# Strange Investigations 1: F2P — user reviews > 48 indexed App Store user reviews of Strange Investigations 1 by Elephant Games AR LLC, rated 3.54/5 from 57 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-investigations-1-f2p/id1551321006/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-investigations-1-f2p/id1551321006.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 32 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 16 ## Newest reviews (17 of 48) ### 3/5 — The energy concept is trash *2023-06-20* The games are fun, but the energy is so annoying, especially when it takes an entire day to refill. I refuse to spend money on it. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game in the Store. ### 4/5 — There's one thing annoying *2022-08-29, version 1.2.7* I appreciate the fact that you have this game in F2P version. But for play on iPhone 13, the item list at the bottom is so hard to interact with because the phone goes back to the home screen every time I drag one of the items. It'd be great to have bigger area (height) of item list so you can touch only items. ### 2/5 — Very limited play - Not F2P *2022-07-16* You have to use energy to complete every task. Even with the 200 energy they give you as a gift, you’ll be out in less than 30 minutes and will have to buy more or quit until it replenishes. This is not what I consider f2p and it’s not the model other f2p adventure games follow. ### 2/5 — problem with the scenes *2022-07-09, version 1.2.7* Game is good however the screen size are not appropriate for the ipad 8 . You cannot see the whole scene and cannot get the gadgets which are necessary for the game. I could not continue the game. ### 2/5 — Strange 1 *2022-06-06* Proble avec l,énergie ça me rend complètement folle parce que ces un jeux interressant ### 2/5 — Energy?! *2022-04-11* Was fun until the energy ran out. I’ve never played a HOG with energy requirements and there’s a good reason for that: it’s a terrible idea. ### 1/5 — ZERO STARS *2022-03-13, version 1.2.7* I was enjoying this game until the silly “not enough energy for this action” notices started cropping up then lost patience with it and deleted it ### 1/5 — バグ *2022-03-13, version 1.2.7* 兵士のフィギュアがついた箱を開けて、女神像と写真が手に入るらしいのですが、まったく反応せず手に入りません。ヒント活用しても、全然関係ない左端の暗闇をポイントするだけ。 多分結構最後の方で、ちまちまと気長に頑張ってきましたが心折れました。まあ、課金しなくて良かったってことにしよう。 ### 3/5 — Fun game but not truly F2P *2022-03-10* I downloaded this game after playing and enjoying similar mystery games by a different developer. While the graphics are good and the story is interesting, I am a bit disappointed that this game was labeled “F2P” as it is not truly free to play. You have limited energy in this game, so when you run out, you can either wait until your energy refills (you gain 1 energy point every 5 minutes) or purchase more energy. Other games in this genre that are labeled “F2P” are truly free to play and do not run on a limited energy model. It would be nice if there were more ways to gain free energy (besides the free 20 points every 24 hours), such as watching ads. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. We hope you'll enjoy it! ### 1/5 — Progress reset and energy *2022-02-22* 1) The energy is too low and it costs about 10 energy for every action. Although I thank you for extra 20 energy claimable every 24 hours, please either increase the energy points or have an option to view ads to replenish more energy quickly. 2) I was mainly compelled in to writing this review because occasionally my progress got reset which means to play the game again and again and to wait sooo long just to get to the place I was before reset. Please fix to get improved rating, especially this reset problem **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. You can also contact us at support@elephant-games.com and we'll see how we can help you with your progress. ### 3/5 — Look out wallet ... *2022-02-21, version 1.2.7* Enjoying the game reached location 4 (inside cinema) only to find that this is one of those games in which you need energy to play. So, it’s wait (how long?) to get a supply or buy a supply. This is an instant turn off in my book. I don’t like sneaky attacks on my wallet and hold ups in game play. I want to choose when I turn off and turn on. I can live without your game, thank you. DELETED GAME. 3 stars is a generous gesture in all the circumstances, I think. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2022-02-17, version 1.2.7* Half way through the game decided to send me back to the beginning, twice ### 3/5 — Had so much potential *2022-02-15* I enjoyed playing it at first but then waiting for energy was ridiculous and it doesn’t even tell you how much energy each action costs or how much energy you have until you’re energy is gone. So it cuts my game into weird parts which is frustrating. Also I just updated the app because my app wasn’t loading and then it just had me start the whole game again which I’m not gonna do that’s boring so I’ve deleted it and now i’m writing this. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. We hope you'll enjoy it! ### 1/5 — Absolutely disappointing *2022-02-14* I have been, very slowly, over a couple of months been playing this game… Progress is agonisingly slow! A few days ago I finished the main game and was part way into playing the Bonus Chapter, I play a little every day until I have to wait for more energy - I just wanted to continue playing when upon the start up the game completely reset itself and all my progress has been deleted! And I can not continue on with the bonus chapter unless I first complete the game AGAIN! Is this deliberate or is it accidental? Either way I am completely put off by your games! **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. You can also contact us at support@elephant-games.com and we'll see how we can help you with your progress. ### 1/5 — Ok, but really not *2022-02-09* WTH! Why why why do u have to wait sooooo long for energy. It’s maddening. You get to play the game for like a half hour and then wait an entire day for the energy to go up to 300. Common guys, 5 minutes for every 1 energy. It’s so f’ing stupid. I can’t stand it. Deleting right now. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. We hope you'll enjoy it! ### 2/5 — Keeps resetting *2022-02-07, version 1.2.6* Game keeps resetting to the beginning. Happened twice already. ### 1/5 — Drains energy way too fast! *2022-01-23* I know the devs run a business and put a lot of effort into the game, but this is a terrible model. Once you’re in a decent way, the energy drains super fast, leaving you to pay excessively or wait for 24 hours for a tiny boost, which again quickly runs out. I don’t mind watching ads or paying up front. This is just an ugly cash grab, though. I will be uninstalling. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. We hope you'll enjoy it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — İncisu *2025-11-06, version 1.3.0.* Güncelleme lütfen oyun ilerlenemiyor ### 1/5 — Stupid *2024-01-20* Absolutely loved the game at first. The story and all was great but then you have to wait for energy or pay. Screw that. I will not play a game I have to wait to play. It should be a one set affordable price to play the whole game or not. Deleted and won’t try another. 😞 ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2024-01-19* The game was already a little annoying because of the energy requirement thing. Whatever that is. It just seems like a way to get money and I don’t care for that. But the game itself was decent but then in the middle of a scene, my item started to just disappear so I couldn’t use them on anything and when I went out of the game and came back in the whole game started over without me doing it. Definitely going to get my money back. ### 1/5 — Ripped off *2023-09-23* Paid for this game in 2021. Now the format has changed and it asks me to pay to play for “energy.” So much for the “Pay once, play forever“ promise. Developer is too lazy to just make new games, just trying to remonetize old ones. Insult to injury? Support button doesn’t work - clicks nowhere - and game crashes back to beginning. So long Elephant ….. **Developer response:** Hello! We are sorry that the support button doesn't work. Our support email is support@elephant-games.am. The premium version of this game is still in the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations 1: Birth. Please contact our support team by the email we gave you if it doesn't recognise your previous payment. ### 1/5 — Game kept resetting back to the start *2023-05-16, version 1.2.7* After the game reset twice back to the beginning, I just deleted it. I couldn’t get past the movie theater ### 1/5 — Rip off *2023-01-27, version 1.2.7* I purchased 3 x £1.79 and without using any skips it still asks to purchase more. On the last £1.79 purchase I had to wait after one move. Not happy. Tried again and purchased more energy but after this I managed to carry on without using any skips or hints for about 3 minutes then it ran out of energy and wanted more cash or waiting time. What is going on with you! ### 1/5 — Oh my goodness, this is ridiculous *2022-11-15* I purchased this game eight months ago and I've played it several times. When I downloaded it again today it's asking me to pay to recharge the game at different points. Plus there's no strategy guide anymore like before. I'd like to know what happened to the buy it now play it forever promise. Absolutely nothing about this is right. What is up with you elephant games?. This stinks! ### 1/5 — Keeps resetting! DEVELOPERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE, *2022-11-12, version 1.2.7* I was halfway through the game(know this as this is a rerun)when I had to pause it. When I open the app up to continue playing the blasted thing reset!That was five attempts ago,because EVERY SINGLE TIME I go back to continue to play from where I left off,again it resets! And,NO! I am NOT pressing the “Reset”. Another annoying thing is the energy level 😡 5 minutes of play is all you get before it quits due to low energy!! It just gives time to solve the 3 disc book puzzle in the apartment. No way will I pay for energy as this would probably amount to high double figures,for a few minutes play,daylight robbery! I know some people will actually pay just to carry on playing,at least give more energy for the payments and,add videos to watch to get more,like all of the other games of this genre do. ### 1/5 — Horrible game *2022-06-12, version 1.2.7* This game is terrible, not once do they tell you that everything cost energy until you get a surprise notification. ### 1/5 — Draining energy *2022-04-06* This game it very frustrating! Some people wanna sit down and read a book all day. I wanted to sit down and play this game all day. Unfortunately the “energy” drains then you have to wait hours to advance. Play for 10 min then the energy is gone again. **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for honest review. This free to play model of the game is still new to us and we are working on improving it. We will note your feedback and keep it in mind for our future games and updates. For now, there is a premium version of this game on the AppStore, it's called Strange Investigations: Birth. We hope you'll enjoy it! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — ゲームは最高 *2024-05-10, version 1.2.7* ただ、アイテムを選ぶ度にiPhoneのコントロールセンターが持ち上がりウザい ### 5/5 — Fun *2022-12-21* I loved it because it has a variety of puzzles and great graphics to go along with the storyline. Looking forward to playing the next game. **Developer response:** Hello there! Thank you for the review. We really appreciate it. ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2022-09-24* I’ve played a lot of games similar to yours, but the best part was when I ran out of energy and couldn’t play again until it filled up. It’s so difficult for me to walk away from playing, I’m enjoying it so much. I’ll be downloading it again in the future. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Loved the sroryline *2021-07-05* I loved the storyline and that fact that the dialogue was in a larger print. Wonderful. What are the other titles that you have? **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for your boundless support. We promise to release more exciting games for your enjoyment!You can find more of our games on the App Store in the Elephant Games section! ### 5/5 — Sooooo Fuuuuun *2021-06-25* I absolutely loved this game I fell in love with character Dana and hope to play more games with her ### 5/5 — Nicely done *2021-04-10, version 1.0.0* This was just the right length,with great HOS and a plethora of puzzles. Really enjoyed it👍🏻👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Great *2021-03-27, version 1.0.0* Music was perfect! ### 5/5 — Janny *2021-03-27, version 1.0.0* Fantastic game. ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2021-03-25* This game is fantastic. I enjoyed every minute of it. This is a must buy. Also, love that it’s a new series. Looking forward to the next one.👍 **Developer response:** Thank you for your interest in Elephant Games! We're grateful for your support! ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2021-03-24, version 1.0.0* I loved this game. It’s got a dark feeling with a good story. The puzzles were reasonable and the hidden object parts are perfect. Maybe a a match 3 or similar when it’s hidden object time, my special needs daughter likes these games and try’s to play them but can get stuck on these parts, and will switch to the other game if one is provided. I’m sure there’s many people who also prefer a choice. I hope you will make a series of Strange investigations, 😊 Thank you. --- *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 2026-09-05.*