Samorost 3

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,891 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • story
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A warm and joyful adventure through a magical world; obtuse at times, but more interested in delighting than challenging.
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Samorost 3 is an exploration and puzzle adventure game featuring a curious space gnome who uses a magic flute to trace the origins of mysterious signals across the cosmos. Visit nine distinct alien worlds filled with unique challenges, creatures, and surprises in this visually stunning game with a soundtrack by Tomas 'Floex' Dvorak. It requires a 2.3 GHz Dual Core processor, 1 GB RAM, Intel HD 4000 graphics, and 1 GB of available storage space.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,891 reviews
music463 positive mentions
grinding22 negative mentions
  • Stunning visuals and beautiful artwork that create a captivating atmosphere.
  • Engaging puzzles that are challenging yet rewarding, with a built-in hint system for assistance.
  • A delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and immerses players in the game world.
  • Some puzzles can be overly cryptic or illogical, leading to frustration.
  • The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 4-6 hours, which may not justify the full price for some players.
  • Lengthy animations and transitions can disrupt the flow of gameplay, making backtracking tedious.
  • music788 mentions

    The music in *Samorost 3* is widely praised for its stunning quality and integration into gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Composed by Tomas Dvořák (Floex), the soundtrack is described as beautiful, soothing, and immersive, often evoking strong emotional responses from players. Many reviews highlight the unique musical puzzles that allow players to interact with the environment through sound, making the music a central element of the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The music is phenomenal; some of my favorite songs ever are in this game's soundtrack. This game has scored all the perfect scores for me.”
    • “The ambient sounds and musical score enhance the game's ethereal quality, creating an immersive audio-visual experience that complements the gameplay beautifully.”
    • “The art, music, and general atmosphere of the game is nothing short of a delight.”
    • “This game has a major problem, and it is the redundancy of memory puzzles disguised as 'musical sequence patterns' with no actual in-game answers you can find.”
    • “This is evidently a poor and forced incorporation of the flute and musical aspects, which were not present in the other two games.”
    • “I found this third game a bit too 'musical' for my taste, and the pace felt overall slower than in the previous episodes.”
  • graphics556 mentions

    The graphics of Samorost 3 are widely praised for their stunning, hand-drawn art style that combines whimsical and surreal elements, creating a visually captivating experience. Players appreciate the intricate details and vibrant colors that enhance the game's otherworldly atmosphere, complemented by a beautiful soundtrack that further immerses them in the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, making the game a delightful treat for fans of artistic and creative design.

    • “The graphics are just incredible and quite nostalgic; the gameplay is very pleasant and well done!”
    • “The attention to detail is remarkable, and the art style perfectly captures the whimsical and otherworldly atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The visuals, the sounds, the entire atmosphere in this game is so beautifully crafted and charming it is insane.”
    • “The only thing I didn't like is that developers put much more time in visuals and less in puzzles.”
    • “3) 2016 year samorost 3 (what the shit graphics??? cheap 1 hour cartoon for kids!! i can not play this game... what the primitive game engine!!!!?!! )”
    • “Animations are jagged and robotic, navigation is awkward, and the only true physics objects are horrible beige lines that have no detail at all, and look like someone drew on the artwork with MS Paint.”
  • story380 mentions

    The story of "Samorost 3" is widely praised for its whimsical and charming nature, conveyed through stunning visuals and a unique wordless narrative that allows players to piece together the plot through interactions and environmental storytelling. While some reviewers noted that the story is simple and may lack depth, many found it heartwarming and engaging, enhanced by the game's beautiful art and music. Overall, the narrative is seen as a delightful journey that complements the gameplay, making it a memorable experience for players.

    • “The story for Samorost 3 is one of the most unique, beautiful, intriguing, and heartwarming tales out there.”
    • “The story is conveyed via gestures and sounds, no words are uttered, and it is left up to the player to figure out the theme of this adventure.”
    • “Truly, playing this game does not feel like playing but living the story yourself, like turning the pages of a particularly inventive and beautiful children's book.”
    • “Sure, Samorost 3 has a very beautiful hand-drawn art style and pleasant music, but actually playing the game through its puzzles and traversing the world was something I just straight up suffered through, nor was I engaged in the game's story.”
    • “The story is very short and the puzzles could hardly be described as challenging, not to mention illogical at times.”
    • “Two hours now the game still hasn't told or even hinted at me anything about who or what the hell I am, what world I'm in, what the story is, who and what these characters I met are.”
  • gameplay151 mentions

    The gameplay of Samorost 3 is characterized by its classic point-and-click mechanics, engaging puzzles, and a beautifully immersive audio-visual experience. While many players appreciate the artistic design and relaxing nature of the gameplay, some criticize it for being simplistic or occasionally frustrating due to trial-and-error elements. Overall, it offers a unique blend of exploration and puzzle-solving that appeals to both casual gamers and fans of the genre, though some feel it could benefit from more content and complexity.

    • “The gameplay is very enjoyable, the puzzles are interesting.”
    • “The ambient sounds and musical score enhance the game's ethereal quality, creating an immersive audio-visual experience that complements the gameplay beautifully.”
    • “Samorost 3 showcases beautiful artwork in the world around you, a stunning soundtrack that helps you get immersed in the game, and puzzles that are solvable through reasoning and observation, as opposed to obscure, non-intuitive mechanics.”
    • “Samorost is the studio's weakest series in terms of gameplay; this one is likely the worst of the lot.”
    • “The gameplay feels old and uninspiring, and solid gameplay is the most important part of any game.”
    • “The whole gameplay is way too short, and the puzzles aren't that interesting either.”
  • atmosphere106 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, whimsical art style, and immersive sound design, creating a unique and otherworldly experience. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail and the harmonious blend of music and graphics that enhance the game's enchanting and surreal environments. Overall, the atmosphere is described as magical, calming, and deeply engaging, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The attention to detail is remarkable, and the art style perfectly captures the whimsical and otherworldly atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The visuals, the sounds, the entire atmosphere in this game is so beautifully crafted and charming it is insane.”
    • “The art, music, and general atmosphere of the game is nothing short of a delight.”
    • “There's so much effort put into the world and the atmosphere, but the actual puzzles feel like an afterthought.”
    • “The art is incredibly detailed, which at times gets a little off-putting (the planet surfaces that look like super dry skin covered in hair and lice...), but it feels necessary for the atmosphere the story drives off of.”
    • “But the game has a certain atmosphere with its art and music, and some people will enjoy it, even if I didn't.”
  • humor46 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and lightheartedness, with players enjoying the funny sound effects, quirky characters, and amusing situations throughout the adventure. Many reviews highlight the combination of beautiful artwork and whimsical music that enhances the comedic elements, making for a delightful and entertaining experience. Overall, the game is described as heartwarming and filled with clever, humorous interactions that keep players engaged and amused.

    • “The music greatly accompanies the surreal visuals and helps to create a fitting atmosphere with many funny situations.”
    • “I enjoyed the game, the scenery, and how excited Samorost gets when he does something correctly; watching him dance is hilarious!”
    • “The game is witty and funny and has quite a lot of puzzles to solve.”
  • emotional32 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome experience that evokes deep feelings, often leading to tears of joy. The charming art style, delightful characters, and beautiful music enhance the emotional journey, creating a unique and memorable adventure. While some noted that the plot may lack lasting emotional resonance, the overall sentiment is that the game offers a touching and uplifting experience that resonates with players.

    • “An absolutely charming and heartwarming puzzle game that brought me to tears sometimes just because of how lovely certain scenes were.”
    • “With its unique and lovely art direction, diverse puzzle sections, lengthy story, absolutely wonderful soundtrack, and perhaps most importantly its ability to make you feel deep, heartfelt emotions without even using a language can be listed as reasons why this game is a labor of love.”
    • “The story for Samorost 3 is one of the most unique, beautiful, intriguing, and heartwarming tales out there.”
  • grinding22 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious, with many players noting the frustrating backtracking and lengthy travel between scenes that can detract from the overall experience. While some puzzles are challenging and rewarding, they often require repetitive actions and can feel overly cryptic, leading to a sense of monotony. However, the game's art and music provide a redeeming quality that helps mitigate the tedium for some players.

    • “I unfortunately found Samorost 3 to be just so incredibly tedious and boring.”
    • “You will have to follow a tedious tutorial to not only show you where these secret achievements are located, but also what random musical sequence you need to click on an obscure bug's antennas which is hidden underneath the 4th rock on the planet you visited 2 levels ago.”
    • “Traversing the world is also frustrating, particularly when going from one area of a planet to another (second planet) required solving an easy but tedious puzzle each time, which I had to do at least a dozen times.”
  • replayability15 mentions

    Overall, the game has been described as having low replayability, primarily due to its linear structure and straightforward puzzles. While some players found value in revisiting the game for achievements or its engaging story, many noted that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to replay. The game's aesthetic and emotional impact were appreciated, but they did not significantly enhance its replay value.

    • “Some decent replay value, even given the relatively short (4hr) main story.”
    • “The beauty of the game makes it replayable a few more times, and obviously the achievements make it worthwhile to keep at it.”
    • “While I've read some reviews saying there is little replay value, or that it costs too much for what it is, I would disagree.”
    • “No replay value, no open world, just a straight little adventure that somehow made me cry, but that might just be me.”
    • “Low replayability if you've already figured out the puzzles; just in case you wanted to relive the story, speedrun it, or get all achievements.”
    • “You can easily solve it in 4 hours, and there's virtually no replay value in it.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is marked by occasional glitches that, while noticeable, do not significantly disrupt gameplay. Users appreciate the graphics and aesthetic, but the presence of bugs suggests that there is room for improvement in stability.

    • “The game offers some nice graphics and a superb aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
    • “Buggy game.”
    • “I figured I should also note that I stumbled across two minor glitches, but nothing game-breaking.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its exceptional quality, with reviewers highlighting the impressive design, art direction, and storytelling that elevate the overall experience. Comparisons to other titles, such as Samorost 3, emphasize the game's standout character development, which resonates deeply with players and enhances their emotional connection to the narrative.

    • “Half of that was completely obliterated by playing Samorost 3; Botanicula is still a personal favorite, but Samorost 3 reached such a sky-high baseline in character development, design, art direction, voice acting, music, storytelling, and gameplay, that my heart has no response other than to cater it even closer than it already did Botanicula.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Despite the beautiful visuals, the characters themselves are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is highly praised, with users noting that it performs exceptionally well even on older systems, featuring short loading times and smooth gameplay on low-end hardware. Overall, it is considered a benchmark for performance in Amanita Design titles, earning a perfect score in this aspect.

    • “You might not like it, but this is what peak Amanita Design performance looks like.”
    • “Performance: 10/10 - Should perform great even on older systems; short loading screens.”
    • “Can run smoothly even on a potato.”
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Critic Reviews

71% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
5hMain story
5hCompletionist
5-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 12 analyzed playthroughs

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