# Fear For Sale: Darkness — user reviews > 48 indexed App Store user reviews of Fear For Sale by Big Fish Premium, LLC, rated 4.60/5 from 1,492 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fear-for-sale-darkness/id1294773536/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fear-for-sale-darkness/id1294773536.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,042 · 4★ 308 · 3★ 94 · 2★ 27 · 1★ 21 ## What do users think of Fear For Sale? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Great game - 🎨 Lovely graphics - 📚 Interesting story - 🧩 Challenging puzzles - 🕹️ Fun mini-games **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🕰️ Slow loading times - 📜 Unclear instructions - 💰 Expensive for the length - 🕹️ Repetitive puzzles **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezing or crashing - Inability to progress past certain points - Inventory and map issues - Unresponsive touch controls **Most requested features** - Option to skip cutscenes - Ability to replay levels - Customizable settings ## Newest reviews (18 of 48) ### 3/5 — Overall ok *2021-09-03, version 1.0.0* The story for this game is quite good and the game is a good length. My issues with it were puzzle instructions that were not clear so I didn’t know what to do and too many of the same type of puzzle. ### 3/5 — Ok start but poor end *2021-01-13, version 1.0.0* Got this one on a deal; visuals not great, puzzles quite interesting at first but play got dull with few puzzles. Got stuck on water cannon fight. Couldn’t skip and gave up. ### 3/5 — Macht Spaß, aber Vollversion viel zu teuer *2020-06-03, version 1.0.0* Nettes Spiel, aber wie viele andere von Big Fish mit inzwischen 7,99 € (!) viel zu teuer, wenn man die doch eher bescheidene Länge der Spiele bedenkt. Habe mir zuvor die beiden „True Fear“-Spiele gekauft, die deutlich anspruchsvoller und trotzdem preiswerter sind. Falls sich die Preise mal wieder in normale Regionen bewegen, bin ich gerne wieder dabei. So lange begnüge ich mich wohl oder übel mit den Demos. ### 4/5 — Creative storyline *2019-09-01, version 1.0.0* I’m not happy about the 20 seconds skip recharge but I’m so tired of these games all being the same that I’m giving thumbs up just for the interesting mystery. ### 4/5 — Great game *2019-08-14, version 1.0.0* Superb graphics and challenging puzzles. ### 2/5 — Weak storyline, glitchy *2019-04-19, version 1.0.0* The storyline was blah, mini games are too easy but it gets frustrating when you tap on hidden objects and nothing happens although it’s the right object. It responds after a while, but it slows things down. I think the weakest aspect is the storyline, it didn’t catch me at all. ### 3/5 — Buggy *2019-03-28, version 1.0.0* Lots of freezing, Especially when playing the hops games. I have to restart the games often. I say games in plural. Restarting a game takes away the enjoyment of figuring out what is next. It’s either restarting or not getting enough explanation in order to play the game. What I noticed in casual mode are hops that were simple and then harder games. Not so cool. Not consistent. I wish I could compliment the game, but there are too many frustrations, which take away from the colors and style. I thought programmers and writers were practically geniuses, but their not. Since when did java get so complicated? It’s too bad the game is full (at least ten) of bugs. It would have been fun. After paying 6.99$ I didn’t get my money’s worth. I took my chance that it would be a good game all the way through. This company, and many more, make it almost impossible to get your money back. That would be fair. At least a code so people can get a game of their choice free. I think there are many gamers who believe like I do. This company doesn’t want you to get your money back. The engineers write games to make money only. Our enjoyment is second place. ### 2/5 — Needs Work *2018-10-25* This game could use some work. It’s difficult to do some of the puzzles because the instructions are so vague that they're pretty much useless. The binocular puzzle... argh!... slow movement... most frustrating puzzle of all. I’ve hit skip so many times. Going to finish the game only because I paid for it. Will be wary I the future of any other games by this developer. ### 4/5 — 良かったです *2018-03-25, version 1.0.0* ストーリーもそこそこ長かったし、グラフィックも綺麗でした。 ロード時間が少し気になったかな… ### 4/5 — Not bad 🙂 *2018-03-08, version 1.0.0* On the plus side, nice long game and bonus. Good mix of puzzles. Helpful map which also shows locations of collectibles. Easy to follow storyline with good voice acting and EleFun have sorted out their loading screens at last which are now hardly noticeable. On the minus side, too many HOS although you do have the option of a jigsaw puzzle instead which I much preferred and you can't get any missed collectibles at the end. Overall an enjoyable game which was worth the sale price of £2.99 ### 3/5 — Cannot Complete Bonus Game *2018-02-11, version 1.0.0* I completed the main game without any problems, but am stuck halfway thru bonus section. The map suddenly stopped working and items in inventory that need to be combined with others won’t pull up, so I’m unable to go any further. Very unfortunate as I was totally prepared to give it 5 stars. ### 4/5 — Insgesamt große Klasse! *2018-01-23, version 1.0.0* Spannendes Spiel mit guter Länge, schönen Schauplätzen. Wimmler u. Minigames abwechslungsreich u. gut zu lösen. Ein Minus-Punkt: Die Gegenstände in den WBS waren oft kaum zu erkennen. Ansonsten alles dabei, Sammelobjekte, die Ausweichmöglichkeit auf Puzzles etc. Reines Spielvergnügen! ### 2/5 — Please fix *2018-01-22, version 1.0.0* I played all the way to the end of the main game and am having the same difficulty with the silver water gun. So disappointing, please fix! I have purchased hundreds of these games, have tried everything. I don't want to start over now! ### 4/5 — Muzz Bear *2018-01-17, version 1.0.0* Great story line, interesting puzzles and HOSs. Very annoying the time it takes to change scenes and no teleport. Have noticed this with other Elefun games and have not bought them for this reason. ### 3/5 — 相変わらず *2018-01-17, version 1.0.0* 実写版なので容量が大きいです。意味あるのかな？反応もモタつきするし、やたらと簡単。ボリュームがあるのが救いです。 ### 4/5 — Great game except for delays *2018-01-14, version 1.0.0* This is a great game. Great storyline, graphics and fun, challenging puzzles. I was frustrated, however, with the delay in loading one scene to another...sometimes as much as 15 seconds. Perhaps it was my device, but I play all my games on the same device and have never had this problem. ### 2/5 — Slow and non-responsive *2018-01-13, version 1.0.0* Could be a great game, but the load time between each screen is incredibly long. Also, you have to tap objects several times before it registers. Makes for a slow and tedious game. ### 4/5 — FFS - Mystères De L’Ombre *2018-01-13* Bien comme les précédents. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — CANNOT COMPLETE *2020-02-13, version 1.0.0* The game has opened up two pages of the diary at once, so I am unable to insert the loose sheet, the game has a glitch, I am totally stuck and cannot continue, will you please refund my money!!!!!, Thank you ### 1/5 — Stuck!!!!! *2018-11-02, version 1.0.0* Was enjoying the game till the end of the main story. Shot all the creatures with silver water gun, but the game won’t progress any further. The water gun won’t even reset!!!!!!!🤬🤬🤬 ### 1/5 — Cannot complete... *2018-06-23, version 1.0.0* During the bonus game I entered a new scene and it will not acknowledge when I touch anywhere on the screen. I’m also unable to move from this location. The game is now unplayable and I’m unable to finish. It really peeves me when I pay for a game that is unplayable! Especially when it’s such a hassle to attempt to get a refund. Grrrrr! ### 1/5 — 👎 *2018-01-27, version 1.0.0* What is the crack with the loading scenes they ruin the game couldn’t wait to finish it and I will not be playing the bonus. ### 1/5 — Ads Ads Ads *2018-01-19, version 1.0.0* When I purchase a game, I expect to play without being interruptd by your incessant ads. On any given game, I have close ad windows about 60 times. It really ruins the experience. ### 1/5 — Froze in alternate world, deleted profile!! *2018-01-13, version 1.0.0* I was playing the “fit the blocks” game at the bridge, when the app froze in the middle of a reset. After rebooting my iPad, my profile no longer exists!!!😩👎🤬 Players beware!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Not great *2018-01-11, version 1.0.0* Map pretty useless, game doesn’t flow very well ### 1/5 — Stuck *2018-01-11, version 1.0.0* Shot the monsters with the water pistol now can’t move on. I can’t get rid of the gun and red target. So annoying when nearly completed the first part of game, so can’t even access the bonus game . Don’t purchase games that I can’t complete....Please fix it or refund my money !!!! ### 1/5 — バグって先に進めない *2018-01-11, version 1.0.0* 放水銃で生き物倒した後も先に進めない。 至急対応を。 ### 1/5 — NO CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS! *2018-01-10, version 1.0.0* Cannot adjust settings - just “fast”, etc. The developers, “fast” is not my fast. This has ruined the game for me! Also, there are no indications of what objects to find in each scene. I wasted my money. I will continue to play, because I don’t have any other new games to play. Bah! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Darkness *2021-03-11, version 1.0.0* Great game ### 5/5 — Fun beginning! *2020-02-09, version 1.0.0* Just started this game,but so far so good! ### 5/5 — Top *2018-08-27, version 1.0.0* Tolle spiel ### 5/5 — It's a fun game. *2018-02-10, version 1.0.0* It's easy to follow and the mini games are fun ### 5/5 — Very nicely done! *2018-01-19, version 1.0.0* Big thanks to the developers of this game. It’s obvious there was a lot of thought, care and work put into it. It played pretty well. I like the bonus game, too. Lovely art work. Well done! ### 5/5 — Perfekt *2018-01-12, version 1.0.0* Tolles Spiel, seht zu empfehlen ### 5/5 — Me *2018-01-10, version 1.0.0* I don’t usually rate games in fact this is my 1st rating, am really enjoying this game and I’ve played hundreds ### 5/5 — Love This Game! *2018-01-09, version 1.0.0* Very intriguing storyline with many objects and tasks to complete. Puzzles are Very unique, and are fun. Always ❤️ the challenge of finding collectibles, morphing etc. Really an enjoyable game and the characters and the voiceovers are believable. Graphics are interesting and clear. I have not experienced any glitches or lag times between scenes. A Big Thank You 😊 to the developers & Big Fish for the Great entertainment. Keep the games coming!! Highly recommend purchasing this nice long game, which is well worth playing. 😊 KdBoots 🤠 ### 5/5 — Super Spiel *2018-01-09, version 1.0.0* Ein ganz tolles Spiel. Spannende, gruselige Story, abwechslungsreiche Wimmler, Rätsel und Minispiele. Viele tolle Effekte. Dieses Spiel macht Spaß und ist sein Geld wert. ### 5/5 — Real people finally! *2018-01-08, version 1.0.0* Finally a game with REAL people! Getting so tired of monsters, dragons, fairies, mythical creatures! Game moves along very well, no glitches, voices are very realistic, super nice graphics. I usually skip the mini games, but these are fun to do, and not too hard. Kind of a short trial, but I knew after the first scene that I would be buying it. --- *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 2026-09-04.*