# Dark Realm: Guardian of Flames — A Magical Hidden Object Game

> Magical hidden object mystery game with puzzles and mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Premium, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-realm-guardian-of-flames/id1306235630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big Fish Premium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269668575)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 753 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 873 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2018-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-realm-guardian-of-flames/id1306235630/reviews.md

## What is Dark Realm?

Solve the newest hidden object mystery from Big Fish. With over 26 MILLION DOWNLOADS worldwide, Big Fish has the most popular premium games that people love to play. Enjoy stunning graphics, solve compelling mysteries and meet fascinating characters.

Defeat an ancient villain in this magical Hidden Object adventure! Long ago, the great mage Erasmus defeated the Dark Lord, imprisoning him deep in the underworld. To make sure he didn’t escape, a dam was built and the entire area flooded, trapping this evil and his minions below. Now, this darkness is starting to seep through, and the world is threatened once again. It’s up to you, Queen Valera, last of the Firewielders! Solve enchanted puzzles and mini-games to protect your kingdom from total devastation!

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## Key features

- Hidden object gameplay
- Magical adventure
- Enchanted puzzles
- Mini-games
- Compelling mysteries
- Stunning graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Game on Sale Now | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dark Realm?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Engaging story and characters
- 👍 Varied and creative hidden object scenes
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- ⏱️ Lengthy gameplay with bonus content

**Cons**

- 🐛 Recurring glitches and bugs, especially in the first scene
- 💰 Perceived high pricing compared to other games
- 📖 Small text and font size on mobile devices
- 🎮 Challenging and frustrating mini-games

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen not scrolling to access all areas
- Inventory items disappearing during gameplay
- Inability to progress past certain points due to glitches
- Crashes and freezes, especially towards the end of the game

**Most requested features**

- More customization options for settings
- Improved touchscreen controls and sensitivity
- Ability to skip or bypass dialogue and cutscenes
- Better optimization for mobile devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-realm-guardian-of-flames/id1306235630/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Really great, intriguing game minus the glitch!

*2024-02-16, version 1.0.1*

*Update* I re-played this game, and again, the same opening glitch. This time, I changed profiles, then made sure to not place any of the planets yet. That seemed to work! Hope this helps someone!

I, too, had the glitch in the opening terrace scene, where the screen does not move over when it is supposed to. I deleted game, closed all apps, restarted, same problem. Waited a few days, unstalled game, then turned off iPad, back on, then closed all open apps, then off and back on and it worked. This time I also did not immediately unlock the game, so maybe that was it instead. Frustrating, to say the least. The game is quite long, hops are varied, puzzles are easy to medium. I really liked the end puzzle card game. However, I felt there are too many characters, and therefore the characters are not fleshed out. I would’ve liked more interactions with a smaller cast. Which is sad, the glimpses you got of these characters were intriguing, maybe save some for a sequel or another game. Morphing objects in all hops, puzzle pieces in each scene, both of which you can go back after the game and get any you missed. Took off 1.5 stars for the glitch, then added back .5 stars for the length.

### 1/5 — Glitched

*2022-10-10, version 1.0.1*

Disappointing to get a glitch

### 5/5 — Klasse Spiel!

*2022-04-04, version 1.0.1*

Spannend, zügig durchzuspielen, logische Geschichte, schön gestaltete Schauplätze - reines Spielvergnügen! Minigames und WBS in verschiedenen Variationen und Sammelobjekte gab es auch. Das hat richtig Spaß gemacht!

### 4/5 — Decent game

*2022-02-12, version 1.0.1*

It was written with small girls in mind. The artwork is great and the puzzles and hops are challenging.

### 1/5 — Inventar verschwindet

*2022-01-13, version 1.0.1*

Voll Schrott, das Spiel. Wirklich schade, denn es ließ sich wirklich sehr gut an. Aber Inventar verschwindet in der Oase, kann nicht weiterspielen. Das Problem ist wohl schon bekannt, wurde leider nicht behoben! Geht gar nicht.

### 5/5 — Big fish

*2022-01-06, version 1.0.1*

I love it

### 1/5 — Problem with the game

*2021-12-25, version 1.0.1*

I just downloaded this game and started playing it before buying it. Im grateful I did this because right now I’m experiencing the same bug or glitch in the beginning of the game that others mentioned. I can’t move to the other side of the deck in the first scene. Please fix this issue Big fish. Im a big fan of your games and this is a big let down.

### 1/5 — Dark Realm...Guardian of Flames

*2021-07-07, version 1.0.1*

I,too,am unable to complete the first level as the screen does not move to where I need to go.  I have deleted this game FOUR times and it still won't work. 
You said in your updates that this glitch was resolved...please fix it.  I would like to buy it but not until its fixed!

### 3/5 — Inventory not available to fly kite

*2021-04-09, version 1.0.1*

I really liked this game, but nearly to the end in the last chapter the inventory is unavailable, so i cannot get to the kite/rope to fly it up to the second stone head. I’m on an iPad Pro latest version of iOS playing at the second level of expertise. This needs to be either fixed, or a cue of what needs to be done to get the inventory to show up.

### 1/5 — Deal

*2021-04-01, version 1.0.1*

This game has been on the deals on big fish app 55% off but when you go to unlock it it still comes up at the price of £6.99 what’s going on with the big fish app???

## Frequently asked questions about Dark Realm

### What is Dark Realm: Guardian of Flames?

Dark Realm: Guardian of Flames is a magical hidden object mystery game. Players take on the role of Queen Valera to solve puzzles and defeat an ancient villain threatening the kingdom.

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

The game features classic hidden object gameplay, enchanted puzzles, engaging mini-games, a compelling mystery narrative, and stunning graphics. Players will explore a magical world and meet fascinating characters.

### Is Dark Realm: Guardian of Flames free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their gaming experience or acquire items within the game.

### What kind of puzzles and mini-games can I expect?

The game includes a variety of enchanted puzzles and mini-games designed to challenge players and advance the magical hidden object mystery. These are integrated into the storyline to help Queen Valera protect her kingdom.

### Who is the target audience for this game?

This game is designed for players who enjoy casual games, particularly those who like hidden object challenges, mystery narratives, and fantasy-themed adventures with puzzles and mini-games.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-04-23

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

In this update:

• Fixes several bugs found in chapter 1 and the bonus chapter.

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

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### 1.0.0 — 2018-02-12

No release notes.

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