# Dark Romance: Monster Within — user reviews > 67 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark Romance by Big Fish Premium, LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 2,423 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-monster-within/id1288170530/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-monster-within/id1288170530.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,826 · 4★ 452 · 3★ 97 · 2★ 23 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of Dark Romance? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Good long game and bonus - 👍 Great map - 👍 Varied puzzles - 👍 Interesting collectibles - 👍 Enjoyable and fun - 👍 Excellent game - 👍 Fantastic game - 👍 Wonderful graphics - 👍 Engaging storyline **Cons** - 🐛 Not supported - 🐛 Won't run - 🐛 Too many misc puzzles - 🐛 Hint charges too slow - 🐛 Inventory bar problem - 🐛 Sluggish performance - 🐛 Boring mini-games - 🐛 Confusing instructions for some games **Commonly reported bugs** - Can't download or access game - Inventory bar hidden under task book - Unable to return to missing collectibles after bonus game **Most requested features** - Access to bonus game - Ability to scroll through inventory and select items - Faster hint button recharge ## Newest reviews (16 of 67) ### 4/5 — 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 *2022-10-11, version 1.0.1* Good long game and bonus, great map, puzzles varied, a few too many HOPs but three in a row helped. Some sections needed a bit more explanation, but all in all worth £2.99. 😷🥰 ### 3/5 — Not bad, but….. *2021-08-24, version 1.0.1* First, let me say that I really love this series, and that these are my favorite type of game. This one, however, left me feeling as though something was missing. Maybe it was because when the game ended, I still had a few things in my inventory! The story was original and engaging, but it just ended too fast! ### 4/5 — Great game! *2021-08-01, version 1.0.1* Good story, if a little fantastical. Mini games challenging. HO varied and fun. Collector objects really hard to find in some cases, especially in the darker screens. Enjoyed it. ### 3/5 — Format problem on iPad 12.9 *2021-07-31, version 1.0.1* The right hand inventory arrow is beneath the task book. Love this series, but this is happening often. Hope you can address it soon since I can’t continue. ### 2/5 — Hint charges too slow *2021-07-30, version 1.0.1* The hint button charges so slowly it’s frustrating ### 4/5 — Tolles Spiel aber... *2021-02-11* Das Spiel ist toll 👏 und ich spiele es sehr gern. Tolles Story und der Grafik ist auch sehr gut 😊 bin nur enttäuscht das man das Handbuch nicht öffnen kann deshalb ein Stern Abzug ### 3/5 — Inventory bar problem *2020-09-03, version 1.0.1* The lower rating is because the right arrow for going through your inventory is hidden underneath the Task book, so very difficult to scroll right without activating the Task book. It’s a pain. ### 3/5 — Tres bien *2020-02-15* Tres bien ### 4/5 — Ok, aber einige Ärgernisse *2019-07-04* Die Story ist besser als bei anderen dieser Serie, Grafik ist schön. Gute Minis. Basils Reaktionen sind in der zweiten Hälfte aber unlogisch. Und warum er auf seine früheren Freunde losgeht, bleibt leider völlig offen. Hätte man einfach streichen können. Und warum der Ballon? Gab es nicht ein Vogelamulett? Ganz verloren haben dann die Boni: Da darf man Tiere in Monster verwandeln. Geht gar nicht. Und die Gruselbildel, die gehören in ein Horrorspiel ### 2/5 — Slug *2019-06-18, version 1.0.1* The game could be better if not sluggish. Diary is in the way on the inventory line cannot get all of inventory . ### 2/5 — Pass This One Up! *2019-06-14, version 1.0.1* Storyline was silly, mini games boring & I found myself just waiting for the next hidden object scene to pop up. Even with 3 extra items including morphing items to find throughout the game couldn’t help this one! Just glad I waited until it was on sale for $2.99 before I pulled the trigger on this one! Thoroughly disappointed!!! ### 4/5 — Mickeyboy *2019-02-19, version 1.0.1* Great game It’s a shame big fish isn’t going to offer anymore new iOS games. Apparently we don’t matter. And FYI you have to re buy a lot of games now too. Especially the older ones if you bought them. Pfft. So much for having the games forever to replay. Buyers Beware ### 5/5 — Super Spiel *2019-02-13* Abwechslungsreich und spannend 😊 ### 5/5 — Bello *2019-02-12* Come tutti i giochi big fish è molto bello. Io l’ho acquistato scontato. Propongo alla software house di applicare lo sconto su più games e di inserire la lingua italiana. Comunque io sono riuscita a giocare ugualmente. ### 5/5 — Monster *2019-02-12, version 1.0.1* Loved this game!! ### 4/5 — Monster *2018-11-23* I enjoyed this game very much. However I wasn’t too fond of some of the choices of games. Perhaps I’ve grown more fond of actual “find the hidden objects” and have difficulty with the confusion of rotating circles, etc. I found the instructions for many of the games lacking. AND I WAS ON THE “EASY PLAY”. With that being said, the story line was good and the exchanging characters was wonderful. I will play it again with gained knowledge. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not supported *2024-03-05, version 1.0.1* This used to be a great game, but unfortunately, it’s from Big Fish, and it’s no longer supported. ### 1/5 — It won’t run. *2022-10-26, version 1.0.1* I was absolutely enjoying the introductory chapter that I got, but when I went to purchase and unlock, I am unable to do so. It’s a pity, because i really was enjoying it so far. ### 1/5 — Every puzzle *2019-08-29, version 1.0.1* Puzzles were mostly the same. Tiny print, tiny scenes. Not a favorite ### 1/5 — Oh boy! *2018-07-06, version 1.0.1* If this isn’t a very old game, it sure plays like one. The storyline is maudlin to the point of ridiculousness. The artwork is boring, but the game’s worst feature is the mini games. They are so repetitive and dull. I found myself skipping them from boredom. How many “manipulate-these-objects-and-moving-one-impacts-others” puzzles can you do? The HOPs are all identical to one another. Even at $2.99, this game is a rip off. If you are brand new to this type of game, don’t spend more. If you have played more than 3 hidden object games in your life, give this one a pass. ### 1/5 — Problem downloading *2018-05-21, version 1.0.0* Not able to download it looks like it did but can’t access game? I have had no issues with other games. ### 1/5 — Doesn't load *2018-05-20, version 1.0.0* I have tried 3 times but this game just won't load successfully. ### 1/5 — Does not download *2018-05-20, version 1.0.0* What is the deal? Just says can't download at this time. I have been trying to download for 5 days. ### 1/5 — Game *2018-05-18, version 1.0.0* Did not download ### 1/5 — Can’t even download *2018-05-16, version 1.0.0* Plenty of storage on my iPad but still won’t download! ### 2/5 — Too Many Misc Puzzles *2022-04-29, version 1.0.1* I buy hidden object games for the hidden object puzzles so when a HO game’s HO puzzles are out numbered by misc puzzles, I find that to be really annoying, so hence, the low score. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Dark romance *2021-08-02, version 1.0.1* Best game in a very long time. ### 5/5 — Exciting Game *2021-07-29, version 1.0.1* This game really makes you think, you need to use your power of observation to find items and solve puzzles. Very addictive ### 5/5 — A good game but no bonus game *2020-11-23, version 1.0.1* How do I access the bonus game?? ### 5/5 — Great to play! *2020-06-10, version 1.0.1* Enjoyed this game! Especially liked the hints to look for collectables. Would recommend this game. ### 5/5 — Domini Are the New Best BF Creators *2019-09-01, version 1.0.1* They are always so well done. The storylines are by far the most action packed. The artwork is colorful and cool. Any all the little side things to find, although sometimes a little too easy, make the game so much more fun! Keep it up Domini! Btw guys, they have their own app store section. Oleg... Something. You'll find it! ### 5/5 — Dark Romance: The Monster Within *2019-06-21, version 1.0.1* Was an excellent game. I enjoyed the collectibles (morphings, paintings and brushes) and interacting with the players. The teleporting map was useful and the storyline interesting. Found no glitches in the main portion of the game, now on to the Bonus portion. I hope it is as good as the main game was. ### 5/5 — Enjoyable and fun *2019-06-18, version 1.0.1* Great storyline, people turn into cats. Good storyline, games, and mini games. Fun! ### 5/5 — Dark Romance: Monster Within *2019-06-15, version 1.0.1* Incredible game! Awesome graphics and very addicting! ### 5/5 — Great Game *2019-03-28, version 1.0.1* Loved this game and the alternative hops ### 5/5 — Great Game! *2019-02-18, version 1.0.1* Enjoyed this one a lot! --- *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 2026-09-07.*