# Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's Metzengerstein

> Mystery adventure game with hidden object scenes and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tales-edgar-allan-poes-metzengerstein/id1186369790 (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: 3.80/5 from 249 App Store ratings · 151 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 1.4 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian
- Released: 2017-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tales-edgar-allan-poes-metzengerstein/id1186369790/reviews.md

## What is Dark Tales?

Play the trial for FREE!  Pay once & complete the adventure!

It is a tale as old as time itself. A forbidden love and two rival families that have been feuding for so long that no one remembers what started it. Now, the daughter of the Metzengerstein family has been attacked by a bizarre figure surrounded in a purple fog, and you and your partner have been called in to take the case. Can you stop whatever sinister force is haunting this poor woman?

• UNCOVER THIS FAMILY’S DARK PAST!
Are these attacks related to this taboo love story, or is this just the latest instance of a family curse that’s been around for centuries? It’s up to you to find out!

• USE YOUR TRUSTY CAMERA TO COLLECT CLUES
Investigate the strange purple haze through eerie hidden object scenes.
	
• CAN YOU TRACK DOWN THE MYSTERIOUS MASKED STRANGER?
Search for Frederica’s assailant by solving cryptic puzzles and spooky mini-games.

• THIS CASE TAKES A STRANGE TURN IN THE CHILLING BONUS CHAPTER
Explore more of this curse and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectible Cards, special achievements, and more!

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## Key features

- Investigate family's dark past
- Use camera to collect clues
- Solve cryptic puzzles
- Play spooky mini-games
- Explore hidden object scenes
- Bonus chapter with exclusives

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dark Tales?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Engaging storyline
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Good length of game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🐛 Glitchy hidden object scenes
- 🐛 Inability to progress due to bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when taking photos
- Unable to place items in hidden object scenes
- Inability to progress past certain points due to glitches

**Most requested features**

- Better instructions and tutorials
- Improved responsiveness of touch controls
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 151)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tales-edgar-allan-poes-metzengerstein/id1186369790/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I used to play this on my older iPad, no problem until…

*2024-07-16, version 1.0.0*

Love the macabre feel and it does do Edgar Allan Poe justice. I love playing without hints. Makes it seem as real to life as possible.

However, I keep getting kicked out of the whole game when I click on a door in the cellar of the bonus chapter. I’m now playing from the beginning of the main game again. I did put in a request for tech support. I’ll change my review to five stars when it’s fixed.

### 2/5 — Bof

*2024-05-27, version 1.0.0*

La périphérie du jeu est trop restreinte, trop sensible : lorsqu’on  touche l’écran à 5 cm du bas on est aussitôt éjecté de la scène de jeu pour retourner à la scène précédente. Trop d’objets cachés (trop de listes d’objets à trouver). Énigmes bof bof. Déçue de d’avoir acheté ce jeu.

### 1/5 — Paid for full game and got NOTHING

*2024-02-15, version 1.0.0*

I paid for the full game a few days ago and haven’t been able to play since. It doesn’t load as if I’ve already purchased, and when I click on the “already purchased” button the app crashes. REFUND PLEASE. Pretty sure you deleted the first review I left without responding lol. Scammers. UPDATE: my refund request was rejected but no one has even attempted to help me access what I paid for.

### 1/5 — Paid for full game and got NOTHING

*2024-02-13*

I paid for the full game a few days ago and haven’t been able to play since. It doesn’t load as if I’ve already purchased, and when I click on the “already purchased” button the app crashes. REFUND PLEASE. Pretty sure you deleted the first review I left without responding lol. Scammers.

### 1/5 — Stopped working after I purchased the full version

*2024-02-11*

I finished the free bit and then went ahead to buy the full version and afterwards it promptly crashed. I opened the game back up, it was as if I had never purchased, so I clicked on “already purchased” and it crashed again. This is the only result I am able to get from the game now that I paid for it. It’s too bad because it was a good game but now I want a refund.

### 5/5 — Best game by big fish probably

*2024-02-03, version 1.0.0*

A fun mystery game with puzzles and the graphics are incredible 
     Love this game

### 3/5 — Also, good game, but…..

*2023-12-25, version 1.0.0*

I am on the last chapter before the bonus chapter and cannot finish the game. It has malfunctioned on one of the HOPs and no matter what I do, it will not let me select the fish bones. Very disappointing since I paid for the game and can go no further. Other people have mentioned glitches - it’s a good game except for that. Please try to fix the glitches.

### 1/5 — Зависла

*2023-11-19, version 1.0.0*

Игра зависла на моменте поиска предметов, когда нужно было найти скелет рыбы и получить сеть. После удаления игры и попытки восстановить покупку пишет - покупка не найдена. То есть деньги украли)

### 3/5 — Usually love these games

*2023-10-05, version 1.0.0*

I always love playing these games BUT this one has a glitch in Chapter 5… My Favorite kind of game…. The mini game, where you find all the items that are on the list below. I found the fish skeleton FIRST but it did not strike the word with a line as found. I kept hitting the “hint” to see if I was wrong but I wasn’t. I restarted the game, nothing… I don’t want to uninstall because I’ll loose my progress…. It’s a bummer because I was really into this one. Darn shame! I put in for a refund, hope I get it…

### 1/5 — Not compatible

*2023-08-08, version 1.0.0*

I love these games now as much as I do when I originally bought them. 
Unfortunately ever time I try to restore my purchase the game crashes, so then I try to buy it again. I get a message saying that I’ve already bought & would I like to restore. Obviously I click yes & the game crashes. 
I’d really like to play this game again because it was brilliant!

## Frequently asked questions about Dark Tales

### What is Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's Metzengerstein about?

This is a mystery adventure game where you play as an investigator called to a case involving a forbidden love and two feuding families. A woman from the Metzengerstein family has been attacked, and you must uncover the dark past and a potential family curse to find the assailant.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The game features hidden object scenes where you use your camera to find clues, cryptic puzzles to solve, and spooky mini-games to play. There is also a bonus chapter with additional content and Collector's Edition exclusives.

### How much does the game cost?

You can play the trial version for free. To complete the full adventure, a one-time purchase is required. The game also offers in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### What devices is this game compatible with?

This game is available on mobile phones and tablets. Big Fish Games offers a wide selection of casual games playable on PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet.

### What is the typical use case for this app?

This app is designed for entertainment, offering a captivating story and engaging gameplay for users looking to immerse themselves in a mystery. It's ideal for playing during leisure time, commutes, or whenever someone wants a challenging and atmospheric gaming experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2017-05-31

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

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