Although the simplicity of the game is one of its strong points, it can be its downfall at times too. After a while, the puzzles get a bit more unfulfilling as they go on, as they do not get more difficult over time and this linear formula begins to get slightly stale. This trying quality of some of the puzzles takes away from the genius of the great ones. There are also items which you are unable to pick up unless it’s the right time, which again can get annoying. A bit of backtracking is involved, and it can get a little frustrating. Samorost 3 falters sometimes with its execution of puzzles. Clicking around when stuck is a good option, as you may set into motion an object or character which wasn’t expected. However, we would recommend leaving this as a last resort in order to appreciate the game fully. There is also a built in hint system for players who get really stuck, which is a nice and well-illustrated addition. Once puzzles are completed, you are usually able to move on to the next environment and continue to explore. Some of your inventory items will need to be manipulated before you can use them, and you can also move forward with the help of inhabitants and creatures from the planets. There is a mixture of using common sense and thinking outside the box. The puzzles involve finding and using objects, sound based puzzles, memory puzzles and some based on plainly clicking in the right order. Music definitely helps to guide you along in the game alongside the scenery and puzzles. The sound compliments the visuals perfectly, and will set you in a good mood while playing as well as add an extra little task of finding all the sounds you can. Certain creatures or interactions even create songs on their own sometimes, pleasing your protagonist who dances along with them. There is an upbeat and charming soundtrack for Samorost 3, which mixes with calming sound effects and noises to really bring you into the game. This is an excellent diversion from adventure games which overload your brain with information, as you are able to take everything in around you.ĭespite there being no voice acting, the game is by no means quiet. Rather, it progresses quietly and steadily in the background.

The story is kept very simple, and does not overwhelm you with information. After a giant horn falls from the sky, your gnome like character must find out where it came from and heads off on a journey through space in order to solve the mystery. While their previous games have cemented themselves as classics, Samorost 3 is lacking some of the magic that made these games so popular.ĭespite this game being a sequel, it is not necessary to have played the other titles before embarking on this adventure. They now return with Samorost 3, a follow up to the other games in the Samorost series. Point-and-click adventure games have become a little scarcer in the past few years, but Czech developers Amanita Design have brought us two of the best in their previous titles Machinarium and Botanicula.

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