Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition
Eipix Entertainment · 2016 · Adventure, Casual, Hidden Object
PC
Mostly Positive74% · 38
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About Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector's Edition
In a land far away lies the Swan Kingdom. Ruled by the Swan Princess, this prosperous community exists to protect the mythical Dire Tree, root of all life. Every year Goddess Flora would hold a ceremony here, using the magical seed to regenerate the land and grant new life. However, this year the seed gets stolen by the nefarious Black Swan, delaying the ceremony. Thus the Swan Princess decides to call in the famous Fairytale Detective.
As you delve deeper into the case, you'll realize things aren't as black and white. Following the crumbs of conspiracy, you'll finally realize that the person responsible for it all wishes to ascend to godhood.
• Soundtracks, wallpapers and concept art
• Unlockable Parables to read
• Achievements and collectibles
• Integrated strategy guide
• Replayable HO's and puzzles
As you delve deeper into the case, you'll realize things aren't as black and white. Following the crumbs of conspiracy, you'll finally realize that the person responsible for it all wishes to ascend to godhood.
• Soundtracks, wallpapers and concept art
• Unlockable Parables to read
• Achievements and collectibles
• Integrated strategy guide
• Replayable HO's and puzzles
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players appreciate the Dark Parables series for its engaging storytelling, beautiful graphics, and relaxing casual gameplay that works well as a wind-down experience. However, this entry receives mixed reactions, with some finding the puzzles frustratingly unclear or overly complicated rather than enjoyably challenging, leading some long-time fans to feel the series has declined in quality compared to earlier installments.
Dark Parables: The Swan Princess and The Dire Tree Collector’s Edition, developed by Eipix Entertainment and published by Big Fish Games, continues the long-running series’ tradition of blending classic fairy tales with dark fantasy mystery. The game opens with the player returning as the Fairytale Detective, this time summoned to Dire Island, where the magical Dire Tree—the source of life and balance—has begun to wither after its sacred seed was stolen. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is heavy with mystique and sorrow, as the once-glorious Swan Kingdom faces collapse. What begins as a simple investigation quickly unfolds into a layered narrative of betrayal, ancient curses, and secrets buried in feathers and roots. Eipix’s storytelling intertwines the myth of the Swan Princess with an original narrative about corruption, sacrifice, and redemption, giving familiar fairy-tale elements a more mature and introspective tone. It’s a story that balances beauty and melancholy, inviting the player to uncover the truth hidden beneath the island’s elegant yet decaying façade. The gameplay follows the structure that fans of the Dark Parables series have come to expect, with a stro…
is a good game
Super fun! Graphics are beautiful. Puzzles here are hard but not impossible. 9/10 would recommend :)
Swaws
This has got to be my least favorite Dark Parable game. It's just so underwhelming and the puzzles are either too vague or just overly complicated to the point where they are unplayable. Very few puzzles were fun to solve, most were headaches trying to figure out what the puzzle was even about. I REALLY wanted to like this game due to Swan Princess being one of my favorite childhood movies. This and the Goldilocks game, I've noticed the Dark Parables have gone a little downhill. I hope the next game can get back it's original quality. Just so disappointed here.
Since I've been following this game series for years, I would highly, HIGHLY promote it to people who like actually good storylines and casual game play. This is definitely a game would consider relaxing and a good way to end a day.
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