# Criminal Case: Pacific Bay

> Hidden Object Detective Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1151049361](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1151049361)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1151049361`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pretty Simple
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (6,870 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.45
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2017-02-15
- **Size:** 138 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/criminal-case-pacific-bay/id1151049361)
- **Website:** [https://www.prettysimplegames.com](https://www.prettysimplegames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.prettysimplegames.com/about/privacy-policy/](http://www.prettysimplegames.com/about/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Join the Pacific Bay police to solve murder cases in this captivating hidden-object adventure. Investigate crime scenes, collect clues, analyze evidence, and interrogate suspects to bring killers to justice.

Criminal Case: Pacific Bay is free to play, with optional in-app purchases. It supports iPhone and iPad devices (iPod Touch 4th gen is not supported). You must be at least 13 years old to play per the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

## Rankings

- #21,843 — Overall
- #42 — simple

## Review summary

Users praise engaging stories, detective gameplay, and likable characters across the Criminal Case franchise. Recurrent issues center on Facebook login dependence and progress loss, across-device save problems, excessive ads, energy-based pacing, and a desire for more standalone, cross‑platform features (Apple ID/Game Center, solo play, item transfers). Overall, strong gameplay hampered by account, monetization, and platform-compatibility frustrations.

### Pros

- Engaging stories and detective gameplay that keeps players hooked.
- Lovable cast of characters and high-quality character art within the Criminal Case universe.
- Franchise cohesion: the Pacific Bay game fits well with the original and other Criminal Case titles.
- Relaxing, immersive gameplay that many players find enjoyable and a good distraction.

### Cons

- Heavy reliance on Facebook for login and progress, with frequent login errors and account-disconnect issues.
- Progress does not transfer smoothly across devices; lacking Apple ID/Game Center options to save or restore progress.
- Ad frequency is high and intrusive, interrupting gameplay and making monetization feel aggressive.
- Energy gating and long waits between cases slow progression (e.g., 24‑hour delays) and can be frustrating.
- Limited solo play and Facebook-centric features; requests for more standalone, cross-platform functionality and item transfers from other Criminal Case games.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1151049361)