# Family Mysteries — Poisonous Promises

> Detective game solving murder mysteries in a glamorous, corrupt city. (iPhone/iPad app by Artifex Mundi S.A..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-mysteries/id1494475577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artifex Mundi S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577014586)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 493 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 910 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2020-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-mysteries/id1494475577/reviews.md

## What is Family Mysteries?

Entertaining plunge into the world of debauched elites, alluring women and corrupted cops, where power is the ultimate currency. This is a thrilling introduction to the brand new HOPA series in the tradition of best police dramas.

TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME!

Welcome to the magic city of palm trees, yachts and pleasant living. Place where the elite high rollers park their sleek lambo's for free with a handicap tag. Put yourself in the shoes of a probing detective and help your partner Duke solve the mysterious murder case.

SUNNY BEACHES, SHADY PEOPLE
Rich dynasty, exploded yacht, two survivors, ominous looking drowned with traces of poison in the body, and you, caught in the middle of the imbroglio.
Find clues, interrogate witnesses, analyze samples, gather evidence - turn up the murderer to uncover even the bigger scheme.

ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE
Ever-present danger, glitzy surroundings and a unique rhythm of the glamorous yet deadly city, evoking a fanciful nostalgia for such TV hits like Miami Vice, Beverly Hills Cop and CSI.

CRIME IN THE CITY OF GLAMOUR
In the tradition of the 80's cop shows, comes this thrilling, oozing with coolness HOPA from Brave Giant and Artifex Mundi which stands as the rousing trilogy-opener for the "Family Mysteries" police drama.

Feel the Miami vibe, get cracking and finish the investigation!

• A dazzling crime story bursting with action and unexpected twists!
• Unlock juxtaposition of 34 engaging minigames including match 3!
• Find alternative options allowing to choose optional paths!
• Explore 38 beautiful Miami inspired locations!
• Discover what happened on the yacht in the Bonus Adventure!

## Key features

- Solve a murder mystery
- Hidden object gameplay
- Engaging minigames
- Branching narrative choices
- Explore diverse locations
- Bonus adventure content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Mysteries Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Family Mysteries (AM Club) | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Family Mysteries?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Entertaining game
- 👍 Captivating story
- 🎨 Good graphics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Numerous glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Distorted visuals and character animations
- 💰 Requires payment to continue playing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Green glitches and distortions on screen
- Detached or floating character heads
- Unresponsive or buggy interactive elements

**Most requested features**

- Fix graphical issues and bugs
- Improve translation quality
- Optimize performance on older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-mysteries/id1494475577/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Problemas

*2026-01-09, version 2.2.0*

Las gráficas se ven mal y no está en español

### 1/5 — バグを直しましょう

*2025-12-20*

まずはそこから

### 3/5 — 그래픽

*2025-11-28, version 2.2.0*

그래픽이깨지는데 개선좀해주세요

### 3/5 — Buggy GUI

*2025-09-23*

Buggy GUI; animated heads and clickable objects are distorted. There are some fun GUI improvements compared to older AM games such as zoom-gestures. Just need to work through some bugs

### 1/5 — Ingiocabile

*2025-06-01, version 2.2.0*

Ci sono troppi bug e non è possibile giocare Ormai ho già pagato ed è molto disonesto !

### 1/5 — This game bugs harder than it plays

*2025-05-14*

I don’t know if I downloaded a game or a live-action glitch museum. The graphics? Beautiful. The bugs? Even more impressive. My character got stuck in a tree, fell through the ground, and teleported into the final boss room — all within the first 15 minutes. Speedrun potential? Off the charts (if the game doesn’t crash first).
Quests don’t track, NPCs disappear, and the menus freeze more often than my fridge. Sometimes I just open the app to see what else can go wrong today. It’s like a daily surprise. Honestly, I think the bugs are the main feature. Gameplay feels like a background activity.
Developers, please fix this. Unless the goal was to simulate the chaos of existence — in which case, mission accomplished.

### 1/5 — Not maintained, glitchy

*2025-04-14*

All of the characters are pixelated during dialogue. I emailed and messaged the company directly multiple times and haven’t gotten a reply. Paid $7 for the full version and super disappointed. Hasn’t been updated in 4 years and due to lack of responsiveness I’m assuming there are no plans to.

### 2/5 — Разработчики алло!!!

*2025-04-09, version 2.2.0*

Игра тупит, вместо голов полоски и это за 700 рублей?! Ну такое себе!!!

### 1/5 — Bug

*2025-03-06, version 2.2.0*

Ci sono molti bug nel gioco, potete risolvere? Ho già pagato… Grazie.

### 3/5 — Bugs and glitches

*2025-01-09, version 2.2.0*

Loved the game. Would have been five stars if not for the glitches. It took various taps to get a object to work. Many scenes had green glitches everywhere and when my character had to talk to a NPC the person either had the green glitch around their head or the animation made their head come off their body or have another head overlapping them.

## Frequently asked questions about Family Mysteries

### What is Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises about?

This is a hidden object puzzle adventure game where you play as a detective investigating a mysterious murder case. You'll explore glamorous locations, find clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game features a compelling crime story with unexpected twists, 34 engaging minigames including match-3 puzzles, and the ability to make choices that affect the narrative. You'll also explore 38 Miami-inspired locations.

### How much does the game cost?

The game offers a free trial to start the adventure. You can then unlock the full game from within the app through in-app purchases to continue playing the complete story and bonus content.

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

Key features include a dazzling crime story, a variety of minigames, optional narrative paths, exploration of beautiful locations, and a bonus adventure to discover what happened on a yacht.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is ideal for players who enjoy detective stories, hidden object challenges, and narrative-driven puzzle adventures, especially those who appreciate a stylish, retro cop show aesthetic reminiscent of 80s television.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2020-11-23

Minor Bug Fixes!

### 1.0.2 — 2020-04-09

Minor Bug Fixes!
More minor bugs and issues fixed

### 1.0.0 — 2020-03-09

No release notes.

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