# Off the Record: The Italian Affair - A Hidden Object Detective Game

> Hidden object detective game set in Venice, Italy, featuring a thief chase and artifact recovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-italian-affair-a-hidden-object-detective-game/id956615158 (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: 4.19/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 823 MB
- Languages: English, French, German
- Released: 2015-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-italian-affair-a-hidden-object-detective-game/id956615158/reviews.md

## What is Off the Record?

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

In this exciting continuation of the Off the Record series, you’ll be asked to ditch your vacation plans to track down a famous thief in Venice.  But watch out, they don’t call him ‘The Fox’ for nothing…

• CHASE DOWN A ‘FOXY’ THIEF!
Ditch your vacation plans to track down the most famous thief in Venice! He’s a slippery suspect who has outwitted the best police minds in Italy.

• A PRICELESS RELIC HAS BEEN STOLEN
You’re investigating a story about an art thief dubbed ‘The Fox’ who has come out of retirement by stealing a precious artifact from a museum!

• EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF VENICE
Stay on your toes as you follow leads through interesting twists and turns through the canals of Venice! Solve hidden object puzzles to collect useful items and rely on your wits to crack intriguing puzzles and mini-games.

• TAKE ON AN EXCITING ADVENTURE AND UNLOCK THIS COLLECTOR’S EDITION!
Keep your eyes peeled for various hidden collectibles! Earn achievements along the way and then enjoy stunning wallpapers and concept art!

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## Key features

- Track down a famous thief
- Investigate a stolen artifact
- Explore Venice canals
- Solve hidden object puzzles
- Crack mini-games
- Unlock collector's edition content

## 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 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-italian-affair-a-hidden-object-detective-game/id956615158/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Crashed at the Venice Museum scene

*2023-07-28, version 1.0.2*

It kept crashing at the Venice Museum.  Please fix.

### 1/5 — Screen too small

*2023-07-15, version 1.0.2*

Tried your trial download. Too bad the game wont expand to fit my ipad pro 12.

### 3/5 — Sly one

*2018-11-20, version 1.0.2*

Very disappointed in big fish. No new games in a long time. And half of these games I already purchased and I’ll be damned if I have to again. Way to go big fish. Another customer going elsewhere

### 1/5 — Italian

*2018-03-27, version 1.0.2*

Was enjoying the game and bought the full version and it then crashed. How can it be restored?

### 5/5 — Good game

*2016-08-14*

Interesting & fun.

### 1/5 — Stuck at the boat....

*2016-05-10*

Help the game shuts down in the boat, what to do??

### 2/5 — Wait WHAT??

*2015-11-27*

After having to pay to open the rest of the game, i didnt realize that it wasnt going to keep going after the end :/ should have multiple cases if you are going to make people pay for the game after finishing the first scene.

### 4/5 — Good storyline

*2015-10-03*

I enjoyed playing reporter and getting the truth behind the headlines.  Would definitely purchase the next in the series.

### 5/5 — Unique great game!

*2015-08-16*

It's hard to find an hidden object game that's somewhat original these days. Worth the money 😊

### 1/5 — Won't unlock

*2015-06-27*

I already purchased the game..... But it won't unlock, so I'm stuck at the unlock screen. Very annoying.

## Frequently asked questions about Off the Record

### What is Off the Record: The Italian Affair about?

This game is a hidden object detective adventure where you play as a detective tracking down a famous art thief in Venice. You'll need to solve puzzles and find clues to recover a stolen artifact.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include chasing down a thief, investigating a stolen priceless relic, exploring the beauty of Venice through hidden object scenes, and solving intriguing puzzles and mini-games. You can also unlock a collector's edition with bonus content.

### How much does the game cost?

The game offers a free trial to play. You can then pay once to complete the entire adventure, suggesting a one-time purchase model after the initial free play.

### What kind of puzzles and gameplay can I expect?

You can expect to solve hidden object puzzles to collect items and use your wits to crack intriguing puzzles and mini-games. The gameplay focuses on investigation and clue-finding within a narrative-driven adventure.

### Is this game suitable for all devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, Big Fish Games generally offers their titles on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, suggesting broad device support for their games.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.2 — 2015-04-21

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

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