The Room: Old Sins
Explore a mysterious dollhouse, inspect intricate mechanisms and solve tactile puzzles as a story unfolds around Waldegrave Manor.
A focused mystery built around hands-on puzzle boxes
Old Sins suits players who enjoy examining objects, finding hidden mechanisms and following clues through an atmospheric dollhouse. The developer combines touch interactions, environmental puzzles and a continuing mystery.
Keep in mind: This is a finite puzzle adventure. Readers seeking unrestricted exploration or endless new levels may prefer another format; check the store requirements for the intended device.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Explore a dollhouse whose rooms lead into different puzzle environments.
- Rotate and inspect detailed objects to uncover concealed mechanisms.
- Follow clues tied to the disappearance of an engineer and his wife.
- Play with an atmospheric soundtrack and responsive sound effects.
- Use the documented iCloud progress and Game Center achievement support.
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
77 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Puzzles feel clever and rewarding
25 reviewsReviewers praise the variety, challenge and satisfaction of solving the puzzles. Several find the difficulty demanding but manageable.
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The reviewer finds the puzzles consistently challenging and entertaining.
Original excerpt“The puzzles never fail to challenge and entertain.”Apple source · Review 14723320178
The reviewer finds the puzzles clever and satisfying.
Original excerpt“Clever puzzles that are very satisfying to solve.”Apple source · Review 14657391585
Detailed visuals bring the rooms to life
16 reviewsReviewers repeatedly praise the graphics, visual design and animated scenes, including the detail of objects and rooms.
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The reviewer praises the visual presentation.
Original excerpt“Visually stunning”Apple source · Review 14657391585
The reviewer praises the graphics.
Original excerpt“The graphics are great”Apple source · Review 14120800646
The mystery gives the puzzles a purpose
16 reviewsReviewers appreciate the unfolding story, emotional letters and twists. Some specifically value how the narrative connects to progression.
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The reviewer praises the story.
Original excerpt“Great game, story and puzzles.”Apple source · Review 14615165831
The reviewer appreciates the emotional story told through letters.
Original excerpt“emotional story from husband/wife letters”Apple source · Review 14555073527
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Replay value
10 reviewsReviewers praise replay value.
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The reviewer has replayed earlier games and wants to replay this entry.
Original excerpt“I’ve played the others several times and I can’t wait to play this one again.”Apple source · Review 14723320178
The reviewer continues to enjoy repeated playthroughs.
Original excerpt“I love this every time I play it, and I have played it several times.”Apple source · Review 14584836416
Value and purchase options
5 reviewsPositive feedback covers value for purchase (4 reviews); upfront purchase model (1 review).
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The reviewer considers the game worth more than its cost.
Original excerpt“Worth the cost and more.”Apple source · Review 14589298388
The reviewer is willing to pay for its thoughtful craftsmanship.
Original excerpt“Happily will pay for something so beautifully and thoughtfully made”Apple source · Review 14235401601
Game engagement
3 reviewsReviewers praise game engagement.
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The reviewer finds the adventure absorbing.
Original excerpt“a magical adventure that you cannot put down”Apple source · Review 14589298388
The reviewer finds the game consistently captivating.
Original excerpt“with this game you never get bored. YOU JUST GET CAPTIVATED.”Apple source · Review 14055478598
What reviewers dislike
Puzzle logic and difficulty do not suit everyone
4 reviewsSome reviewers struggle to see the connections between puzzles or find them less logical than earlier games; another finds this entry too easy. These are differing reactions, not one uniform difficulty complaint.
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The reviewer finds this entry less logical than earlier games.
Original excerpt“Not as logical as the others.”Apple source · Review 14626678667
The reviewer sometimes struggled to see puzzle connections, while saying they remain pleased overall.
Original excerpt“there were a few times i couldn’t find the connection”Apple source · Review 14256731732
Some players want a longer game
3 reviewsReviewers who otherwise enjoy the game wish it lasted longer; one feels this entry is shorter than earlier installments.
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The reviewer feels this entry is somewhat shorter than its predecessors, while still enjoying it.
Original excerpt“this one was slightly shorter than the previous ones”Apple source · Review 14567078998
The reviewer would like a longer game despite enjoying it.
Original excerpt“I truly wish the game was longer!”Apple source · Review 13584088601
Good for
- Players who enjoy close observation and tactile environmental puzzles.
- A story-led mystery with detailed objects and atmospheric sound.
Consider alternatives for
- An open-ended sandbox or an unlimited supply of levels.
- Assuming a purchase guarantees compatibility with every future device or OS.
Limitations & considerations
- The developer lists specific supported languages; check the language needed before buying.
- The collected reviews include individual reports of launch and small-control issues. They are attributed experiences with version 1.0.4, rather than independently verified current defects.
Privacy & permissions
Fireproof’s policy describes support information such as contact details, device model and issue descriptions, plus separate store-account and cloud-save handling. Its analytics discussion specifically names The Room 2 and The Room 3; that should not be silently applied to Old Sins. Apple’s store and cloud services have their own privacy terms.
Privacy policySources & review notes Updated Nov 4, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store listing
Full developer description, price and version metadata captured 2026-11-02; screenshots saved locally.
- Fireproof privacy policy
Official policy consulted 2026-11-04; the page states it was last updated 14 February 2022.
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