# Riddleside: Fading Legacy — Match 3 Mystery Detective Case

> 80s detective match-3 mystery game with crime scene investigation. (iPhone/iPad app by MYTONA Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddleside-fading-legacy/id1450450287 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MYTONA Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659787493)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,043 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 329 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2020-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddleside-fading-legacy/id1450450287/reviews.md

## What is Riddleside?

A true breathtaking 80's-style detective story awaits! Start your own investigation: thoroughly explore crime scenes, search for unexpected clues, unravel puzzles, win innovative match 3 levels, solve intriguing cases, and reveal all the dark secrets of Nightfall. But watch out: this town is not what it seems . . .

You arrive in Nightfall to investigate the increasing number of missing persons cases. Who's behind them? Very soon you'll realize that all that happens in this town is connected with the mystery that has been sleeping here for centuries. Can you unriddle this mystery? Play Riddleside right now and figure it out!

To unravel all the crimes and mysteries in town, you'll need to:
- Complete match 3 levels with brand new mechanics and animations!
- Solve tricky puzzles, getting hands-on and interacting with crime scenes!
- Meet unique characters and get information to advance investigations!
- Visit different locations to find all the clues and answers!
- Collect hidden items, artifacts and stories of Nightfall!
- Follow the captivating storyline and try to predict all the unexpected twists!
- Feel the 80's atmosphere in every detail and game element!
Try and become the best Detective in Nightfall. Join us in Riddleside!

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## Key features

- Explore crime scenes
- Search for clues
- Solve match-3 levels
- Unravel puzzles
- Meet unique characters
- Collect hidden items
- Experience 80s atmosphere

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Amateur's pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trainee's pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantastic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Master's Pack | $31.99 | one-time |
| New Debut Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Riddleside?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💎 Interesting story and plot
- 👍 Engaging match-3 gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🕵️‍♀️ Unique detective/mystery elements

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall/monetization issues
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and challenges
- 🔒 Progress blocked by lack of stars/coins
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. lost progress, lives not restoring)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing when switching apps
- Levels/challenges not properly registering progress
- In-app purchases not showing up correctly

**Most requested features**

- More varied puzzle types beyond match-3
- Ability to earn stars/coins consistently without paywalls
- Pause/resume gameplay without losing progress
- More challenging and engaging detective storyline

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddleside-fading-legacy/id1450450287/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great game BUT...

*2024-03-07*

Fun, challenging but obviously geared to eventually make it almost impossible to keep playing without purchasing help. Love the extra goal oriented activities but there should be rewards along the way instead of it taking so long to get through all the levels. Would give the game 5 stars if the game gave you more opportunities to earn money and tools without purchasing. Also now noticing it’s giving me the same games over and over. Maybe that’s because I’m at a higher level and they don’t have as many hard levels to beat??

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for your feedback! We are constantly working to improve our game and will take your feedback into account. Thank you for being a part of our community!

### 5/5 — Riddleside

*2023-01-29, version 1.8.3*

I love love love this game and I did have this game for long time and I got stuck and I decided to delete that game and I just got it back and I can’t be where I was before when I logged into facebook for that game and I got pretty far but now I try to log into facebook for that game and it says that facebook is having issues of logging in to the game on facebook.

### 3/5 — Love this game But it cheats

*2022-05-01, version 1.8.3*

I absolutely love this game but it cheats you out of things u win and buy. If you buy rockets or rainbows, sometimes when u go to use them they won’t show on the board but it takes them off your count. If it wasn’t for them taking things you win and pay for and shorting you on them, I would’ve gave 5 stars.

### 3/5 — It used to be better

*2022-04-03, version 1.8.3*

This game has evolved over the past year but not in a good way.  Some of the freebies, such as getting 2 free moves periodically , have been eliminated and I’m unable to accumulate any stars as I win games.  The riddle game is as lame as it gets, so I seldom bother especially since I no longer get awarded any stars.   Get Homescapes instead.  Similar games, better storyline,, and they award you stars to help restore the mansion.

### 4/5 — This game is fun but…

*2022-01-12, version 1.8.3*

I really enjoy this game except for a few issues. First of all when you have finished the story line so far,  you can’t earn stars or coins while you play. This is infuriating since you need so many stars for the stories once they are released. Also updates are very slow to release. I’ve been playing “competition” mode for weeks. I wouldn’t mind except for that fact I can’t earn stars or coins now either!! Otherwise I like the stories & game.

**Developer response:** Hi! Thanks for the feedback. We regret to hear that you feel this way. Your suggestion will be taken into consideration. Have a good day!

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2021-10-26, version 1.8.3*

This game is fantastic from the story line to the puzzles, I’ve spent many wasted hours playing.  I just wish it would get back to adding new levels because the competition levels are not what I liked about this game.  I know Covid has made things rough but eventually I will just quit playing and find a new game.

### 5/5 — Perfection

*2021-09-19, version 1.8.3*

I’ve had this game for a very long time. I’ve gotten pretty far into it, and I have spent only a handful of dollars (Not because I HAD to, but because I wanted to keep progressing without waiting for hearts). This game’s story is interesting. Though a bit easy on that aspect, the actual levels you play to earn stars gets more and more complex the higher the levels go. The game alleviates the toughness with throwing a couple of easy levels your way, then going back up to its higher difficulty again.
The only downside (which isn’t big and doesn’t deserve it to lose its 5 star rating) is that there’s not a lot of weekly or monthly events. It’s mainly just story mode, which, to me is cool. A good break away from all the multiplayer games.

Don’t ask me how many hours I’ve put into this game cause I’m sure it’s pretty high! 😂😂

**Developer response:** Hi! We are happy that you had such a great experience with our game! If you have any thoughts on how to make it even better, please let us know. Happy gaming!

### 4/5 — Don’t worry about the story

*2021-03-28, version 1.8.3*

This is a pretty good match 3 game. It has some creative mechanics and only two get more stuff ads. Does it have a limit on how many lives you get per session? Yes. Can you buy more lives using in game currency that can be purchased with real world money? Yes and yes, it is a free-to-play game and the developers need to make money. 

My issue is with the story. Every time you beat a level you get a star. Collect stars to progress in the story. Except I find the story an inane hand holding chore to progress through. The characters are awful, the plot discoveries are spoon fed at a predictable rate, and the story arcs are unsatisfactory. The main character you deal with Cyril from Archer, a grandiose chicken, a whinny kid, a grumpy guy, an arrogant guy, and the sheriff. All of whom are amazed at your ingenuity and dealing with the spoon fed discoveries. Simply awful.

**Developer response:** Hello! Feedback like this helps us constantly improve our players' experiences by knowing what we are doing right and what we can work on. We appreciate you taking the time to send us this helpful response.

### 4/5 — A fun game, but....

*2021-03-19, version 1.8.3*

Love the game, however, I play a couple of days on some 
hard levels, and it gives you a very limited chances to win. 
Which is fine for a while, then get frustrated. I am in the competition and it hard to win the individual goal, to get rewards. Also, don’t get coins or stars any more!

### 5/5 — Match 3 +

*2021-02-05, version 1.8.2*

Looks to be a good game. Just started and so far it’s still very easy to keep on advancing. As we all know these type of games tend to get much harder ( as far as the matches go ) so when I progress further in the game I’ll write another review and let you know what I think.

## Frequently asked questions about Riddleside

### What is Riddleside: Fading Legacy about?

Riddleside: Fading Legacy is an 80s-style detective game where you investigate missing persons cases in the mysterious town of Nightfall. You'll explore crime scenes, find clues, solve puzzles, and play match-3 levels to uncover a centuries-old mystery.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The game combines crime scene investigation, puzzle-solving, and innovative match-3 levels with new mechanics and animations. You'll interact with crime scenes, collect hidden items, and meet unique characters to gather information and advance the captivating storyline.

### Is the game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned in the provided description.

### What kind of experience does the game offer?

The game offers a deep detective experience with a focus on unraveling mysteries and uncovering dark secrets. It features a captivating storyline with unexpected twists and immerses players in a distinct 80s atmosphere through its visuals and game elements.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy mystery and detective genres, appreciate puzzle-solving and match-3 gameplay, and are drawn to retro aesthetics and engaging narratives.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.3 — 2021-02-06

-small bug fixed and little bit optimization game

### 1.8.2 — 2021-01-30

- Fixed bug when do not restore energy of "who is murder" event

### 1.8.1 — 2021-01-25

Detective, download the update and get a reward! We've prepared something wonderful for you:
- Who's the murderer? A fascinating new event is waiting for you! Examine clues, look for leads, interrogate suspects, win prizes, and identify the culprit!
- New episode: Consciousness! What secrets is Alistair Vilver hiding?
- Win gripping new match 3 levels and get rewards!
- A colorful and captivating new match 3 feature: Typewriter.
- Small bugs fixed and game performance improved.

### 1.8.0 — 2020-12-12

- Detective, a new update is waiting for you! Download it and get rewards!
- Find out what secrets the new Red Shack location holds.
- New episode: Fate! The story takes an unexpected twist!
- Test your skills at new match 3 levels!
- Check out Envelopes, the addictive new match 3 feature.
- Small bugs fixed and game performance improved.

### 1.7.2 — 2020-10-29

This version has increased stability, added improvements, and several bugs fixes.

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