# Web of Deceit: Deadly Sands HD - A Hidden Objects Adventure — user reviews > 145 indexed App Store user reviews of Web of Deceit by Big Fish Games, Inc, rated 4.20/5 from 73 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-of-deceit-deadly-sands-hd-a-hidden-objects-adventure/id725694471/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-of-deceit-deadly-sands-hd-a-hidden-objects-adventure/id725694471.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 42 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Web of Deceit? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🧩 Excellent and innovative puzzles - 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals - 📖 Engaging and intriguing storyline - 🎭 Live action characters and voice acting - 🔍 Creative hidden object scenes - 🗺️ Useful map and navigation system - 📚 Helpful strategy guide and hint system - 🎯 Good length and value for money - 🏆 Collectible items (posters) for achievements - ⚙️ Logical game progression - 🎪 Humorous and clever object placements - 🎮 Variety of mini-games and puzzles **Cons** - 🐛 Game progress not saving properly - 🐛 Missing character glitch (uncle disappears) - 🐛 Game crashes and restarts - 😤 Unclear mini-game instructions - 😤 Overly difficult puzzles - 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices - ⏱️ Slow scene transitions and load times - 🎮 Frustrating mini-game controls - 🎭 Lip-sync issues with voice acting - 🗺️ Map showing incorrect locations - 📺 Poor quality scenes and graphics in some areas - 🎯 Confusing game mechanics - ⚠️ Limited teleport functionality - 🎬 Abrupt or unsatisfying ending **Commonly reported bugs** - Game does not save progress - resets to beginning on restart - Uncle character disappears at train station, blocking game progression - Missing body next to train preventing completion - Game crashes repeatedly during gameplay - Crane mini-game levers not responding properly - Mirror room puzzle locks up game - Glitchy tap controls requiring excessive force - Game won't download full version in-app - Purchase history not recognized after update - Exacto knife misidentified as glass cutter - Skipped story elements (shovel and hankie not obtained) - Unsolvable mirror puzzle with incorrect solution guide **Most requested features** - Teleport facility for easier navigation - Clearer instructions for mini-games - In-game access to strategy guide - Game progress auto-save feature - Improved map functionality - Better lip-sync for character dialogue - More diverse locations and scenes - Puzzle difficulty settings - Faster load times between scenes ## Newest reviews (11 of 145) ### 3/5 — Patn *2020-08-20, version 1.0.2* Not a bad game, but not compelling. Games were a bit hard, and lack of teleport facility was disappointing, even if it is an old game. We don’t get any new ones these days since Big Fish was bought out. Such a shame. ### 3/5 — Deadly *2020-08-15, version 1.0.2* Poor quality scenes, slow motion from scene to scene, deleted before I was very far into it. ### 2/5 — En anglais *2020-07-01, version 1.0.2* Difficile de comprendre les énigmes. Dommage ### 3/5 — Nicht durchweg gut *2019-02-07, version 1.0.2* Gut: Länge, Geschichte, WBS. Sammelobjekte. Schlecht: Bei den Minigames bin ich überfordert gewesen, was z. T. natürlich am Englischen gelegen hat. Aber ich will beim Spielen nicht noch ein Wörterbuch wälzen. Das Schachspiel ist völlig daneben, wenn man kein Schach spielen kann. Viel Rennerei zu den Schauplätzen. Nicht das beste Spiel. ### 3/5 — Lots going on *2019-02-05, version 1.0.2* Rachel played this far and decided that she was not very impressed with the game play because it’s too busy, I suppose I mean I have a lot to think of and it’s a bit too broad in collecting and confusing as to what’s just going on where. ### 2/5 — Horrible *2017-01-08, version 1.0.2* This game is horrible and very difficult to maneuver. No fun! ### 4/5 — Better than most games from Big Fish *2016-10-01, version 1.0.2* More for an adult than most Big Fish games ### 3/5 — Glitches galore *2016-07-31, version 1.0.2* The Crain is a pain because the levers don't respond. I have never enjoyed chess, therefore why would I want to play against a computer? Morgana is very irritating and the end is to simplified to satisfy. Otherwise, it had good mini games for the most part and the story line was ok. The lack of town people felt wrong. Not even skeletal remains. ### 2/5 — Seems dated *2016-07-02, version 1.0.2* The game feels old, as if it were created long ago and simply updated a bit. It IS logical, but has lots of back and forth. The map is okay, I think, but it only glanced at it, so I can't say for sure. The puzzles are a combination of the old and new. Some were just boring to do. There are errors in the game, too. The exacto knife is misidentified as a glass cutter. The artist, obviously, didn't know the difference. In case you're reading this, a glass cutter has a round smooth disk at the end, not a tip. It has other differences, too. You might want to Google an image. But, in this game, an exacto knife cuts glass. Who knew? I'll pass on this one. ### 4/5 — WOD - Sables Mortels *2015-11-29, version 1.0.2* Sympa. Bonne durée. Joli graphisme. Aucun bug avec cette MAJ. ### 5/5 — Not gonna lie *2015-07-07, version 1.0.2* This looked like it was going to be super cheesy but was actually really fun and addicting. Well done! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not good *2019-10-05, version 1.0.2* Sorry I bought this game it will not save my game. I would give a big 0 for this game ### 1/5 — Schade.. *2019-02-04, version 1.0.2* Es gibt nur einen Stern weil es in englisch ist ...anscheinend muss es das spiel schon in deutsch gegeben haben ..was ich allerdings nicht behaupten kann, ich lade mir sehr viele wimmle Bild spiele herunter aber dieses war noch nicht dabei ich spiele schon seit 2008 und es war auch viel dabei was großer Mist war, aber auch vieles gutes ...doch leider sind mir die Preise zu hoch geworden ...7,99 für 2 stunden Vergnügen ist mir einfach zu teuer und dieses spiel wird genauso teuer sein ein Kriterium wo ich nicht bereit bin es zu zahlen und dann auch noch in englisch ...das geht garnicht .... ### 1/5 — No town named Transvaal *2018-03-28, version 1.0.2* Transvaal is a province in South Africa not a name of a town. Game is boring if I had to hear if I had eight legs one more time I would scream!! Would not get even if it was free. ### 1/5 — Arnaque *2018-03-28, version 1.0.2* Jeu en anglais ! Même pas jouer avec ! Nul de jouer avec un jeu que l’on ne déchiffre pas ! Après ça on nous demande de noter Big Fishe ????? ### 1/5 — Es war ein tolles Spiel *2016-07-12, version 1.0.2* Deshalb wollte ich es erneut spielen. Es kann doch nicht sein das gekaufte Spiele die man vorübergehend in die Wolke verschiebt, nach erneutem hochladen nur noch in englisch angeboten werden. Ich habe für Spiele in deutsch bezahlt und möchte meine Spiele auch weiterhin in deutsch spielen. Das ich sie zwischendurch ausgelagert habe kann dabei keine Rolle spielen. Ein sehr merkwürdiges Geschäftsgebaren. So kann man Kunden auch verärgern, hätte ich von Big Fish nicht erwartet. 😡😠😤☹️ ### 1/5 — Web of Deceid *2015-12-01, version 1.0.2* Finde das Spiel sehr gut. Habe es aus der Cloud zurückgeholt. Jetzt kann ich es nur auf englisch spielen. Unverschämt, schließlich habe ich für viel Geld ein deutsches Spiel gekauft. Ist mir schon mit mehreren Spielen passiert. Werde keine mehr kaufen. ### 1/5 — Deadly *2015-05-25, version 1.0.2* I purchased this game ages ago and now since it was updated a few weeks ago, it says there is no record of my purchase. SORT THIS OUT. I would have given it zero stars if this was allowed! Utterly disgusted with Big Fish now. ### 1/5 — Mystery Games *2014-10-20, version 1.0.0* I cannot get out of the game and return where I left off. It starts over from the very beginning each time I start playing the games. Both down loaded games are really messed up and I have already paid for them. Either give my money back or straighten them out. Oh ya, I downloaded the one game twice thinking the second download would work, it didn't!! ### 1/5 — Glitchie *2014-10-20, version 1.0.0* Played on my iPad. Every time I opened it to play it would start me over from the beginning! Extremely frustrating! Also, a glitch where the guy didn't fall out of the train and uncle had disappeared. Took the fun out of the game. Shouldn't have spent the money!!! ### 1/5 — Web of Deceit: Deadly Sands *2014-10-20, version 1.0.0* This game would be more stars if it saved your progress. I have tried many times to play, but after going out of the game, you have to start over from the beginning. Besides, I thought I was purchasing this for the iPad, but it is and iOS app. Please fix this game already. I'm tired of waiting, and am going to ask for my money back, or give me a credit. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2026-03-13, version 1.0.2* This is an eleven year old game, but it was still very enjoyable! The puzzles are great, the chess game on a dartboard is so innovative! Good story, love the live action characters. The only thing, is that since it’s older, the screen doesn’t quite fit right on my new iPad mini. In HO scenes, the bottom of the item list is cut off. But all you have to do is full hand grab the image (like you were going to switch to a different app or go to the Home Screen), and voila! you can see the bottom of the list! I highly recommend this game, it was made when developers cared more about quality and creativity than just churning out as many games as they can, as fast as they can. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-12-17* An amazing big fish game. Hard puzzles that really get you thinking and the bonus chapter was long and fun as well ### 5/5 — Challenging *2024-10-07* A very challenging game. Gets my brain thinking hard ### 5/5 — Deadly *2020-08-29, version 1.0.2* Brilliant game, but not easy to do. ### 5/5 — Wed *2017-12-29, version 1.0.2* Советую всем игра супер👍👍👍👍👍👍 ### 5/5 — Awesome and challenging puzzles!!! Amazing Game! *2017-03-06, version 1.0.2* I love hidden objects games but this game and it's puzzles, wow it was awesome I'm gonna play this game all over again just for the puzzles. Challenging wonderful awesome well worth the price. If you love good puzzles get this game now!!! ### 5/5 — Very enjoyable *2016-08-07, version 1.0.2* This is a great game. No glitches or hitches and worth the money! ### 5/5 — Good value *2016-07-11, version 1.0.2* Interesting scenarios and puzzles. ### 5/5 — Good game *2015-12-08, version 1.0.2* Good storyline. Nice mixture of puzzles-some quite hard. Maybe a few less HOP's. Quite a long game with Collectables. No problems on iPad Air. Thoroughly enjoyed. ### 5/5 — Deadly sands *2015-07-30, version 1.0.2* Cool game!!!Хотелось бы продолжения! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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