# Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville - A Mystery Hidden Object Game

> Mystery hidden object adventure game set in a spooky, vanishing town. (iPhone/iPad app by BFG Entertainment Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-the-dread-of-oakville-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id1088029229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BFG Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865983885)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 229 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 975 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian
- Released: 2016-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-the-dread-of-oakville-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id1088029229/reviews.md

## What is Phantasmat?

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

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!

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## Key features

- Hidden object scenes
- Haunted puzzles
- Spooky mini-games
- Collector's Edition exclusives
- Bonus game
- Story-driven mystery

## 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 Phantasmat?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👻 Imaginative story
- ✨ Good graphics
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles
- 🗺️ Nice map with teleport
- 💰 Good value (on sale)
- 🤩 Thrilling and exciting
- 😊 Fun game overall
- 💯 Best of the series

**Cons**

- 💸 Game won't load after purchase
- 💰 Charged but game crashes
- ❌ Can't find past purchases
- 📉 Not worth the money
- 🐌 Drags in many areas
- 🤷‍♀️ Silly ending
- 😠 Deceptive business practices
- 🤔 Convoluted puzzles
- 😴 Morphing puzzles are slow
-  gloomy atmosphere
- 👎 Puzzles and hops not liked
- 🚶‍♂️ Hard to pick up items
- 🏃‍♂️ Main story felt rushed
- 🚫 Lacks custom difficulty
- ❓ Strange game mechanics
- 🐛 Minor glitches reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game won't load after purchase
- Game crashes after purchase
- Cannot find past purchases
- Buggy bonus game (ranger ghost)
- Items won't pick up
- Freezing on bonus game screen
- Unable to exit pop-up windows
- Hiding objects not visible
- Item placement issues

**Most requested features**

- Custom difficulty option
- More horror games
- Advancements in difficulty options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-the-dread-of-oakville-a-mystery-hidden-object-game/id1088029229/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wont load once purchased ! ! How do you get refund

*2023-08-09, version 1.0.0*

Wont load how do you get refund

### 1/5 — Costly glitch

*2022-05-06, version 1.0.0*

I was enjoying the game during free play, I choose to purchase and unlock, the game no longer loads after purchase. I’ve tried this twice now at £5.99 each time and it still doesn’t load and I have to request refunds. Frustrating as I would have enjoyed playing the game

### 2/5 — Nikky VUONG

*2021-11-01*

Game is great but when I want to reinstall it's said can't found purchases even I already pay for it

### 2/5 — Not on sale

*2021-10-30, version 1.0.0*

Says it’s on sale at 55% off. Downloaded but it’s still full price. Why?

### 5/5 — Ace

*2020-11-15*

I have a long history with big fish games and I can say most of all the games I’ve played have been brilliant and enjoyable including this one

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2020-11-13, version 1.0.0*

I love this game. Not a single glitch, good story and very imaginitive

### 1/5 — Buggy!

*2020-09-29*

I’m very disappointed that I can’t get past the ranger in the bonus game! No matter how many times I hit X frustrating and not what I expect from a $7 game. I will not be buying more until this is fixed.

### 5/5 — Oakville - or Dust!

*2020-09-12, version 1.0.0*

So far this game is delightfully eerie and decidedly exciting!

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2020-09-12, version 1.0.0*

Played trial then paid 6.99 for game but game crashed and won’t let me back on. Money back please

### 1/5 — Another game with another Glitch

*2020-09-05, version 1.0.0*

Getting really tired of paying for a game and it glitches so you can’t move on ! 
This game kept freezing on me ! 
And in the Bonus game , in a hut with the sheriff ghost and it won’t let me click him off the screen after he has spoken ... pressed hint and that’s the way forward to click him off ! 
Not a Happy Customer here !!

## Frequently asked questions about Phantasmat

### What is Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville about?

This is a mystery hidden object game where you play as someone trapped in the town of Oakville. You must uncover what happened to the missing townsfolk by solving puzzles and finding clues in hidden object scenes to escape.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The game features twisted hidden object scenes, haunted puzzles, and spooky mini-games. You can also use a special talisman to help you find clues and keep you safe.

### How much does the game cost?

You can play the trial version for free. To complete the full adventure, you will need to make a one-time purchase.

### Is there any extra content available?

Yes, there is a bonus game that allows you to revisit the story and enjoy additional Collector's Edition exclusives. These include collectibles and special achievements.

### What platforms is this game available on?

Big Fish Games, the publisher, offers their games on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets, suggesting this game is likely available across multiple platforms.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2016-07-08

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

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