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

> Hidden object detective game set in Venice, Italy, pursuing a famous thief. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-italian-affair-hd-a-hidden-object-detective-game/id956615003 (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: 4.30/5 from 343 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2015-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-italian-affair-hd-a-hidden-object-detective-game/id956615003/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
- Solve hidden object puzzles
- Crack intriguing 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 | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Off the Record?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Good story
- 👍 Long length of play
- 👍 Interesting gameplay
- 👍 Crisp illustration & colourful imagery
- 👍 Engaging & credible crime drama
- 👍 Excellent detective mystery
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Lovely Italian scenery
- 👍 Unique HOP games
- 👍 Good HOP and puzzles

**Cons**

- 🐛 Game crashes
- 🐛 Glitches when trying to purchase the game
- 🐛 Crashes at certain points in the game
- 🐛 Crashes when crossing the lake
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to go left on the street
- 🐛 Black screen issue
- 🐛 Unreliable gameplay
- 🤔 Confusing
- 🤔 Not intuitive
- 🤔 Difficult to follow the story
- 🤔 Too many collectibles
- 🤔 Map and diary not easily accessible

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes at certain points
- Glitches when trying to purchase the game
- Black screen issue

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Adjustable timer on the skip button
- More challenging puzzles
- Clearer objectives and instructions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-the-italian-affair-hd-a-hidden-object-detective-game/id956615003/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Not bad

*2023-12-28, version 1.0.0*

Good story, long length of play, not a bad storyline. Few minor glitches but all in all worth the money.

### 4/5 — affaire italienne

*2022-11-15, version 1.0.0*

très intèressant

### 1/5 — Game Crashing

*2021-02-28, version 1.0.0*

I enjoyed this game and paid £6.99 to unlock. However the game now keeps crashing at the point where the boat is sailing. Really disappointed and I’ll be seeking a refund. Beware of buying this game.

### 5/5 — Simple, but couldn’t put down

*2021-01-18, version 1.0.0*

Stayed up all night playing. But it’s a fricken pandemic, don’t matter.

### 5/5 — Oh I so loved this game!

*2020-06-10, version 1.0.0*

So many differences from the standard hopa! Varying HOS, four types of collectibles plus bonus pictures of the developers in the credits. Great story, and very looong! Please, please, give me more like this! Inventory items labeled, and there is a map but I found I didn't need it bc each chapter is self-contained. Clever gameplay. Just cannot say enough good about this game!

### 1/5 — Kept crashing.

*2020-05-03, version 1.0.0*

Annoying to pay £6-99 then every time I tried to cross the lake it crashed...not impressed !!! 😡

### 5/5 — Wow really great game

*2019-12-12, version 1.0.0*

I had skipped over this one a few times when searching through Big Fish games but am glad I decided to give it a go as it’s an awesome game. It kind of felt like you were in a James Bond movie lol. Really different concept. Well done Big Fish 👏

### 1/5 — Another SCAM

*2018-11-19, version 1.0.0*

Bought this game in the past but now BF wants to charge me again. THIS KEEPS HAPPENING THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM

### 2/5 — Off the record

*2018-08-15, version 1.0.0*

Stuck on Marco polo

### 5/5 — Not hard enough

*2017-07-17, version 1.0.0*

Good game but a little too easy.

## Frequently asked questions about Off the Record

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

This is a hidden object detective game where players take on the role of a detective tracking down a famous thief in Venice. The game involves solving puzzles, finding hidden items, and uncovering 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, solving hidden object puzzles, cracking intriguing mini-games, and unlocking a collector's edition with bonus content like wallpapers and concept art.

### How is this game monetized?

The game offers a free trial to play. Players can then pay once to complete the entire adventure. It also has in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### What platforms is this game available on?

The description mentions that Big Fish Games are available on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, suggesting broad compatibility for this title.

### What is the main objective in the game?

The main objective is to track down a famous art thief known as 'The Fox' in Venice. You will investigate the theft of a precious artifact and follow leads through various puzzles and mini-games to catch the culprit.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2015-04-21

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

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