# Secrets of the Nutcracker F2P — user reviews

> 22 indexed App Store user reviews of Secrets of the Nutcracker F2P by Friendly Fox Games Limited, rated 4.76/5 from 418 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-of-the-nutcracker-f2p/id6468646777/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secrets-of-the-nutcracker-f2p/id6468646777.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 346 · 4★ 48 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 3

## What do users think of Secrets of the Nutcracker F2P?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Excellent graphics and visual design
- 🎮 Engaging storyline and magical atmosphere
- 🧩 Well-designed puzzles with good difficulty balance
- 🎵 Soothing and atmospheric music
- 💰 No mandatory payments for hints or skips (some versions)
- 🎯 Smooth gameplay and logical progression
- 👶 Charming characters and fairytale aesthetic
- 🎁 Collectibles and hidden objects tracking system

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Game too short, completable in 2 days
- 💎 Expensive gem/ruby system for hints and skips
- 🎮 Overly simplistic for adult players
- 📱 Poor iPhone screen optimization and scaling
- 🔊 Audio/sound issues in some versions
- 💬 Stiff and awkward dialogue
- 🔄 Game not new, repackaged from previous year

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inventory items disappearing (blue rag bug)
- Puzzle progression blocked despite correct solution
- Impossible maze puzzle (soldier maze 3/4 through game)
- Audio not working despite volume adjustments
- Game stuck on specific puzzle stages

**Most requested features**

- New game releases instead of rereleasing old titles
- Premium version link availability
- New Christmas-themed games
- Better iPhone screen adaptation
- Option to purchase game outright instead of gem system

## Newest reviews (2 of 22)

### 4/5 — Children’s Game

*2024-01-12, version 1.0.0*

This game does appear to be well made, with cute, colorful scenes & characters, a fairytale plot, etc. I could say this for a vast number of puzzle, adventure, or escape games. However, ‘Nutcracker’ also seems to be specifically geared toward children. 
  The challenges are very simplistic. Very ‘match the colors’ and ‘fill in the blanks.’ Upon (immediate) completion, the player is even commended by the toy characters with “Good job!” & “You did it!” TBH, i felt very silly playing this game after a couple of minutes & had to quit lol
  As i say, seems a fine game- for little kids. In a field of fairy tale styled games that ARE actually playable for adults, proffering an age range may be appropriate.

### 4/5 — Nice game

*2023-12-06, version 1.0.0*

Great graphics, like the storyline. What I don’t like is you have to use rubies to get hints. I rather pay for a game straight up, and not get nickeled and dimmed if I get stuck

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — What a shame

*2024-12-04, version 1.0.1*

Feel so let down. This game could be amazing . I do not like that you have to buy gems for hints . I would much rather buy the game outright . Spent so much and have not even finished the game . Some of the puzzles are totally frustrating as the instructions are not clear and you need the hint or skip buttons ..

### 2/5 — Can’t move forward

*2024-01-04, version 1.0.0*

I did like the game as I do most Friendly Fox games but I’m on the Mouse Trails where I know I picked up a blue rag but now when I need to wipe off the code next to the old register, the rag is suddenly gone from my inventory. I even had to look up a walkthrough and sure enough I need that rag to move forward. Frustrating glitch that unfortunately means I can’t keep playing.

### 2/5 — Not a new game

*2023-12-11, version 1.0.0*

I bought this game last year! Can’t we get a new one??

### 2/5 — No Audio!

*2023-12-11*

Says it’s in silent mode, I’ve change volume. No sound.

### 2/5 — Impossible

*2023-12-10, version 1.0.0*

Was sincerely enjoying this game, but….The soldier maze 3/4 of the way through the game is impossible even with a walkthrough so I have to give this 2 stars. Sorry but you really need to test your games better.

### 2/5 — Pat

*2023-12-07*

Way too expensive

**Developer response:** Hello. We have 2 variants of games: "premium" versions of the game, where you pay once and all hints and skips will be absolutely free; "free to play" - gameplay is free, but you can purchase additional hints if needed. This is a F2P game. We advise you the same game in premium format 😉


Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bridge-to-another-world-secret/id1594148072

### 3/5 — Toujours pas dimensionné pour les écrans d’iPhone….

*2024-07-03, version 1.0.1*

Imagine étirée sur les écrans iPhone, c’est dommage

### 3/5 — Game problems

*2024-04-03, version 1.0.0*

Game is good but after I complete the sun door and go onto the puzzle connect all the elements. It’s definitely correct (checked a few walkthrough guides) but it’s not moving me onto the next part

### 4/5 — Court

*2025-09-08, version 1.3.0*

Jeu super bien mais trop court fini en 2 jours

### 4/5 — Game

*2024-07-05, version 1.0.1*

I really enjoy playing this game!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-08-29, version 1.3.0*

This game exceeded my expectations.  Perfectly done game.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-06-30, version 1.0.1*

Love the story. So far, I am addicted to it!

### 5/5 — Good game again

*2025-02-25, version 1.0.1*

I really enjoyed this game. Sometime the puzzles were a bit hard but solved everything without any hint. Thanks this good game 😀

### 5/5 — Wonderful.

*2024-07-24, version 1.0.1*

Its a magical and wonderful game. Smooth gameplay and excellent graphics. I’m loving it. I get excited every time I open it. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Sehr, sehr gut !!!

*2024-02-07, version 1.0.0*

Schöne Geschichten mit guten Rätseln.
Alles lösbar.

### 5/5 — So Much Fun

*2024-01-12, version 1.0.0*

I loved this game. It was a delight from start to finish. 

I didn’t have to pay for hints or to skip mini puzzles! Thank you!!

The graphics were awesome. 

The dialogue was just ok, kind of stiff. 

But the music was so soothing and took me back to a time when I first started playing HOP games. Maybe this game is old and I’m just late to the party. 

I love the monitor that lets’ me know how many hidden objects and how many collectibles I need to find. 

I’m forgetting some stuff, but this is a 5 star game without a doubt. 

To all the team members who spent countless hours on this game and that will get complaints for selling it for under $10…

BRAVO!! 🙌

### 5/5 — Great work

*2023-12-31, version 1.0.0*

Awesome, worth downloading and playing for sure.

Thanks for the fun!

### 5/5 — 😊

*2023-12-21, version 1.0.0*

Hi could I have the link for the premium version please ?

Are we getting a new Christmas game this year please?

### 5/5 — Great Game Support

*2023-12-13, version 1.0.0*

Just a superseding review…great support for the app. Audio issues resolved. Great game!

### 5/5 — Empfehlenswert

*2023-12-09, version 1.0.0*

Schöne Geschichte, liebevolle Graphik, einfache, mittelschwere aber auch knifflige Minispiele, logischer Spielablauf. Wie beinahe immer bin ich begeistert von einem FriendlyFoxGame. Danke an alle Beteiligten.

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