# Paranormal Pursuit: The Gifted One HD - A Hidden Object Adventure — user reviews > 251 indexed App Store user reviews of Paranormal Pursuit by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 3.98/5 from 528 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-pursuit-the-gifted-one-hd-a-hidden-object-adventure/id914066238/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-pursuit-the-gifted-one-hd-a-hidden-object-adventure/id914066238.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 280 · 4★ 109 · 3★ 44 · 2★ 37 · 1★ 58 ## What do users think of Paranormal Pursuit? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 👍 Interesting story and characters - 🎨 Great graphics and visuals - 📚 Engaging puzzles and mini-games - 🗺️ Helpful map and navigation **Cons** - 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially with candle pickup - 🕰️ Game felt too short for some users - 🔍 Occasional navigation issues and back-tracking - 💰 Game considered too expensive for some **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to pick up candle in treehouse - Game freezing or crashing - Inventory and navigation issues **Most requested features** - Longer game with more content - Sequel or additional games in the series - Bug fixes and improved stability ## Newest reviews (12 of 251) ### 4/5 — Great game except for poor reactive responses *2023-07-29, version 1.0.0* I really enjoyed this game for its imagination and depth but I’ve knocked a point off because it’s not responsive at many places and I had a struggle to get it to pick up a lighted candle without it warning about a missing sword. Luckily I found a fudge solution by reading the reviews here. ### 4/5 — Paranormal Pursuit: Gifted One by LynxMinx *2022-12-05, version 1.0.0* June 8th-This is not my review yet, so don't judge the stars. Message to Bunkie: I have addressed the no purchase found problem with both Apple and BigFish. I could not play Maestro 4 or some of my older games due to this issue! Obviously the Dream Team has some clout, because I threatened them pretty strongly and guess what, Maestro and other games are now unlocking again! Unfortunately I unlocked Maestro and there were lots of RATS! REVIEWERS: Start checking your games again! I have been corresponding with both BF and Apple and the issue seems to be rectified, so you can just stop complaining and start unlocking again! Also, other reviewers need to stop offending our interpersonal relationships and kindness towards each other, especially when they don't have the clout that BigFish's best review team (the Dream Team) does! Oh Bunkie, Montreal is one of my favorite cities! Best rum buns at the Duc de la Reine Bakery! Also loved the Four Seasons Hotel on Sherbrooke! I am glad you are having a great time, and thank you for your kind birthday wishes! Will get back to all of you after I try out this game! Ok, so I just finished the game. First of all, stop complaining about the subject matter. It was sci-if, and it had a happy ending. If you don't like it, don't play! The graphics were 3D, so if there were RATS, I would literally have died! The realistic graphics and cut-scenes were frightening. But Alawar didn't disappoint! They gave you instantaneous loading between locations, a helpful journal and task list, a teleport map with labeled tasks, and inventory that was labeled. The HO scenes were the type where you had to find an object and use it to unlock another one, which is my favorite type. The game wasn't HO heavy either. You also had plus objects, and you got to use the child's super powers as well! The puzzles and games were interesting and fun, lots of codes and electronic stuff. It was a good solid game. The reason I didn't rate it 5 stars was because it had some annoying touch sensitivity issues! Other than that, it was very good. Dream Team, thank you and the other reviewers for acknowledging that Lynxie worked hard to fix the unlocking process. I am still working with BigFish and I won't give up until the problem no longer exists! Please guys, stay on RAT PATROL for me! Maestro had RATS! But I played it begrudgingly. I was so happy to hear from Bunkie, Moonbeam and Blueflier. To the rest of you, Snooper, Nambr, Dracyy, Hossy, I send warmest regards and 💋❤️💋❤️! Remember, your fearless (except for RATS) leader is always there for you. I am looking forward to that new Labyrinth game and of course the new Hidden Expedition! ### 4/5 — Glitches & wont give you items *2022-05-04, version 1.0.0* I have tried a few times to play this games. Sadly have had to give up on it as it won’t give you items required to proceed in the game. ### 2/5 — Problem *2021-11-22, version 1.0.0* I was enjoying this game a lot but I could not pick up the candle in the tree after I lit it and I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game but still got stuck in same place. Therefore I could not finish the game. Would like a refund unless you can fix the glitch ### 4/5 — Paranormal Pursuit *2021-05-17, version 1.0.0* I’m enjoying the game very much. Great game so far. ### 2/5 — Slow and annoying *2021-03-06, version 1.0.0* Just my opinion. Game is slow and boring. Dialogue I don’t want to participate in but can’t skip through. Not enough to do am Me too much blah blah blah. Couldn’t deal with more than half an hour and had to quit before I died of boredom. Sorry. ### 4/5 — Good but too short *2020-08-03, version 1.0.0* Also the back button was right over an object at times ### 4/5 — Glitchy *2019-12-19, version 1.0.0* Love the story. But has a few glitches. Several times when I have come back to the game it has lost all my data and I have had to start again. Now in the treehouse I can’t collect the lit candle. Wish I hadn’t wasted $12.99 on it. ### 3/5 — Gifted one - Paranormal Adventure *2019-09-05, version 1.0.0* I still cannot pick up the candle. I have tried everything and it is keeping me from continuing. Please fix the problem. I see many players have noticed this also. I would have given it five stars but I cannot finish the game! ### 5/5 — A few hints here *2019-06-30, version 1.0.0* I like this game enough to have played it/them probably a dozen times. I like all the characters except for the FBI guy, who when help would be appreciated basically just stands there and looks clueless. The game does present some difficulties, but they can be overcome and/or worked around, and after playing the game a second or third time it surrenders its frustration level, without becoming stale. One thing I learned early is when pressing a direction arrow with no result, try pressing nearby spots that are more in the desired direction. You soon find yourself remembering those spots. A biggie that stumped legions and generated much discussion on the Net was how to remove the lit candle from the anvil. None of the online suggestions worked for me, but I finally stumbled onto the solution by virtue of sheer obstinance: you have to press on the flame! Once you’ve completed the “Pursuit” part there is an unlocked bonus game that is just as well conceived and seems to be as long too. However, I find it somewhat annoying because in place of cute little Kevin and pretty investigator Samantha (both of whom I like) we now have a bratty pre-teen girl, along with the same FBI guy Eric, who thankfully is more active and reasonable this time around. The puzzles and how they’re worked into the two stories are what shine, in my opinion. The animation and color art are exceptional, too. A lot of fun, and you get two games for your money. ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-01-21, version 1.0.0* I’ve played so many of these games over the years. On my iPad, Mac & PC. I’ve got to admit this one is now in my top favorites. It was a little different that’s why I enjoyed it. Storyline was interesting. Looking forward to the sequel! ### 5/5 — Like little kelly robot spiderman Bijuu Mike *2019-01-07, version 1.0.0* Dantdm Spider-Man Bijuu Mike ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Très déçue, *2022-07-01, version 1.0.0* Acheté hier a 6,99 et aujourd’hui plantage dans la cabane de l’arbre avec la bougie, dommage, encore une arnaque ### 1/5 — Game froze *2022-06-26, version 1.0.0* I am trying to get refund or have this problem fixed and it won’t recognize my purchase. Can someone please help? ### 1/5 — Caveat Emptor !! *2021-08-19, version 1.0.0* This game is broken! I’m stuck in a HOP where you’re supposed to light a candle then take it. Well, it will not let me take the lit candle no matter what I do. It keeps saying something about a “missing sword”, but there is no freaking sword. Even the guide doesn’t even mention taking a sword. There’s no dang sword! I cannot proceed, and honestly this has been happening a lot when I play Big Fish games. Y’all really need to have the decency to ask for your money after the game has been completed and enjoyed. I used to really love Big Fish games, now I’m deeply disappointed. It’s bad enough that the stories are all the same, as well as many of the puzzles. Boooo! Negative 5 stars. ### 1/5 — Где русский язык *2020-06-07, version 1.0.0* Где русский язык?! ### 1/5 — Cannot complete game *2020-05-26, version 1.0.0* I’m rating a one star simply because I cannot complete game due to candle issue. I’ve restarted game twice only to have same issue. ### 1/5 — DON’T BUY THIS HAME Bugs Bugs Bugs *2020-02-13, version 1.0.0* The game freezes and you can’t touch/take items needed to proceed in the game. Have deleted game and re-downloaded and that does not fix it. ### 1/5 — Stuck *2020-02-02, version 1.0.0* Was enjoying but i can’t pick up the candle at the tree house. Please fix this bug as I have noticed a few other people saying the same thing. Also have been taken backwards twice now. This was an expensive game so please fix it. ### 1/5 — Enfant prodige *2019-01-03, version 1.0.0* Ce jeu doit être super par rapport aux autres comtes de fée habituels ! Mais voilà , pas en Français alors qu’il est signalé français et 3 de plus et ce n’est pas le seul . Merci Big Fish, très déçu , pas d’étoiles et je n’achète pas ### 1/5 — BUYER BEWARE APP ROBBERY *2018-10-31, version 1.0.0* I loved this game until I hit the treehouse. And like several other people the game freezes and there is nothing else you can do. There has been several complaints in a year and the bug is not fixed. Yet you are still selling a game for $6.99 and I got to play $2.00. = blatant robbery. And MY bad for not trusting the reviews. ### 1/5 — Any game that doesn’t work is JUNK! *2018-07-28, version 1.0.0* Don’t waste your money! You get to the part where you light a candle but you can’t pick it up.......GAME OVER! I tried everything to fix it, even played the game over, still sticks!! Too bad, it would’ve been a good game. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great game *2023-05-05, version 1.0.0* This is a really good game,as already been noted there are a few glitch's but the game is good enough not to worry about them ### 5/5 — The Gifted One *2023-03-20, version 1.0.0* I don’t ever write reviews for games, but I have to do so for this HOG. I have played hundreds of games over the years but this is by far the best game I have played. The story line is well thought out, the puzzles and Hidden objects were far superior from any other game!! Please give us more games like this !! This is the first game that I didn’t want to end! Usually, I get bored halfway through many games but not this one! The programmers of this game are a very talented group ! I hope to see more games from all of you! P.S the graphics are Awesome!! ### 5/5 — Big fish *2023-03-16, version 1.0.0* I love it ### 5/5 — Great game *2023-02-24, version 1.0.0* I really like this game. I play hidden object adventure games all the time and this is one of my personal favorites that I play over and over great bonus game as well… definitely recommend this game! ### 5/5 — Fun game, great bonus game *2022-12-11, version 1.0.0* CANDLE - Regarding the candle issue - I had the same issue but went to the guide and solved the other issues I still could solve and then somehow it lets you pick up the candle by touching it at the very top. Just remember to do everything you can, and you should be able to get the candle. Great story and ending. Interesting HOPs and mini games. The music is a bit slow and melodious but tolerable. Note to go back, touch to the left of the arrow. That can be frustrating if you don’t catch on to that. In the middle I had no clue where to put things so I kept hitting the hint button, which can be frustrating. I also had to consult the guide many times when the hint said something that was wrong. The guide definitely helps! So for the story and ending - five stars. Pretty long too! Adding here that the bonus game is really quite phenomenal, okay that could be a pun, but it is great! HOPs are interesting, most of the things to find are understandable, the map isn’t that big that you get lost and the characters are cool and cute. Good funny dialogue (where’s my dolphin?) The ending, once again, is great! The only odd thing is, when I was doing this review, I noticed a duplicate file/version of this game for $2.99, when this version is $6.99. Looks like they both have the bonus content. Not sure what the difference could be except the cost. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-01-07, version 1.0.0* Really good game. No problems on iPad. Plenty of puzzles and very good HOPs. Fast moving plot, excellent storyline. Good value. Suitable for older players. ### 5/5 — Paranormal pursuit *2020-05-30, version 1.0.0* My favorite game because of the great story and the outcome. I love this game! I keep playing it over and over and have recommended to my friends. I wish you would do another including the main characters. Thank u ### 5/5 — Unique & Entertaining Game Play! *2020-04-18, version 1.0.0* I really enjoyed this title...it has very crisp graphics, good voice acting & an intriguing storyline. Providing a truly fun experience overall and a unique feel from other games of it type. ### 5/5 — Gifted HO /puzzle game *2020-01-08, version 1.0.0* I play these a lot . This one is pretty unique in that there’s a plot. I love this one. ### 5/5 — Omg *2019-11-27, version 1.0.0* The graphics are sooooooooooooooo good! can you make the unlock thing free? It annoys me to not play the rest! out of all the games I’ve played on big fish I’d give you a 5! --- *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 2026-08-26.*