The Eyes of Ara

this game is beautiful and I definitely finished it once. but I have absolutely no clue how. I am stuck the helpful light shows that I need to get an item behind glass which I already knew. I just can't see a way to open this dang thing. a better hint mechanic would greatly improve things. I don't want to rely on an external walkthrough.

- cpt nordbart · v1.5.5.117

graphic is good, but control is super bad, not user friendly. this is a game supposedly entertaining not make life more difficult.

- Randomite Me

Absolutely no hints at all! I would of never made it through this game if it wasn't for the walkthrough because you just don't know what you're supposed to be doing! This could have been an amazing game if it just gave you directions on what to do!

- Nancy Larie · v1.5.5.116

I don't consider myself particularly dumb, but it was obvious that this game suffered from a lack of playtesting - many of the later puzzles are so contrived that there is no reasonable way to get through them without a walkthrough, which sucks the fun out of everything since you can't play with any real intentionality. I finished it out of spite rather than any actual satisfaction. Next time, play-test.

- Alexander Thornton

I truly enjoyed playing this game even without having hints. I thought that would bother me but it just forces one to look and think more carefully and intentionally. The graphics are great and I also like the tribute room at the end with all the family and friends photos, as a photographer that hit hime for me.

- Samantha Maritz · v1.5.5.116

At first I enjoyed it, but the puzzle solutions became arbitrary, too many red herrings, there is way too much pixel hunting and the devs combined that with an unforgiving interface: you might have the correct solution and be zoomed in on the right location, but if you don't drag to the exact right hit box, you get the same non-response as a wrong solution, making you try others that will not work. Frustrating. Not fun.

- Rendall · v1.5.5.116

As good as the Room series and even a little better than House of DaVinci!

I’m not a big gamer, but when I have time to play iOS games, I enjoy thoughtful puzzle games like HoD, the Room series, Botanicula, and similar. I find myself playing those games over and over. It’s always difficult to find anything similar. But Eyes of Ara is even better than HoD imo. I like that you can simply look all around and aren’t “funneled” to an obvious item to interact with. In fact the game is a little too much like this in that I find myself clicking randomly on the screen to happen upon a loose stone or floorboard. A recommendation: don’t do this game all at once to try to “beat it” as quickly as you can. It’s a game, just enjoy it and put it down and get back to it with fresh eyes. I like that people who are careful to look around and investigate are rewarded in small ways - picking up coins, photos, etc, but the tedious aspect of this isn’t necessary to move forward in the game. If you don’t like taking things slow you don’t have to. The game takes several hours to complete, even if you’re not looking around in the corners, ceilings for little hidden things. Some puzzles are easy, others more challenging, but the hints are present in the game. I didn’t look at a walkthrough until I had completed all the levels. At that point I was curious at what I had missed. I really like how advancing to a new level doesn’t stop you from revisiting older areas to resolve and complete things. Very well thought out and planned! I bet I’ll be playing this again in a year or 2! Thank you and hope you have time to make another similar game

- Sueinmon · v1.5.0

what a great game! difficulty levels were perfect, and hidden collectible items were truly hidden. I will probably play again just to see if I can find 100% of the items. Loved it. Amazing job to the developers!

- Rachel Bellomy · v1.5.5.116

The story was interesting, at least what I was able to get to read, but I couldn't interact with two puzzles at all and couldn't proceed because of that. I checked multiple walkthroughs and they all showed that puzzle but I could not interact with it despite tapping, double tapping, closing the game, clearing the cache, searching Google. it's just a bug. I found that out via Steam. The Android version is unfortunately bugged and won't ever be fixed.

- M M (Jeanne)

The artwork is nice, but it's frustrating trying to figure out what to do. Has potential, but I don't have the memory capacity to work through it, especially without a hints system.

- Melissa O'Neill · v1.5.5.116

Things missing needed in order to move forward

For instance, there is a radio in the studio that is on a table. You have to turn it on in order to get a strobe light. Lands on the bookcase and highlight some books. I started the game got pretty far couldn’t figure out why I was stuck look through and figured it out that there was no radio there. It confirmed my suspicion cause I didn’t remember seeing a radio there. So I started the game over thinking it would reset when I got to the same point the radio was still not there so I’m unable to move forward. Major glitch don’t waste your time.

- MiaRose666 · v1.5.0

This app has no help button. It is frustrating af, but the clues are there if you look hard enough. I am 6-1/2 hours in. I quit in frustration sometimes. It is beautifully illustrated. The 6-1/2 hours have taken a month or more to plod through. This is a fantastic game and the author needs to be commended, but if youre looking for an easy ride, this ain't it.

- Hannah Stewart · v1.5.5.116

Everything I enjoy in a game. An overriding mystery to be solved, with items to find and collect and secret passages and rooms to gain entry into.

- Martin Butcher · v1.5.5.116

Graphics and puzzles are awesome

- None Ya · v1.5.5.116

another game like this please.......

- Mahmoud Asfari

terrible graphics make it too hard to see, impossible mind reading expected, no hints so just uninstall and move on

- p tawg

For $5 its pretty good and the graphics are great. I dont like some things about the game, mainly it doesnt always zoom out when you try to. The adventure vibe is there and it has pieces of script to read along the way. You gotta really search for stuff so just be ready to look around a lot. Im gonna need to use the chime hint thing cause Im stuck after about 2 hours in. Tapping a blank space on a wall near furniture to look behind it is dumb. I think some of the game is good but some is junk.

- Ronald Andersen · v1.5.3.111

Best game chatgpt recommended for me. 13 hours and I wished it never ended! Hard puzzles and awesome playability. I wish I could find a similar game to play.

- mohdalrawashdeh · v1.5.4.115

nice graphics but too slow progress

- Said Ertekin · v1.5.4.115

One of the best puzzle games I have played. Lots of intuitive and creative puzzles, not too hard, not too easy. Many secrets to discover and an immersive storyline to enjoy. Great work!

- Jittiwat Narakornpaichit (Krapong) · v1.5.4.115

Doesn't have a hint button

- A Google user · v1.5.4.115

A poor boring copy of far superior games like The Room, Da Vinci rooms etc. don't waste your money.

- Dannielle Hurley · v1.5.3.111

Can't listen to my music while playing. The game keeps pausing it, even with game audio turned off. Would have kept playing if it didn't stop my music 🤷🏻‍♀️

- Mariah (Riah)

I didn't know this game was on other platforms. No wonder the quality of everything in this game is beyond the quality of mobile games. Not only that, this is made by seriously insane genius. Amazing

- R O L · v1.5.3.111

That was fun, although brain rattling. Initially, it was a bit uninteresting but eventually the story and puzzles became more interesting and difficult (those paintings messed me up) as you move forward. The level of difficulty is kinda insane and there's literally no hints given so I feel like if you're new with playing in this kind of game it'd be kinda hard. So, i wouldn't really reco to newbs, if i want them to enjoy puzzle games like this.

- raine · v1.5.3.111

Great game despite a few quirks. While I had no problem navigating around, I can understand how others might find the navigation confusing. There are a few collectibles that I genuinely wouldn't have found had I not just tapped randomly on some screens. If you want to play without a guide, there are options to chime when there's still something hidden within a room. This was a godsend. The story is mostly told through clues, but is actually good for a puzzle game.

- Michael Whitman · v1.5.3.111

Love the scenery and story. The puzzles are good too even some of them bit off from the clue itself. Just need more clear explanation of clue. Overall it's amazing and nice game

- Era Zikri · v1.5.3.111

played for 2 minutes and am stuck because nothing lets me go back out of the letter. dumb that there is no explanation how this works

- A. H. · v1.5.3.111

Got to the bedroom area, gave up because this game contains way too many puzzles where the only challenge is how annoying and fiddly they are.

- Bernadette · v1.5.3.111

I loved this game. First of all the artwork in it is amazing, such detail and vivid. There were plenty of puzzles to keep you occupied with varying degrees of difficulty. I also really liked that it was a long game to play and my place was automatically saved. This truly is a beautiful game. Hope you make another soon! I played it on mobile and I was wondering why I wasn't able to do the final bonus puzzle and the Halloween and Christmas chapters. I was really looking forward to it. Needs a map.

- Lee · v1.5.3.111

can't get past the first room and with no hints it is impossible.

- Gay Linn Edwards · v1.5.3.111

Navigation is insufferable and not intuitive. I can't play this. Graphics are beautiful but the game needs attention. There are so many things to see but so few to touch and interact with. Very unfortunate.

- Daniel Unzicker

Great game but wish there were hints available

- Heather Nguyen · v1.5.3.111

Awful UI

- Jen Light · v1.5.3.111

I absolutely LOVE this game. My only issue this far is that my game doesn't include the radio on the side table when you enter the upper left room. I'm not sure exactly why. Other than that, it's an absolutely GORGEOUS fun to play game!! 😊

- Nycki Carroll (Nycrowki) · v1.5.3.111

Beautiful game, but not very user intuitive and didn't keep my interest.

- Amy Simmons · v1.5.3.111

I really frustrated with this game ! I Mean graphics are amazing enough but with lack of map or hints I just kept going in and out of same rooms not knowing what I'm supposed to do with items i pick up on my way .

- Christine Linford · v1.5.3.111

I really enjoyed this game.

I’m not finished yet it’s difficult. It can be frustrating. Trying to move forward. If it wasn’t difficult, it kind of wouldn’t be fun.

- T;Dav · v1.5.0

This is excellent but extremely difficult too! Without a walkthrough I wouldn't even have gotten started - the graphics were incredible. A back button or interactive map would've really helped. I got near the end of chapter 3 & one of my boxes just wouldn't switch on - in the room with the blue rockets - I couldn't find any reason at all for this or anything I'd missed so I gave up.

- Nicola George

This is an exceptional game!!!!! You should be so proud! Omg. So much fun. Quite lengthy and beautiful!

- Caity Brown · v1.5.3.111

Hours of fun. Very engaging. Some tricky puzzles.

- Kyle Dick · v1.5.3.111

This is one of the best games I've ever played. So much to discover & figure out! It works great as a mobile game. Please make more! 🥰

- Abc Xyz · v1.5.3.111

Nice storyline and good puzzles. Great work Team.

- Prasanna

Completed the game last year, it was both a mind game and pleasing to explore. Can't wait for your next installment, whatever it may be.

- Cody Newman

Excellent game with good puzzles to solve

- Clair Tryner · v1.5.3.111

Is new for me the game is cool I personally don't play puzzle games but this game have my attention

- MORNE COETZEE · v1.5.2.110

Has potential. 360 p.o.v, not only eye level but full 360, up/down also. Zero assistance; no captioning, hints, instructions, nor maps. So not relaxing if you're wanting casual. Played until reaching the main room. I cannot see continuing a game where I'm guessing every single thing. A map here would be critical. Hints may be able to be avoided if the map, if added, shows whether something needs to be done in an area.

- FJ Thomas · v1.5.1

Wonderful point and click puzzle game with many wonderful secrets to discover.

- Alexander Willey

Very mixed reviews on this game

Pros: it's a beautifully produced game with a good story and exquisite graphics in a nice 3D environment.... navigation works well.... there are lots of puzzles, superb attention to detail, and it's long. Cons: clues and puzzles are vague and everything is so spread out that the environment became a hindrance, and there's no map. So if, like me, you're not someone with a photographic memory for where everything is, you can spend lots of time just trying to find rooms that you've been in and want to return to. It's lovely that there are a lot of rooms but after a while it just became annoying. Some rooms only have one thing in them. I got so tired of going all over the place trying to remember where something was. I also agree with the reviewer who mentioned how there are numerous puzzles that require much work and end up only getting you an achievement... doing nothing to advance you in the game. Personally, I don't really care about achievements and each time this happened it was disappointing. I thought I'd had a breakthrough... but no. I could go on, but suffice it to say that the frustration level has surpassed the pleasure level. I'm exhausted and It's not fun anymore. Not sure if I even want to try to finish. This game, while beautiful in many ways, has worn me down.

- Suzsho · v1.5.0

The eyes of ara

The game keeps locking up. I need to close the game to continue to play

- Effing nuts · v1.5.0

I agree with a lot of other reviewers. If you are accustomed to high quality puzzle games, like The Room series or House of Da Vinci series, you will be disappointed and frustrated with this game. Too much time is spent wandering around looking for clues and puzzles and not enough time working on puzzles. There is no map, so you never know where you are. The rooms do not seem connected in a coherent way. It just wasn't fun to play.

- Monique Barker · v1.5.1

The games okay, find the controls fairly easy to get used to. I found the game get lesa enjoyable as there was just no info or help with what to do, even on puzzles. You didn't know If you needed something else or not.

- Ami M · v1.5.1

Got into this and then got stuck.

- L Knowlt · v1.5.1

Lots of fun! It's very challenging, and easy to miss stuff. Every detail is important. I highly recommend if you like puzzles.

- Shari Pierre

very challenging.

- Jennifer Wendt

Unique game that changed point and click games

- chawder chavez · v1.5.1

Great game

Not yet finished but really enjoying. I don’t like games that are too easy and this one is a bit challenging but you can turn on hints if you want.

- Laser Fern · v1.5.0

My very favorite.

So, so good. This is a game for patience and waiting. The author gives you everything you need in order to solve the puzzles. It’s quite clear. Keep exploring in detail and you will find everything. Thank you!

- Flouer · v1.5.0

So hard I gave up

I wanted to love this game and felt that way about most of it (graphics, soundtrack, storyline), BUT the puzzles were so hard I had to keep a walk thru handy while playing. Toward the end I just completely gave up because the walkthrough wasn’t helpful and couldn’t spend any more time fussing over this game. That said, still worth it to try playing,

- kustomkitten · v1.5.0

Perhaps the Best…

…Point and click escape/puzzler out there. World is vast and puzzles are super challenging and inventive. I’ve played them all from the Rusty Lake series, Glitch Games, CottonGame, and this one just might beat all of those. Hoping for more.

- Blichty · v1.5.0

Try try again

I bought this game when it came out, but it has taken me this long to finally beat it. I deleted it for a long while out of frustration, but recently decided to try again. Because it is a beautiful game. Hard? Yes, but well thought out. A very engaging story. With that in mind: The reviewers complaining about the “worthless “ collectibles have missed the heart of the game. Go back and read the header of the letter hiring you for the job.

- Yuko53 · v1.5.0

Volume

I started to play, the graphics were great, but then I’m not picky. For me the important part is the volume(it helps set the scene) and the puzzles. Well, the intro was silent, I thought, maybe this is just the way the opening scene is, but then it continued. I would love to place this, but I like music and sound effects when I’m playing a game. It doesn’t matter what it is, music sets it up. Without the sound, it’s a boring video. Maybe, if the problem was fixed. I’d finish playing, as it stands, I’m disappointed that I paid for something I won’t be using.

- Kaye Kaseah · v1.5.0

Confusing at times

When you’re stuck trying to figure out the next step, it’s hard to figure out. There are no hints to help.

- caryn brookyn · v1.2.2

Awesome!

Graphics and puzzles (which are challenging) are awesome. Adventurous, suspenseful and unpredictable. Different puzzles take you to different rooms and down different paths and I enjoy having to put it all together and figure it out. One of the best games.

- roblox8445321682 · v1.2.2

Very Hard Puzzle, You Will Need Help

This was probably the hardest puzzle I’ve ever done. Frustrating at times, but somewhat fun. I got stuck a number of times and needed help from a walk through, which on past puzzles, I didn’t have to do that often. A lot of the clues were not that helpful. It was fun at times, but I really can’t recommend this puzzle. I’ll probably avoid anything from this developer in the future. Nice try though.

- Draff 8-29 · v1.2.2

Very challenging but fantastic!

I’ve played lots of adventure games, hidden object games, and puzzle games and this is by far the most challenging I’ve come across. But very rewarding as well. Will be hard to top this game.

- jarrall63 · v1.2.2

Same quality as the room series

Love this game. The puzzles are a challenge but not impossible. Music is also enjoyable. Well done developers!

- pippakitty · v1.2.2

Way to glitchy

Had to start over 3 times -beach time I was farther in. But things that should have happened didn’t. For instance I found all 3 stars for Orion, but only had 2 in my inventory and when I went back to all 3 places I found them, they weren’t there, had to start over. Then the second level I had a problem with the cherub puzzles, the picture of the horses and warriors were supposed to collapse into a mechanism to open the boxes, but didn’t. Had to start over AGAIN. I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!

- mjk6string · v1.2.2

Too Hard, Not Intuitive, Tedious

The title says it all. Too much work, and too much tedious trial and error when solving puzzles, even if you know how they are to be solved. Not always clear when you solved something (missing feedback at times), leading to lots of running back and forth to check. No in-game clues, so have to depend on walkthroughs if stuck. Items do not disappear when picked up, so lots of wasted time picking up things you have seen before. Clues and such stay in inventory even after they are used and no longer relevant, creating bothersome clutter to pick through when reviewing clues. Requires advanced math and physics skills in some sense. Beautiful graphics, but long-winded narratives to read through, making the game a real slog. On some levels, just orienting yourself to move where you want to go can be a challenge. Often did not know which way I was facing, and spent many boring minutes just trying to get to a place I was before. I just wanted the game to be over at the end… having invested the time. As I write, I have only a few steps, and almost want to stop even then, because it is so tedious.

- Frequent Fandagoer · v1.2.2

Amazing

This game is so amazing in every way, the graphics, the story line, the puzzles, I loved it. One of the best games I’ve ever played. My only complaint is that I had a lot of trouble with the last chapter, usually I enjoy a challenge, but this went beyond a challenge, it felt near impossible, especially without hints.

- Corona913 · v1.2.2

Good game, third chapter is impossibly hard

I got through the first two chapters without using cheats. Got to the third and I can’t even move in there without looking up cheats. And even then, it’s still super difficult. Some of the solutions are still making me scratch my head. If you download the game, enjoy the first two chapters but know it might be impossible to get to the end.

- Newlley · v1.2.2

Way to complicated

I’ve played tons of these games but this one is way too complicated. The graphics are beautiful and I wanted to like this game. I ended up deleting after finishing about half of it. Even with a walkthrough I couldn’t get it. The biggest issue is movement. A lot of these puzzles require you to go back and forth between multiple rooms. So you to the hallway and now there are five doors that look exactly the same. And some of those doors lead to more doors. So it’s super tedious to remember which door you need to go to and which one to go back to. Some of the puzzles didn’t need to be solved to move on, so I wasted time on those. The other annoying thing is the coins and photos you collect which seem to be worthless. You finally solve a puzzle you think will help you move on and it’s a couple of worthless coins. A better mapping system would help so you could open a map and move directly to the room would help. Either way started forcing myself to play bc I paid for it only to get annoyed quickly and frankly not caring about it at all. Beautiful graphics though.

- Dzombie · v1.2.2

Good game until the end

I initially was really into playing this game and enjoyed it up to the end. It became really convoluted particularly the planetarium puzzle and the epilogue where math had to be done. Then realizing I didn’t have all of items. I dreaded having to go back thru all the locations to figure out where the were, so I didn’t.

- PrinceFanForever · v1.2.2

Will not let me look at my inventory

I got to a point where if I zoom in to solve a puzzle my inventory goes away and it does not come back .

- agalletly · v1.2.2

Great game!

Took my husband & me 16 hours to finish, but such a fun way to spend those hours. We got stuck quite a bit but still was a great game. Big fan of the Room & DaVinci series, so this was entertaining as well. Sometimes a “hint” button would have been good, but still - thanks for a fun game!

- Ctemomma · v1.2.2

Well made and good graphics but…

Great kinetics and well put together but hard to finish without having to find tutorials on YouTube. Missing hint features. Also some puzzles are just too hard to solve for the average player. Could make it a 5 star app

- Rick3010 · v1.2.2

For Advanced Gamers only

I am writing a 2nd review because i was too quick to judge this game on my first review. My apologies to the creators, i thought because this game has no help w hints or clues that it would be impossible to move forward. But what it did is make me think even harder and use my sense of logic and curiosity a bit more. the clues are technically within the game . Its a wonderful well thought out journey, great story line, creepy enough but not scary, and really well thought out games . for a true mystery gamer this is the best one yet. The graphics are great too. Well done and hope they come out w more. You wont regret sticking to it.

- rhrgec · v1.2.2

Top notch graphics but very challenging

If you manage to finish all of The Room series, House of Da Vinci series and all the games from “Glitch Games”, you can get by playing this game without any hints for most of the part. You would know where to look and what to expect. As the game progresses, it gets more difficult and challenging. It can take hours to solve which what makes this game last a very long while. A few hints are coming from reading virtual journals in the game. Map is not needed for this game after you got stuck for so long period of time because by then you already know your way around. The graphic details are top notch but the transitional movements are OK and not so fluid. It has that awkward fade in and out when it should be 3D transitional movement all the way. Overall it’s very immersive game and absolutely a very challenging (and somewhat frustrating) game I ever played.

- SkyCoffeeTime · v1.2.2

Do it

Please add HINTS

- nbjkgfdvnjh · v1.2.2

Richly beautiful and challenging

Possibly the most lushly artistic and challenging game I’ve ever played — in a league with The Room 1,2, etc or House of DaVinci, but quite likely better. I’m eight hours in (addictiveness warning!) and every time a door opens to a new room I am startled and amazed by all that is there to see. BUT READ THIS: Yesterday, I was frustrated over what I thought was a bug in the software, and after 30 minutes of “clicking” I zipped off a complaint to the developer website. I HEARD BACK THE SAME DAY from “Ben,” who I think is the game’s creator, and in a back-and-forth conversation of about 5 emails, he showed me that there was no bug — I just hadn’t noticed a slight change in the cavernous room’s surroundings that indicated all was fine. His emails were not only responsive and instant but friendly, respectful and clear. And he didn’t stop answering my questions until he knew he had me back on the right track. This is the first game review i have ever written, but How Not? Both the game and the responsiveness of the website to just one player’s little problem truly blow my mind. It’s totally great…Try it! OK, I want to stop praising and go back to playing now. Cheers.

- RuthS. · v1.2.2

A+ Effort!

Beautifully immersive puzzle. An almost endless mansion of secrets to explore.

- Trampus1 · v1.2.2

Deeper game than expected.

FUN!

- spike · v1.2.2

Wow!

My gut told me this game was going to be incredible and I am NOT disappointed. The puzzles are much more complex than a regular stage based 3D puzzle game because all of the stages in this game run together as one beautifully massive gaming experience! 5 freaking stars! Spend the 5 bucks! It a one time infinitesimally small fee for a complete submersible experience!

- 1blsteph · v1.2.2

Glitch.

I cannot insert the knife in the clock - the smaller ceiling fleur de leis puzzle won’t work- there is no note with second puzzle part, Frustrating

- warraxa · v1.2.2

Glitch

This game has a good length. There are a few times where I could not get something to happen. Truth is I can not remember what it was. However, I am at an impasse. In chapter 3, in the projector and constellation room. I made the adjustments to match Draco the Dragon constellation. The lights turned green. Proceeded to the single computer. The lights stopped being green. I tried accessing “Access Denied.” I concidered that it might be a glitch and could continue with game. I went ahead and was able to reboot the 3 computers. Went back. Access denied. Went back to projector constellation room. Reset the Draco the Dragon constellation. No green lights and still cannot access the single computer. I have turned off and restarted iphone 2 times. Think have done all. Except remove and reinstall the app. And restart game. Annoying. This game has a good length. There are a few times where I could not get something to happen. Truth is I can not remember what it was. However, I am at an impasse. In chapter 3, in the projector and constellation room. I made the adjustments to match Draco the Dragon constellation. The lights turned green. Proceeded to the single computer. The lights stopped being green. I tried accessing “Access Denied.” I concidered that it might be a glitch and could continue with game. I went ahead and was able to reboot the 3 computers. Went back. Access denied. Went back to projector constellation room. Reset the Draco the Dragon constellation. No green lights and still cannot access the single computer. I have turned off and restarted iphone 2 times. Think have done all. Except remove and reinstall the app. And restart game. Annoying. This game has a good length. There are a few times where I could not get something to happen. Truth is I can not remember what it was. However, I am at an impasse. In chapter 3, in the projector and constellation room. I made the adjustments to match Draco the Dragon constellation. The lights turned green. Proceeded to the single computer. The lights stopped being green. I tried accessing “Access Denied.” I concidered that it might be a glitch and could continue with game. I went ahead and was able to reboot the 3 computers. Went back. Access denied. Went back to projector constellation room. Reset the Draco the Dragon constellation. No green lights and still cannot access the single computer. I have turned off and restarted iphone 2 times. Think have done all. Except remove and reinstall the app. And restart game. Annoying.

- Purple Summer · v1.2.2

Doesn’t work well with iPhone 8 Plus

I really enjoy the exploration experience of this game. I am frustrated by its failure to work well on my phone. There are a number of situations where objects collected are used to open puzzles. The Sabre (properly configured) took many attempts to engage the clock dial. I’ve now collected all six green gems but after trying multiple times to use them in the dial, which clearly has a ring of matching receptors, I still cannot get them to work. These problems completely destroy the ability to enjoy playing this game. iPhone 8 users beware. Maybe a newer phone would work….. I’ve given up and am writing of the money spent to a learning experience!

- Fisher 4 Trout · v1.2.2

Cannot return to main room to get blue globes

I have played this beautiful game four times and each time I get to the point where you take the stairs down from the other side of the second level, The game will not allow me to go downstairs and get the blue globe or to bring the shield to complete the puzzle that provides the other blue globe. The first game I was allowed to play all the way through until I was not able to access the final series of puzzles because I didn’t have all six globes to pass through the door. I assumed at some point I would be allowed through to finish the first puzzle but it never happened. The story is intriguing, the puzzles are challenging and the atmosphere is gorgeous. Just can’t finish the game and I can find no bug fixes or anyone else who has reported this problem. Too bad. It would have been a five star rating for me.

- Polonius Monk · v1.2.2

VERY DISSAPOINTED

Besides the graphics and the basis of the game being great, there is absolutely no way to figure out what you have to do and where to do it and how to get there. So your just supposed to go around tapping on literally everything, to see if something happens!!!????? Very frustrating and waste of money!!!

- Joshah10 · v1.2.2

Glitches and then you’re stuck :/

Love this game, just wish it wasn’t glitchy! I can’t get past the clock puzzle because it’s glitching. I’ve wasted hours at this point trying to make it work.

- ab1211114z · v1.2.2

No hints

This is a great game, awesome graphics and music but why aren’t there any hints??? It is very easy to get lost in the castle and I finally had to look for a walkthrough to move on.

- Haitimom · v1.2.2

A little frustrating and not as fun as others

Beautiful graphics but I like games that challenge me. A little boring not as active. Example, I move to a room and look around but I can’t do nothing but look. In one big room I pick up one item then I apply it and that’s it, time to move to the next room. Maybe great for little kids.

- Taplay · v1.2.2

Very frustrating

I made it to chapter 3 but CANNOT get past the cellar Circle puzzle. I cannot move forward in the game until it is complete. There are no “puzzle pass” options. So for this one giant issue...I give it 1 star. Otherwise, the game is stunning in every way.

- Suprdink · v1.2.2

Meh game

No sense of direction as what to do next, I ended up just clicking everywhere. The graphics are cool I guess but most of them you can’t interact with. Not worth $5 compared to other games I’ve paid the same amount for

- aerossw · v1.2.2

Very dissatisfied

Impossible to navigate. What a waste of money. Who rated this so high? Ugggg

- B2012 on the play · v1.2.2

A bit of a chore. Clever and beautiful but not as enjoyable as it could be.

I love these types of games but this one has some frustrating problems. It is beautiful and clever, but vague and spread out, no hints or a map, and some of the puzzles are ridiculous. It’s also too dark and buggy; my collected items and pages kept disappearing for no reason, coming back only upon restart. Unless you love running around somewhat disoriented in near darkness a great deal, pixel hunting ad nauseam for every morsel of info, this game will feel more like a chore. It would be far more enjoyable if the creators would add some ambient lighting, the occasional hint, and fix the bugs. As it is, it is nearly impossible to complete without a walkthrough. On the plus side, it is also lengthy and original. But for god’s sake, add a map!

- NickNeiim · v1.2.2

Not nearly as good as others

Very simple interface that rewards spam clicking than thought. Lots of annoying travel between clue pieces, and very little depth to puzzles. Seems like a cheap knockoff of games like the room.

- Paragod1345 · v1.2.2

Eh

Its certainly one of the more ambitious Myst / The Room style games, however in the ambition and complexity lies the problem. Too many things that are just there to do, that dont seem to have much to do with the actual plot (which all things considered, Im still not sure what the actual plot was...) Further, its extremely difficult at times to even see what or where you are supposed to go or do next. More often I found myself mindlessly tapping until something might have happened -- this I find to be a problem with a lot of these style games. In the traditional Myst Games, the scene was simple in its interaction, but could be complex in layers of simplicity. "The Room" series is 99% on point with this, as was "Agent A", however in this game the interactions are vague and ambigious, and complex -- there is no seeming reason why I should twist or touch something, and often times my touch isnt even registering because it isn't specific enough, so Ill find myself consulting the walkthrough and go "but I just did that...". The House of DaVinci was like this as well, and I never actually finished it either. The game was made with a lot of love, thats clear, but the puzzles and side puzzles (and I cant stand side puzzles and quests...) just confuse and obfuscate the objective. I think that this game could correct a lot of that by not having the scenes being panoramic, but instead static. What am I looking at, and why? What is in front of me? etc... Wish I could give a bit more, but Im a but bummed at the gameplay. Thanks for the offering, and best wishes in future developements!

- That1HoneyBadger · v1.2.2

Great but too hard

It’s a beautiful game, and very deep with the amount of rooms and story. Unfortunately, some of the puzzles are too involved and the components are so spread out, I found I couldn’t get by without looking up a walkthrough video. Even then, after the planetarium level, I just lost interest in finishing. A hint system, a map, and a scaling down, and this would be a very fun game.

- CasinoOwl · v1.2.2

Almost Perfect

This game will challenge you. Your perception, your intellect, your patience, your persistence, your sanity. You’ll almost certainly open a guide or turn on highlighting before the end of your journey here - I believed I wouldn’t, but did. This is no Room - it’s less linear, and less straightforward. It’s also almost perfect. I love the idea of a world that slowly opens itself up as you start to unravel it, finding hidden shortcuts as your mastery improves. There are touches of that in this old castle. There are also clues in places you may not expect - but everything in the main line fits and fits well, and boasts an engaging story. I say almost because there’s a bit too much randomness involved - randomly clicking on the tops or bottoms of containers is eventually unavoidable, which undermines confidence in the final product here, that everything has a place and makes its own sense. That’s crucial in a game with this much detail. Still, I am splitting hairs. Overall, I truly enjoyed my time.

- LordButtercup · v1.2.2

No clear solution for puzzles, etc

This is the first time I had to google a walk through for a game. I should have read the reviews first because it seems that many others did the same. So with that my review is similar in that while it’s interesting and graphics are great, the actual figuring out the game not so much. Not sure why certain things needed to be collected because many things were not needed in the end and clues for puzzles were not helpful at all.

- Courtness312 · v1.2.2