Puzzle (1234 programs)

Pros: Visuals are atmospheric and brilliantly capture the essence of the Orient. Refreshing change of pace from other major titles. More than 50 locations to visit. Extra hidden content to be found by eagle-eyed players.

Cons: Large download size for a game that's not visually intensive. Some unfortunate plot holes, coupled with an inconclusive end to the story. Total amount of puzzles and side quests are slightly lacking. Gameplay limitations won't satisfy those familiar with superior games in the genre.

Pros: Engrossing storyline. Lush graphical environments. Minigames have variety. Unlockable achievements add depth.

Cons: Very similar to lots of other hidden object games. Perhaps too eerie for smaller children. Certain puzzles can be repetitive. Little replay value.

Pros: Atmospheric storyline.. Polished graphics.. Unlockable achievements add challenge.. Variety of locations to explore..

Cons: May be too creepy for younger kids.. Puzzles lack variety.. Very similar to other hidden object titles.. Lacks replay value..

Pros: Superb design. Many languages supported. Apple's Family Sharing is supported. Award winning.

Cons: Surprisingly hard to play. Night mode is not easy to view. Requires lots of patience. No reveals or cheats allowed.

Pros: Simple but effective puzzles. Large difficulty variety. Interesting progression system. Easy to pick up and play.

Cons: Smaller puzzles. Small puzzle packs. Point gating is sometimes heavy. 32- and 64-bit version differences.

Pros: Thrilling. Multiple gaming modes. More than 225 unique images. New differences in the same photos.

Cons: No option to turn the clock off. Could add more pressure to your already hectic day. No written instructions. A bit too difficult at times.

Pros: Variety of available tools. Ability to postpone harder levels. Fun, kid-friendly main character. Interestingly varied levels.

Cons: Somewhat dated graphics. High difficulty on some levels. Short main campaign. No hint tool.

Pros: Nice art style. Interesting story. Fun puzzles. Customise the design of the mansion.

Cons: The puzzle aspect quickly becomes very difficult. Rewards feel low compared to costs. Limited selection of decoration to choose from. Game designed to encourage in-app purchases.

Pros: Unlimited puzzles. 17 difficulty levels. Includes tutorials. Create custom puzzles.

Cons: Unexpectedly switches from pencil to permanent. Opens multiple windows. Only available in English. Large file size.

Pros: Most of the artwork is of a high quality. Game has a story about Stanwick Manor. Plenty of hidden objects in each room. Does not allow you to cheat.

Cons: Almost all the hidden objects have little to do with the plot. Each room has a loosely spun plot connection. Dark dinginess is used to blur objects. Descriptions of coloured items are often misleading.

Pros: Solid difficulty curve. Many game modes. Fun, distinct graphics. Lots of settings.

Cons: Vague instructions. Sometimes steals focus. Not actually suited for kids. Lots of platform options.

Pros: Detailed graphics. Relaxing sound effects. Numerous levels to choose from. The plot progresses as the player advances.

Cons: 98.3 megabytes is a significant amount of memory. Gameplay can become repetitive over time. Older operating systems can encounter problems. Not suitable for 32-bit processors.

Pros: Large number of puzzles. Star system adds challenge. Most scenes have colorful, appealing graphics. Varied themes for scenes.

Cons: Some scenes are too dark. Gameplay eventually becomes repetitive. Hints and tools require you to earn coins. Clues include some odd word choices.

Pros: Several different difficulty levels. New collections to unlock. Addictive game play. Share scores.

Cons: Not much replay value. Comes with a monthly subscription. Rather dull interface. Not much game play variation.

Pros: Cute and colourful graphics. Good selection of games. Large number of puzzles. Available in multiple languages.

Cons: Sound effects are a little odd. Takes up a lot of memory. Heavy emphasis on in-app purchases. Plagued with pop-up ads.

Pros: The concept behind this brain teaser is relatively simple.. Players can begin from where they left off during a previous session..

Cons: Some state that the family-sharing plan will not function with this game.. Lengthy loading times may be encountered on occasion..

Pros: Cool and colourful graphics. Suitable for all ages. Detailed and engaging graphics. Huge number of elements to combine.

Cons: Tends to freeze from time to time. The genetic scanner doesn’t work well. Not much replay value. Plagued with advertising.

Pros: 26 different scenes to explore. Impressive hand painted graphics. Several different mini games. Large cast of cool characters.

Cons: Only the trial is free. Not possible to save progress. Some puzzles can be very hard. Not much game play variation.

Pros: 25 different sets of pictures. Colourful and detailed scenes. Scenes from all over Europe. Suitable for all ages.

Cons: The storyline is rather bland. Some puzzles are very hard. Not much replay value. Repetitive theme music.