# Spirits of Mystery: Family Lies - Hidden Object — user reviews > 73 indexed App Store user reviews of Spirits of Mystery by BFG Entertainment Inc., rated 4.30/5 from 295 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-of-mystery-family-lies-hidden-object/id1106018860/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-of-mystery-family-lies-hidden-object/id1106018860.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 190 · 4★ 49 · 3★ 23 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of Spirits of Mystery? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful and gorgeous graphics - 📖 Engaging and interesting storyline - 🧩 Diverse and creative puzzles - 🗺️ Helpful teleport map feature - 🎮 Long gameplay with bonus chapters - 🎵 Calming music that doesn't rush players - ✨ Unique and creative game mechanics - 🎯 Good navigation controls **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent technical glitches and bugs - 💰 Purchase recovery issues after deletion - 🎮 Poor game logic and nonsensical item usage - 🔍 Difficult to locate hidden objects - 📱 Aspect ratio problems on iPad/mobile devices - ⏱️ Tedious repetitive gameplay mechanics - 🎬 Rushed and incomplete ending - 🗣️ Poor voice acting quality - 📊 Confusing inventory management - ⚙️ Unresponsive buttons and controls - 🎯 Lack of clear instructions for mechanics - ⏳ Long loading times between locations - 📝 Missing journal/diary feature **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes and won't launch - Buttons unresponsive or non-functional - Cannot pick up certain items (giraffe head, etc.) - Game displays sideways or at wrong aspect ratio - Only partial screen visible on launch - Game stuck at completion screen preventing further play - Hint button doesn't work properly - Items don't disappear after collection - Cannot move symbols in bonus chapter - Domino game has no reset button - Touch sensitivity issues with inventory items - Game freezes during play requiring restart - Purchase not found error on reinstall **Most requested features** - Exit button to easily close the game - Magnifying glass or zoom feature for hidden objects - Teleport system for faster navigation - Morphing objects collection feature - Journal/diary for story tracking - Reset button for puzzle games - Better instructions for game mechanics - Improved inventory organization ## Newest reviews (10 of 73) ### 2/5 — Don’t pay for this game *2023-04-30* It has so many glitches. You can’t even play it. I’ve had to open open it and close it. Multiple times to get features to work. Right now I’m at a spot where there’s no objectives available and I can’t go anywhere either. Waste of money. ### 3/5 — Needs a bit more logic… *2023-04-15* The map is not very useful. You collect so many objects before you use them… Very little logic to where things will be. Sorry I paid for it. Update: Having already paid, I persevered. The logic is still missing, but there was enjoyment - with copious use of the map. ### 3/5 — No map, no morphing objects *2022-02-06* I have been spoiled by games you can teleport to and little morphing objects to look for. I thought the graphics were terrific! There is nothing at all wrong with the game. It is just my preference to have a map which also helps when you get completely stumped. I prefer to never hit the hint button. LOL ### 4/5 — Family lies *2021-01-26* Overall enjoyed the game. My only beef is there is no exit button and it’s really hard to get out of it without one ### 2/5 — Interesting *2020-09-27, version 1.0.0* Omg this game is so fun so far I hope I do note have to pay for the next chapter I am so addicted to this game I so happy lol. ### 4/5 — Well Done *2020-04-22* Great navigation controls I could listen to my own music. Storyline was fun. The puzzles were diverse. All around winner. ### 3/5 — Family lies *2019-07-17, version 1.0.0* So far ok ### 4/5 — Better than expected *2019-06-02* Graphics lovely. Story not bad. A lot of back and forth but ok. Some of the HO games confused me and or couldn’t find due to dark screen ( hint to the rescue ). LONG game + bonus game. Played well no issues/glitches. Purchased on sale. Well worth it. ### 5/5 — Eyes *2018-08-26, version 1.0.0* Great game and awesome graphics ### 5/5 — Really great game *2018-04-04, version 1.0.0* I’ve really enjoyed playing this game. Great story line. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t find purchase *2024-02-07, version 1.0.0* I downloaded this game on 23rd August 2023 and paid £6.99. I deleted it after playing and have now tried to download it again but it says purchase not found. This has happened with several previously purchased games from Big Fish so I won’t be paying for any more. ### 1/5 — Waste of time and money *2023-03-05, version 1.0.0* The mini games were impossible, it should come with a magnifying glass to find important areas to work. Worse BIG FISH hidden object game I’ve played. ### 1/5 — Bad game *2022-03-04, version 1.0.0* I just paid for this game and it doesn’t work I would like my money back. ### 1/5 — Don’t bother *2021-02-24, version 1.0.0* You can’t even open the whole picture. I only get 1/8 of a screen 📺 I took a pic and wish I could add it to show! I would like my money 💰 back! ### 1/5 — Can’t play it *2020-03-27, version 1.0.0* I paid for this and can’t play non of the buttons work I’ve deleted it 4 times and re installed it over a number of months and the same issue ...rubbish ### 1/5 — Family Lies *2020-01-23, version 1.0.0* I have loaded this game about five times, it gets pretty flustrating. When ever I load it it comes up sideways. The game really looks like fun. Please fix it. ### 1/5 — Issue *2020-01-19, version 1.0.0* I only see a parcial game in my screen . I’m trying to open the game in my iPhone . ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-01-15, version 1.0.0* I have played many Big Fish mystery games but this one has really let me down. The puzzles are either very easy and a bit silly to be honest or very bad explained and you don’t know what the intention is. At times there are so much items in your inventory it seems weird. To be honest the mysteries and story line do not make sense...but fine up to the next one.. ### 1/5 — Said finished when I wasn’t finished *2019-02-13* No way to get back into my game. It’s telling me I completed it. Went to bonus and it picks up where I left off but now I can’t get pieces I need because I “completed” it. I tried starting over and it’s showing all tasks done. And the map is not even there. I paid $6.99 for a game that won’t let me complete it. Bogus. Last time I pay Big Fish for anything. Even developer’s site doesn’t let you ask a question about this. ### 1/5 — Not working *2019-01-12* I have re-loaded this game for times, Because things will not allow me to pick them up or except the items in the things and I am sick of this. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great *2024-02-08, version 1.0.0* Love this game another big fish great game ### 5/5 — I like the game *2023-03-15* Keep you on your toes. Make you think and to solve problems kool ### 5/5 — Great story *2022-07-18, version 1.0.0* Will definitely pay to unlock to whole game. I think it’s worth paying for. ### 5/5 — Family Ties *2021-12-08* Like they say- oldie but a goodie! I keep this game in the back and replay every once in a while. Always find something new each time I play! ### 5/5 — Loved it *2020-04-04, version 1.0.0* Fantastic graphics, interesting puzzles and a great story line too. Very enjoyable! ### 5/5 — Family lies *2020-01-27, version 1.0.0* Love it ### 5/5 — 👍 *2020-01-22* Bom ### 5/5 — Family Lies *2019-11-28, version 1.0.0* Nice graphics. Storyline is good. Challenging, but not too difficult! ### 5/5 — Family lies *2019-08-18* Really enjoyed this games. The layers you have to peel away keeps you focused. One of the best I’ve ever played ### 5/5 — Excellent *2018-11-18* Vraiment excellent. Graphisme, intrigue, jeux, la carte est très utile. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*