I read all of the posted reviews, and almost did not even download this game. But I had SO enjoyed the previous offerings in this series I decided to give the trial a chance. However, I ran out of time to buy the game at its introductory price, so I had a dilemma: buy it, and most likely end up with a lemon as the reviews overwhelmingly stated, or pass. Well, I bought it. I have an iPad Air, with iOS 8.1. And no, I don't have any connection with Big Fish! Believe it or not, I had NOT OBEY problem with this game!! It never kicked me out, the diary had no problems with overlapped wording, it was smooth as glass! It was a great game, and I enjoyed it immensely. I don't know why so many had problems? Maybe an older iPad? Maybe not enough memory? Maybe an older iOS? Maybe some other settings that made it crash? I don't know, but I was totally surprised that I had no problems, and I loved the game! I will certainly buy the next installment, which I hope comes out, because with all of the negative reviews it may not sell enough to warrant another chapter? For me, and I have had my share of games that did not work, it was as smooth and trouble-free as any HO game I have ever played!