Here are three of the latest hidden object adventure apps, with seek-and-find screens, puzzles and mini-games.
Beyond the Unknown: A Matter of Time Collector’s Edition – Full (4/5 stars, currently priced at $4.99)
Pay once, play forever! No in-app purchases! Your grandfather disappeared at sea years ago while searching for the legendary Golden Sarcophagus. Can you uncover the secret of this mysterious and powerful artifact?
• JUMP INTO A TIME-BENDING ADVENTURE
You find yourself shipwrecked on the very island your grandfather was seeking out years ago. It’s up to you to solve the mystery of his disappearance!
• UNCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S FATE
Your grandfather came upon the island and tried to bring home the sarcophagus of the Lord of Time—but when the casket was disturbed it triggered a time collapse!
• SOLVE THE RIDDLE OF THE GOLDEN SARCOPHAGUS
Explore the island with your canine companion who can help you sniff out clues while you search for useful items! Solve intriguing mini-games and puzzles while avoiding danger along the way.
• LEARN HOW THE TIME COLLAPSE BEGAN IN THE BONUS CHAPTER!
Search for and collect morphing time pieces to unlock a time portal! Plus, enjoy beautiful wallpapers, concept art, and replay your favorite puzzles and mini-games.
Phantasmat: The Dread of Oakville Collector’s Edition – Full (4/5 stars, currently priced at $4.99)
Pay once, play forever! No in-app purchases! When your car breaks downs on your way to a book signing, you suddenly find yourself trapped in the tiny town of Oakville. Spooky enough as it seems at first, it gets even scarier when you meet people that, according to the flyers posted around town, have all been declared missing. Can you find your way out before you become trapped here forever?
• WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TOWNSFOLK?
Old Aunt Mae tried to warn everyone that a terrible storm was coming, but no one would listen. Does this have anything to do with an old sacred tree that was cut down to make room for the new town square?
• BEWARE OF THE EVIL MR. NIGHTINGALE!
Face your terrifying enemy through twisted hidden object scenes.
• USE YOUR TALISMAN TO KEEP YOU SAFE
Find the mysterious clues through haunted puzzles and spooky mini-games.
• DEFEAT THE DREAD OF OAKVILLE AGAIN IN THE BONUS GAME
Revisit this shocking tale and enjoy additional Collector’s Edition exclusives including collectibles, special achievements, and more!
Return to Grisly Manor (5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99)
The future of Grisly Manor lies in its past!
Greedy developers BUYCO want to build their next MegaMart superstore on the site of Grandpa’s newly renovated Grisly Manor!
To stop them from demolishing his home, Grandpa just needs to prove he owns the land – but this is where it gets tricky…
Being the scatterbrained inventor you know and love, the last place Grandpa remembers seeing the deed was in the old manor – back in 1999!
Explore the new house, help Grandpa repair his time machine, and travel back to the original Grisly Manor – before all of its secrets and memories are swept away forever!
You must Return to Grisly Manor and save its future!
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