# Surface: Alone in the Mist - A Hidden Object Mystery (Full) — user reviews > 36 indexed App Store user reviews of Surface by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 4.19/5 from 103 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-alone-in-the-mist-a-hidden-object-mystery-full/id1058023292/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-alone-in-the-mist-a-hidden-object-mystery-full/id1058023292.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 58 · 4★ 27 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 7 ## Newest reviews (11 of 36) ### 4/5 — Loading issues *2017-03-13, version 1.0.0* I don't know if this is apple or big fish but I had to try downloading this game on several different occasions before today I just sat here keeping my phone awake and it took 30 minutes to download. On my new iPhone 5s. On my iPhone 5 it took a game this size 5min to load, and faster on this phone. The final download was successful and it took me about 3.5 hours to play the game, a glitch once or twice but I exited and restarted the app and it continued fine. ### 4/5 — Pretty Good *2016-05-23, version 1.0.0* I liked this game. It was certainly long enough for the cost, and the bonus game that came with it with fairly extensive as well. Plot was good as well, which is not always true with these games. about the only thing i didn't like was a minigame in the bonus section which is a side-scroller. the controls were really terrible and frustrating. ### 4/5 — Great game *2016-03-15, version 1.0.0* I love the different hidden object games and the mini games. I could use a little less hopping around. I would buy a sequel. ### 3/5 — It's only ok not great *2016-02-27, version 1.0.0* Very juvenile. ### 4/5 — Surface: Alone in the Mist by LynxMinx *2016-02-27, version 1.0.0* Note to KimTwilight! Loved the Slavic Tales and the Dreamatorium! Another great game was Mind Snares: Alice's Journey; if you haven't played I know you will love it! Didn't realize how many games I haven't played by Alawar, who it seems is now partnered with G5. So since THEY give you a trial, I just downloaded all the ones you loved plus a few others. Thank you for the heads up! I just learned that I also have carpal tunnel and have felt depressed so you gave me a pick-me-up! You are amazing! I will let others know about the other ones I am trying! Always like to "pay it forward"! On to the review! Fantastic game, but cannot give it a full 5 stars. You could customize your settings. The graphics were beautiful and the cut-scenes were exciting. It was a bit too short, even with bonus adventure. There was a journal, labeled inventory including the plus items (love them!), and a teleport map. Although the map was marked, it was a bit confusing because it wasn't labeled, and it didn't always work properly. You collect flowers which you can use to access a secret room in the bonus content. Loading was instantaneous between locations. The HO scenes were fabulous and had a lot of variation. There were plenty of puzzles and mini-games which I liked, because they were interesting and not a whole bunch of rotational puzzles, which I detest! The storyline was easy to follow and the game flowed very well. There was a mouse in clothes which I was ok with but a RAT was in the bonus chapter. Surprisingly I didn't panic, and I think I am less phobic than I used to be, so thanks everyone for giving me a heads up as to vermin. I deducted a star for the following reasons. One was that I had a big problem when it came to sewing up the toy doggie. It just was extremely hard and took about 20 minutes! Just great for my carpal tunnel syndrome! Another thing I don't like is the secret room. Why is it that after we pay for a game do we have to replay HO and puzzles with a timer? Do something different and more interesting! How about new puzzles where after you solve one it leads to another and so on and so forth? That would be a lot more fun to me! But all in all I loved this game! It was very enjoyable to play! A big shoutout to the Dream Team Elite! Especially KimTwilight and Dracyy, who always have my back. You are kindhearted and lovely people, and great reviewers! Thank you for looking out for me and for caring, and giving me heads up on the rodent situations in games. I am not letting fear stand in my way and I hope to make you proud! Lynxie sends love to the team and all the other gamers who are also my fans! ❤️💋😘 ### 5/5 — The COOLEST game ever *2016-02-25, version 1.0.0* I think the Mist is the most sophisticated and advanced of all Surface series and Elephant games that I have played before. Enjoying it endlessly ))) please, more games like this. Definitely, worth to buy it...and my update, I have finished the game, it is better than 5 stars 😄. And there are tiny cute rats, if someone has phobia ### 3/5 — Something happened *2016-02-24, version 1.0.0* The game will not let me proceed past fixing the toy dog for Allie. I managed to sew up the paw and the chest but no matter how much I try, it won't let me see the button eye back on. I've been tapping away for hours and still nothing. I can't move on in the game. This never happened before with any other games, please look into this, as I would like to actually play the game that I bought. ### 5/5 — Surface:Alone in the Mist *2016-02-24, version 1.0.0* This is Awesome. Everything you love in these games. Well done. ### 4/5 — On The Surface: This Game is Fun! *2016-02-23, version 1.0.0* UPDATE: I just finished the main game, which did not contain that many locations and deducted a star. This game is offensively short; one of the shortest yet! I'm shocked that other players did not comment on this. The bonus is usually short as well so I feel that I did not get my money's worth. You are Carol, and you wake up on your 16th birthday; however, you are celebrating alone this year. Your parents, as well as all the other adults, have completely disappeared! Now this would have been a kid's dream come true in certain circumstances when I was growing up, but there's something suspicious going on here. Is this bizarre occurrence connected to the sinister girl in your dreams? The graphics are very clear using brighter shades of colors; the artwork is embellished with nicely textured and well-drawn scenes creating a vivid, realistic environment. There are four modes of difficulty, including an option to customize your settings. The inventory is labeled and interactive; items will require assembly. Transition between scenes appears to be smooth and quick. The fast teleportation map indicates available tasks to complete. Your "Note" book is accessed by clicking on both the book symbol with a mask and the map in the lower left hand corner. Your "computer" type map will open; then you open your Note Book. This records the story as you progress. I like how you get snippets of your memories when you touch certain objects, such as a picture of your Mom triggering a memory of her at her cafe. You also use a camera to take photos of clues at times. The HOS were varied and fun; one type is to find the items by their silhouette shapes. Another more unique type is a scene with audio narration because your police officer Dad is interrogating some students about a teacher's disappearance. You will find the objects as he speaks; how creative! The puzzles are simple but fun. One type is to swap/put pieces of picture fragments between multiple pictures of different themes where they belong. You collect flowers in the locations; they are easy to spot and are also hidden in pop-up boxes. The extras include a secret room where you replay HOS and puzzles for characters to earn stars, etc. I am really enjoying this installment after last week's bummers. By the way, LynxMinx and all reviewers: Since you might be looking for different games to play, check out some by Alawar Entertainment. Google one and you will see their others. I suggest you play the following at lower prices: Weird Park 3 Final Show The Other Side: Tower of Souls (awesome!) Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows I played these last year, some before I started reviewing. They are great for the price. ### 3/5 — *yawn* *2016-02-23, version 1.0.0* Hum drum, boring, same old, etc. Not even close to one of Elephant Games better efforts ### 5/5 — Amazing! Please make more! *2016-02-23, version 1.0.0* Please make more like this! It was spooky and fun! Good plot line and not too easy to solve. I love that you have a little more control of the story by being able to choose what your character says! Amazing! Keep it up! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Please fix the game *2016-03-23, version 1.0.0* When I got the game it was great but now ever time I try to play it now the screen turns black. Please fix it big fish and I will change my Review. ### 1/5 — Disappointment *2016-03-07, version 1.0.0* Unfortunately, I am not alone in having the game quit in the middle of loading. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Mediocre *2016-03-02, version 1.0.0* Have played all the Surface games. This isn't up to the usual standard. No real story, no real interaction. Now stuck at the sewing problem and can't proceed. ### 1/5 — Boring, short, too easy. *2016-02-28, version 1.0.0* Have bought all the surface games, and this one was so far below standard. Absolutely no challenge, the mini games were way too easy. ### 1/5 — Stopped loading. *2016-02-26, version 1.0.0* Played off and on for a day. Day two, I launch the game and it starts to load and then a black screen. It won't load now. This is the reason I stopped downloading BF games. I kept buying games that would run fine for a period of time and then stop working. I stayed away for about 8 months and decided to try again. Looks like nothing has changed at BF. It seems even worse now that a fair number of games don't offer "try before you buy". Oh well, bye bye BF games. ### 1/5 — Wish I hadn't *2016-02-22, version 1.0.0* I'm bored with this series. Nothing new here folks! ### 2/5 — Come on. I paid $5 for THIS?! *2016-02-29, version 1.0.0* Graphics and story line good, puzzles quick but fun, but the game ended so soon! And there are just repeats of already played mini games in the bonus content. Disappointed after paying $5. ### 2/5 — Surface: Alone in the Mist *2016-02-28, version 1.0.0* Come on, Big Fish! I have moved heaven and earth trying to fix the bug in this game with the teddy bear. Why aren't you putting out an update to fix this problem? You have a duty to your customers to make good on the games you sell. I bought the game through Apple instead of your website so my only option is to delete and reinstall. I will lose all of my progress if I do that. Please make this right! ### 2/5 — Way too easy *2016-02-27, version 1.0.0* No challenge at all. Passed easily on hardest difficulty first try, not worth the money but an interesting story. ### 2/5 — Patti *2016-02-25, version 1.0.0* I did not think I should have been charge $4.00 first to be able to play this game. I definitely would not of paid for it. I thought the game was something a kid would play. What happen to only paying $1.99 for games? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — excellent game *2021-03-07, version 1.0.0* excellent game, even if the bonus game is a bit short. The only problem i found was in Cafe (bonus game) where i couldnt use donuts to open the cupboard. Had to terminate the game and try again. I wish there were more games like this one, but it seems everyone tries to make fantasy based games and i dont like them ### 5/5 — Pretty good game! *2016-07-16, version 1.0.0* I enjoyed it ### 5/5 — Good fun *2016-04-12, version 1.0.0* Things one finds actually make sense, good story line, good hints. Only complaint is that the text is so small. ### 5/5 — Surface, alone in the mist *2016-03-16, version 1.0.0* I have greatly enjoyed all the variety in this game as well as the graphics. ### 5/5 — One of the best. *2016-03-09, version 1.0.0* I usually love Elephant Games and this one doesn't disappoint. Lots of puzzles. I am really enjoying it. I like to play this type of game on my computer but this one translates well to my tablet. ### 5/5 — Great Game *2016-03-06, version 1.0.0* Did not experience real glitches. A couple of places were not easy to complete, as in sewing the dog. Placement made no sense. Other than that thoroughly enjoyed the game. Look forward to more. ### 5/5 — Another winner *2016-03-04, version 1.0.0* Loved this game! I liked how there were so many new and different ways to find things. Creative and new - A! ### 5/5 — Well done! *2016-03-02, version 1.0.0* The Surface series is one of my favorites, and this game is one of the best. Yes, it was short, but I much prefer an outstanding game that holds my interest to one that is longer that I don't want to finish. Graphics, cutscenes, games, and music are all top notch. ### 5/5 — How fun this is *2016-02-27, version 1.0.0* I really like a game that hardly lets me put it down. It keeps me going and I am truly having fun because it is not painfully difficult and the story just keeps unrolling with animated cuts that transition actual game play. Nice graphics and storyline. They should have an Oscar for games in various categories. Most of the animation shorts this year were just yucky line drawings and boring. Putting games in the Oscar nominations and replacing some of the shorts categories would be a big plus. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-02-27, version 1.0.0* Great game. Good plot. --- *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.*