# Shadowplay: Darkness Incarnate - Hidden Objects

> Hidden object adventure game set in a dark asylum to save a sister. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Fish Premium, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowplay-darkness-incarnate-hidden-objects/id1163825669 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big Fish Premium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269668575)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 197 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 970 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2017-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowplay-darkness-incarnate-hidden-objects/id1163825669/reviews.md

## What is Shadowplay?

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

Your sister has been accused of murder, and you’re the only one who knows that she’s innocent. To make matters worse, she’s been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has been sent to the Iron Gate Asylum. Your only way to save her is to go there undercover as another inmate, but you soon realize that a terrible darkness inhabits the halls of this nightmare institution! Can you escape the evil shadows?

• BEWARE, ALL EYES ARE WATCHING YOU!
The warden of this prison helped you get in, but getting out is another matter entirely. The evil that resides here won’t let you go so easily!

• CAN YOU SAVE YOUR SISTER FROM THE DARKNESS?
Free her from this horror through a series of terrifying hidden object scenes.
	
• EXPOSE THE EVIL WITH YOUR SPECIAL LANTERN
This magical object will help you solve spooky puzzles and haunted mini-games.

• MORE MYSTERY AWAITS IN THE CHILLING BONUS CHAPTER
Continue this haunted adventure and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectible Eyes, morphing objects, and more!

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## Key features

- Hidden object scenes
- Solve spooky puzzles
- Haunted mini-games
- Special lantern tool
- Bonus chapter
- Collector's Edition exclusives

## 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 Shadowplay?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual design
- 🧩 Unique and challenging puzzles
- 📖 Engaging and interesting storyline
- 🎮 Varied gameplay with different mini-games
- 👁️ Creative hidden object scenes with morphing items
- 🎵 Atmospheric music and sound design
- ⏱️ Good game length and content volume
- 🕷️ Creepy and immersive atmosphere
- 🎯 Different from typical hidden object games
- 💰 Reasonable pricing on sale

**Cons**

- 🗺️ Map access requires exiting to menu
- 💳 Frequent pop-up ads after purchase
- ⏳ Slow hint button recharge in casual mode
- 🖱️ Inconsistent tap/click responsiveness
- 📱 Poor performance on smaller screens
- ⚫ Game too dark for some players
- ⏱️ Game length too short for price
- 🎬 Lengthy cutscenes without skip option
- 💰 Prices increased significantly over time
- 🎮 Weak bonus chapter quality
- 🐢 Slow loading times
- 🎮 Repetitive mini-games in some sections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchase unlock fails with 'purchase failed' error
- Game hangs and freezes mid-play
- Skewed/misaligned screen layouts
- Environmental sound settings not saving
- Tap registration failures on objects and buttons
- Game crashes during gameplay
- Glitches preventing game progression
- Poor animation quality and performance
- Slider controls unreliable near screen edges

**Most requested features**

- In-game map tab accessible without menu exit
- Skip option for opening cutscenes
- Larger text size options
- Faster hint button recharge
- More hidden object scenes, fewer puzzles
- Better slider placement for smaller screens
- Bonus chapter with stronger connection to main story
- Removal of pop-up ads after purchase
- Better character connection and development

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowplay-darkness-incarnate-hidden-objects/id1163825669/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it 🖤

*2025-11-15, version 1.0.0*

🤘🏽

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2024-12-13*

This game is amazing. Great puzzles, great plot and quite scary

### 5/5 — Big fish

*2023-09-30, version 1.0.0*

I love it

### 3/5 — Unlock now?

*2022-10-15, version 1.0.0*

I hit play game just to make sure it would load correctly. Got to ‘unlock now’ and when I click on it-it just spins then says,’purchased failed’. Doesn’t ask me for payment or give me the option. Bummer, was good while it lasted

### 1/5 — Never work

*2022-10-10, version 1.0.0*

90% of their games won’t let you purchase the unlock or the screens are skewed.  Contacted customer service several times and they never help me with my problem. Never had so many problems with a developer before 
Love the games but wish I could play any of them

### 5/5 — Bellissimo

*2022-06-11, version 1.0.0*

Fatto molto bene anche tecnicamente

### 2/5 — Marichat

*2021-01-18, version 1.0.0*

Beaucoup trop court pour le prix 7,99€😡

### 4/5 — 🤔 okay game!!!

*2020-04-12, version 1.0.0*

First of all another reasonably priced game. Good length of both main game and bonus, tricky/easy puzzles, HOs a few, but some were a bit different from the usual boring ones Don't know if I got all the morphing items in there.!!! Some of the collectibles were a bit hard to find, but got them in the extras. Would recommend the game, but only if you can get it on sale. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

### 2/5 — Definitely not worth the money!

*2020-01-08, version 1.0.0*

I have been playing hidden object games for several years now.  While many have evolved in game play and graphics, I have to say this game is still lacking. I only gave 2 stars because I actually got to play a game that wasn’t riddled with glitches. But I didn’t get to play very long. $7.00 for a game that I finished within an hour?? Obvious puzzles or puzzles completely unsolvable without luck, there really wasn’t an in between. Please don’t waste your time and money with this one guys. You’ll enjoy others more that offer better options.

### 5/5 — A++

*2019-10-24, version 1.0.0*

I'm trying to be more mindful of leaving reviews because I myself depend on others feedback. No one likes to waste time on a bad game. I have to say I'm a huge fan now of this game designer. Hard head? Something like that. This is my second game of theirs and I love them. Unique puzzles, great story line, sharp graphics and HO are not just the norm. Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Shadowplay

### What is Shadowplay: Darkness Incarnate about?

This is a hidden object adventure game where you go undercover in an asylum to save your sister, who has been accused of murder. You must navigate the dark halls, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth to free her.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game features numerous terrifying hidden object scenes, spooky puzzles, and haunted mini-games. You'll use a special lantern to aid in your investigations and can enjoy a bonus chapter with additional content.

### How much does the game cost?

You can play the trial version for free. To complete the full adventure, a one-time purchase is required. There are also in-app purchases available for additional content.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly state platforms, Big Fish Games typically offers their titles on PC, Mac, mobile phones, and tablets.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The primary goal is to save your sister from the Iron Gate Asylum. This involves proving her innocence, escaping the darkness within the institution, and uncovering the secrets it holds.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2017-05-07

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

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