Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

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In Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala, a detective and her partner continue their pursuit of the demonic Preacher to a remote monastery, where he seeks ultimate power from an ancient mystery. This thrilling hidden object puzzle adventure game features 43 hand-drawn locations and over 30 mini-games. The detective's personal mission to stop the Preacher reaches its climax in this final chapter of the Enigmatis trilogy.

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Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 804 reviews

story256 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and art style that enhance the immersive experience.
Engaging storyline that ties well with the previous entries in the series.
Variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes that keep gameplay interesting.

Game feels shorter and less challenging compared to the previous installments.
Some technical issues, including long loading times and occasional glitches.
The ending may feel anticlimactic and lacks the depth of earlier games.

story
638 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala" serves as a conclusion to the trilogy, continuing the narrative from the previous games while introducing new elements and settings. While many players found the overarching plot engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay, some noted that it felt less cohesive compared to earlier installments, with a few predictable twists and a somewhat rushed ending. Overall, the game is recommended for those who have played the first two titles, as it ties together various plot threads and character arcs, though some critiques highlight a lack of depth and coherence in the storytelling.
- “The story carries through all three games.”
- “The final chapter and conclusion to the Enigmatis storyline.”
- “The story is a satisfying climax to the trio of Enigmatis games, and this is one of the only series I have actually followed to the end.”
- “As I mentioned in my second review, just like movies, the storylines start dwindling as they make more of them without the same love or passion as they did the first.”
- “The story felt quite a bit distant from the last game, let alone the one from the first.”
- “The story was very weak and a lot of scenes didn't even make sense.”
graphics
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and improvement over previous entries in the series, featuring stunning artwork, vibrant colors, and detailed environments. Many reviewers noted the engaging art style and high-quality visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some pointed out inconsistencies in character animations and cut scenes. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and immersive atmosphere.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the animations have really improved since the previous games in the series.”
- “Beautiful graphics, good story, logic puzzles, hidden objects, solve the mystery, fun to play!”
- “This game is stunningly beautiful, the artwork and background music were amazing.”
- “Graphics are somehow worse than the second one, and the story is way weaker.”
- “Poorly rendered cut scenes that don’t match the lush HD visuals of the rest of the game.”
- “The cut scenes are not HD though and the discrepancy is clear as the visuals are blurred and nearly myopic when segmented between the game's environments.”
gameplay
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mix of traditional hidden object mechanics and point-and-click adventure elements, offering a variety of puzzles that can be both engaging and familiar to genre veterans. While some players appreciate the new mechanics and improved pacing, others criticize the excessive hand-holding and linearity that detracts from the investigative feel. Overall, the game provides a solid experience with enjoyable visuals and a compelling storyline, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more challenging gameplay experience.
- “Well, it's an intelligent and funny hidden objects adventure, fun for more than 5 hours of gameplay, with an unlockable bonus chapter at the end. Really, I can recommend this game with pride.”
- “In many ways, Enigmatis 3 is the best game of the series, being finally comfortable with the formula of hidden object puzzles and straightforward, connective adventure game mechanics that have always been its strong point.”
- “The gameplay is a smooth combination of point-and-click, hidden object puzzles, mini-games, and interactive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is very lackluster compared to the earlier titles, as it includes too much hand-holding and not enough classic point-and-click elements.”
- “The hidden object puzzles feel tedious and needlessly drawn-out, but it is mild in comparison to the illogical point-and-click mechanics, which may force brute-force trial-and-error at some parts with their unpredictable solutions.”
- “It is somewhat at odds with the casual nature of the gameplay which is normally designed to relax and be entertaining, and it seems as though the writers and developers want to gloss over the weakness of the writing and plot by keeping you moving quickly between the scenes.”
music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its atmospheric quality, with many reviewers noting that it complements the visuals and enhances the overall experience. While some found the soundtrack to be relaxing and immersive, others felt it was less memorable compared to previous installments. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's emotional depth and aesthetic appeal.
- “Amazing soundtrack that perfectly matched the atmosphere as well as the voice overs of the new protagonists we meet in the story.”
- “The soundtrack accompanies the game nicely and is unobtrusive, even as it is pleasant to listen to with haunting tunes and soft melodic set pieces.”
- “There is a lot of emphasis on atmosphere and music, the more beautiful it is to see that real heart and soul has been put into the game.”
- “Though the last two stations on the car radio are songs from the previous games, so they're a little on the grating side.”
- “The extras section lets you save the music files, but I really wish they offered the flute title song (or any of the flute songs) as a download, because those were fantastic.”
- “Ok music.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beautiful environments, immersive soundtracks, and high production values, creating a captivating experience that draws players in from the start. While some reviewers noted a shift away from the darker tones of previous installments, the overall ambiance remains engaging, with dramatic cinematics and a strong emphasis on music enhancing the gameplay. Despite some critiques regarding the story's conclusion, the game's atmospheric design is consistently highlighted as a standout feature.
- “Amazing soundtrack that perfectly matched the atmosphere as well as the voiceovers of the new protagonists we meet in the story.”
- “The atmosphere was so dramatic and captivating that I was breathing heavily when the intro sequence was finally over.”
- “There is a lot of emphasis on atmosphere and music; it's beautiful to see that real heart and soul has been put into the game.”
- “The story still has the same end goal which is [spoiler] get to the priest and destroy his evilness [/spoiler] but it feels detached from the gloomy, mysterious atmosphere prevalent in the previous two.”
- “Personally, I preferred the dark atmosphere of the first game.”
- “The game wraps up the story fairly well, even though the ending is quite lacking after the first game's eerie atmosphere and the second one's bleakness.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally considered low, with minimal value for repeated playthroughs. However, it does offer some additional content such as a prequel bonus chapter and an extra menu featuring replayable mini-games and hidden object challenges.
- “A prequel bonus chapter about Brittany and an extra menu with replayable hops, mini-games, cutscene videos, wallpapers, music, etc.”
- “3 sets of extra hidden objects: 21 morphing tainted spirits (look like evil skeleton ghosts or balls of mist), 15 feathers, and 8 flowers.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Minimal replay value.”
- “- hopa = no replayability.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from notable optimization issues, particularly with performance deteriorating over time and during the post-game bonus adventure. Players have reported frustrating loading times that can be mistaken for crashes, indicating a lack of efficient area transitions. Overall, while not game-breaking, these performance problems can significantly detract from the experience.
- “Don't assume that it has crashed as it is simply loading the next area in a very unoptimized way.”
- “The game's performance takes a hit during the post-game bonus adventure, though.”
- “Lastly, and not a deal breaker for me, but nonetheless extremely annoying: the game has coding/performance issues.”
- “Performance issues after running for a while get rather bothersome.”
- “The main issue I had is the same one I've had with a bunch of these, which is slowly deteriorating performance as you play.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the lack of indicators for collectibles and the drawn-out nature of hidden object puzzles. The repetitive nature of replays to locate missed items, combined with illogical mechanics, detracts from the overall experience, making it feel like a step backward from previous installments.
- “The most tedious thing about the game for me was locating all the collectibles.”
- “While Enigmatis 3 gives a nice, cinematic conclusion to the trilogy, its on-the-rails plot, insane moon logic, and tedious hidden object scenes make a huge step backwards compared to the masterpiece that was Mists of Ravenwood.”
- “The hidden object puzzles feel tedious and needlessly drawn-out, but it is mild in comparison to the illogical point-and-click mechanics, which may force brute-force trial-and-error at some parts with their unpredictable solutions.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features intelligent and witty humor, with a clever script that includes amusing moments, such as a character's name being mispronounced by others. Players have noted that the humor enhances the overall experience, making the hidden objects adventure enjoyable for over five hours. Additionally, unexpected bugs, like a safe opening on its own, add to the comedic charm of the gameplay.
- “I ran into a bug where the safe opened by itself without the need of keys, but I went around with them and it was hilarious.”
- “The script is beautiful, very smart and funny.”
- “There was also a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor with the research team all butchering Fang's name, while your character is the only one who pronounces it correctly.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the game to be emotionally impactful due to the presence of visible deaths, which added a sense of heart to the narrative. However, the final confrontation was criticized for being brief and lacking tension, resulting in a less satisfying emotional payoff.
- “It seemed a lot more heartfelt in this game since there were a lot more visible deaths.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User experiences with stability are mixed; while some report a well-polished game free of bugs, others encounter significant issues, particularly with cut scenes freezing and requiring restarts. Overall, stability appears to vary widely among players.
- “The story is more absorbing, the game is well polished and was bug free for me.”
- “Sadly, this one was a bit buggy. During the cut scenes, it would pause for quite some time on a black screen, and I had to restart the game multiple times.”
- “Sadly, this one was a bit buggy. During the cut scenes, it would pause for quite some time on a black screen, and I had to restart the game multiple times.”

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5h Median play time

5h Average play time

5-7h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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