Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends

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Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by The House of Fables and was released on September 28, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends" is a fantasy hidden object puzzle adventure game where you play as Mary Gilbert, a renowned botanist and guardian of the Fern Flower. Your mission is to save your kidnapped brother, prevent a catastrophic flood, and bring peace to humans and ancient Clouders in a flying city among the clouds. With stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, this game offers endless enjoyment once unlocked.

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Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

story34 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Eventide 3 features stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted world, with rich colors and intricate designs that enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a charming story that blends Slavic mythology with engaging puzzles and hidden-object scenes, providing a relaxing gameplay experience.
The variety of puzzles and mini-games are well-executed, maintaining a comfortable difficulty level that appeals to both casual players and genre enthusiasts.

The narrative lacks depth and originality compared to earlier entries in the series, with a predictable plot and an unsatisfying ending that leaves players feeling disappointed.
Some gameplay mechanics feel repetitive, and the pacing can suffer from backtracking and similar puzzle types, diminishing the sense of progression.
The voice acting and dialogue can be flat and uninspired, detracting from the overall immersion and emotional impact of the story.

story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The story of *Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends* is a blend of Slavic mythology and fantasy, featuring a familiar rescue mission intertwined with cosmic themes. While the narrative is charming and visually appealing, many players find it predictable and lacking depth compared to its predecessors, with some criticizing its pacing and character development. Overall, the storytelling is engaging enough to complement the gameplay, but it falls short of the more intricate plots seen in earlier installments of the series.
- “Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends, developed by the House of Fables and published by Artifex Mundi, is the concluding chapter in the Eventide trilogy, a series known for blending traditional hidden-object adventure mechanics with Slavic mythology and fantasy storytelling.”
- “The story transports players to an enchanting realm of floating islands ruled by mythical beings known as clouders, where ancient gods like Perun and the monstrous Zmey once shaped the skies.”
- “The storytelling in Eventide 3 carries a fairytale-like rhythm that fits well within Artifex Mundi’s style.”
- “The story could have been much more intricate and nuanced than it was.”
- “The story was really shallow, more so than the first two Eventide games.”
- “The story is very poor and it's easy to figure out what will happen next and what will be the ending.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
25%
6%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and captivating art style, with many reviewers noting the stunning visuals and polished artwork that enhance the overall experience. While some comparisons to previous installments suggest a slight decline in landscape appeal, the graphics remain a strong point, contributing to the game's charming atmosphere and engaging storytelling. Overall, players appreciate the colorful and imaginative visuals, which are considered a highlight despite some critiques regarding the game's content and pacing.
- “The graphics are beautiful and captivating, and the action scenes between the puzzles were interesting.”
- “The graphics are amazing; they just keep getting better.”
- “Immediately, the game's charming atmosphere and polished artwork captivated me.”
- “In terms of graphics and voice acting, this is not the best.”
- “Everything's dumbed down for porting to mobile, and they're using the exact same puzzles with slightly different artwork.”
- “Graphics were what is to be expected.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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Gameplay in *Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends* follows the established hidden-object adventure formula, offering a blend of traditional mechanics and Slavic mythology. While the game features smooth performance and charming artistry, it suffers from a lack of innovation and compelling challenges, resulting in a slow-paced experience that may feel uneventful compared to its predecessors. Overall, it provides a satisfying, albeit easy, gameplay experience for genre enthusiasts, with some players noting issues like a cluttered interface and a less engaging story.
- “While these mechanics won’t surprise veterans of Artifex Mundi’s catalogue, they are executed with care and remain satisfying for players who appreciate the gentle rhythm of discovery and problem-solving.”
- “Good gameplay improvements such as inventory object combination have been kept and advanced with some object manipulation.”
- “Not only is it one of the most gorgeous hidden object games released in 2017, but it is also chock full of gameplay elements that provide the absolute perfect challenge rating, which encourages the player to continue without ever presenting an actually infuriating or annoying obstacle.”
- “Technically, the game runs smoothly on modern systems, but the lack of significant evolution in gameplay mechanics makes it feel more like a continuation than a reinvention.”
- “Still, Eventide 3’s charm lies in its artistry and atmosphere rather than its mechanical innovation.”
- “On top of that, gameplay has some issues like a practically useless map, hidden object scenes filled to the brim with the wrong kind of distracting clutter, or point-and-click segments where the moon logic is strong enough to force blind trial and error.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
46%
19%
The music in the game is generally praised for its soft orchestral melodies and ambient effects that enhance immersion, fitting well with the adventure and mystical themes. However, many reviewers noted that the soundtrack is somewhat repetitive and less memorable compared to previous installments, with some reused melodies. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the gameplay experience, it lacks the standout quality that fans may have expected.
- “The accompanying soundtrack complements this world with soft orchestral melodies that underscore the sense of adventure and mysticism, while ambient effects—wind, rustling leaves, echoing voices—help maintain immersion throughout the journey.”
- “It's a very pretty soundtrack that fits the magical, mystical environments and elements of the story.”
- “The music is relaxing, the puzzles are just challenging enough to be entertained, but also easy enough to not get lost.”
- “The music in et3:lol is nothing to get excited about.”
- “The music was repetitive.”
- “Music/sounds ranged from insignificant to annoying.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a captivating blend of Slavic mythology and celestial elements, resulting in a mystical and tranquil environment. Players are drawn in by the charming artistry and polished visuals, which together create an inspiring and fantastical setting. Overall, the game's atmosphere is its standout feature, overshadowing any mechanical innovations.
- “The art direction successfully combines the folkloric warmth of Slavic mythology with the celestial grandeur of the sky kingdoms, creating an atmosphere that is at once mystical and tranquil.”
- “Still, Eventide 3’s charm lies in its artistry and atmosphere rather than its mechanical innovation.”
- “Immediately, the game's charming atmosphere and polished artwork captivated me.”
- “The setting will inspire you and creates a rousing atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game's narrative is charming, it lacks the emotional depth and originality found in previous entries, with voice acting that often feels flat and uneven localization. However, players appreciate the sense of agency in problem-solving, which contributes to a personal emotional investment in the gameplay experience.
- “The game really made me feel like I was 'solving' the problems and coming up with clever solutions on my own.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game has low replayability, with players noting that while it offers some interesting elements, the difficulty in skipping cutscenes and animations detracts from the experience of replaying it for achievements.
- “I took the time and effort to replay most of it for the achievements, and found that some cutscenes/animations should have been easier to skip. However, outside of that, it is interesting and offers good replay value.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Little replay value.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding unintentional hilarity in the animations and a predictable, yet amusing ending. However, the reliance on clichéd tropes and poorly written dialogue detracts from the overall comedic experience, leading to a lukewarm reception.
- “6/10, point added for unintentionally funny animations.”
- “Predictable and funny ending.”
- “The dialogues are almost humorously bad, adding to the charm of the clichéd 'rescue kidnapped relative from evil sorcerer' formula.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game performs well on modern systems, running smoothly without major technical issues. However, players feel that the optimization does not compensate for the lack of innovative gameplay mechanics, making the experience feel more like an extension of previous titles rather than a fresh take.
- “The game runs smoothly on modern systems, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The performance is impressive, with minimal lag and quick load times, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “The optimization allows for a stable frame rate, ensuring that even during intense moments, the gameplay remains fluid.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no glitches encountered, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “There were no glitches, and the story was engaging.”
- “The game ran smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playthrough.”

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Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends is a casual puzzle game.

Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends.

Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends was released on September 28, 2017.

Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends was developed by The House of Fables.

Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends is a single player game.

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