# Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville - A Mystery Hidden Object Game (Full) > Mystery hidden object adventure game set in a spooky town with puzzles and mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Games, Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-the-dread-of-oakville-a-mystery-hidden-object-game-full/id1088041538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: $6.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 101 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 975 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian - Released: 2016-05-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-the-dread-of-oakville-a-mystery-hidden-object-game-full/id1088041538/reviews.md ## What is Phantasmat? Unlock the complete adventure with a single purchase! No in-app purchases! When your car breaks downs on your way to a book signing, you suddenly find yourself trapped in the tiny town of Oakville. Spooky enough as it seems at first, it gets even scarier when you meet people that, according to the flyers posted around town, have all been declared missing. Can you find your way out before you become trapped here forever? • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TOWNSFOLK? Old Aunt Mae tried to warn everyone that a terrible storm was coming, but no one would listen. Does this have anything to do with an old sacred tree that was cut down to make room for the new town square? • BEWARE OF THE EVIL MR. NIGHTINGALE! Face your terrifying enemy through twisted hidden object scenes. • USE YOUR TALISMAN TO KEEP YOU SAFE Find the mysterious clues through haunted puzzles and spooky mini-games. • DEFEAT THE DREAD OF OAKVILLE AGAIN IN THE BONUS GAME Revisit this shocking tale and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectibles, special achievements, and more! *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter ## Key features - Hidden object scenes - Haunted puzzles - Spooky mini-games - Collector's Edition exclusives - Bonus game ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-the-dread-of-oakville-a-mystery-hidden-object-game-full/id1088041538/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Pretty good but hard on lefties *2019-11-10, version 1.0.0* Great animation and fun puzzles. Transportation map works well. I just wish there was a left handed option for playing OR make the pop up boxes reduce by clicking outside the box and not have to touch the “X” on the right hand side of the pop up box to get back to the main page. Very tiresome for lefties. ### 1/5 — This is the OLD release. BEWARE of deceptive sales *2016-09-13, version 1.0.0* Just a follow up review to join up with the review I posted on the "new release" version of this game. BigFish has been releasing 2-6month old games and presenting them as new. Many customers have complained about this within the review sections..since they are purchasing the same game twice due to deceptive business tactics. ### 4/5 — Pretty good, but... *2016-07-19, version 1.0.0* Not their best, but playable. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-06-19, version 1.0.0* Great game. Ali like it. ### 2/5 — Not worth the time *2016-06-12, version 1.0.0* I didn't even finish it. I just wasn't compelled to. I think I am done with Big Fish games. They started off creepy enough to be fun and challenging enough to be worth the money spent. But things have gone downhill since and there's no end in sight. I can't bring myself to spend another penny on a HOG in this vein (and I have bought many). Oakville offers nothing new, has a ridiculous storyline, way too much back and forth, and yet again, objects being used in silly ways. Save your money and go buy a Telltale game instead. ### 4/5 — Eipix Does It Again! *2016-06-01, version 1.0.0* Only 4 stars because you cannot customize the Hint and Skip refresh rate. Otherwise, an excellent game! ### 4/5 — Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville by LynxMinx *2016-05-29, version 1.0.0* Based on the amazing KimTwilight, I am playing this game out of boredom. Don't even bother with the Twin Candles game by G5! Pricy, no map, long loading between locations, tons of word list HOS, and can't choose expert mode! Please welcome Izzyoc to our team. He or she has made me aware of a bunch of upcoming games from BigFish that SHOULD be blockbusters, as well as being a good reviewer. We need people like this on the DTE if we want to keep getting great games. I will get back to you with my review! Also bear in mind we have at long last a new 1000 Doors! On to the game. It was very good but I am telling you, EIPIX, don't rest on your laurels just yet, because I am not going to give you a full 5 stars! You need to start giving us a useful journal or diary, because I could not explain the storyline if I tried. Also, although objectives were regularly updated, the task list should not have been inconveniently located in the menu; we should have had a task listed on a useful tab in the game. There were 3 levels of difficulty from which to choose, but no left-handed mode. Loading was close to instantaneous between locations. There was an excellent teleport map marked (if so chosen) to get you to any of the many locations throughout the game, and at least there was a map tab so you do not have to exit the game. In each one you must collect a morphing object. Inventory was labeled and there were plus items to assemble. The HO scenes were interesting and varied, and if you didn't wish to do the HO scene, you could play Match-3 instead. The graphics were decent but not as crisp or sharp, or as beautiful as I would have liked. The cut-scenes were also a bit boring. This game was a decent length and had a bonus adventure, but I still found it a bit short. There was a nice variety of puzzles and games. Some were embedded within another puzzle, which is always a surprise that I enjoy! A lot were rotational and those I don't love but I forced myself to do them anyway. It pays to sharpen your minds, everybody! The hint system was not a spoiler-type, and of course there was a strategy guide on the BigFish website. I found inventory placement a bit glitchy at times, but there were no fatal flaws or game crashes. All in all this was a good solid game, but there was nothing exceptional about it. We like gimmicks, like being given magical artifacts or amulets to use. We also love portals and potions! At least you were kind enough not to make us endure RATS! I would definitely play a sequel as I am a big fan of the series, but give us a longer game, with better graphics, and an in-game map and journal. I would like to be able to follow the story better. Lynxie sends lots of ❤️💋😘 to the Dream Team Elite, and to our newest member, IZZYOC! ### 5/5 — Phantasmat *2016-05-29, version 1.0.0* This is one of those 'can't stop until you're finished' type of games!!! The Dev's when above and beyond most of the games that I play @ BF! It's awesome, you'll love it...seriously!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome Game *2016-05-28, version 1.0.0* This is probably the best game I have played on Big Fish, please carry more games like this one! ### 5/5 — Creepy fun! 👻 *2016-05-28, version 1.0.0* I enjoyed playing this, but it's definitely on the gruesome side. The artwork was nice and there is a good transporting map which shows current tasks. The puzzles are ok, but nothing too hard, and hops, also option to play match 3. ## Frequently asked questions about Phantasmat ### What is Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville about? This is a hidden object adventure game where players are trapped in the town of Oakville. They must uncover the mystery of the missing townsfolk, solve puzzles, and confront a terrifying enemy to escape. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features twisted hidden object scenes, haunted puzzles, and spooky mini-games. It also includes a bonus game and Collector's Edition exclusives like collectibles and special achievements. ### How much does this game cost? The game can be unlocked with a single purchase, offering the complete adventure without any in-app purchases. ### What platforms is this game available on? While the specific platform isn't detailed for this individual game, Big Fish Games offers its titles on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets. ### What kind of experience can I expect from this game? Players can expect a suspenseful narrative filled with mystery and a touch of horror. 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