Last updated on December 11th, 2025 at 12:04 am
Paranormal Files 3: Adventure – Puzzle Game Review
Paranormal Files 3: Adventure is a Puzzle/Entertainment/Adventure game from Elephant Games AR LLC, first launched in 26th August 2019.
It’s rated 9+ and currently has 76+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Paranormal Files 3: Adventure Stand Out
Rick Rogers is back for another paranormal investigation!
Enjoy the bonuses of the Collector's Edition and uncover the truth behind the haunted mall!
Will you manage to uncover the mystery of Paranormal Files 3: The Haunted Mall? Step into the shoes of Rick Rogers as he goes undercover to investigate bizarre events plaguing the local shopping center. Search for hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles, and discover what’s driving the mall security guards to madness!
Rick goes undercover as a security guard, hoping to uncover why other guards are experiencing mental breakdowns. They claim the mannequins are coming to life, but is it just their imagination? When Rick sees a pair of teens being attacked on the security cameras, he knows something sinister is at play. It’s a race against time to stop the madness before more people fall victim to the terror lurking in the mall.
Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game.
You can get the full walkthrough by means of an in-app purchase.
UNCOVER THE MYSTERY BEHIND THE MALL OWNER’S DARK SECRETS
Why are the mannequins attacking people, and what connection does the mysterious mall owner have to these paranormal events? Solve puzzles and play hidden object scenes to piece together the clues.
WHO IS PULLING THE STRINGS BEHIND THE SCENES?
Delve deeper into the paranormal activity and figure out who—or what—is controlling the mannequins. Is there a powerful artifact at work, or something even darker? Explore eerie locations and find out before it’s too late!
BONUS CHAPTER: TRACK THE GHOSTS HAUNTING THE TOWN’S STREETS
After solving the haunted mall case, Rick is called to help with another paranormal event. Ghosts are appearing all over town, and it’s up to Rick to stop them. Follow the trail of clues and uncover the next supernatural mystery!
COLLECTOR’S EDITION EXTRAS
Enjoy replayable HOPs, mini-games, and exclusive content in this mystery detective game! Collect unique achievements, unlock bonus puzzles, and immerse yourself in the eerie world of Paranormal Files 3.
Discover more hidden object games from Elephant Games and dive into exciting plots and paranormal mysteries!
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This Puzzle game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Paranormal Files 3: Adventure is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 30th January 2025
Recent improvements include:
Minor bug fixed.
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Download & Availability
Paranormal Files 3: Adventure is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
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Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We love this series, but many of the games were so problematic, we stopped playing after the main game. We are using a new model iPad Pro (4th generation running 17.01.2) and too many games simply would not accept correct moves. Very annoying.
Yes it was short but it was fun and creative.
We felt this was a great addition to this series. It also didnt feel as short as some of their others if youre doing all the puzzles and not skipping. We thoroughly enjoyed this game and couldnt put it down. We also didnt experience a single glitch or problem. The game flowed nicely. A must buy.
No technical problems during play, lots of hidden object games, and light to fair play time.
Hey! Let's go to the shopping mall! We really need a stunning new blouse to match our chic skirt. When we think of a shopping mall, we visualize high-end boutiques, exhibiting the latest fashion trends; breathing in the tantalizing scents permeating around jam-packed restaurants; and observing the bustling activities of people passing by. But if we knew of the terror yet to come, we would be more than happy to rummage through our closet to find our old blouse. As a little kid, we innocuously referred to a mannequin by another name: Dummy. Well, some mannequins might not be "dummies" after all. You play a paranormal detective who investigates bizarre incidents at a shopping mall in which the security guards are losing their minds who's the dummy now? You soon find out that the mannequins are calculated, cold-blooded killers who will do anything to ensure you are their next victim. The shopping-mall theme piqued our curiosity enough to give the free trial a spin; and we became fully immersed within the storyline, starting with the catchy opening cut-scenes that provided chilling glimpses of the sinister deeds of the evil-minded mannequins. Other reviewers panned the use of the mannequins; we think they are different from the typical malicious entities we encounter in many other HOAs. The environments are well detailed. The music and sound effects are atmospheric, evoking feelings of trepidation during unexpected jump scares. The gameplay, while not pioneering, is highly entertaining, with a few surprises along the way. Inventory is puzzle-like, and there are enough tasks to effect within each scene to keep you busy. The varied HOS are thematic and sometimes cleverly rendered, such as the one in which you find items by switching back and forth between varying views of the CCTV monitors. The puzzles are integrated into the storyline to solve your objectives. Some of the puzzles are slightly different from typical ones and offer some challenge. We thoroughly enjoyed the multi-tiered puzzle in which you eliminate boxes off of the board by matching them up by colors. There are two sets of collectibles waiting to be discovered throughout the locations. Unfortunately, we cannot rate this game five stars due to the length of the main game, even though the total playtime did feel longer than their other games. However, we still enjoyed this game and hence the four stars.
This had all the usual goodies Ive come to expect in a Elephant Games HOAG! We couldnt give it 5 stars only bc the storyline was pretty silly. Other than that we liked everything else including the length of both the main story and the bonus chapter.
We really enjoyed this game but AGAIN, it was way too short for the price! If you are going to charge us $6.99 for a game, please make it longer. Thank you.
(8/5/19)Two main problems: 1. The length- it seemed like a joke, it was so short. Much, MUCH shorter (659MB) than the other short games by this developer. It was insulting for $7. It took less than two hours using no hints. Unacceptable. 2. The storyline was RIDICULOUS – mannequins are coming to life. And staying in their mall. And? How was the big villain gaining power by wigging out a few security guards?Oooooo…..so scary. We keep buying these overpriced, brief games because there isnt much else out there any more. However, we think this display of silliness tipped the scales. No more.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.1.2
- Size: 715.03 MB
- iOS: 12.0 or later
- Languages: NL, EN, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO, PT, RU, ES
- Content Advisory: Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
- Developer: Elephant Games AR LLC
Last updated: 30th January 2025 | Genre: Puzzle, Entertainment | Developer: Elephant Games AR LLC