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The Samaritan Paradox

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3.6/5

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3.6

52 Reviews

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The Samaritan Paradox
Description
A famous writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salomon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo? Crack codes, decipher secrets & find a...
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3.6/5

( 52 Reviews )

3.6

52 Reviews

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Product details
2014, Faravid Interactive, ...
System requirements
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 9.0 recommended, 400 MB HDD space...
Time to beat
6 hMain
6.5 h Main + Sides
7 h Completionist
6.5 h All Styles
Description
A famous writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salomon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo? Crack codes, decipher secrets & find a lost fortune in this exciting detective adventure for Windows PC.

The Samaritan Paradox is set in Sweden in the 80's. Ord Salomon has agreed to help Sara Bergwall find the book her father, Jonatan Bergwall, wrote before he died. During the course of this treasure hunt, he learns that Jonatan was investigating the weapons industry, and more specifically some covert affairs with foreign dictatorships.

But more questions arise. What is the book about, and why does Sara want Ord to find it for her? Did her Alzheimer's-stricken mother know the secret before she grew too demented to share it? And how did Jonatan actually die?
  • 2000+ voice lines, 60+ rooms to explore, 20+ characters to talk to, 1 lost fortune to find!
  • Retro style point & click adventure with hand-drawn art.
  • Includes the full original soundtrack by Lannie Neely III.

The Samaritan Paradox is © Copyright 2014 Faravid Interactive. Published under license by Screen 7.

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soundtrack (MP3) soundtrack (FLAC)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
6 hMain
6.5 h Main + Sides
7 h Completionist
6.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
165 MB

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español
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français
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Posted on: July 12, 2014

Sir_Eric

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Games: 760 Reviews: 3

Traditional point&click done right

Very well written adventure with an interesting story line, pretty graphics, good and never unfair riddles and great music. A delight to play for all the adventure lovers out there. Biggest downside is its length of about 5 hours, but it's time well spend.


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Posted on: July 3, 2025

SuperSatirist545

Games: 81 Reviews: 2

A Great Throwback

A really fun game that reminds me of the golden age of point and click adventures. A compelling narrative with multiple interesting characters, and a rewarding game that makes you think.


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Posted on: August 2, 2025

Vastarius

Verified owner

Games: 275 Reviews: 1

Atmospheric

It is a nice adventure with a cool atmosphere. I liked the story. Some puzzles weren't easy but that was cool.


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Posted on: September 15, 2025

dwmdm

Verified owner

Games: 48 Reviews: 7

Great game

Simple, effective visuals, logical puzzles, decent Scandi-gothic story with some fantasy detours. This is a great deal for the price. I would definitely recommend this to fans of the genre as a quick, enjoyable day or two of gameplay.


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Posted on: September 18, 2025

Rambutaan

Verified owner

Games: 771 Reviews: 46

Well Made but Difficult Puzzles

The Samaritan Paradox has most of the right qualities for a top notch, retro point 'n' click adventure game such as great audio and a compelling plot, but I found the game's puzzles a bit too difficult for my liking. If you're the sort to have played hundreds of point 'n' click adventures in the past, or are just a generally more cultured person than I am, you'll probably find a lot to like in The Samaritan Paradox, otherwise, you'll probably just end up frustrated and having to consult a walkthrough non-stop in order to finish the game (and if it gets to that stage, is it really worth playing?).


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