# Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender HD - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full) > Hidden object mystery adventure game set in Leonardo da Vinci's Florence. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-facade-the-artist-and-the-pretender-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game-full/id1026269157 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310) - Category: Games, Entertainment - Price: $6.99 - Rating: 4.51/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1004 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Russian - Released: 2015-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-facade-the-artist-and-the-pretender-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game-full/id1026269157/reviews.md ## What is Grim Facade? Unlock the complete adventure with a single purchase! No in-app purchases! You receive a concerning message from the legendary inventor Leonardo da Vinci. His beloved town is under attack and you must help the fight against evil before the arts and sciences are lost forever! • WILL THE RESISTANCE BE STRONG ENOUGH TO STOP THE DESTRUCTION? You team up with a small group of ordinary citizens who have decided to stand up and fight. Overthrow the mysterious man who has taken over Florence! • FIGHT AGAINST A POWERFUL MAGE AND HIS FOLLOWERS Collect the tools and weapons you need by searching through interactive hidden object scenes. • PROTECT LEONARDO DA VINCI’S INVENTIONS AND WORKS OF ART Venture through the city and collect Da Vinci originals by playing exciting mini-games and solving tricky puzzles. • HELP THE MAYOR RESTORE FLORENCE IN THE BONUS GAME Continue your adventure in the bonus chapter and enjoy Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectible items and a strategy guide. *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter ## Key features - Hidden object scenes - Interactive puzzles - Mini-games - Bonus chapter - Collector's Edition exclusives - Strategy guide ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-facade-the-artist-and-the-pretender-hd-a-mystery-hidden-object-game-full/id1026269157/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Enjoyable *2017-09-05, version 1.0.0* Really enjoyed the game, lots of good puzzles and decent story line. Great graphics. History was good reading. ### 5/5 — Another great game *2016-04-25, version 1.0.0* I call the Producer the "Big Bunny", and nearly every game they produce is polished and well made. Sure, no game is perfect, but I had no glitches on my iPad Air, with the most recent iOS downloaded. Good graphics, a more than usual plot, with a little history thrown in. Didn't have to worry about mice, the hint button and map could both be used to solve your troubles. I never had to use the "walk through", although I do not like the "New" Big Fish's policy of having this "off Game", (and I very much dislike the "New" Big Fish policy of forcing a purchase before you get to try it first!!). I don't know what happened when Big Fish was bought out, but I miss the "old" Big Fish! I have always relied on the reviews, but now I Never buy a game any more unless the DT rate it highly. Nevertheless, this game was very good in all aspects, and I highly recommend it. The HO's are mixed, including shadows, words, and place the objects, so you never get bored. I liked that. I agree with another reviewer in another game, I wish Big Fish would let us know Up-Front, who the game producer really is (and I done mean BF). Other new producers deserve a chance, but the older tried-and-true companies have done a good job of keeping their games clean and new, and now that many of the new BF games have no free trial, it means you have to "Buy-and-hope". Well, enjoy, this is a very good game. ### 5/5 — Excellent Game! *2016-03-31, version 1.0.0* Very enjoyable ### 5/5 — Grim Facade *2016-02-03, version 1.0.0* Wonderful game - lots of puzzles! ### 3/5 — Not as good as previous games by developer *2016-01-29, version 1.0.0* The mini games were good but the flow of the story line did not make sense most of the time. I had to use a lot of hints, which I usually don't do, but the next step was not always clear or have a purpose to the storyline. I'm glad it was on sale- not much thought went into the story. ### 3/5 — Ticking me off *2016-01-27, version 1.0.0* Loved this game until it let me do a task out of order, now it's not recognizing that I have the object I need to continue, nor can I get the item to do the task. I don't like paying for games I'm not going to be able to complete, unless i start over. On the up side, it is a long game, but there's a lot of back and forth. Excellent morphing map, but if you can't finish the game...there's really no point now is there? ### 3/5 — Grim facade *2016-01-08, version 1.0.0* Just okay.Sofar no glitches but kind of boring. Hoping for better. Little or no instructions on puzzles and/ or games. Glad it has a map. Lots of jumping around. often wondered why creators of games give you a scissors, for example, you use it and a couple scenes later, you need to look for something else that cuts. These detectives sure are stupid. Would I throw away a scissors or matches or anything that I might need later on...I don't think so. Just venting. ### 4/5 — Good one *2016-01-04, version 1.0.0* This is worth a play. Plenty of puzzles,good graphics and storyline. The length is very impressive,also. ### 4/5 — Sometimes great, sometimes not *2016-01-03, version 1.0.0* Doesn't always work and sometimes confusing. I will play again to see if it still has kinks. ### 1/5 — Not worth time or $ *2015-12-25, version 1.0.0* This game is probably one of the worst games I gave ever played even on sale. Glitchy, no story line it seemed like the further I got into the game. I kept hitting hint because I felt like I was just moving around without any purpose and I just wanted to get the game over and done with. This game should of been FREE. Sorry big fish games, this is not one of the good ones. ## Frequently asked questions about Grim Facade ### What is Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender HD about? This is a hidden object mystery adventure game where you help Leonardo da Vinci save his town from an evil mage. You'll search for items, play mini-games, and solve puzzles to restore Florence and protect its arts and sciences. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features interactive hidden object scenes, exciting mini-games, and tricky puzzles. It also includes a bonus chapter with Collector's Edition exclusives like collectible items and a strategy guide. ### How much does the full game cost? The full adventure is unlocked with a single purchase. There are no in-app purchases required to access all content. ### What devices is this game compatible with? This game is available on various platforms, including PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, as part of Big Fish Games' extensive library. ### What are some common use cases for this app? Players use this app for entertainment, to engage in a captivating story, to challenge their observation skills through hidden object scenes, and to test their problem-solving abilities with puzzles and mini-games. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0.0 — 2015-12-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to Grim Facade | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Surface: Strings of Fate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-strings-of-fate/id1292006080) | 4.5 (777) | Free | Games | | [Morgiana: Mysteries Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morgiana-mysteries-adventure/id974557640) | 4.4 (273) | Free | Games | | [Happy KnightMare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-knightmare/id1467871980) | — | Free | Games | | [The House of Da Vinci 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-house-of-da-vinci-2/id1331393380) | 4.8 (10,836) | $4.99 | Games | | [Mystery Tales: House of Others](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-tales-house-of-others/id1292006720) | 4.6 (2,316) | Free | Games | | [League of Light: Wicked Harvest - A Spooky Hidden Object Game (Full)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/league-of-light-wicked-harvest-a-spooky-hidden-object-game-full/id994650760) | 2.9 (64) | $2.99 | Games | ## More apps by Big Fish Games, Inc - [Big Fish Game Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-fish-game-finder/id431387115) - [Stray Souls: Dollhouse Story - Collector's Edition HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stray-souls-dollhouse-story-collectors-edition-hd/id447481642) - [The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire - A Magical Card Game Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chronicles-of-emerland-solitaire-a-magical-card-game-adventure/id603729849) - [The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire HD - A Magical Card Game Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chronicles-of-emerland-solitaire-hd-a-magical-card-game-adventure/id603731791) - [The Lake House: Children of Silence HD - A Hidden Object Game with Hidden Objects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lake-house-children-of-silence-hd-a-hidden-object-game-with-hidden-objects/id609408434) - [League of Light: Dark Omen - A Hidden Object Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/league-of-light-dark-omen-a-hidden-object-adventure/id627637674) All apps by Big Fish Games, Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310 --- *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 2026-06-10.*