Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends

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"Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends" is a captivating adventure game that follows Mary Gilbert, a renowned botanist, on a quest to save her brother and prevent a catastrophic flood. Travel to a mythical flying city among the clouds, rooted in Slavic folklore and ancient beliefs, where you'll encounter magical creatures and face challenges to restore balance between humans and Clouders. With its enchanting narrative and intriguing puzzles, this game immerses you in a rich tapestry of eastern European mythology.

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Play Modes

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

Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

story30 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and art design that enhance the overall experience.
Engaging hidden object scenes and a variety of mini-games that keep gameplay interesting.
The game offers a charming atmosphere with a whimsical story, appealing to fans of the genre.

The story is predictable and lacks depth, with a disappointing ending that undermines the main character's efforts.
Gameplay can feel repetitive, with some puzzles and mechanics recycled from previous entries in the series.
Technical issues such as bugs and a lack of meaningful choices detract from the overall experience.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
61%
7%
The story in "Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it charming yet predictable and lacking depth compared to its predecessors. While some appreciated the creative elements and engaging graphics, others criticized the plot for being shallow, rushed, and filled with clichés, particularly the common trope of rescuing a family member. Overall, the narrative is seen as enjoyable for casual play but fails to deliver a compelling or intricate storyline.
- “Very creative story as well.”
- “The story was interesting and the puzzles gripped me as they demanded my attention in order to help key characters survive.”
- “Eventide 3: Legacy of Legends convinces with the loving design of the background images and a captivating story.”
- “The story is weak and the ending is messed up, to be honest.”
- “The story was really shallow, more so than the first two Eventide games.”
- “There are not so many unexpected plot twists; the story revolves again along the axis 'they stole my relative, now I will find and save him', so there are no special surprises here.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
26%
6%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and captivating artwork, with many reviewers noting improvements and solid visual quality compared to previous installments. However, some players feel that certain environments, like the sky islands, lack the charm of earlier settings, making this installment feel like a step back in terms of visual appeal. Despite these criticisms, the graphics remain a strong point, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “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
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
74%
11%
The gameplay in *Eventide 3* is characterized by a mix of hidden object scenes and minigames, though many players find it slow-paced and lacking in challenge compared to its predecessors. While the point-and-click mechanics are logical and some inventory improvements are noted, the overall experience is marred by an unremarkable story and easy puzzles, leading to a sense of boredom for some players. Despite its visual appeal, the gameplay suffers from issues like a confusing map and distracting clutter in hidden object scenes, resulting in a mixed reception.
- “If you think it sounds goofy, then you are right on, but the story is presented in a charming way which moves the story forward and never hinders the gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “While Eventide 3 manages to offer lots of hidden object scenes and various minigames (even if they are hardly challenging) to the lovers of the genre, it falls behind when compared to either of its predecessors (especially the 2nd one) due to the less than compelling story and the largely uneventful gameplay.”
- “- slow-paced, often boring gameplay”
- “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
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
44%
20%
The music in the game is generally regarded as a strength, featuring lovely and relaxing tunes that enhance the gameplay and atmosphere, though many melodies are reused from previous installments. While some players find the soundtrack pretty and fitting for the game's mystical environments, others criticize it for being repetitive and less memorable compared to earlier titles. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, despite some inconsistencies in thematic fit.
- “Music is one of the strengths of the series - we get to listen to some great tunes along the way, even if some of the melodies have been reused from the other installments.”
- “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.”
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. Achievements may encourage some players to revisit the game, but the general consensus is that it lacks significant incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- “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 has good replay value.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Little replay value.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's charming and polished artwork creates a captivating and fantastical atmosphere that inspires and engages players, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Immediately, the game's charming atmosphere and polished artwork captivated me.”
- “The setting will inspire you and creates a rousing atmosphere.”
- “Fantastical atmosphere.”
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 storytelling and poorly written dialogue detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “6/10, point added for unintentionally funny animations.”
- “Predictable and funny ending.”
- “The dialogues are almost humorously bad, adding a layer of charm to the clichéd 'rescue kidnapped relative from evil sorcerer' formula.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel a strong sense of emotional engagement as they navigate challenges, experiencing a rewarding sense of accomplishment from solving problems independently.
- “The game really made me feel like I was 'solving' the problems and coming up with clever solutions on my own.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches and a well-crafted story.
- “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.”
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 usage, while others experience significant lag and technical issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual system configurations.