Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor

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In "Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor," players step into the shoes of Nora Mistry, who investigates a series of mysterious events in a remote village. The discovery of a cursed amulet sets Nora on a quest to uncover the truth behind the curse and break it. Along the way, she will face various puzzles and challenges, meeting helpful characters and encountering sinister foes in this captivating hidden object adventure game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and engaging hidden object scenes that are well-drawn and challenging.
The storyline is cohesive and enjoyable, with a variety of characters and monsters that enhance the experience.
The game includes a bonus chapter and a good mix of mini-games, providing a fun and entertaining gameplay experience.

The game is relatively short, taking about 3 to 4 hours to complete, which may not justify the full price.
Some puzzles can be overly simplistic or tedious, detracting from the overall challenge of the game.
The story feels rushed towards the end, and certain elements may not connect well, leaving players wanting a more cohesive narrative.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
70%
8%
The story received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its cohesive narrative and engaging elements, while others criticized it for being rushed, vague, or lacking depth. The plot revolves around rescuing a kidnapped niece from a ghostly demon, incorporating fantasy and folklore elements, but many found the execution and pacing unsatisfactory. Overall, while the artwork and some story aspects were praised, the narrative's clarity and coherence were often seen as weaknesses.
- “Though not particularly long, this game has the most cohesive storyline of the three games I've played so far.”
- “The story is a mix of fantasy, magic, folktale, and whatnot; this one has zombies, undead creatures, some small treefolk, and some other stuff.”
- “I really enjoyed the story of this one!”
- “The story was pretty decent except for the ending that felt rushed or unfinished.”
- “Story is a bit flimsy and does not really make sense and is short.”
- “Instead we got this attempt of a money grab with a very rushed story.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and polish, with many reviewers highlighting the clean and clear artwork. Several users rated the graphics highly, noting a strong visual presentation that enhances the overall experience, despite some opinions on the accompanying story and cutscenes being less favorable. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor has beautiful artwork, a nice mix of mini-games, and the software installed and ran well.”
- “Graphics: 9/10 - strong graphics.”
- “Clean, clear artwork/graphics/scenes.”
- “Graphics: polished but also very boring.”
- “Game visuals.”
- “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring engaging mechanics and puzzles, though some players find the difficulty levels inconsistent and occasionally too easy. The incorporation of varied hidden object mechanics adds fun to the experience, but some users feel the gameplay can feel random at times. Overall, it is considered a decent hidden object game with a compelling storyline.
- “I like the mechanics and the puzzles, although I could not change the difficulty for these, and sometimes they could be quite easy.”
- “They also applied different hidden object mechanics in some of the scenes, which made it fun and different when using the same scene.”
- “Decent hidden object game with a fairly engaging storyline and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay time is not accurate.”
- “Gameplay feels completely random.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally described as enjoyable, with some users appreciating the soundtracks and overall audio experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the average quality of voice acting and music in certain titles, which detracts from the overall atmosphere. While some games feature promising soundscapes, they may ultimately fall short in delivering a memorable auditory experience.
- “Was visually enjoyable, music was nice, enjoyed.”
- “Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor starts very promising with really creepy cutscenes and a threatening soundtrack.”
- “There are extra features in the game: bonus chapter; bonus hidden object scenes; bonus puzzles; soundtracks; concept art and wallpapers.”
- “Music, sounds, and voice acting didn't add anything.”
- “Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor starts very promising with really creepy cutscenes and a threatening soundtrack, but soon develops into a huge disappointment.”
- “The biggest con is probably the voice acting and music, which are just very average.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is generally consistent, providing a stable backdrop for the mini-games, though some users feel it lacks depth and variety. Overall, while the atmosphere is appreciated for its uniformity, it may not be particularly engaging or immersive.
- “I liked most of the mini-games, and it was nice to explore one of these games where most of the atmosphere stays the same throughout.”
- “Little atmosphere”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be mixed; while some puzzles, particularly the slider puzzles, can be tedious, most other puzzles are quick and enjoyable, and the hidden object scenes offer an average level of challenge.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness, complemented by a nice art style that enhances the overall experience.
- “The art style is nice, and the story has a great sense of humor!”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its narrative!”
- “The witty dialogue and funny situations kept me laughing throughout!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is considered low, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it.
- “The replay value for this game is low.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game initially impresses with its quality, but users report significant bugs and stability issues, particularly after the first 'hidden object' segment, falling short of typical Steam standards.
- “At first, this game seemed a bit above other games of this genre, but after the first 'hidden object' part, I found it to be buggy and not up to the normal Steam standards.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others experience significant lag and technical issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual system configurations.