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Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny. After witnessing the gruesome and mysterious loss of her parents, found dismembered at their home, Fran rushes into the woods, together with her only friend, Mr. Midnight, a black cat that Fran had previously received as a present from her parents. In the forest, Fran goes into shock over the loss of her parents and when she recovers, she’s at Oswald Asylum, an oppressive mental institution for children, and Mr. Midnight is nowhere to be found. After having a dream about her beloved cat, Fran decides to escape from the mental institution to find him and go back home to Aunt Grace, her only living relative. FEATURES * Story driven creepy psychological horror adventure game. * Unique and peculiar hand drawn 2D Art-Style and 2D animation. * Self administer medication to open the terrible hidden world that will help solve puzzles and find objects. * A big variety of puzzles designed with different levels of difficulty and specifically based on the story. * Original Soundtrack. IMPORTANT: New iPad, 3rd Generation, iPad Mini 2, iPod Touch 6th Generation and later devices with at least 1 GB of System Memory--RAM or more) are strongly recommended when playing the Fran Bow apps. Older devices may experience crashes or not play the Fran Bow apps at all.
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This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. -Improved description and OS requirements. -Added localization for German, Russian and Spanish. <3
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Played this awhile ago. All your games. Still here, still waiting on a new game. :( please please make another game like this
- Jasmine heath · v1.1
Doesn’t open saved game or new game. Glitches and goes back to menu. Tried on iPhone and iPad, does the same thing. Paid for this and it doesn’t work
- RainS345G · v1.1
I don’t know it could be better it’s a great game don’t get me wrong but the graphics could be better I think it’d be immaculate as a vr game but it is confusing
- It’s alright need improvements · v1.1
unfortunately i cannot comment on the complete game since i had to buy each chapter before the complete game came out, but i’m leaving a review to say.. LISTEN TO THE PROPAGANDA!! BUY THIS GAME!! franbow was an absolute life changer, which is a bit silly to say about a game like this, but it’s the truth. i originally watched a gameplay on it when i was a young chap and purchasing the game years later… it did not disappoint however i must say, it’s not for everyone, so definitely watch the trailer and check trigger warnings for any concern, but overall i can say that the game is amazing. it’s not very glitchy too. I ❤️ you, kill monday games!
- iplaysoudontpay · v1.1
i love the whole style toward this game i love the gore i love the details everything
- pretty.princess69 · v1.1
Thank you so much for this game, i didnt find a game like this, so coooll , thank uuuuuuu😍❤️
- ParisaRHMNI · v1.1
This is so cool and I love all the stories and music it’s so fun and I like how the first chapter kinda normal and then it gets weirder very cool
- gacha_grill · v1.1
I’ve tried everything the sound just doesn’t work, I love this game and I love kill Monday walk through I got little misfortune for my Nintendo switch after seeing the Fran bow walk throughs and I love playing this but there’s no audio feedback when I play. It’s a great game and it’s so amazing and I love every moment of it but I’m a bit disappointed I cannot hear the game
- Yuki200219 · v1.1
^
- Chase872330 · v1.1
I love this game so much I do not recommend buying it if you’re under 7 but if you’re looking for something fine with puzzles and a little bit creepy this game is definitely for you whenever I get bored I just come to this game (I think I play it too much) I recommend it it is so fun!
- ging108 · v1.1
i played fran bow around two years ago and now i decided to play it again. IT IS SERIOUSLY SUCH A GREAT STORY AND THE GRAPHICS ARE AMAZING!!
- Komi,kid fry him · v1.1
It so fun I think you should play it 🤩🤩
- Abcdef@1985 · v1.1
Nope, I’m sorry it was all my fault! LOVE the game
- Donnnnnnnnnnnnnna · v1.1
I can’t wait to buy the other chapters and I love drawing gore so I got some ideas from this and I loved the plot . LOVE IT
- HOW ABOUT YESŠ · v1.1
This is the only game I played as soon as I saw Markiplier play it, and just know, it's the perfect game of perfect characters, a perfect storyline, perfect mixtures of terror and calm, and perfect gameplay with perfect music.
- Schmingus III · v1.1
Hella swag
- Rocks4Brainz · v1.1
Love this game so much !! Keep in mind , it can be pretty graphic. ♥️
- CarmellaR2 · v1.1
I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN HOW HAPPY I AM THAT YOU MADE THIS GAME
- PostMaloneFanz · v1.1
I was looking for something similar and was excited when I saw something creepy that was a puzzle that didn’t involve hidden objects. I tried this one out and it’s more of a disconjointed story than a puzzle or a game. The clues are few and far between and I’m not complaining that they aren’t obvious, but they don’t make sense. The game consists of clicking on as many objects as possible and then getting an object that you end up testing on every other thing you can possibly click on before the item works. It’s too long for how far you get. It’s a trial and error clickfest and not a puzzler. Save your money.
- Teri0001 · v1.1
Yes, it’s an amazing game. But there should be a viewer alert due to the countless images of overdone gore/blood & murder scenes. Wasn’t planning on purchasing this game since it seemed like a money pit: it’s broken down into 5 chapters at $1.99 each. But tried the first chapter and was immediately hooked. I’m NOT a fan of gore or psychological horror games...especially when it comes to children. But Fran Bow is such a sweet, innocent character with her bestie Mr Midnight, that her kindness and giggles balanced out the macabre. Strange dichotomy in an adventure game. But it worked. Because the creativity, amazing world building, interesting characters and unusual puzzles really drew me in and wishing for more (with less gore). But this game is also an expose of psychological trauma in children. These devs must have done a lot of research to understand how severe trauma affects the psyche of children. And while it’s a taboo topic, society must face such realities in order to have Compassion & Empathy for the most vulnerable. The devs were able to touch on the mental breaks actually found in children while leaving the character intact and finding personal strength & control. Maybe it’s the storyline...maybe it’s the heart wrenching empathy we feel for the suffering of innocents...but this is one of those games that just leaves a permanent imprint. That said...this game should have an age restriction. So much blood and gore. And please...dead babies should NEVER be used as prop imagery in a game....never. Each chapter took about an hour and I do feel like I got my money’s worth
- ally555 · v1.1
This game was the game that got me to enjoy reading my mom bout it for me when I was five or six The story plot and every little detail is amazing and I like how you can have different choices on a few things and they still work ten out of ten would saw amazing game I love you Can make the character think just like young girl and it just be how a girl would actually think
- tinyTim3694 · v1.1
I enjoyed this game, but it was SHORT. I clicked play chapter two... you have to buy the next chapter for another two dollars. In order to play the whole game, you have to spend ten dollars. That’s ridiculous.
- Kayeberg · v1.1
It had no bugs for me , and it’s a great game I got creeped out some and found it very fun , even though I finished it in a day, I wish it was a bit longer but I haven’t even downloaded the rest of the chapters and I’m exited to , not a waste of money for me (΄◉◞౪◟◉`) —Marley—
- Marleymaehunt2009 · v1.1
I LOVE THIS GAME TO BITS! If you are considering buying this game (and the rest of the chapters) I have a fair warning. This is NOT for the faint of heart. There IS blood and gore, but that’s part of what makes it good. If you DONT like watching intestines falling from the sky then don’t get this game 😂 But if you are fine with gore, definitely buy this. It’s a sad yet hopeful story about a ten year old girl who is so innocent that what is happening to her is so completely unfair that it makes you want to see the end. If you are one of those people who buy/play point and click games and whenever people are talking you just clickclickclickclick till they’re done, this game is not for you. The art style is BEAUTIFUL, I love the Tim Burton vibes this game gives off. This game is what inspires my LOVE for HORROR games. I had my friends play this and they all had nightmares for weeks! They were all legitimately angry at me for a long time 😂 Don’t go to all the most critical, because that’s full of 12 year old girls who are impatient and if a game crashes ONCE they think they have the right to sue everyone. Listen to MY review. If you LOVE MARKIPLIER LIKE ME, PLAY THIS GAME!!!!! It’s SO GOOD! —Keala Marie—-
- kealam31 · v1.1
This game worked perfectly for me, no crashing or anything. I would highly recommend playing this game it’s so unique to the others! 👌
- hfgehfbrhf · v1.1
bought and finished within 24 hours, probably with only an hour or so of game play. Really cool art and enjoyed the story line, but not buying a new app every day or two.
- cemeteryfairy · v1.1
I love the game...but there is a little problem. I can't get past the introduction. It looks like a good game with good art but this bug is a bit of a problem. I am using an iPad device which is said to have the Most problems with this game. The game is great and all but the bug is not allowing me to get the full experience. Please fix this and best regards.
- 😱🕷 ⚠️BUG FOUND⚠️ · v1.1
I see I’m late to this game, but I absolutely LOVE it!!!!! Just finished Chapter 5 today and I’m so sad that the creators don’t have more games to offer. I hope that changes soon.
- BeanNickyBarnes · v1.1
I only gave this game 4 stars because it is to bloody for kids! But I do love this game!But I am a kid!
- kitty cat pretty girl · v1.1
I love the series, once you start playing you get hooked through to the end of the last chapter. Its definitely Grimm’s Fairty Tales meets Mark Ryden! Loved Mr Midnight, the cat!! I think Fran Bow will be especially appreciated by arty, creative types and will most likely remain a cult classic. I have a 2018 ipad pro (iOS 12.0) and experienced zero glitches whatsoever!
- elisat13 · v1.1
I played the full game and I loved it so much. I can’t explain how amazing this game is. So much detail and work and i love the story and the back story. I love the ending and the land isthersta. The last words she said were so deep and inspiring. “Between guilt and fear, I choose happiness” Great outstanding job! 🤗 Also if you do make a part 2 of this.. what if it was about another child in the asylum like Annie or Isabelle?
- Nature❤️ · v1.1
I wish you all would clump all of these games together for one fee. I love these games but at $2 each- it's so much for such a short game. Please consider "the clump?" 😊
- Lolak33 · v1.1
Thank you so much kill Monday! This game is awesome! Just a head start to anyone who is just about to start chapter 1, for a starter, it’s really gory at points,and remember, when your in the office,if you go on the pills,and see a skeleton with a lump with paper on top underneath the skeleton,don’t click on it because it’s super gross. If you wanna know what it is btw, it an unborn child. Ew
- pianocat1q5 · v1.1
UGH! I was really existed for this but I don't even get to do ANYTHING? All that happens is the begging story then it crashes and I don't get to play any of it. IM REALLY MAD I payed money for something I don't even get to play. PLEASE FIX IT
- I'm really mad, FIX IT · v1.1
amazing game. dark concept, it really makes you take a step back and look at the world from a different view. the tim burton like animations add greatly to the charm of the whole storyline. the cute factors mixed in with the gory scenes make for a magnificent gameplay experience. i don't particularly like puzzle games (like... at all) but this one is very very interesting. recommend you to buy 100%. i've already played the entire game series. loved it.
- ShriekingXxSilence461 · v1.1
This is not what I was expecting always after the story it always crashes everyday I always get mad about that it always works on my moms phone
- Lilmxracer00 · v1.1
This is the smartest game made since UnderTale...I don’t usually say this but this game ties and it is bomb
- Daisy_Renee1 · v1.1
Amazing 😍
- Eagiusti · v1.1
It would be nice to even get past the start of this game. Sadly, all it does is crash. If you are going to develop a crashmatic game, at least make it free until you straighten out the bugs. I am so glad I did not invest in an entire bundle. Get it together.
- ClassyCat777 · v1.1
I tried reinstalling it after deleting it, closing out of it and opening it again, everything. The game crashes after a few seconds of gameplay (after only 5 lines of dialogue). I love this game, but it isn't working.
- Zelda+Link · v1.1
5 stars
- Dubs1 · v1.1
This game was like a breath of fresh air! It was like finding an incredible book that you can't put down. The suspense and mystery melded perfectly with a captivating story. It was worth whatever I spent on each of the chapters. I can't wait to play more games by these developers!
- AlmostHelpful · v1.1
It's really hard for me to like a game and I LOVED this game. It was very original and creative I finished all 5 chapters. I hope you come up with more!!!
- Mari Torres · v1.1
No bug issues for me. I can't tell if whoever made this game was having a good or bad shroom trip. Because woow! But fun point and clicker. Some of the puzzles are a little obscure but there's plenty of walkthroughs online. 👍👍
- OsoMonkeyj · v1.1
:D
- Nokhubtgg · v1.1
So, beautiful art, surreal story, and all that. But something like this requires a willing suspension of disbelief. The last major puzzle in chapter on killed that for me. It׳s set in 1944, in an asylum that seems to do brain surgery with basic hand tools and knows nothing about sepsis, but somehow there is an alarm panel with a touch tone keypad, an LCD display and red and green LED's to enter the code? A simple combination lock would have done the job for the puzzle without being a major anachronism. Smaller anachronisms include color TV and fluorescent lighting (technically available, but not at a price that a hospital that can't afford plaster for its walls could spend).
- Richardf8 · v1.1
Why I played the demo on my phone and it was amazing but I bought 5 of the chapters and it crashed and I'm playing on an iPad listen I want my money back if it doesn't get fixed I WANT MY MONEY BACK IF I DON'T GET IT FIXED UNDERSTAND now I will like to get a replay back too please and now not good day😡👎
- Libertad y Democracia · v1.1
I bought the first one and loved it. Played it all the way through without any help. The alarm code was tough, but finally figured it out. The only reason that I gave this 4/5 stars is it's the buying of the next game. I much have rather have paid like $6 for a bundle pack. Now, I really enjoyed the first chapter, but now I'm thinking about... do I want to spend $10 for the rest of the series? I rather have played one long continuous game rather than now deciding after every game, do I really want to continue? I wish that was an option for purchase. Like other games (and I play/ pay a lot for adventure/ escape games), the first chapter is free then I, the consumer, decide if I want to buy the rest as a bundle pack, which I'd be willing to do. At any rate, the first chapter was quite good. The only comment I would say about the game is that the response rate is a bit slow when changing screens (pressing the eyeball to switch rooms took several taps) and clicking on certain items took several taps as well to interact with them. I have an iPhone 7+ and an updated iOS. Other than that a good game. I'm still considering buying chapter 2? But, because I paused my gameplay, it gives me time to think if I want to spend more money. The developers deserve to get paid, I get that! But now that I've stopped, do I want to pay more?
- Sleepysnails · v1.1
The bugs are probably happening on older devices. My iPad2 can't run this game but my iPhone 6 Plus works perfectly. This game is total MK Ultra btw. Very dark, disturbing, not for kids. I'm not a fan of that type of thug per se I'm just saying it's a definite theme of this strange tale.
- =vex= · v1.1
Such a great game! I almost didn't buy because of all the negative reviews saying it stopped working but for me it never stopped working. I played the whole game to chapter 5 and loved it never had a glitch or a single problem. For those people having one I would look to see if your phone is compatible and has up to date software. 10$ well spent
- Foxeyez · v1.1
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