Labyrinth City in IOS

Pierre the Maze Detective

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Our Site Score

95/100

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a rare gem that feels like a living storybook. Based on the IC4DESIGN illustrations, every single screen is a chaotic, vibrant, and incredibly detailed masterpiece. This isn't just a 'find the exit' maze game; it's an exploration of a living world. Every time you click on a random NPC or object, there's a high chance of a unique animation or a witty line of dialogue.

The game strikes a perfect balance between being accessible for children and deeply engaging for adults who enjoy 'Where's Waldo' style art. Finding Mr. X is the goal, but the real joy is in the 100+ hidden objects and the 500+ possible interactions. The soundtrack is whimsical, the puzzles are clever without being frustrating, and the sense of discovery is constant. It's one of the most visually impressive and charming puzzle games on the App Store.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Finally, something with actual effort put into it. Labyrinth City is a delight. It feels like someone took a 'Where's Waldo?' book and breathed life into it. Every corner of these mazes is packed with personality and little animations that reward you for just looking around. It’s not 'hard' in the traditional sense, but it’s engaging and relaxing.

At 40, I appreciate a game that respects my time and doesn't try to sell me a 'gem pack' every five minutes. This is a premium experience through and through. The controls are simple enough for a child, but the artistry is something even the most cynical adult can admire. It’s short, yes, but I’d rather have 3 hours of quality than 100 hours of automated filler. Highly recommended.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible hand-drawn art
  • Charming world-building
  • No microtransactions
  • Short playtime
  • Very low difficulty level

Technical Report

Performance: Smooth as silk; the art assets are perfectly optimized.

Accessibility:
  • Visual cues

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love high-quality illustration and want a stress-free, premium puzzle experience.

Skip if: You are looking for a rigorous mechanical challenge or a long RPG.

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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Air
  • Playtime: 4 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.1Mon Feb 28 2022

Join Pierre on his detective adventure through Opera City where he must find Mr. X!


Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is an adventure puzzle game for children and adults alike! Adapted from the award-winning children's illustration book series by IC4DESIGN and developed by Darjeeling, Labyrinth City takes you on a trip through a fantastic world of underground cities, hot-air balloons, tree-tops and haunted houses. Find your way through each interactive maze, engage with colorful characters, explore hidden pathways, unlock pieces of clues and solve the mystery along the way.

【The Story】

A new case has arrived for Pierre the Maze Detective! Mr. X has stolen the Maze Stone, which has the power to turn the whole Opera City into a maze. Help Pierre and his friend Carmen find their way through the mazes and stop Mr. X before it's too late!

【The Game】

You play as Pierre, Opera City's renowned maze detective, and you must retrieve the Maze Stone stolen by the notorious thief Mr. X! Without you, Opera City is doomed, as the Maze Stone has the power to turn everything around it into an intricate labyrinth. "Beautiful and cute puzzle games are fine and all," I hear you say, "but what about the challenge?". A fine question! In a maze, although there is only one true path to the exit, there are countless trails to hidden treasures and mini-games. So pay close attention while exploring Opera City and you will be pleasantly surprised.

【Features】

- Explore Opera City!

Enter colorful worlds teeming with life and intricate details based on the best-selling children’s book series Pierre the Maze Detective by IC4DESIGN

- Solve All Mysteries!

More than 100 hidden objects and unique trophies to find, engaging puzzles and minigames to stimulate your brain

- Interact With the Surroundings!

Over 500 interactions possible with the characters, items, and background

- Relive Childhood Memories!

Each scene is based on a double-page illustration from the original work

- Original soundtrack

- Save the World!

All levels are tied together by an overarching narration that will fill the detectives within us with purpose

- Speaks Your Language!

Available in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Explore museums, tree-tops and cityscapes and collect stars along the way!

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is an adventure puzzle game for children and adults alike! Adapted from the award-winning children's illustration book series by IC4DESIGN and developed by Darjeeling, Labyrinth City takes you on a trip through a fantastic world of underground cities, hot-air balloons, tree-tops and haunted houses. Find your way through each interactive maze, engage with colorful characters, explore hidden pathways, unlock pieces of clues and solve the mystery along the way.

【The Story】

A new case has arrived for Pierre the Maze Detective! Mr. X has stolen the Maze Stone, which has the power to turn the whole Opera City into a maze. Help Pierre and his friend Carmen find their way through the mazes and stop Mr. X before it's too late!

【The Game】

You play as Pierre, Opera City's renowned maze detective, and you must retrieve the Maze Stone stolen by the notorious thief Mr. X! Without you, Opera City is doomed, as the Maze Stone has the power to turn everything around it into an intricate labyrinth. "Beautiful and cute puzzle games are fine and all," I hear you say, "but what about the challenge?". A fine question! In a maze, although there is only one true path to the exit, there are countless trails to hidden treasures and mini-games. So pay close attention while exploring Opera City and you will be pleasantly surprised.

【Features】

- Explore Opera City!

Enter colorful worlds teeming with life and intricate details based on the best-selling children’s book series Pierre the Maze Detective by IC4DESIGN

- Solve All Mysteries!

More than 100 hidden objects and unique trophies to find, engaging puzzles and minigames to stimulate your brain

- Interact With the Surroundings!

Over 500 interactions possible with the characters, items, and background

- Relive Childhood Memories!

Each scene is based on a double-page illustration from the original work

- Original soundtrack

- Save the World!

All levels are tied together by an overarching narration that will fill the detectives within us with purpose

- Speaks Your Language!

Available in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 43 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a breathtaking adventure puzzle game adapted from the award-winning children’s book series. Play as Pierre, Opera City’s renowned detective, and track down the notorious thief Mr. X, who has stolen the Maze Stone. Navigate through intricate, hand-drawn mazes filled with over 500 interactive characters and items. With hidden treasures, engaging mini-games, and a whimsical original soundtrack, players are invited to lose themselves in a world of underground cities, haunted houses, and tree-top villages.

Features

1

Over 500 Possible Interactions

2

100+ Hidden Objects & Trophies

3

Hand-Drawn Illustration Style

4

Whimsical Original Soundtrack

5

Engaging Narrative Storyline

Tips

Promotion Videos

Labyrinth City Trailer

News on this game

Universal - Labyrinth City - Pierre the Maze Detective (by Pixmain)

Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/labyrinth-city/id1586126746. Labyrinth City. Nuverse Games. Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is...

TouchArcade - Mon Oct 02 2023

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Q&A

Yes, it is based on the Pierre the Maze Detective book series by IC4DESIGN.

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