# Dark Romance: The Swan Sonata HD - A Mystery Hidden Object Game — user reviews > 44 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark Romance by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 4.40/5 from 175 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-the-swan-sonata-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id1052921069/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-romance-the-swan-sonata-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id1052921069.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 101 · 4★ 56 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (13 of 44) ### 4/5 — One of the most peaceful games *2023-05-07, version 1.0.0* So pretty and relaxing, and if you like stress free then you might enjoy this game. Especially if you want to just enjoy something. A lovely little game~ ### 4/5 — Good story *2020-11-20, version 1.0.0* I love the back and forth between characters. But, as usual, I have a problem with most of the mini games being of the rotational variety. Quite tedious. ### 4/5 — Graphics are nicely done *2020-02-16, version 1.0.0* It’s one of those games you can get caught up in just checking out the scenery. Some stuff is interactive too. The story was pretty good however seemed a little short. I bought it on sale so I’m definitely not disappointed. I would recommend this game. ### 4/5 — Swan sonata *2017-06-27, version 1.0.0* Great game, I found it easy to navigate around. Some of the games are hard and it's easy to get lost. Would like the option of not waiting for hint button to recharge. Instant would be great. ### 5/5 — Great game *2016-12-01, version 1.0.0* Fun with the perfect amount of difficulty. No frustrating scenes or slow response time. Worth the purchase price ### 4/5 — Dark Romance The Swan Sonata *2016-07-09, version 1.0.0* This game has wonderful graphics and fun HOPs. Mini games are not hard..but interestingly DIFFERENT. Characters are realistic looking, and move realistically Nice job. ### 4/5 — Not Bad 🔮👑 *2016-06-28, version 1.0.0* I quite enjoyed this one. But I don't think it's for everyone. It's an easy play. Not much to collect just feathers. Lots and lots of feathers... Lol. I enjoyed playing the 2 parts. His and hers I guess 💑. Gamers that's like the hard core play should pass. This was an easy going quick little game. No complaints I did enjoy it. Just that if it's easy for me then it's waaaay easy...... Heads up CRUSH... Thinking about ya... Will fill you in on the next good one. My 🇨🇦 sister 👯 ### 3/5 — Shortest HO game I've ever spent $7.00 on! *2016-06-28, version 1.0.0* Liked the map and ability to use portals and the change of character was interesting...I'm going to play the bonus, but this whole thing was a let down. Sorry... ### 5/5 — Yes *2016-06-26, version 1.0.0* I really enjoyed this game. Would like to play another game by these people. ### 5/5 — Original *2016-06-25, version 1.0.0* The graphics may not be great but the gameplay is more creative, with a variety of interesting puzzles. ### 5/5 — Super game 👍👍 *2016-06-25, version 1.0.0* I really really enjoyed this game. I played casual mode on my iPad Air. No problems, no glitches everything ran smoothly. Really enjoyed the story, as well as the mini games. Also most if the hidden object games were puzzles and not always words which I'm finding I much prefer. Thanks for the fun!!! ### 4/5 — Beautiful Game BUT... *2016-06-24, version 1.0.0* Visuals are beautiful, voice acting horrible, dialog bad. Game progression well done, puzzles interesting, map good, and you can choose between match 3 or HOG. Game way to short for price in comparison to other games. However, did like story and games. ### 5/5 — Game *2016-06-23, version 1.0.0* Very interesting have me trying to find the next step for hours ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Skip won’t work! *2020-03-11, version 1.0.0* Right from the beginning the skip won’t work on the keyhole picks. I was going to purchase this game but not now. ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2019-08-21, version 1.0.0* Purchased this full game and can not download it,e mail chat with apple but no success.will not buy big fish games again ### 1/5 — Refund *2016-09-29, version 1.0.0* This game will not let me play at all. I have payed for it and would like a refund ### 1/5 — Been there done that... *2016-07-22, version 1.0.0* I think BigFish is very shady with releasing these games as new !! Thankfully I remembered before I got to where I had to purchase !! Guess I am going to have to keep a list of the games I purchase so I won't buy something twice!!! Shame on you BigFish !! Would give zero stars if I could !!! ### 1/5 — Game crashes at the end *2016-07-10, version 1.0.0* Yet another big fish p of c. At the end when you have to defeat the bad guy there's nothing to do. The hint button moves you from place to place and finally says nothing to do ### 1/5 — Swan sonata *2016-06-20, version 1.0.0* I have just paid to unlock now it's just shutting down, I've tried deleting it and loading it again please could you refund my money Thanks ### 1/5 — C'Mon!! This is ridiculous. *2016-06-20, version 1.0.0* You guys released this game in April. Then you re-release it ..making it appear to be a NEW game. So I purchased it..AGAIN! Now I have to wait for the apple email. Which takes 7-10 days. And hopefully not forget to look out for it. Just so I can request a refund. This is an ongoing slime-ball move BF has been doing off and on for the past year. Its inappropriate. It's a scam. And it's just wrong. For the past 5 years, I've actually purchased almost EVERY single BF adventure game. So I know the history of BF games and business practices. And BF has gone down the tubes: 1) A third of their games have glitches. Some of those glitches actually stop the game from being played. 2) Most glitches are never corrected. Those that are corrected...it takes months for the update 3) BF stopped the (much-preferred) process of offering free trials before you buy. Many, many customers have requested the trials to be brought back. 4) Without the free trials, we are forced to make a leap of faith and purchase the games. But BF doesn't provide the name of the developer who made the game. This is critical info as certain developers are MUCH better than others. And certain developers I refuse to purchase. Again...customers have been requesting this info be provided for as long as the free trials were stopped (over a year). 5) Most of the BF games nowadays are reduced to simplistic hunt and peck games. A year or so ago, the games used to be very creative, long and a nice mental challenge. However..based on the games released over the past year... BF games have devolved into mindless tap-tap-tapping. Even on the "expert" settings, BF games have lost all adventure and critical thinking. (This is the number one reason I've stopped buying BF games). I've found that G5 has some beautifully creative and immersive games that BF no longer provides. 6) And clearly... BF doesn't listen to their customers... Who have been crying out for many things and are being ignored (Updates, glitch fixes, free trials, etc) I've contacted BF many times to stop presenting re-releases as new games. There was a time when BF put out quality games and adhered to proper and respectful business practices. So clearly, these changes over the past year (or more) are not simple mistakes or oversights. It's shady. And I'm saying "no more BF games for me." ### 2/5 — Beautiful, but... *2016-06-19, version 1.0.0* This game has the option of changing to a "match three" game, or continue with the HO scenes. Easy choice since I hate match three games. But, I REALLY dislike HO games that have you find the pieces. So, though I'd LIKE to like this game, I don't. The free selection was very short. I hate puzzles that use lock picks, this one does. I can't remember all of the puzzles, but I was rather bored with it. I skipped some. The map seems okay. Sorry, BF, another no sale for me. I SO dislike what the new owners are doing to BF. I used to love their games. The old BF gave all free previews, which you don't, and then prices were much more reasonable. I HOPE you didn't sign a "no compete." Because I'd LOVE for the old BF company to start up another one. ### 3/5 — Great but . . . *2020-03-19, version 1.0.0* Way too short for £7. I finished it in a couple of hours ### 3/5 — Wird schnell langweilig *2020-01-11, version 1.0.0* Die Minispiele sind zu leicht und die Story hat mich nicht so gepackt. Das Spiel ist lang, die Dialoge etwas zu lang. WBS wie alle von der Reihe sehr gut. Alles in allem leider nur mittelmäßig. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2023-09-28, version 1.0.0* Just finished this game it’s really good Iove it , ### 5/5 — SUPER FUN *2020-03-20, version 1.0.0* Fun game and love the "Match Three" option. ### 5/5 — Fantastic game but should have been longer for the price *2020-02-11, version 1.0.0* Great graphics and challenging puzzles but I completed it in an hour including bonus. ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-03-09, version 1.0.0* Best one I’ve played out of all so far. And that’s quite a few. Lots of fun and obsessive. ### 5/5 — Great *2019-02-20, version 1.0.0* Really enjoyed this,the only downside was the frustration doing the mini puzzles,where you move one piece and the rest of them moved too. ### 5/5 — 5⭐️ *2019-01-22, version 1.0.0* Facile mais très intéressant ### 5/5 — Sehr schönes Märchen *2018-02-17, version 1.0.0* Ich mag Märchen, da deren Schauplätze besonders liebevoll gestaltet sind. Wie auch hier. Toll die Idee, zwischen den Charakteren zu wechseln. Sammelobj. vorhanden, schneller Tipp u. gutes Hin u. Her. Spiellänge auch gut. MGs u. WBS abwechslungsreich. Bei WBS kann man wählen zu 3-gewinnt. Hat großen Spaß gemacht. ### 5/5 — Super *2018-02-14, version 1.0.0* Obwohl ich eigentlich nicht auf Märchenspiele stehe. Sehr humorvoll und abwechslungsreich, auch weil man zwei Charaktere abwechselnd spielt. Mit allem Zick und Zack ### 5/5 — Schwanensonate *2017-12-05, version 1.0.0* Sehr hübsch! ### 5/5 — Swan Sonata *2017-06-05, version 1.0.0* I definitely like the dark romance games the best, enjoying this game :) --- *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 2026-08-13.*