# Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide HD - A Magical Hidden Objects Game (Full) — user reviews > 186 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark Parables by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 3.88/5 from 360 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-the-little-mermaid-and-the-purple-tide-hd-a-magical-hidden-objects-game-full/id995048899/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-parables-the-little-mermaid-and-the-purple-tide-hd-a-magical-hidden-objects-game-full/id995048899.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 185 · 4★ 75 · 3★ 29 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 57 ## What do users think of Dark Parables? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style - 🕹️ Enjoyable puzzles and mini-games - 🗺️ Helpful in-game map feature - 🔍 Detailed hidden object scenes - 🔗 Connections to other Dark Parables games **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🔍 Repetitive hidden object locations - 🕰️ Short story and gameplay length - 🤔 Confusing or disjointed narrative - 🔌 Requires internet connection to play **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes at certain points - Achievements and progress not tracking properly - Inability to progress past specific scenes **Most requested features** - Offline play option - Improved stability and bug fixes - More content and longer gameplay - Morphing object collectibles like previous games ## Newest reviews (16 of 186) ### 2/5 — Third purchase, all refunded for game issues *2024-08-07, version 1.0.2* The game shuts off at chapter 4. Submitted for refund. ### 2/5 — Difficult! *2023-03-11, version 1.0.2* I found this game to be difficult! I could never figure out where I was. I had to use hint to know where to go next. I play these games all the time, but this one has locations I found hard to find. Otherwise it has good graphics and mini games. ### 2/5 — Closes to much *2019-11-04, version 1.0.2* The game loses by itself while I’m trying to play please fix that problem! ### 2/5 — Enjoyable game the second time around but avoid this *2019-08-16* The first time I tried to play this game ended in the game crashing. It wasn’t until then that I noticed others have had experience with the game crashing. I guess I didn’t check the reviews first. I started over and when I got to the point that the game was going to crash, I used hints to get me around the room that caused it last time and was able to finish the game. It’s a little annoying to have to do this. BTW, the area that caused the crashing issue for me was the area before the Eel Feeding area. Since Big Fish doesn’t appear likely to fix this game, I’d avoid it ### 4/5 — The game is awesome *2019-06-27, version 1.0.2* I like it how it’s so hard and it is based on a story.Also a legend how it links into other fairytales like Pinocchio and the little mermaid. It also gives me a jump scare every time at the start!. But I don’t like it when BigFish uses internet to play it drives me crazy! ### 4/5 — Little Mermaid *2019-03-23* Good news: Eipix generally stuck to script, giving us a game about as good as the original Blue Tea series, enough for me to want to continue with Dark Parables entries. Semi-good: the HO plays are a bit over the top, what with the addition of timed “ratings” (why? - no apparent reward status is provided regardless of performance) and fanfares, et. al. Bad news: not so bad, but watch out for a glitch - the standard addition of a “Portal” within the game has been ceded to the hint button, where, when engaged to show direction, will produce a portal if you are more than two rooms away from your destination. DON’T USE IT! You will freeze the game and it will crash. Instead proceed to your next move room by room. Morphing objects are now awards to parts of parables - if you miss one, you do not get to read them after you finish the game. ### 3/5 — A little more than “meh” *2019-03-11* This one was ok. A few glitches here and there but never got booted out. The story was fragmented... Sometimes confusing. I don’t like using hints and I gotta say there were so many scenes that I surrendered to the button quite a bit. BEST part? Finishing up both stories and getting to return and hunt down Souvenirs and missing moons. I like to complete the whole game. ### 3/5 — Disappointed *2018-08-17, version 1.0.2* The game was great, but it kept freezing, it wouldn’t give me the items that I would’ve wanted to get, & the hint would take you in the wrong direction at times. I have loved all of the dark parables, including this one, but this is the one that gave me the most trouble. ### 3/5 — UNICORN🦄 *2018-06-22* First it’s very frustrating when play the bonus game it’s a complete waste of time because it’s a cliffhanger it just ends also I don’t get the tea cups please fix it so it says what there for please and can you make the bonus game longer thank you and I put 2 stars because there are some things that you need to fix ### 1/5 — Good game but... *2018-03-19, version 1.0.2* I've been enjoying the game, but it keeps crashing at a certain point!! ### 1/5 — Why continue to advert if it’s BROKEN??? *2018-03-16, version 1.0.2* Big Fish still continues to put this game on their page but it still CRASHES!!!! FIX IT OR DON’T SELL IT! ### 1/5 — Crashes *2018-03-05, version 1.0.2* I’ve tried to restart the game multiple times, but when I get to a certain point the game closes out and I can’t go any further. ### 1/5 — Wonderful.... if it didn’t stick and crash halfway through *2018-01-02, version 1.0.2* I really enjoyed the parable games. Great graphics good storylines. However, this particular one is plagued with problems, causing it to crash once you get about halfway through. The only way to free up the game is to erase and reinstall meaning that you have to start all over again! ### 1/5 — Fine until the Bonus Game... *2017-11-20, version 1.0.2* ...when it stops working and throws you out of each scene. Poor show, Big Fish *shakes head* ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2017-11-04, version 1.0.2* Great game till you get to chapter 4 and it keeps throwing me out. I have even deleted it, reloaded it and started again but still threw me out at the same place so dissappointed as this is my type of game and had no problems in the other dark parables series. Now I know why it is reduced. I ha e also trying closing all the background apps but still keeps crashing. So so frustrated. X ### 1/5 — CRASHES!!!!! *2017-11-01, version 1.0.2* I’m really annoyed I get half way thru and the game crashes on me very, very, annoying! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Keeps glitching out *2023-07-03, version 1.0.2* I’m only in chapter two and the game keeps glitching out right when I get back in. I’ve tried everything adnI get the same outcome. Give me a refund ### 1/5 — Little Mermaid *2021-07-28, version 1.0.2* Great game, but crashes in chapter 2. I cannot progress any farther. There is no developer website, so I cannot get any support. I need a refund. ☹️ ### 1/5 — Keeps shutting down *2020-10-12, version 1.0.2* I’m in the greenhouse and every time I try to exit it shuts down. Please fix this glitch or return my money. Thankyou. ### 1/5 — Purchase history *2020-04-11, version 1.0.2* Yes I have can you please sort this out. So many games I’ve played but it seems I can’t play them again unless I pay again ### 1/5 — Crashed at the very last scene *2019-03-20, version 1.0.2* This game should not be recommended for iPad users, if it is going to crash which renders it impossible to finish. ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing, Big Fish soil blow you off *2019-03-16, version 1.0.2* Once I purchased the app and reached level 3 the game keeps crashing. Restarting the iPad or app, re-installing the app, etc. didn’t help. Requested help from Big Fish, received an email that contained the generic hints. No specific answer if I don’t take the „contact Apple for refund“ into account. 🙄🙄🙄 ### 1/5 — Crash *2018-11-16, version 1.0.2* Continually crashes, don’t buy! ### 1/5 — Dark Parables Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide *2018-09-13, version 1.0.2* Was enjoying this game till it kept crashing Crashes when you try to place the mouth piece on the horn AND when taking the book out of the stone eel’s mouth. Both are on the same screen. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Halfway through and unplayable from crashing *2018-09-02, version 1.0.2* Thankfully I bought this on sale because it is a complete waste of money. Developers have done nothing to fix the continual crashing. This is just lazy programming. I expected more from Eipix. ### 1/5 — Crashing *2018-03-25, version 1.0.2* I got part of the way through and it kept crashing. I deleted it, tried again, got farther and it started crashing again. Don't waste your money. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great game! *2024-02-05* I love all the little extras, like the “blue tea”, and Felix. There are parable pieces in some scenes, if you want to find them all I suggest using the guide. There are also moon collectibles in every scene. I love the rich detail, and the mini games were fun. All of the Hops are FROGs, so if you don’t like those, then this game may not be for you. Also, some hops locations are repeated, so I recommend playing this game on “normal” difficulty instead of “hard”, because you get seahorse sparkles when a hop is active. The purple tide mentioned in the title is only really in the opening scene lol, don’t know why it’s in the title. True to the DP series, other characters from past DP games are referenced, which is nice. But don’t worry, it is not necessary to have played any of the others in order to play this one. Thoroughly enjoyable game! Real rating of 4.5 rounded up to make up for the low overall score when there were some glitches (I experienced none.) ### 5/5 — Big fish *2022-05-13, version 1.0.2* I love it ### 5/5 — Little Mermaid *2019-07-17, version 1.0.2* I liked playing this game but I still prefer the Blue Tea Series ### 5/5 — Hurry *2018-08-17, version 1.0.2* Dark Parables and the awakening games are the only real adventure/hidden object games that I am truly in love with. I can’t wait for the new Dark Parable to come out. So, hurry! 😍 ### 5/5 — Dark parables *2017-10-30, version 1.0.2* These games are my favorite big fish games. I love playing them. The only thing I would change are the scenes that are dark. I love the bright colors. ### 5/5 — Dark parables: little mermaid and the purple tide *2017-10-29, version 1.0.2* Love the game ### 5/5 — Great game, but needs some tweaking. *2017-05-05* The game is awesome. However, there were one or two glitches. I have played the game several times, and I've noticed that there was a dialogue scene between the king and the mermaid missing from when I first moved on to throne room. I don't know if was do to a glitch or if it was taken out on purpose. ### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE THIS GAME to CONTINUE PLAYING *2017-04-06, version 1.0.2* iTUNES ARE SOON TO REMOVE GAMES WHICH ARE NOT UPDATED. I HAVE PAYED GOOD MONEY FOR THIS & WANT to PLAY IT AGAIN IN FUTURE: PLEASE UPDATE. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Dark Parables are the best! *2016-12-05, version 1.0.2* I just started playing this one, but I love all the Dark Parables games. They're absolutely beautiful and the puzzles are always fun. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2016-11-28, version 1.0.2* 😍 love it --- *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 2026-06-10.*