIVE ON THE CASE Travel to Greece to attempt to find the source of and stop a strange phenomenon that’s flooding villages and killing off all the sea life. Journey through stunning locations, do battle with a giant eel, and solve perplexing puzzles and hidden object scenes! • DISCOVER A LEGENDARY CITY Could all of these events be tied to the mysterious temple that has risen out of the sea, and a war fought long ago between two kingdoms? • UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF A MAD KING IN THE BONUS GAME Find all the hidden collectibles and earn achievements throughout the game! Then enjoy a souvenir chest, beautiful wallpapers and concept art, and replayable puzzles and mini-games! *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter ## Key features - Investigate a mysterious purple tide - Solve perplexing puzzles - Find hidden object scenes - Discover a legendary city - Unlock secrets in the bonus game - Collect hidden items and earn achievements ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 68) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-the-little-mermaid-and-the-purple-tide-collectors-edition/id991448101/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crashing *2026-07-25, version 1.0.2* Started out great but now it keeps crashing. Paid for full app ### 2/5 — Game crashes after purchase *2024-09-03, version 1.0.2* I’m not sure if this product is supported anymore but I’ve just purchased the full version and now when I try to move to a new area the game crashes ### 2/5 — Glitching *2024-05-04, version 1.0.2* Got half way through and now it glitches and I can’t continue ### 4/5 — Sehr ausgefallene WBS *2022-08-25, version 1.0.2* schöne Geschichte, tolle Grafik, sehr fantasievolle Gegenstände, macht so viel Spaß dass ich es jetzt ein 2. Mal spiele. Leider stürzt es nun Anfang Kapitel 4 immer ab 😩 Es ist ja ein älteres Spiel, liegt es schon im Archiv der Entwickler und verkümmert? Bitte behebt den Fehler oder schenkt den Käufern diese Spiels ein ähnliches freies Spiel als Entschädigung…das wäre doch fair ### 4/5 — Please fix it, I wanna continue playing *2022-05-20, version 1.0.2* It’s a fun game but I paid for the full thing but every time I tried to enter it would crash. Please fix this!!!! ### 1/5 — おちた。 *2021-11-23, version 1.0.2* 2章の途中で強制終了。どうにかして。 ### 1/5 — Scam *2021-10-23, version 1.0.2* I paid for this game the money has gone out of my account and now it won’t load and saying I haven’t paid shocking ### 1/5 — Please refund *2021-05-25, version 1.0.2* App keeps crashing. I have a newer phone and all current updates and it crashes constantly! Please refund! ### 1/5 — Crash *2021-04-05, version 1.0.2* Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money Keeps crashing Lost money ### 1/5 — Glitched out and just closes itself *2021-03-28, version 1.0.2* Just shuts down about a quarter of the way through. Closed it, deleted it and reinstalled still not working. ## Frequently asked questions about Dark Parables ### What is Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition about? This is a casual hidden object adventure game where you investigate a mysterious purple tide and a mermaid's appearance on the shores of Crete. You'll travel to Greece, solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover the secrets of a legendary city to stop a strange phenomenon. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include investigating a mysterious purple tide, solving perplexing puzzles and hidden object scenes, discovering a legendary city, and unlocking secrets in a bonus game. You can also find hidden collectibles and earn achievements. ### How much does the game cost? You can play the trial for free. To complete the adventure, you pay once. The game also offers in-app purchases. ### What platforms is this game available on? This game is available on mobile phones and tablets, as well as PC and Mac. It is part of a larger library of casual games offered by Big Fish Games. ### What kind of experience can I expect from this game? You can expect a captivating mystery adventure with a fantasy theme. The game involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and finding hidden objects, all within a story that unfolds as you play. The Collector's Edition includes bonus content like wallpapers and concept art. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2015-09-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. In this update: • Optimizations to help prevent crashes Thanks for the continued feedback and support, and happy gaming! If you like this game, please consider taking a moment to rate/review it. Want more awesome games like this one? Check out http://bigfi.sh/bfggamefinder Experiencing issues? Please visit http://bigfi.sh/ENHelp ### 1.0.0 — 2015-08-12 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Dark Parables | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Voice of the Sea (Mystery F2P)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-of-the-sea-mystery-f2p/id6759363847) | 4.7 (132) | Free | Games | | [Mystery of Myths: Whisper F2P](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-of-myths-whisper-f2p/id6759154756) | 4.7 (83) | Free | Games | | [Fringe of Reality: Island](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fringe-of-reality-island/id6758465761) | 4.7 (185) | Free | Games | | [Living Legends: Melody](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-legends-melody/id6760910590) | 4.8 (247) | Free | Games | | [Mystery of Myths 2: Bonus F2P](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-of-myths-2-bonus-f2p/id6758044984) | 4.8 (13) | Free | Games | | [Mystery Phantoms: Ghost Secret](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-phantoms-ghost-secret/id6759787730) | 4.4 (63) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Big Fish Games, Inc - [Big Fish Game Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fish-game-finder/id431387115) - [Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story - Collector's Edition HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-souls-dollhouse-story-collectors-edition-hd/id447481642) - [The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire - A Magical Card Game Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chronicles-of-emerland-solitaire-a-magical-card-game-adventure/id603729849) - [The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire HD - A Magical Card Game Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chronicles-of-emerland-solitaire-hd-a-magical-card-game-adventure/id603731791) - [The Lake House: Children of Silence HD - A Hidden Object Game with Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lake-house-children-of-silence-hd-a-hidden-object-game-with-hidden-objects/id609408434) - [Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville HD - A Mystery Hidden Object Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whispered-secrets-the-story-of-tideville-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id663084745) All apps by Big Fish Games, Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310 ## Related topics [dark parables](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dark-parables) --- *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 2026-08-16.*