# Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island HD - A Hidden Objects Puzzle Adventure — user reviews > 78 indexed App Store user reviews of Mayan Prophecies by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 4.10/5 from 236 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayan-prophecies-cursed-island-hd-a-hidden-objects-puzzle-adventure/id890099359/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayan-prophecies-cursed-island-hd-a-hidden-objects-puzzle-adventure/id890099359.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 108 · 4★ 80 · 3★ 30 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 8 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 78) ### 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! ### 4/5 — Loved the sequel! *2020-02-03, version 1.0.0* This is a sequel to the first Mayan Prophecies, and starts right after the first one ends, which I love. You have hummingbirds to collect in each scene by tapping a statue and then catching the bird. In the first MP, the hummingbirds were in the hops, but you found them the same way. I really preferred to find them in the hops as opposed to in each scene, because, like the first MP, you also find morphing objects in each scene. So, two things per scene and nothing in the hops? Kinda repetitive. There are 40 scenes in all, and each hop is played twice. I’ve decided I like that. The length is average. Hops are all list with a bit of interaction. Mini games are easy to medium, and there are some creative ones. Very enjoyable and I look forward to playing the next one! ### 3/5 — Was ok *2019-09-29, version 1.0.0* Wish it had the ability to transport between scenes. Was a bit tedious and graphics weren’t as good as some others. 3 stars from me on this one as I definitely don’t think it was worth the $10.99 ### 4/5 — So far, so good *2017-03-28, version 1.0.0* Enjoying the game. Haven't been playing long, so I am reserving the fifth star for later. Interesting story, puzzles, hops, morphing objects, and the hummingbirds are cool. ### 5/5 — Loved it *2016-03-31, version 1.0.0* Didn't want it to end. Only one small downside was time to load each screen was really slow. But other than that, it was really enjoyable to play. ### 5/5 — Awesome games!!!:) *2015-11-26, version 1.0.0* Well done Big Fish, Non stop fun:) graphics are totally out of this world. Please continue creating these amazing games as they are one of a kind. Gamer mum:) ### 4/5 — Mayan *2015-10-16, version 1.0.0* It's okay but trial is over too soon. ### 5/5 — Mummyk *2015-09-27, version 1.0.0* Great game, if you don't like this you may be hard to please. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2015-09-25, version 1.0.0* I'm not always impressed with the quality of sequels following excellent game. This one does not disappoint however enjoyed it just as thoroughly as I did the first. ### 5/5 — Good game, but some glitches... *2015-08-14, version 1.0.0* The story is interesting and the graphics are good, but sometimes my progress is lost when I save the game. Also, I wish the designers would stop proselytizing their religious beliefs. Comparing Heaven and hell to a pair of pliers every time I collect an item is beoming annoying. ### 5/5 — Mayan Idols *2015-08-10, version 1.0.0* Great game! Totally enjoyable ### 4/5 — Not as good as first one *2015-08-09, version 1.0.0* I liked it, just was expecting same quality as first Mayan game and it didn't get there. It was nice and long with plenty to do, but the graphics weren't as sharp or as beautiful. Has all the bells and whistles: teleporting map, good hint button, varied games and HOSs, morphing objects and cute hummingbird collectibles. Certainly not a bad game, just not a spectacular one. ### 4/5 — Great game and super long play! *2015-08-02, version 1.0.0* I love this sequel and look forward to another! It was long and interesting with an actual story line that made sense. Would have given it five stars but at times it seemed to move a bit slow with a lot of HOAs that wee fairly simple, but at the same time I really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend! ### 3/5 — Cursed island *2015-07-28, version 1.0.0* Played free trial then purchased full game now I can't play game trying to get a refund had know reply really fed up ### 5/5 — Great game! *2015-07-26, version 1.0.0* When is the next in your series going to be available? Want it now! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Mayan prophecies *2018-08-18, version 1.0.0* Impossible de changer la langue du jeu ### 1/5 — Bad usability *2015-07-17, version 1.0.0* Tap tap tap, nothing, delete. ### 1/5 — Path *2015-07-15, version 1.0.0* Sorry, but I thought this was rubbish - far too easy and predictable. There are many better games out there, so I didn't bother to play beyond the free trial. ### 1/5 — Don' buy it *2015-07-14, version 1.0.0* Very difficult to properly place objects in the hops, such as the broken pot piece, slingshot part. I gave up while trying to finish drawing the sun. Yuck! ### 2/5 — Can’t do anything about the straw doll *2022-08-07, version 1.0.0* Seriously so disappointed lately ### 2/5 — Old, touchy *2018-03-13, version 1.0.0* This seems very dated, though it has a map with teleport, which seems advanced for this particular game. But the HO scenes and other items you need to pick up, are very annoying. For items you need to pick up, you have to touch them only once, then touch where you want them to go. The hidden objects have items that need to be used together, but if you don’t bring them exactly to a particular spot, it won’t take. I find that annoying. The humming birds are odd since you don’t see them until you touch them. And other items need to be touched, also. The scenes are very cluttered with plants and items everywhere. It takes a lot of tapping to find out what you need. I'm not impressed by this game. ### 2/5 — Not worth the purchase *2015-07-25, version 1.0.0* Graphics are so so, fun concept, lots of HO, but downside of lots of glitches with difficulty picking item, you have to try multiple times even though you have the correct item. I was unable to finish the game as I could not pick up required item, hint circled item I've tried multiple multiple times no luck. Very disappointing ### 2/5 — Cursed *2015-07-16, version 1.0.0* Can't rate it not enough of the puzzle. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Mayan kept me playing *2024-06-01, version 1.0.0* Loved the mini games detail was awesome kept me playing ### 5/5 — Big fish *2022-03-16, version 1.0.0* I love it ### 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! ### 5/5 — Like it until *2020-08-06, version 1.0.0* I like playing these type of games. I even purchased this game however it would not let me choose one of the items in the hop game. I tried everything I could think of but nothing worked. I deleted the game and reloaded it and now it wants me to pay again. Not gonna happen ### 5/5 — Great graphics *2017-12-17, version 1.0.0* This game is excellent. Graphics are detailed with many details. If you love HOSs and can overlook historical inaccuracies, you will find the game entertaining. Great map. ### 5/5 — Really enjoyed it. *2017-01-15, version 1.0.0* Good story, good length. Easy to follow map. Puzzles challenging, but not so difficult that I give up. One of the few games which I will play again on the harder level. ### 5/5 — Fun hidden object puzzles *2016-08-29, version 1.0.0* The hop games are not too easy, and they are often enough to keep interest --- *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 2026-08-22.*