Faraway: Puzzle Escape

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 52 reviews
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  • graphics
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Faraway: Puzzle Escape is a Director's cut version of the popular mobile game, now available for PC. Explore 20 temples filled with mind-bending puzzles and the remnants of an ancient civilization, using items you find along the way. With updated graphics, voiceover, and free 360 fps movement, this immersive 3D world offers a compelling story and unique soundtrack to enjoy as you solve its secrets.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
  • The graphics are simple yet pleasant, and the music is calming, making it a relaxing experience overall.
  • It's a good value for the price, offering several hours of gameplay and additional collectibles for achievement hunters.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress, including game-breaking puzzles and issues with the in-game camera.
  • Many players found the puzzles to be overly simplistic, lacking the depth and complexity expected from a modern puzzle game.
  • The story is minimal and conveyed through hidden notes, which some players found tedious to collect and lacking in coherence.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay offers a few hours of entertainment, enhanced by the "director's cut" which introduces secret levels and achievements, but suffers from low production values and engine issues. While it provides a decent length for the genre, the puzzles are often criticized as simplistic and reminiscent of beginner-level escape room challenges. Overall, it may appeal to puzzle enthusiasts, though many mechanics feel overly familiar and unrefined.

    • “The game was almost free on sale and provided me with a few hours of gameplay.”
    • “Production values are not very high as these games were also released for mobile devices, but they work very well for the gameplay.”
    • “This 'director's cut' adds two more gameplay components: secret levels that you need to unlock by finding hidden puzzle pieces scattered in the levels, and... steam achievements.”
    • “The 'story', really just the piecing together of notes you find, is barely there and has nothing to do with the gameplay.”
    • “However, despite the mixed/negative reviews and the pleas in the discussions, the developer has not addressed the issues with gameplay and puzzle errors.”
    • “The gameplay is like really bad escape room puzzles for beginners.”
  • story8 mentions

    The story is largely absent, relying on scattered notes that players must piece together, which many find tedious and disconnected from the gameplay. Despite efforts to uncover a coherent narrative, reviewers express confusion and disappointment, noting that the simplistic puzzles do little to enhance the overall experience. The ending is described as bleak, leaving players unsatisfied with the narrative outcome.

    • “Finding every hidden message could be tedious, but it drives you to do it to get the best picture of the story.”
    • “Puzzles are very simple, but I guess simple puzzles are still okay when the story and the pace are good.”
    • “But they are not here: the story is told through notes you find throughout the different levels.”
    • “No story whatsoever and the ending is bleak.”
    • “The 'story', really just the piecing together of notes you find, is barely there and has nothing to do with the gameplay.”
    • “I have no idea what the story was!”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as beautiful yet simple, featuring pleasant warm colors and a smooth performance. While some users appreciate the minimalist aesthetic, others find the visuals to be plain and lacking in depth, with a cubic design that doesn't evoke a strong sense of awe. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, appealing to those who favor a clean look but potentially disappointing for players seeking more intricate visuals.

    • “I really like the pleasant warm colors and smooth graphics of this game.”
    • “The graphics are spare, but that's the way I like it.”
    • “Really cool, clear influence of The Witness (which I loved), with good puzzles and a cool aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are plain, but the game runs smoothly with no hiccups.”
    • “Graphics aren't really good; they're very cubic and don't provide a sense of awe.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and calming, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users noted that it becomes repetitive over time, leading some to turn it off after a few levels. While the soundtrack is appreciated for its relaxing qualities, its lack of variety detracts from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “The puzzles aren't overly challenging but are sufficient to maintain interest, and the music is pleasant.”
    • “Only the music felt good; it was relaxing, although there's only one track.”
    • “The music is pretty and calm, but unfortunately repeats itself for the entire game.”
    • “I had to turn off the music after the first few levels because it was way too repetitive for me.”
    • “The soundtrack got a little repetitive.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game exhibits several bugs and glitches, particularly with the in-game camera and key item retrieval, which can hinder progress. While some achievements appear to be problematic, most users feel that these issues are minor and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game engine is a bit buggy: sometimes the in-game camera doesn't work, producing all-black photos.”
    • “Getting one of the key pieces is glitchy and I would never have found it without help.”
    • “I'm fairly certain the Master of Destruction achievement is buggy, because I destroyed every pot multiple times and even broke down and watched a walkthrough.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers good replayability, particularly for players interested in hunting for achievements, thanks to its well-designed levels and puzzles.

    • “The level and puzzle design is very good overall, and there is a certain amount of replayability if you want to hunt for the achievements.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding involved in uncovering hidden messages to be tedious, yet it serves as a motivating factor to fully understand the story.

    • “Finding every hidden message can be tedious, but it drives you to do it to get the best picture of the story.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I spent hours on repetitive tasks that felt more like a chore than fun.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally light and accessible, with most puzzles being easy but featuring a few amusingly obscure elements that add a touch of wit.

    • “Most of the puzzles are easy, with some funny obscure ones.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud!”
    • “I love how the game incorporates witty jokes into the gameplay.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting clunky controls, frequent stuttering, and numerous glitches, leading to a frustrating experience that falls short of expectations.

    • “Clunky controls, stuttering, glitchy, and horribly optimized for what you get.”
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