Dark Parables: Jack and the Sky Kingdom - A Hidden Object Fairy Tale 9+

I love the new versions of classic stories and I wouldn't miss a Dark Parable for anything! This one was shorter than I had hoped but beautifully made and well thought out. I only give four stars instead of five as it is easily beatable within just a couple hours but well worth the money. I am looking forward to the next story in the series.

As a hidden object/mystery game aficionado, I have been a loyal customer of Big Fish Games for some time now. I have blindly spent hundreds of dollars for full versions of their apps. While the games do vary in quality, until now they've been invariably above the bar. This game... Well, it's dropped the ball. There was next to no entertainment value re: storyline, the game was painfully easy (I finished in approximately two hours), and the animation and gameplay responsiveness harkened back to the apps they were putting out 4-5 years ago. What happened, guys? I hate saying it, but I sincerely regret shelling out money for this game. I usually pay for BFG apps without a second thought, but this game has convinced me to be more discerning in the future. TL;DR don't consider paying for this one. Don't even bother downloading it. It's REALLY not worth it.

I'm honestly not sure why others gave this game bad reviews. I loved it! One of my favorite HO games yet. The settings were great, the story wasn't too far fetched, there actually was a plot. The music was by far the best! My husband kept thinking I was watching a new Harry Potter movie. Sometimes I'd turn on the game just to listen to the music. The game itself was a bit less challenging than the other Dark Parables, but it was still fun to play. I'll be happy to see the next one out soon!