# Criminal Case: Save the World!

> Criminal Case: Save the World! - Solve murder cases around the globe! Ready?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prettysimple.worldeditionandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prettysimple.worldeditionandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.prettysimple.worldeditionandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pretty Simple
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 11,640,431
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (166,999 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.45.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2017-06-27
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prettysimple.worldeditionandroid)
- **Website:** [http://prettysimplegames.com/](http://prettysimplegames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.prettysimplegames.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.prettysimplegames.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Criminal Case: Save the World!** is an exciting hidden object adventure game where players join a world-class police team to solve murder cases across the globe. Travel to various crime scenes, investigate for clues, analyze evidence, and interrogate suspects to bring killers to justice.

This free-to-play game offers immersive detective gameplay with challenging puzzles and thrilling mysteries. Whether you’re a casual player or a mystery enthusiast, sharpen your detective skills and unveil the truth behind each crime. Some in-app purchases are available but optional. Are you ready to crack the case and save the world?

## Rankings

- #12,321 — Overall
- #199 — Game adventure (Gross)
- #21 — save

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.prettysimple.worldeditionandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The Criminal Case: Save the World! threads highlight a compelling, story-driven hidden-object/puzzle experience with strong characters and lasting appeal. Players praise its graphics, brain-teasing cases, and long-term engagement. However, multiple reviews flag friction from energy and lab-wait mechanics, intrusive ads, and gatekeeping via purchases or Facebook restrictions, which can slow progress. Overall, it remains highly enjoyable for fans of the series, but improvements in pacing, monetization, and social connectivity would broaden its appeal.

### Pros

- Story-driven gameplay with a deep cast and rich lore.
- Challenging hidden-object puzzle gameplay that keeps you thinking.
- Long-term replayability; many players have enjoyed it for years.
- Strong graphics and immersive storytelling.
- Good for memory skills and mental engagement.

### Cons

- Energy gating with waits for lab results, plus purchase requirements to proceed.
- Cases are very long/repetitive, slowing progress.
- Persistent ads and pop-ups interrupt gameplay.
- Difficulties connecting to Facebook or adding friends.
- Overall restrictions or paywall mechanics slow progression.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prettysimple.worldeditionandroid)