# Stride Files > Detective adventure game with spoken dialogue and interactive objects. (iPhone/iPad app by Wales Interactive Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-files/id555637880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wales Interactive Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478870653) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free - Rating: 2.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 132 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-09-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-files/id555637880/reviews.md ## What is Stride Files? A detective adventure game in its own beautiful and mystical world, complete with over 3 hours of spoken dialogue. In a big metropolis, called Harbridge, a seemingly everyday murder has happened. Knowing our love for solving mysteries, our friend Errol Chadwick, the chief inspector of the city’s police force, has called us to take over the investigation in this case. Again we are about to prove our skills and live up to the chief inspectors expectations... Aren't we? Join Chief Inspector Errol Chadwich and pathologist Elizibeth Stride as you try to solve the mystery of two deaths at the Henson manor, the residence of the most well known family in the whole country. Some foul play is most definitely afoot and we need your detective skills to help to piece together the clues and solve the case! Features: Intriguing detective adventure gameplay Beautiful traditional illustrated animation and artwork Atmospheric and magical soundtrack Unique character interaction with over 100 keywords to build every question imaginable 50 interactive objects providing background information on your case Over 3 hours of spoken dialogue for 9 characters ## Key features - Intriguing detective adventure gameplay - Beautiful illustrated animation and artwork - Atmospheric and magical soundtrack - Unique character interaction - Interactive objects - Over 3 hours of spoken dialogue ## Recent user reviews (10 of 31) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-files/id555637880/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Gutted *2020-12-01, version 3.0* Edit : well I’ve spent ages going through conversations and piecing things together until I finally felt read for the end quizz..... unbelievably after saying yes I’m ready the quiz consisted of a blank box with no questions?? What a waste of time the whole thing has been, up till then it was fantastic as you can see from below previous review! This is a thinking persons game, a real game, one where you aren’t spoon fed but left to work things out for yourself, this is a brilliant detective story with lots of characters to interview and clues to find, those who have left poor reviews obviously need everything spelling out for them....shame. Also I’ve had no crashes and it is saving my game beautifully. Someone has put a lot of time and effort into this game and it shows. I also adored “the bunker” this team are very talented. I have just purchased another game of theirs and I can’t wait to play it. Thank you to the hardworking developers that give people like me such enjoyment. ### 3/5 — Not so good... *2020-04-08* This could’ve been so much better. Basically you just listen to a guy talk. ### 1/5 — Bugs galore, ultimately game-ending *2019-09-28* I enjoy detective games, and they are relatively rare in the AppStore. Thus, despite the tedious and repetitive nature of gameplay, I carried on and interviewed each witness on each item in the 8 page list and on the alibi and motive of the cast of characters. I brightened up when I spotted clues hidden in the scenery, and sure enough, it looked as if the interrogation list had been expanded to highlight my discoveries. Hooray! BUT! The list was not uniformly modified. Some clues were missing for each witness, although it was clear I would need the witness’ response in order to progress. This was not a clever ruse forcing me to get the answers a different way — there was no other way. Worse yet...the doctor in the morgue is billed as the character to contact if you need help on what to do next. However, the list of items for potential discussion was completely blank. I couldn’t get ANY information from her, let alone walkthrough assistance. I decided to skip to the end and see if I could pass the final quiz. The quiz! Also utterly blank. Don’t waste your time with this game. You’ll suffer through an hour listening to worthless monologues, to literally no end. ### 3/5 — Hmm *2019-03-15* I was actually enjoying the game, but I can’t access the quiz at the end? I don’t know if I’m missing something or what... but it just goes blank when I attempt to take the quiz... ### 1/5 — Interesting Until Quiz *2016-06-16* The quiz at the end isn't great. I spent the game focused on the details around the murder, but the quiz actually forces you to have memorized every piece of text. What initials were on the box? What time is the home defense course? What was the furniture made of? Who painted the picture above the bed? Who cares! After having to fail the test multiple times I just gave up. :( ### 2/5 — Cumbersome *2015-05-02* Hard to navigate and not very intuitive. ### 5/5 — Much Better than my Expectations *2015-04-01* One of the best mystery apps I've played. Please make a new case ### 2/5 — What could have been a good game is bogged down with trivia *2014-06-07, version 2.1* I wanted to like this game. I enjoy mysteries. The trouble here is that the creators seem to have mistaken 'paying attention to detail' with 'paying attention to every bit of trivia you can come across regardless of its relevance'. The quiz is full of pointless questions regarding who made what painting and so on... things that have nothing to do with the case at all. Testing me for how much I was paying attention to the facts of the case? Well and good. Asking about background stuff that has nothing to do with anything? That's tedious, and tedium will kill any game dead. ### 1/5 — Deceptive *2014-02-09, version 2.1* This looked a pretty good game from the App Store page, but after downloading it, it feels shoddy, there's no real guidance through the story, and worst of all, it crashes every other time I try to move from room to room. If you want to experience how often a very low graphics game can crash your brand new retina mini iPad, then Stride Files may be for you. ### 5/5 — A worthy mystery *2013-06-22, version 2.0* If you like professor Layton and such games you'll love this, a different take on the murder mystery genre. Beautiful visuals and a great story. ## Frequently asked questions about Stride Files ### What kind of game is Stride Files? Stride Files is a detective adventure game set in a beautiful and mystical world. It focuses on solving a murder mystery through investigation, character interaction, and clue gathering. The game features a compelling narrative and traditional illustrated artwork. ### What are the key features of Stride Files? Key features include intriguing detective gameplay, beautiful traditional illustrated animation, an atmospheric soundtrack, unique character interaction with over 100 keywords, 50 interactive objects, and over 3 hours of spoken dialogue for nine characters. ### How much does Stride Files cost? Stride Files is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase to access the full game experience. ### What is the main story of Stride Files? The game involves a murder investigation in the metropolis of Harbridge. Players assist Chief Inspector Errol Chadwick and pathologist Elizibeth Stride in solving the mystery of two deaths at the Henson manor, uncovering foul play and piecing together clues. ### Who are the main characters in Stride Files? The main characters include the player's detective persona, Chief Inspector Errol Chadwick of the city's police force, and pathologist Elizibeth Stride. The game also features nine characters with whom players can interact. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2017-11-09 64 Bit Support ### 2.1 — 2014-01-15 Small Bug Fixes ### 2.0 — 2013-03-15 Thanks for downloading Stride Files: The Square Murder. We have listened to your feedback and vastly improved the Stride Files game for your enjoyment. We’ve made some major improvements and fixed a whole range of problems that have improved the quality of the game. Improvement list includes: ✭No more crashing, all crash bugs fixed! ✭New save function which auto saves your progress as you play! ✭Improved gameplay and dialogue. ✭Re-mastered music, sound and speech. ✭Now supports a wider range of iOS devices. ✭Game Center Achievements We appreciate your support of the game and thanks for your patience while we’ve been beavering away fixing the bugs and making the game better. Your feedback is invaluable for us to keep improving the title. If you have any more suggestions of how you like us to improve this title and future Stride Files murder mysteries then just get in touch through our support email. We read all the emails and any ideas we include we’ll give you a credit in the game. All the best The Wales Interactive Team ### 1.1 — 2012-09-25 Fixed Crash Bug With iOS 6. New touch features ### 1.0 — 2012-09-05 No release notes. ## More apps by Wales Interactive Ltd. - [Kitten Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-calculator/id478870650) - [Jack Vs Ninjas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jack-vs-ninjas/id587767548) - [Gravity Badgers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-badgers/id671615894) - [The Bunker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bunker/id1188620229) - [The Shapeshifting Detective](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shapeshifting-detective/id1442597503) All apps by Wales Interactive Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/478870653 --- *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 2026-06-10.*