Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition (2016)

Dark Parables: The Little Mermaid and the Purple Tide Collector's Edition cover

Developer: Blue Tea Games, Eipix Entertainment
Publisher: Big Fish Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A leisurely, story-driven hidden-object puzzle adventure set in a mysterious underwater fairytale kingdom.

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What players say

Players consistently mention the beautiful underwater artwork, but many say the story is weaker than earlier Dark Parables games. The shift to developer Eipix divided fans: some find the puzzles enjoyable, others call them annoying and repetitive. The bonus game has a known glitch, and in-game achievements don't sync with Steam.

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