# Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island HD - A Hidden Objects Puzzle Adventure

> Hidden object puzzle adventure game with Mayan artifact retrieval and island rescue. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayan-prophecies-cursed-island-hd-a-hidden-objects-puzzle-adventure/id890099359 (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: 4.10/5 from 236 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1.4 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian
- Released: 2015-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayan-prophecies-cursed-island-hd-a-hidden-objects-puzzle-adventure/id890099359/reviews.md

## What is Mayan Prophecies?

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

A sudden storm shipwrecks Coast Guard Officer Alexis and her friends on an island. Things turn treacherous when the Mayans living there demand retribution for the artifact stolen from them centuries earlier!

• UNEARTH DEADLY SECRETS
After narrowly escaping the ship of spirits, Alexis and her friends find themselves lost at sea in a life raft. They awaken to find themselves on the beach of a strange island where adventure awaits.

• RETURN THE MAYAN ARTIFACT!
Alexis must return an ancient stolen artifact to its rightful place in the temple before the Spirit of the Volcano causes the entire island to break apart!

• APPEASE THE SPIRIT OF THE VOLCANO
Join the crew and save the island from destruction! Explore various locations and search for useful items within hidden object scenes. Rely on your instincts to solve challenging puzzles and mini-games.

• CONTINUE THE ADVENTURE IN THE BONUS CHAPTER!
Collect hidden hummingbirds throughout the game and earn achievements along the way! Then, enjoy stunning wallpapers, concept art, and bonus gameplay.

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## Key features

- Hidden object scenes
- Challenging puzzles and mini-games
- Bonus chapter with extra gameplay
- Collect hidden items
- Explore various island locations
- Uncover deadly secrets

## 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 Mayan Prophecies?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging mini-games and hidden object scenes
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and detailed artwork
- 🗺️ Helpful map with teleportation feature
- 📖 Interesting storyline and narrative
- ⏱️ Good game length and replay value
- 💡 Unique collectibles (hummingbirds, morphing objects)
- 🎯 Variety of puzzle types and difficulty levels
- ⚡ Fast hint button functionality
- 🎭 Good voice acting and character development options
- 🔄 Mahjong alternative to hidden object scenes

**Cons**

- ⏳ Slow loading times between scenes
- 🐛 Difficulty selecting and picking up objects
- 🎮 Excessive number of hidden object scenes
- 📱 Unresponsive tap mechanics
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay elements
- 🎨 Dated graphics compared to newer games
- 🌍 Shallow cultural representation of Mayan civilization
- 🎯 Cluttered scenes with too many items
- 💾 Progress loss when saving game
- 🎪 Unnecessary romantic subplot

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Objects fail to respond to taps despite correct selection
- Game freezes after purchasing full version
- Unable to select specific items in hidden object games
- Broken object placement mechanics (chalk, jar pieces, doll)
- Game requires repurchase after deletion and reload
- Progress saved incorrectly, causing loss of gameplay
- Morphing objects and hummingbirds difficult to locate
- Mahjong items not sticking properly when selected
- Slow response time when collecting artifacts
- Language cannot be changed in-game

**Most requested features**

- Scene-to-scene fast travel without loading screens
- Improved object placement mechanics
- Reduced number of hidden object scenes
- Better language localization options
- Enhanced character development and dialogue
- More historical context and cultural information
- Improved graphics quality for newer devices
- Faster scene loading optimization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayan-prophecies-cursed-island-hd-a-hidden-objects-puzzle-adventure/id890099359/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mayan kept me playing

*2024-06-01, version 1.0.0*

Loved the mini games detail was awesome kept me playing

### 2/5 — Can’t do anything about the straw doll

*2022-08-07, version 1.0.0*

Seriously so disappointed lately

### 3/5 — Lacked an absorbing adventure narrative

*2022-05-22, version 1.0.0*

The HOPs were fun, the graphics lush and the plot was gripping. But play soon became focused on securing objects to progress through the game, with only cursory attention paid to the Mayan people or their civilisation and culture through non-player characters, dialogue and plot development. To avoid any sense of cultural misappropriation, 21st century developers should be sophisticated enough now to recognise that they need to pay more than lip service to the historical context in which they set a game especially when the game is built around communities of actual peoples marginalised, decimated, exploited or vanquished by imperialism and colonisation. This doesn’t need to be didactic or tedious; other games have made more effective use of the diary/journal as a historical repository/archive, and more detailed exploration of the sets and discovery of objects and texts with NPC or primary character commentary on or identification/realisation of the objects’ or location purpose or function would make those sites more interesting and less banal. There was hardly any character development at all, which was disappointing, because affect makes for a more involved and entertaining gaming experience in the adventure category in my view. I really did like the way tapping on a particular Mayan fragment led to cut scenes about the history of the artefact and the impact of its theft, but felt we should have had more of this especially in dialogue from the NPCs the game provided. And the romantic angle between two of them was both unnecessary and completely unexplained!

### 5/5 — Big fish

*2022-03-16, version 1.0.0*

I love it

### 1/5 — Maya Prophesies

*2022-01-09, version 1.0.0*

This developer has done a poor job. Animations don’t respond, takes several click to get an object, etc.  Very poorly done. It’s a long list of things that don’t work - not worth the money.
I’m amazed that this passes for a quality game. All the animators are amateurs. Would never make the cut anywhere else.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2021-07-18, version 1.0.0*

Game frozen after purchasing full version.

### 5/5 — Mayan Prophecy

*2021-06-30, version 1.0.0*

Nice simple game to play when you want to destress and not have to think too much. Nice graphics and story flows.

### 5/5 — Love EleFun games

*2020-12-21, version 1.0.0*

I’ve been playing a lot of HOs while hunkering down during the pandemic. EleFun games are some of the best and, like this one, are interesting, operate smoothly have unique mini games and HOPs. I’m always delighted to stumble on from this developer/producer.

### 5/5 — Good HO

*2020-10-17, version 1.0.0*

I could say a few things that would improve but there was a lot of improvements since release. I say go for it, buy it good to go. Good game to pass time.

### 5/5 — My first Mayan Prophecies

*2020-08-18, version 1.0.0*

I found this with just enough difference that it was a break from the crowd of other games. The Map was a big help! Loved the scenery and the island views. I thought it was easy to follow but I skipped a lot of the mini puzzles because I lose patience with a lot of mini games for all HOP’s. Can’t subtract for that. I enjoyed this very much and now I will try more of this series!

## Frequently asked questions about Mayan Prophecies

### What is Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island HD about?

This is a hidden object puzzle adventure game where players help Coast Guard Officer Alexis and her friends escape a treacherous island. They must uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and return a stolen Mayan artifact to prevent the island's destruction.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game features engaging hidden object scenes where you search for useful items. It also includes challenging puzzles and mini-games that require players to use their instincts and problem-solving skills to progress through the adventure.

### Is this game free to play?

You can play the trial version for free. To complete the entire adventure, a one-time purchase is required. There are no ads, but the game is a paid title after the trial.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While the specific platform isn't detailed in the description, Big Fish Games generally offers their titles on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, allowing for enjoyment anytime, anywhere.

### Are there any extra features or content?

Yes, the game includes a bonus chapter that continues the adventure. Players can also collect hidden hummingbirds throughout the game to earn achievements and unlock stunning wallpapers, concept art, and additional gameplay.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2015-07-13

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

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