# Off The Record: The Art of Deception - A Hidden Object Mystery

> Hidden object mystery game about an artist's disappearance and a lost masterpiece. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-art-of-deception-a-hidden-object-mystery/id1001707814 (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: 1.40/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 787 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-art-of-deception-a-hidden-object-mystery/id1001707814/reviews.md

## What is Off The Record?

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

A lost masterpiece has been found in Austria and the artist in charge of restoring it, Lisa Steiner, has chosen to talk to only you about this discovery! When you arrive for the interview, she disappears without explanation. Now it’s up to you to find her and retrieve the story the world is waiting for!

• FIND OUT WHY THIS ART PIECE IS BEING KEPT UNDER WRAPS
Though you only expect to meet the artist, her boyfriend, Felix, is accompanying her. One can’t help but be suspicious of him… you must find out his intentions and help protect Lisa!

• CAN YOU DECIPHER LISA’S CLUES AND SAVE HER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE?
Play through immersive hidden object scenes and find the hints you need to get closer to the truth. 
	
• BRING PEACE BACK TO THE IDYLLIC TOWN IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS
Help restore calmness by playing entertaining mini-games and deciphering clever puzzles and find out what went wrong.

• UNCOVER ANOTHER MYSTERY IN THE BONUS CHAPTER
Continue your investigative work in the bonus game and enjoy Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectible souvenirs and special achievements!

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## Key features

- Hidden object scenes
- Decipher clues
- Solve puzzles
- Mini-games
- Bonus chapter
- Collectible items

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock + Bonus Content | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-art-of-deception-a-hidden-object-mystery/id1001707814/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The unresolvable glitch.

*2023-12-06, version 1.0.2*

They still can’t fix issue getting past the owl eyes game all these years later. Shame.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy this game, it’s broken

*2023-11-12, version 1.0.2*

I had exactly the same problem as the other reviewers, the owl map puzzle doesn’t work. I’ve complained but no reply so I’ve applied for a refund from Apple. Can’t understand why they don’t fix it.

### 1/5 — Stuck

*2023-02-28, version 1.0.2*

Can’t go any further stuck at the tower paid for don’t buy!

### 1/5 — Stop selling this game

*2021-07-11, version 1.0.2*

This game does not allow you to get past a certain pint after purchase! Apple should not be allowing you to purchase.

### 1/5 — Still glitched

*2021-05-17, version 1.0.2*

Pity. Game looked promising.

### 1/5 — <sigh>

*2021-05-07, version 1.0.2*

Owl puzzle. Stuck. Can’t move forward. It’s been years and instead of fixing the bug they keep on selling this game. 

Add me to the list of “I shoulda read the reviews before buying”. It’s too late for me to get a refund. The only solace I have is that I bought this game in early January when all HOP’s were on sale for $.99 or $2.99.

### 1/5 — Utter rubbish

*2021-04-23, version 1.0.2*

The game starts out great. That’s where it ends. I had this game a while ago and got to the owl puzzle/map puzzle and couldn’t play was told by big fish it was being rectified. 4 years later I re download and get to the same bit and it’s EXACTLY the same issue can’t make the tower highlight. Absolute joke, save your money.

### 1/5 — Fraud?

*2021-04-23, version 1.0.2*

Well, how stupid was I. Seeing previous reviews from four years ago, I thought ‘they must have fixed and put on sale to get new interest’. No. Four years on from initial reviews I have exactly the same glitch and can’t go further. Yes, it was on sale but it is still knowingly selling a game that doesn’t work. This may end my very long relationship with Big Fish. Nothing to do with money, all about the morals.

### 2/5 — Help !

*2021-04-21, version 1.0.2*

Vous faites une réduction actuellement sur ce jeu alors que le bug déjà signalé est toujours présent !!! Dommage, le jeu est sympa....

### 1/5 — Can’t get pass the owl part

*2021-04-19, version 1.0.2*

I wish I would’ve read the reviews before I purchased. You all are practically stealing from us. I want a refun.

## Frequently asked questions about Off The Record

### What is Off The Record: The Art of Deception about?

This is a hidden object mystery game where you play as an investigator looking into the disappearance of an artist named Lisa Steiner. You must uncover secrets about a lost masterpiece, decipher her clues, and solve puzzles to find her and restore peace to an Austrian town.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game features immersive hidden object scenes where you find clues, entertaining mini-games, and clever puzzles to solve. There is also a bonus chapter that continues the investigative work and offers exclusive collector's items and achievements.

### How much does the game cost?

The game offers a free trial to play the beginning of the adventure. To complete the full story, a one-time purchase is required. This model allows players to try before they buy.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly list platforms, Big Fish Games, the publisher, offers their games on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets. This suggests broad compatibility.

### What is the story behind the lost masterpiece?

The story revolves around a lost masterpiece found in Austria. The artist, Lisa Steiner, who was restoring it, disappears just before an interview. You must uncover why the art piece is being kept under wraps and the intentions of those involved.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.2 — 2016-05-06

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

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