Lost Grimoires 3: The Forgotten Well
- December 14, 2017
- World-Loom
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features a captivating story with engaging characters and a touch of romantic tension, making it one of the better narratives in the hidden object genre.
- The graphics and sound design are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience with well-designed locations and quality voice acting.
- The alchemy mechanics and puzzles are fun and intriguing, providing a nice challenge without being overly frustrating.
- The game is quite short, lasting only 2 to 3 hours, and lacks a bonus chapter or any follow-up to the story, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
- Many players found the puzzles to be too easy and repetitive, lacking the challenge that fans of the genre typically expect.
- The story's ending felt abrupt and unresolved, leading to disappointment among players who were hoping for a more conclusive finale.
- story52 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its originality and emotional depth, while others criticized it for being predictable, shallow, or abruptly ending without resolution. Many noted that the narrative felt rushed or lacked significant plot points, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction, especially regarding the absence of a bonus story or a more developed conclusion. Overall, while some found the storytelling engaging and immersive, others felt it fell short of expectations, particularly in terms of depth and pacing.
“Story is well told and original.”
“I enjoyed the story and thought it was really interesting, though I wish they'd had a little ending scene on how things worked out in the kingdom of the protagonist.”
“This may be one of my all-time favorites from Artifex Mundi and if they keep up with the high-quality graphics, beautiful art, and captivating plot found in this game, I won't even begrudge them the increase in price.”
“The entire storyline is completely obvious as to what's going on, and the game just suddenly ends.”
“The story is average: it has no significant plot points and ends with a cliffhanger.”
“I didn’t like the game… there are no bugs, no technical issues but the story feels like it was written by a 13-year-old girl from a Catholic school.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game features a mix of match-3 mechanics for alchemy, which initially feels engaging but can become repetitive over time. While some players appreciate the integration of storytelling through puzzles and the improved mechanics for clicking and dragging, others criticize the overall lack of depth, easy puzzles, and the high price relative to the short gameplay experience. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the execution and others feeling disappointed by the limited content.
“Great gameplay, good music, really well done voice acting and writing.”
“I'm happy to say that in this game, despite it sharing the same gem matching minigame mechanic for alchemy, the clicking and dragging works much better; I had no problems with it in this game.”
“I also found the alchemy process to be an interesting mechanic.”
“The use of match-3 mechanics for the alchemical spells feels like a fine addition at first, but it quickly becomes overused and tiresome.”
“Gone are the interactive menu screens during the hidden object scenes; the match-3 returns as the alchemy mechanic, and the puzzles and minigames are much the same as any other hidden object game out there.”
“Gameplay favors short, self-contained point & click segments, eventually resorting to cheap tactics to drag out the length and to mask the woeful lack of puzzles and hidden object scenes.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, detailed locations, and beautiful artwork, consistent with the standards of the developer. While some players noted that the visuals are not significantly better than previous titles, the overall aesthetic and animations are considered impressive and well-executed. Additionally, the option to adjust graphics settings enhances the user experience.
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done.”
“On some good notes, the artwork was lovely, as expected of any Artifex Mundi title.”
“The graphics are exquisite once again.”
“This may be one of my all-time favorites from Artifex Mundi, and if they keep up with the high-quality graphics, beautiful art, and captivating plot found in this game, I won't even begrudge them the increase in price.”
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its lovely orchestral compositions and soothing qualities, while others find it unremarkable or even distracting. Overall, many appreciate the integration of music with gameplay, noting its contribution to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the game, despite some personal preferences against it.
“Lovely music and interesting characters.”
“Great gameplay, good music, really well done voice acting and writing.”
“Bad puzzles, shallow story, and music so bad I had to turn it off.”
“And I don't like the story and the music, but that's a personal note.”
“The music itself is similar to previous outings, with orchestral pieces featuring different instrument voices to raise the timbre or intensity or mellow it out into peaceful serenity.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by strong voice acting that enhances an engaging and impactful ending, despite a potentially cheesy tone. Players felt a genuine investment in the characters, aided by a well-executed plot twist that revitalized an otherwise mundane storyline. Overall, the game successfully evokes emotional responses, making it stand out in its genre.
“It's rather engaging, and though it's on the verge of being cheesy, the voice acting is good enough to pull off a rather emotional ending.”
“I actually found myself emotionally invested in the characters, which is rare for these types of games.”
“There was nothing that seemed out of place or made me feel like I missed something somewhere.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has low replay value, with some users indicating it is infinitely replayable, while others feel it lacks sufficient content to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its impressive ambiance that significantly enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is truly atmospheric and left a lasting impression on me.”
“The game features a great ambiance that enhances the overall experience.”
“The immersive atmosphere really draws you into the world.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while some puzzles require significant focus, the grinding aspect remains engaging and does not become tedious.
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