Meridian 157: Chapter 3

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Meridian 157: Chapter 3 is a single player survival puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd. and was released on July 29, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

story56 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Engaging and well-designed puzzles that balance challenge and logic, with a helpful in-game hint system.
Immersive atmosphere and compelling storyline that unfolds across all chapters, culminating in a satisfying conclusion.
User-friendly features like seamless save/load, camera for clue collection, and intuitive point-and-click navigation.

Occasional illogical or convoluted puzzle solutions that frustrate some players and may require hints or walkthroughs.
Some technical issues including cut scenes not displaying correctly for certain configurations and limited resolution options.
Final chapter includes a few tedious or repetitive puzzles and a quick-time event disliked by some players for breaking immersion.

story
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The story across the Meridian 157 series is generally praised for its intriguing, well-crafted narrative that unfolds through environmental exploration and complements the puzzles effectively. While many players found the storyline compelling, atmospheric, and providing a satisfying conclusion to the mystery, some noted occasional underdeveloped plot threads and a lack of integration with gameplay until the later stages. Overall, the story is regarded as a strong, engaging element that enhances the immersive puzzle-solving experience.
- “The puzzles are expertly designed, the atmosphere is immersive, and the story ties together beautifully, answering most of the lingering mysteries.”
- “The story is very well thought out and even a bit complex, with the potential for a bit of an emotional reaction for some softies like me, (also very unusual for this game type).”
- “I've been waiting for the conclusion for a while now and it was so satisfying to see the story wrapped up!”
- “There's barely any story till the end, and that's my biggest gripe -- poor integration of story and gameplay.”
- “I'm not sure all the plot threads were followed up on well, either.”
- “The story conclusion is full of hand wavey mumbo jumbo but it feels like a conclusion nonetheless.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 27% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The game’s graphics are consistently praised for being detailed, realistic, and well-designed, effectively enhancing the story and atmosphere. While some users note the artwork is 2D, it is thoughtfully crafted and colorful, contributing to an engaging visual experience. A few mention high graphics settings causing technical issues, but overall, the visuals are considered a strong and integral aspect of the game.
- “The graphics are phenomenal and unique, the sound is great, and the atmosphere is thrilling.”
- “The detailed graphics combined with the ever-intriguing storyline and fun puzzles were a wonderful combination that kept me wanting more.”
- “The puzzles are sufficiently challenging but not too hard, the story is compelling but not too complicated, the notes and journal readings are informative but not too burdensome, the environment and graphics are beautifully realised but not overstated and the breezy point-and-click gameplay is a retro delight.”
- “Similar enough to the Room series and the House of Da Vinci series for me to recommend, although the graphics, gameplay, and story aren't at the same level perhaps.”
- “My only issue is at the very end my computer was unable to see the ending because of the high graphics.”
- “I was unable to lower the graphic setting in the game, which may have made it possible to see the ending.”
atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being immersive, eerie, and consistently brooding, effectively enhancing the mystery and storytelling throughout. Atmospheric elements such as lighting, sound design, and environmental effects create a captivating and sometimes spooky experience without relying on cheap scares. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's engaging and thrilling puzzle-adventure experience.
- “The puzzles were awesome but the best part for me was the atmosphere, it was awesome I cannot wait for more.”
- “A great culmination of the Meridian 157 trilogy, chapter 3 does everything that the previous two chapters did, but a bit better: it's longer, has more intuitive puzzles (first of the three games where I didn't use a guide even once), maintains the gloomy and eerie atmosphere and finally answers most if not all of the questions of a somewhat trite albeit nicely delivered story through logs, notes and area progression.”
- “The unique atmosphere and bits of intel you find throughout each game do a great job of developing what becomes an increasingly curious scenario through the series, with just enough tension and 'eeriness' added in.”
- “While you were never really threatened, the atmosphere in the huge abandoned lambda complex was getting to me.”
- “All the slight negatives from the other chapters remain (blurred transitions, clunky movement) but the story and atmosphere was more than compensating.”
- “I never experienced even the slightest glitch or bug; the game played smooth; and the atmosphere felt fine.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The gameplay is centered on first-person puzzle solving with smooth, well-balanced challenge levels and intuitive design, closely aligned with previous series entries. While the puzzles are engaging and seamlessly integrated into the environment, the story often feels detached from gameplay, resulting in poor narrative integration until the end. Overall, the immersive atmosphere, consistent mechanics, and captivating puzzles provide a satisfying experience, especially for fans of similar puzzle adventure games.
- “As the closing chapter of the series, the game expands upon the mechanics and narrative threads established in the previous installments while delivering the most complex puzzles and the most revealing narrative moments of the entire trilogy.”
- “Gameplay remains centered around first-person puzzle solving, but chapter 3 introduces some of the most elaborate challenges in the series.”
- “The puzzles are sufficiently challenging but not too hard, the story is compelling but not too complicated, the notes and journal readings are informative but not too burdensome, the environment and graphics are beautifully realised but not overstated, and the breezy point-and-click gameplay is a retro delight.”
- “There's barely any story until the end, and that's my biggest gripe -- poor integration of story and gameplay.”
- “The story is interesting, but has not a lot to do with the gameplay itself.”
- “Similar enough to The Room series and The House of Da Vinci series for me to recommend, although the graphics, gameplay, and story aren't at the same level perhaps.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its understated, relaxing, and atmospheric qualities that effectively enhance the mood and tension without overpowering gameplay. Players appreciate the soundtrack's role in complementing the puzzles and story, though some suggest a desire for a bit more dynamic or moving musical moments and additional background tracks. Overall, the music is considered a strong, integral element that enriches the immersive experience.
- “They absolutely nailed the story, atmosphere, puzzle engagement, pace, and most of all music.”
- “The soundtrack remains understated, allowing the quiet tension of the setting to dominate the mood.”
- “Well designed, clever and thoughtful puzzles, good balance, nice music score... definitely worth my time!”
- “Also, the music could have been more moving in certain parts, but overall good game.”
- “Also, more background music please.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a surprisingly emotional experience for its genre, featuring a well-crafted, complex story with an unexpected and poignant ending. While some reused puzzles slightly detract from the climax, the challenging gameplay fosters a rewarding sense of accomplishment. Overall, it evokes genuine emotional reactions that are unusual and memorable for this type of game.
- “The spooky, puzzle-filled adventure arrives at an emotional confrontation with the strange forces affecting the island.”
- “The story is very well thought out and even a bit complex, with the potential for an emotional reaction for some softies like me, which is very unusual for this game type.”
- “The ending was unexpected and sad. I felt a little emotional when "the end" came up on the screen.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding is considered tedious by users, with puzzles in particular feeling repetitive and frustrating due to misleading hints, leading to a tiring gameplay experience.
- “This gets tedious after a while.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game exhibited some stability issues early on, with occasional crashes in chapter 1 and brief freezes in chapter 2, but it stabilized and ran smoothly by chapter 3.

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Meridian 157: Chapter 3 is a survival puzzle game with horror theme. Common tags for Meridian 157: Chapter 3 include realistic, exploration, detective, investigation, cinematic and others.

Meridian 157: Chapter 3 is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Meridian 157: Chapter 3.

Meridian 157: Chapter 3 was released on July 29, 2021.

Meridian 157: Chapter 3 was developed by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd..

Meridian 157: Chapter 3 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Meridian 157: Chapter 3 for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Meridian 157: Chapter 3 is a single player game.

Similar games include Aurora Hills: Chapter 1, The Room Two, The Room: Old Sins, The Room: Old Sins, Tiny Room Stories Town Mystery and others.

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