# The Secret Order: Masked Intent HD - A Hidden Objects Adventure — user reviews > 95 indexed App Store user reviews of The Secret Order by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 3.90/5 from 171 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-secret-order-masked-intent-hd-a-hidden-objects-adventure/id982053091/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-secret-order-masked-intent-hd-a-hidden-objects-adventure/id982053091.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 81 · 4★ 41 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 20 ## What do users think of The Secret Order? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design - 🎭 Engaging storyline with good narrative - 🎵 Excellent voice acting and sound design - 🗺️ Helpful transport/teleport map feature - 🎮 Good variety of puzzles and mini-games - ⏱️ Lengthy gameplay with bonus content - 📚 Comprehensive journal and task list - 🎯 Clear inventory system with labels - 🔄 Mahjong alternative to hidden object scenes - ⚡ Smooth performance for most players **Cons** - 🐛 Hint button frequently non-functional - 🐌 Game becomes slow and sluggish mid-play - 💥 Frequent crashes and freezing issues - 👁️ Hidden objects too small and difficult to find - 🎬 Missing graphics in cut scenes - 🗺️ Map doesn't show entire layout or updates slowly - 🎮 Unresponsive tap controls requiring multiple clicks - 📖 Unclear mini-game instructions - 🔀 Disjointed story flow and confusing progression - ⏳ Trial period too short to evaluate properly - 🎯 Bonus content placement confusing and disruptive - 🖼️ Grainy graphics quality in some areas - 🎪 Generic/outdated game feel **Commonly reported bugs** - Hint button stops working during gameplay - Game crashes at beginning or during cut scenes - Map becomes unresponsive or updates slowly - Game freezes and requires restart - Blank screens during cut scenes - Bonus game fails to load - Unlock/payment screen not functional - Objects require excessive tapping to respond - Game becomes jerky and sluggish mid-play - Tap controls unresponsive for navigation - Graphics fail to render in certain scenes **Most requested features** - Fix hint button to work reliably - Improve game performance and reduce lag - Make hidden objects larger and more visible - Create unified map view showing entire layout - Add morphing objects and collectible items - Improve mini-game clarity and instructions - Better integration of bonus content into main story - Separate map icon instead of requiring menu access - Add wallpaper download functionality - Extend trial period for better evaluation - Fix unresponsive controls and tap detection - Improve graphics clarity and quality ## Newest reviews (17 of 95) ### 4/5 — Super long mais graphisme pas terrible *2022-03-21, version 1.0.0* Très bonne longueur, pas mal de mini-jeux sympa, les soc peuvent être évitées par jeu de Mah-jong et heureusement car le graphisme du jeu est vraiment ancien et les soc sont difficiles à voir. C’estpour ça que je ne mets que 4 étoiles. ### 2/5 — Angry *2019-08-02, version 1.0.0* Was enjoying the game then all of a sudden the hint button stopped working. Couldn't find out any more info. ### 2/5 — Issues *2019-05-02, version 1.0.0* Great story, puzzles and graphics but then it gets glitchy with the hint button not working with no clue on what to do next! You just end up going around in circles. Very frustrating! I want my money back if this cannot be fixed! Very disappointing!!! ### 2/5 — Great game - but no graphics for the cut scenes *2019-02-10, version 1.0.0* Just had a blank screen with no idea what as going on 😂 ### 2/5 — Unable to unlock game *2018-03-09, version 1.0.0* Played first part of game.....it looked promising, unlock game screen came up, clicked to pay but couldn't open the unlock area to pay. Different! Lol. ### 4/5 — Masked Intent *2017-10-04, version 1.0.0* Nice graphics ### 4/5 — Love these gsmes! *2016-02-22, version 1.0.0* It's a good game, if not a bit the same as some ofthe others ### 4/5 — Ansich ein gutes Spiel, aber *2016-01-16, version 1.0.0* ....es hakt zwischendurch und dann funktioniert plötzlich der Tip-Button nicht mehr. Wenn man das Spiel aus macht und wieder an, dann funktioniert es genau 1x und dann wieder gar nicht. War beim Vorgänger genau so. Anscheinend bekommen sie das nicht hin. Ansonsten ist es ein schönes Spiel. Man kann bei den Wimmelbildszenen auch zu Mahjong wechseln. Es gibt 2 Bonuskapitel. Daher ist das Spiel auch schön lan. Eine Karte ist dabei. Hab sie allerdings zu spät entdeckt. Und es dauernd immer einen Moment bis sie sich aktualisiert hat. ### 4/5 — In progress review *2015-12-24, version 1.0.0* ...only in chapter 2 of the game and am loving it so far. However, I am frustrated by 2 of the puzzles so far where I accidentally hit 'skip' while trying to navigate the game. I do NOT skip games and love the challenge of solving a difficult puzzle. PLEASE fix this. This would be 5 stars otherwise. ### 3/5 — Schönes Spiel *2015-11-15, version 1.0.0* Eigentlich ein sehr schönes Spiel. Ärgerlich ist, dass ab dem Bonuskapitel der Tipp nicht mehr richtig funktioniert. ### 3/5 — Not great *2015-10-20, version 1.0.0* I bought this game because the second came out and I'm OCD that way. I really would have given it a two but I hate to do that. The graphics were below average, the story was good but not something we haven't seen before. I did enjoy the puzzles. I didn't hate it but I certainly didn't love it. ### 3/5 — Loved at first then *2015-09-11, version 1.0.0* Love the graphics and puzzles however once I got to the fire bridge it was intolerably slow then glitchy after that. Also my bonus game did not load very disappointed. ### 4/5 — Good but has issues *2015-08-30, version 1.0.0* Good up until the end, then very glitchy. ### 4/5 — Okay! *2015-08-30, version 1.0.0* Das Spiel ist sehr umfangreich. Mir gefällt es, dass man es nicht mal so eben schnell durchspielen kann. Die Grafik ist nicht immer die Beste, stört mich aber nicht. Wichtig ist, das alles funktioniert! :-) Ich habe schon eine Menge Wimmelbildspiele durchgespielt, und dieses hier gehört auf jeden Fall zu den Wertigsten! ### 2/5 — It was okay *2015-08-13, version 1.0.0* I have come to expect more from Big Fish. I have been a subscriber with them for a long time, and have rarely been disappointed. Puzzles and storyline were average, at best. ### 4/5 — I rarely give a four but... *2015-08-07, version 1.0.0* Not the best game I've played either. Liked the story, graphics, (loved) the map and voice over. I liked the mahjong option on the HO play. Not fond of some of the mini games or poor strategy guide and the bonus content in the middle was...different, even a bit odd but not necessarily a bad thing. Must say, this is the first game - in a long line of games - that I used the skip button on a mini game...two in fact, as they were so tedious they became more boring than worth completing. In terms of game length, it seemed short but it may be that the storyline was that good...not sure. I know I would play a second version of this game based on story alone. Reminded me of the Theatre of the Absurd, which was a definite Five Star game. ### 4/5 — Great Concept, Needs Fine Tuning *2015-08-06, version 1.0.0* This was a very interesting game, with the bonus chapter appearing mid game instead of at the end. Partway through, the hint system stopped working, forcing me to get help through the Big Fish strategy guide....which I hate. It also became slow and sluggish. But I kept at it because it was a terrific story. I look forward to a sequel, with glitches removed, of course. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Broken ipad game *2024-06-07, version 1.0.0* Game failed at the beginning as soon as I left the house and the driving cut scene started. ### 1/5 — Broken game *2021-08-17, version 1.0.0* The hint doesn’t ever work, and everything has to be clicked on 20 times before it responds. I really want my money back. ### 1/5 — Masked intent *2020-02-03, version 1.0.0* Very unenjoyable game. I play a lot of games and this is at the bottom of my list. Too dark in design, hint button charges too slowly. I also can’t open up the bonus game. Sorry I bought this one. ### 1/5 — Edwardg1947 *2018-04-06, version 1.0.0* How can game be free you say it is then you say pay once and have game forever ### 1/5 — Unable to unlock *2018-03-09, version 1.0.0* I tap on the button and am returned to the same screen. Too bad ### 1/5 — Bad game *2016-04-11, version 1.0.0* Problem game for many. No updates. ### 1/5 — Game fail *2015-08-22, version 1.0.0* Crashed so often. Hint button doesn't work. Can't play bonus level. I feel cheated out of my money. Don't buy! ### 1/5 — This is awful *2015-08-07, version 1.0.0* The hint key is useless. The game is slow, frustrating and has poor story line. Save your money ### 1/5 — Way outdated *2015-07-25, version 1.0.0* This game feels like an older game that this new game maker just tweaked a little and took the music from Lost in Space series. Just does not do it for me. I bought it but am really tired of stomping all over just to rake in one measly object....not worth the tap tap tap.....going to delete and not even finish... Hello to all...hope you are well and keeping ot cool in this heat! Hossy ### 1/5 — Mauvais *2015-07-24, version 1.0.0* Ne pas acheter le jeu il ne fonctionne pas!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Echt schönes und abwechslungsreiches Spiel *2017-10-03, version 1.0.0* Länge ok, Karte vorhanden, Rätsel super, Grafik toll, Geschichte spannend und Bonuskapitel als Teil des Spiel gestaltet - echt mal was Neues ... Nichts zu beanstanden!! ### 5/5 — Nice game and longer than I expected *2015-11-09, version 1.0.0* I enjoyed the graphics in this games and thought the HOS were beautifully done. I agree that sometimes the explanation of the mini-games was not clear but if it got too hard I skipped it anyway. I still really liked the game. The bonus content came sooner than I expected but then the bonus content was much longer than I expected. I think the game was fun and worth the price. ### 5/5 — Very Good *2015-11-08, version 1.0.0* Enjoyable ### 5/5 — Love It! *2015-10-28, version 1.0.0* Great game, good story, I love how the bonus chapter is in the middle of the game and follows the story. Good graphics and sound. A few minor glitches but nothing serious. Great map, makes for easy travel. ### 5/5 — Very nice Game *2015-08-28, version 1.0.0* I hat fun playing it you should to try it maybe buy it ### 5/5 — Very engaging *2015-07-29, version 1.0.0* I am really enjoying this game. I love the scenes, the music and the puzzles. It also moves quickly between scenes. I recommend this game. ### 5/5 — The secret order *2015-07-27, version 1.0.0* I play lot of theses . This is one of the best ### 5/5 — Strong *2015-07-26, version 1.0.0* I really liked it. ### 5/5 — TSO - Derrière le masque *2015-07-25, version 1.0.0* Super jeu. Très fluide. Pas de bug. Bonus en plein milieu du jeu ce qui est original. Histoire intéressante. Vivement la suite ! ### 5/5 — The Secret Order *2015-07-25, version 1.0.0* Very good game, plays well, no complaints. --- *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 2026-08-20.*