# Strange Investigations 1: F2P

> Crime Scene Investigating

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1551321006](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1551321006)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1551321006`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Elephant Games AR LLC
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (57 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0.
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-06
- **First published:** 2021-03-11
- **Size:** 884 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/strange-investigations-1-f2p/id1551321006)
- **Website:** [https://elephant-games.com/](https://elephant-games.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://elephant-games.com/privacy/](https://elephant-games.com/privacy/)

## Description

Experience Strange Investigations 1 F2P, a thrilling hidden-object detective game with Collector's Edition bonuses. Solve crime scenes, uncover clues, and complete unique puzzles to advance the case and collect achievements.

As Dana Strange hunts a kidnapper with ties to her past, you'll uncover who is behind the new disappearance, outsmart a copycat criminal, and save the innocent. The game features bonus chapters, replayable mini-games and HOPs, and a rich library of mystery titles from Elephant Games.

## Rankings

- #184,904 — Overall

## Review summary

The game offers an engaging mystery with strong visuals and puzzles, and many players enjoy the story and atmosphere. However, the energy-based progression and monetization model frustrate many, with repeated progress resets and bugs diminishing the experience. While fans appreciate the series’ direction and accessibility features, persistent energy constraints and perceived pay-to-play practices lead to mixed reviews.

### Pros

- Engaging story and mystery with likable characters
- Strong graphics and polished visuals
- Varied puzzles and HO scenes that are enjoyable when energy isn't limiting
- Accessibility features such as larger dialogue text and a functional map/interface

### Cons

- Energy gating and pay-to-play model; not truly free-to-play
- Frequent progress resets and lost progress when hitting checkpoints or during transitions
- Bugs and crashes, including disappearing items and resets to start
- Monetization concerns and broken promises (Pay Once, Play Forever) with format changes
- Support issues and inconsistent troubleshooting (e.g., nonfunctional support button)

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