# Elena's Journal I — Time Management Adventure Game > Time management adventure game with mystery, archeology, and romance elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Gamehouse LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elenas-journal-i/id1595098267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) - Category: Games, Casual, Adventure, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.85/5 from 1,240 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 291 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish - Released: 2022-05-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elenas-journal-i/id1595098267/reviews.md ## What is Elena's Journal I? Mystery. Adventure. Romance. Help Elena discover the secret of the City of the Amazons in a challenging Time Management game! Discover the City of the Amazons with Elena as she follows in her father's footsteps! Archeology has never been so exciting! A young girl in the big world of academics? Elena is not willing to accept having to serve coffee forever even though the odds are stacked against her. Ever since her father died in an expedition years ago she hasn’t been thinking about anything else. Are any secrets still buried in the old excavation site? What happened there that caused a human death? Elena will not stop until she uncovers the truth! Even though the old professor and his (very!) charming assistant try their hardest to talk her out of it, she is sure of one thing: if there were no secrets hidden in the past, no one would have stolen the documentation from her father’s expedition. Who is trying to hide the past from her? What is it that she shouldn’t learn? And who is the mysterious woman who watches her from afar? It’s time for an expedition! There’s a lot to discover in the City of the Amazons… But the question is how much are you willing to risk? Career? Friends? Yourself? Help Elena manage her time, splitting it between her passion for archeology, combatting the bureaucracy and searching for answers which might prove dangerous! Discover the story spanning over 60 levels, where the past blends with the present and the City of the Amazons is ready to be discovered again. FEATURES: - Become an archeologist, whose work turns out to be far more mysterious than anticipated. - Live out a story full of unexpected plot twists, where the past mixes with the present.. - Meet and get to know all of the interesting background characters. Do you know who can be trusted? Or who is worthy of your love? - Be swept off your feet by the beautiful scenery and ambient music. From the old University, through the mysterious antique store to the City of the Amazons! - Match the difficulty to your needs by choosing from three different difficulty levels. - And most importantly, discover what secrets are concealed in the City of the Amazons! *NEW!* Enjoy all GameHouse Original Stories with a subscription! As long as you’re a member, you can play all of your favorite story games. Relive past stories and fall in love with new ones. It’s all possible with a GameHouse Original Stories subscription. Subscribe today! More about GameHouse Original Stories subscriptions: - You can subscribe to unlock and remove advertisements from this game and all other GameHouse Original Stories games - GameHouse Original Stories offers a choice of two subscriptions: monthly and yearly - Monthly subscriptions will be charged at $9.99/month* - Yearly subscriptions will be charged at $89.99/year* - You will be able to access all GameHouse games for the duration of your subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal up to 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Prices are equal to the value that ""Apple's App Store Matrix"" determines is the equivalent subscription price in $USD By using GameHouse Original Stories, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service: https://www.gamehouseoriginalstories.com/static/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.gamehouseoriginalstories.com/static/privacy-policy.html ## Key features - Become an archeologist - Story with plot twists - Meet interesting characters - Beautiful scenery and music - Three difficulty levels - Discover hidden secrets ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year | | GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year | | GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game | $9.99 | one-time | | Buy up to level 20 | $1.99 | one-time | | Buy up to level 40 | $4.99 | one-time | | Full Game | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Elena's Journal I? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great story - 👍 Captivating gameplay - 💡 Interesting subject matter - 👍 Fun and enjoyable - 👍 Reminds of classic Gamehouse games - 👍 Good value (one-time purchase) **Cons** - 🐛 Glitches and crashes - 🔍 Limited replay value - 🤔 Questionable story elements - 🤔 Overly easy difficulty **Commonly reported bugs** - Level 6 not accessible after restart - Compatibility issues with older devices **Most requested features** - More games in the same style - Sequels or continuations of the story - Improved trophy/achievement system - Better communication from developers ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elenas-journal-i/id1595098267/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great Story! *2024-05-07, version 1.2* I love the GameHouse games with the really in-depth story like this one. Looking forward to playing the 2nd in the series. ### 5/5 — Love this one… *2024-05-01, version 1.2* The story line was great!!! The next one is good too, but for some reason I enjoyed this one more. Would love to see more of this saga! Thank you for all your hard work creating this game. It’s so hard to find enjoyable time management games like this. ### 5/5 — Better than expected *2023-07-05, version 1.2* I downloaded it cause I haven’t any decent looking time management games since the og Diner Dash. Was pleasantly surprised to find not only classic time management gameplay, but a captivating story with lovable characters and surprisingly dark and unexpected plots. Admittedly, I unknowingly played the Atlantis sequel first and once done, I immediately downloaded the first story. It’s not too difficult but you may have to replay a level or two to 100% the game. If you’re looking for a hidden gem of a game that you can play from start to finish in a few hours (with ads of course) then this is it. I’m looking forward to playing their other titles. Good or bad. Well done ### 4/5 — So close *2023-05-16, version 1.2* Overall, this game was good but the story line failed horribly. The boyfriend steals her work and published it under his name. He then convinces her it was for her good bc it would earn money for her next expedition. And she then falls in love with him and they date. Fail. It promotes abusive relationships, academic dishonesty, and makes her look like a fool. Not ok for 2023. It’s an easy dialogue fix. Lots of plot lose ends. Disappointed as this is in the final few chapters. ### 1/5 — Boring *2023-05-05, version 1.2* I used to love gamehouse games. I keep hoping they will make more good ones but this is definitely not it. The gameplay is boring and repetitive, not challenging in any way. On top of that, the story was so idiotic it made my head hurt. Deleted. ### 4/5 — Limited replay value *2022-10-13* Fun game but like others by this developer and in this genre, it has issues with the trophies, once you unlock everything you struggle to finish all the trophies and the trophies are not all straightforward, good time waster but the trophies need more explanation as to how they are unlocked not some cryptic clue that answers nothing… also if you manage to contact the Dev’s with questions you will just recieve silence.. just play once and delete.. no replay value. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We'll take it into consideration when making improvements to the game. ### 5/5 — Loved it! *2022-09-28, version 1.2* Such a fun game, enjoyed every minute of it. Can’t wait for part 2! ### 5/5 — Big fish *2022-09-24, version 1.2* I love it ### 5/5 — Really enjoyable *2022-08-10, version 1.2* Really enjoyed this game. It was fun & had a good storyline. Also liked that if you didn’t want to subscribe you just had the ads before the levels. ### 5/5 — Very fun *2022-07-20* Enjoyed meeting this new cast of characters, with interesting subject matter and fun storyline **Developer response:** Thank you for the awesome review!!! Do share the game on your social media pages as well. ## Frequently asked questions about Elena's Journal I ### What is Elena's Journal I about? Elena's Journal I is a time management adventure game where players help Elena, an aspiring archeologist, uncover the secrets of the City of the Amazons. The game involves managing time between archeological pursuits, academic challenges, and solving a dangerous mystery connected to her father's past. ### What are the key features of Elena's Journal I? Key features include becoming an archeologist, experiencing a story with unexpected plot twists, interacting with interesting background characters, enjoying beautiful scenery and ambient music, and choosing from three difficulty levels. The core gameplay revolves around discovering the secrets concealed within the City of the Amazons. ### How much does Elena's Journal I cost? The game is part of the GameHouse Original Stories subscription. Subscribers can play all available story games, including Elena's Journal I, without ads. There are monthly ($9.99/month) and yearly ($89.99/year) subscription options. ### What are the use cases for Elena's Journal I? This app is ideal for players looking for an engaging narrative experience combined with strategic time management. It's suitable for casual gamers who enjoy story-driven adventures, mystery-solving, and light romance elements, offering a way to relax and immerse themselves in a compelling plot. ### Is Elena's Journal I available on different devices? The description mentions payment being charged to an iTunes Account, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. The subscription model for GameHouse Original Stories implies it is part of a larger platform that may extend to other operating systems, but specific compatibility beyond iOS is not detailed. ## Version history (last 4 of 4) ### 1.2 — 2022-06-17 THANK YOU shout out for supporting us! If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to rate this game – your feedback helps make our games even better! What's New in 1.2? - Adjusted difficulty and scores for difficulty level High - Other minor bugfixing ### 1.1 — 2022-06-07 THANK YOU shout out for supporting us! If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to rate this game – your feedback helps make our games even better! What's New in 1.1? - Fix for when device language is set to Thai or Arabic the game didn't start but it remained on a black screen - Adjusted difficulty and scores for difficulty level High - Other minor bugfixing ### 1.0 — 2022-05-21 THANK YOU shout out for supporting us! If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to rate this game – your feedback helps make our games even better! What's New in v1.0? - Adjusted difficulty on some levels on Easy and Hard mode - Added ? icon in minigames to open explanation dialog on how that minigame works - Fixed for the inventory bar overlapping on some elements during levels - Other minor fixes ### 0.1 — 2022-04-18 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Elena's Journal I | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [My Laundry Manager Shop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-laundry-manager-shop/id1453655434) | 3.7 (384) | Free | Games | | [Adventure Bay - Farm Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-bay-farm-games/id1578449819) | 4.7 (1,965) | Free | Games | | [12 Labours of Hercules XV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-labours-of-hercules-xv/id6450413609) | 4.9 (143) | Free | Games | | [12 Labours of Hercules XIV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-labours-of-hercules-xiv/id1641250612) | 4.9 (156) | Free | Games | | [12 Labours of Hercules XVI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-labours-of-hercules-xvi/id6474547343) | 4.8 (121) | Free | Games | | [Cinema Panic 2: Cooking Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-panic-2-cooking-quest/id1140213994) | 4.5 (320) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Gamehouse LLC - [Tiki Towers LITE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiki-towers-lite/id305929056) - [Delicious - Emily's Childhood Memories - FREE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-emilys-childhood-memories-free/id440131973) - [Delicious - True Love](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-true-love/id492620499) - [Delicious - True Love HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delicious-true-love-hd/id493505350) - [Collapse! 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