Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III
- July 8, 2021
- Detalion Games S.A.
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Get on Epic Games Store"Nemezis: Mysterious Journey III" is a first-person adventure game that takes players to a mysterious, abandoned spaceship filled with puzzles and terrifying creatures. As the lone survivor of a research mission, you must uncover the ship's secrets while fighting to survive. With a focus on exploration and survival, players will need to manage resources, repair equipment, and avoid danger around every corner.
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and atmospheric environments that enhance the exploration experience.
- Challenging puzzles that require logical thinking and creativity, providing a satisfying sense of achievement when solved.
- The game offers a nostalgic feel for fans of classic puzzle-adventure games like Myst and Schizm.
- Many puzzles lack clear logic and often rely on trial and error, leading to frustration and tedious gameplay.
- The hint system is inadequate, providing little guidance and often stating the obvious, which can hinder progress.
- The game is very linear, preventing players from revisiting previous areas and limiting exploration of the game's world.
- graphics27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of titles from over a decade ago, while others appreciate the beautiful detailing and atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the stunning environments and creative design, particularly in relation to the alien planet's flora and architecture, which contribute positively to immersion. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are often described as fitting the game's aesthetic and enjoyable to explore.
“However, what carried me through was the beautiful graphics, including the speculative biology of the alien planet, plant life, skies, architecture, and the storyline.”
“The visuals are stunning.”
“You can see that the graphic designer has put in a lot of work.”
“The graphics seem poor for a game of this age (looks 10+ years older than it is) - the walking is painfully slow (and there is a lot of it) - I never felt immersed in it like you get from the Myst series or even Quern.”
“Graphics look like they're from the 2000s.”
“None of the options to decrease graphics quality seem to work.”
- story23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it unoriginal, convoluted, and poorly executed, often describing the writing as subpar and the characters as bland. While some appreciated the unique themes and graphics, the overall narrative was criticized for lacking depth and cohesion, leaving players feeling disappointed and unengaged. Those seeking a compelling story may want to look elsewhere, as the game seems to prioritize challenging puzzles over a meaningful narrative.
“I loved the game, good story, very good graphics and the music was pleasant.”
“Throughout the rest of the story they try to get back together, while discovering that Regilus is not what it seems.”
“This narrative device creates a nice motivation for driving the story of the game.”
“The story is garbage fire: it's ridiculous, the writing is plain bad, sometimes even nonsensical to the levels of 'I'm 14, and this is deep', characters are bland, and voice acting is nonexistent.”
“If you are looking for an at least somewhat convincing story and world building, maybe skip this one.”
“The story and world building are pretty bad, but could have gotten away with a mediocre, if cliché-heavy, story were it not for the terrible dialog.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by frustratingly difficult puzzles that often require repetitive attempts and tedious trial-and-error to solve. Many players find the puzzles nonsensical and convoluted, leading to a sense of tedium as they navigate poorly designed mechanics that hinder progress. While some levels are more manageable, the overall experience can feel overly burdensome and frustrating.
“I like this game but most of the puzzles are really hard, so it can be really frustrating and tedious when you are playing the same puzzle over and over trying to finish it.”
“The first three levels were achievable without any outside help, but from the fourth level, some of the puzzles were nearly impossible to figure out without going through every possible combination, which is tedious.”
“At some point, it becomes apparent that they are even designed in such a way that requires you to spend more time to solve — if you need to compare things, they are far from one another; if you misclick on a state-based puzzle, it requires a lot of unnecessary tedious steps to return to the state; if you need to see something spatial, you'll need to run all around the place to have a good view of it.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward point-and-click mechanic and puzzle-solving, reminiscent of Myst, but suffers from linearity and a disjointed story. Players find the puzzles mechanical and lacking cohesion, with suggestions for improved controls and usability testing to enhance fluidity and logic in gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a simple experience, it misses opportunities for deeper engagement and smoother mechanics.
“The gameplay is easy, point and click, and you solve puzzles as you go.”
“Myst-like game with linear gameplay, 7 levels, and a somewhat weird story.”
“Improving the controllability would make the gameplay much smoother.”
“This does not have any gameplay implications whatsoever, which seems like a missed opportunity.”
“The puzzles seem so mechanical and not cohesive with the story.”
“If more usability testing had been done, I think the puzzles and their hints would have been more logical, which would have made them more fluid and the gameplay would have worked so much better.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the alien visuals and creating memorable moments that resonate with players. While some found the soundtrack to be pleasant and unique, contributing to the overall experience, others felt it was merely "okay." Overall, the combination of surreal synthetic sounds and ambient tracks sets the game apart from others in the genre.
“It's rare to be able to say that music this atmospheric is 'memorable', but I repeatedly found myself feeling excited when certain parts of tracks would play, zoning out to these surreal synthetic sounds that really helped sell the alien visuals too.”
“I loved the game, good story, very good graphics and the music was pleasant.”
“It feels alien because of the odd sounds and bizarre soundtrack, but it sets the game apart from most others.”
“The music was ok.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its memorable and surreal music, which complements the stunning visuals and enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that the presence of NPCs disrupts the intended solitary ambiance typical of puzzle games, creating a contrast that may detract from the immersive atmosphere.
“Also, even with a different composer, the music still created the very distinct atmosphere those games had for me.”
“It's rare to be able to say that music this atmospheric is 'memorable', but I repeatedly found myself feeling excited when certain parts of tracks would play, zoning out to these surreal synthetic sounds that really helped sell the alien visuals too.”
“Beautiful graphics and atmosphere.”
“Since I played with the story off, I won't comment on that, but it seems almost amusingly contrasting from the atmosphere of the rest of the game from what I've peeked at.”
“NPCs like these don't belong in a puzzle game in my opinion, as the atmosphere is different than being all alone in a place filled with puzzles to solve.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game maintains a stable performance with no noticeable glitches, contributing positively to the overall experience despite the graphics not being high-end.
“The graphics weren't particularly high-end, but I didn't mind; I felt like it suited the feel of the game, and there were no glitches, which I appreciated.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game currently has limited replayability, upcoming updates and additional content from the developers may enhance its value for repeated playthroughs.
“The developers are still ironing out details and planning to add a few things, so it may have some replay value.”
