# Family Mysteries 3

> Criminal Mindset

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1514350131](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1514350131)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1514350131`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Artifex Mundi S.A.
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,033 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-08
- **First published:** 2020-07-15
- **Size:** 808 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-12
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/family-mysteries-3/id1514350131)
- **Website:** [http://www.artifexmundi.com/](http://www.artifexmundi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.artifexmundi.com/page/privacypolicy/](http://www.artifexmundi.com/page/privacypolicy/)

## Description

Family Mysteries 3: Criminal Mindset puts you in the shoes of Nancy Bradford, the gifted daughter of renowned scientists. Drawn into a dangerous game by mind-control research, you face a spy-fueled conspiracy that could threaten humanity and reveal long-buried family secrets. The adventure blends lab intrigue, espionage, and a pulse-pounding chase as you uncover the truth behind your mother's mysterious death.

With over 25 minigames and 30 locations to explore, the third installment invites you to prove yourself as scientist and CIA asset while hunting for hidden objects and collectibles. A Bonus Adventure adds extra twists, and the option to try for free and unlock the full experience from within the game keeps you hooked until the very end.

## Review summary

Overview: the game is praised for its story, puzzles, and production quality, but suffers from stability issues that prevent many players from completing it. When it runs, it delivers engaging mystery-solving, varied puzzles, and strong visuals. However, frequent crashes, black screens, and unlock problems dominate many reviews, and some players report slow downloads after updates or OS-related compatibility problems. Overall, it’s a promising title that needs significant polish to meet the high expectations set by its narrative and gameplay.

### Pros

- Engaging mystery with a well-paced, logical storyline.
- High production values: impressive graphics, voice acting, and interactive detective gameplay.
- Varied puzzles and mini-games that feel purposeful and challenging rather than repetitive.
- Good play length and value when the game runs smoothly.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay, including hidden-object scenes and post-unlock moments.
- Black screens on startup or after repeated installs, rendering the game unplayable for some users.
- Cursor lockups and freezes that require force quitting the app.
- Purchase/unlock problems where content does not unlock after payment.
- Performance and download issues after updates, plus potential OS compatibility concerns.

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