Faraway 3: Arctic Escape

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"Faraway 3: Arctic Escape" is a puzzle-based adventure game with a captivating plot and immersive gameplay. The game's stunning graphics and sensational soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a must-play for escape game enthusiasts. However, be prepared for frequent ads that can disrupt the flow of the game. According to the game's description, players can expect a relaxing experience filled with new puzzles to solve.

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Play Modes

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

+13

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,209 reviews

graphics84 positive mentions

monetization58 negative mentions

The game features outstanding artistic and mechanic level design, creating a visually appealing experience.
The background music is calming and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
The game is enjoyable for casual players, providing a relaxing experience without the stress of difficult puzzles.

The puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, making the game feel more suitable for young children.
Frequent ads interrupt gameplay, detracting from the overall experience and enjoyment.
The game requires payment to unlock additional levels after a short free trial, which can be frustrating for players.

graphics
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
18%
3%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their stunning beauty, artistic design, and immersive quality. While some reviews noted a few instances of basic or minimalist graphics, the majority highlighted the visuals as a key strength that enhances the gameplay experience. The combination of appealing graphics with engaging puzzles and soundtracks contributes to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for players.
- “The graphics are stunning, the hint system adequate and the puzzles fun.”
- “Very beautiful and absorbing graphics, sound, and music.”
- “Amazing graphics, interesting puzzles, all together - a great game!”
- “The free levels are rather simple, uninspiring, and unchallenging. Very simple puzzles, movement, and view panning are quite restricted; graphics are basic and not detailed.”
- “A simple, relaxing game with minimalist graphics.”
- “Absurd game, worst graphics for a 4th class student, only 8 levels free.”
monetization
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism due to the excessive and intrusive ads that play frequently, often after every level, which disrupts gameplay. While players acknowledge the option to purchase an ad-free experience, many feel that the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall enjoyment and value of the game, leading to frustration and uninstallation. Overall, the balance between free access and monetization through ads is viewed as poorly executed, with many users expressing a desire for a more reasonable approach.
- “9 new levels, unlimited hints, and no ads which we get when we pay to continue the full game.”
- “In-app purchase.”
- “Unnecessary ads in between each completion, and they're frequent due to how fast you can complete the puzzles.”
- “That alone doesn't mean it's a 1-star game, but the fact they put ads after every single level, despite the fact that you need to be comatose to take longer than 2 minutes (a generous estimate) per level, is plain insulting.”
- “Uninstalled because I want to play games not constantly watch ads.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
40%
13%
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game. While some players appreciate the intriguing and suspenseful narrative, praising its connection to the puzzles and overall experience, others find it vague, lacking depth, or insufficiently engaging, leading to a sense of detachment from the gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a significant element that enhances the game for some, while others feel it falls short of expectations.
- “I must say, the graphics, visuals, puzzles, environment, story, and music are fantastic and well-made!”
- “One of my favorite games on the desktop was The Witness because of the way it brought together beautiful graphics, a compelling story, and challenging puzzles, and I'm blown away that the Faraway series has been able to do the same thing on mobile.”
- “The storyline is simply amazing.”
- “The story notes have completely lost any style or depth, to the point I just didn't care to look for the third note.”
- “Story is also vague and confusing garbage.”
- “No storyline; it is just like 'Myst', the PC game, so 1 star is all I give it. It sucks, don't waste your time downloading it.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and uplifting qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players find the soundtrack beautiful and fitting, contributing to a relaxing ambiance while solving puzzles. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as stuttering music after the first level, which can detract from the enjoyment, though these issues may be resolved by restarting the app.
- “I must say, the graphics, visuals, puzzles, environment, story, and music are fantastic and well-made!”
- “The most infectious, uplifting music of the series so far, and some puzzles that remind me of a certain elven swordsman's adventures with a twist.”
- “Great game, relaxing music while solving puzzles can't wait for more.”
- “Really enjoying it so far but after the first level the music is stuttering which is a shame as I like the music and don't want to have to turn it off. Would be an easy 5* if this gets fixed.”
- “Another game that stops any music you have playing.”
- “It's a good game, but it glitched and shut my phone off with the music.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
18%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its artistic level design, intriguing mechanics, and enjoyable puzzles, with many users highlighting its simplicity and accessibility. While some found the gameplay rigid or short, the combination of solid mechanics and appealing graphics consistently impressed players. The game offers a smooth experience, balancing challenge and ease effectively.
- “Exceptional gameplay!”
- “Snapbreak never refuses to impress me with each new mechanic in every level.”
- “Really amazing combo of myst-style gameplay, and wonderful graphics.”
- “30 second ad within the first 2 minutes of gameplay... no thanks”
- “Gameplay is simple, finding the 3rd notes on some of the levels can be challenging.”
- “And gameplay is much easier than the 'jungle' edition.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised as immersive and captivating, with reviewers highlighting the superb art, concept, and color design that contribute to an engaging experience.
- “Atmospheric and absorbing.”
- “The art, the concept, the atmosphere, the colors are all done superbly.”
- “Great atmosphere too.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful conclusion, which builds on the tension from the previous installment. While the main game is relatively short, achieving 100% completion adds depth, evoking strong feelings that resonate with players, including moments of sadness related to financial constraints.
- “This third one builds on the tension of the second and has quite an emotional impact in the finish. I find it doesn't take too long to complete the main game, but 100% completion can offer some extended interest.”
- “I loved it, but I cried because I have to pay and I don't have a lot of money.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting issues such as music stuttering after the first level and subpar control responsiveness, particularly with gesture commands. While the graphics are praised, the overall experience could significantly improve with better optimization of audio and controls.
- “Really enjoying it so far, but after the first level, the music is stuttering. It's a shame because I like the music and don't want to have to turn it off. It would be an easy 5 stars if this gets fixed.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezing occurring during gameplay.
- “The game freezes all the time!”
- “The game frequently freezes.”
- “It constantly experiences freezing issues.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, as the puzzles are challenging yet not frustrating or tedious.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; it adds a delightful twist to the gameplay experience.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny interactions made every moment enjoyable and filled with laughter.”