I was moderately engaged in this game. I didn't really understand the stories and I couldn't tell the 4 sons apart. Some puzzles didn't interest me and I just followed the walkthrough. Pros - Very detailed story - Journal: I felt a bit lost sometimes and the Journal provides excellent summaries, even for main puzzles. And the Codex conveniently lists all the documents encountered - Nice graphics - Vast universe with many rooms Cons - If you're motion sick, you may not enjoy the ghost following the mouse cursor all the time - Hardly any sound. I can understand that a ghost has no voice but demons could have. - Complicated story (stories?) over several generations
I usually only play 2D retro pixel adventure games but this 3D game is very pleasant to play. Puzzles are moderate in difficulty and I only had to refer to the walkthrough twice. Video cutscenes occasionally froze on Ubuntu in windowed mode. Maybe my laptop is too old. But dialogues continued so I could still get the gist of these cutscenes. The music alone is very pleasant. If you like Hercule Poirot & Arsene Lupin stories then you'll love this game.
There's a lot of walking but double-click will get you around quickly. No dying and no dead-end as far as I could see. But I had to consult the walkthrough a few times.
This long game kept me entertained for a few weeks. You will love it more if you have an IT background and you're nostalgic for old IT technology.
I love the hint system like in the previous episode. Hotspots require a bit pixel hunting to find, unless you turn on the option to see them. There are some timed puzzles where you can die.
Another great adventure game produced by Wadget Eye Games
If you enjoyed retro games like the Blackwell series, you will love The Samaritan Paradox. I had to refer to the walkthrough for some difficult puzzles and the timed sequences.
I like the turn-based exploration but it took me a while to understand the interface. If you're also a fan of Moebius' science fiction comics, you'll love the graphic art in this game.
There are some harsh reviews here but I love this game. The gameplay suits me well. Captivating story, great dialogues. Despite the absence the inventory there are still some interesting puzzles to solve. And no action or timed scene. I look forward to their next game.
Like all other Wadjet Eye Games productions, this game doesn't disappoint.
