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Samorost 3

A warm and joyful adventure through a magical world; obtuse at times, but more interested in delighting than challenging.
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80%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
stability, grinding
87% User Score Based on 1,380 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 11 reviews

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Samorost 3 is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy, mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Amanita Design and was released on March 23, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure game.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,380 reviews
graphics230 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions

  • Stunning graphics and beautiful art style that create an immersive experience.
  • Challenging puzzles that encourage exploration and critical thinking.
  • Engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Some puzzles can be overly cryptic and may require frequent use of hints or walkthroughs.
  • The game can be frustrating due to occasional bugs and control issues, especially on smaller screens.
  • Many players found the game to be too short, leaving them wanting more content.
  • graphics
    292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning beauty, intricate detail, and artistic design. Players appreciate how the visuals enhance the overall experience, often describing them as breathtaking and immersive, complementing the engaging story and gameplay. However, some users noted that while the graphics are impressive, they can sometimes overshadow the gameplay, which may be frustrating due to unintuitive puzzles.

    • “The graphics are stunning and the soundtrack that accompanies the gameplay is also incredible, making for a truly wonderful and atmospheric game that I cannot praise enough.”
    • “Absolutely loved this one - the graphics are gorgeous and deeply detailed.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the sounds/tunes are catchy, and the storyline is very neatly laid out.”
    • “While the graphics weren't to my taste (besides the little guy) and the fact that it was easy to not originally notice entire areas, and that certain puzzles weren't obviously puzzles or didn't have an intuitive solution, it was still fun.”
    • “Pretty graphics, arbitrary gameplay, obscure storyline.”
    • “Graphics so so, storyline dumb, gameplay dumb!”
  • music
    190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful integration into gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with captivating soundtracks and charming sound effects. Reviewers highlight the unique musical puzzles and the relaxing atmosphere created by the audio, which complements the stunning graphics and engaging storyline. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's artistic and immersive qualities.

    • “The power of music is presented here extremely well as it's incorporated into almost every puzzle you encounter, and there's some really beautiful tunes.”
    • “The music captivated this masterpiece game.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and the soundtrack that accompanies the gameplay is also incredible, making for a truly wonderful and atmospheric game that I cannot praise enough.”
    • “No instructions, no settings to be able to control the volume of the music and effects.”
    • “I'm not entirely sure what I'm actually supposed to be doing in this game, I'll be honest, yet I'm still playing... seriously, I've collected so many song parts and I have no idea if it serves a particular purpose or not because I'm pretty sure I've completed the main story?”
    • “On this one it's a little more cutesy, I prefer the Botanicula soundtrack, but both are so far and above the norm.”
  • story
    126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its creativity, humor, and engaging characters, often described as both enchanting and immersive. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and music that complement the narrative, although some express a desire for a longer storyline and clearer objectives. Overall, the combination of compelling storytelling and artistic design makes for a memorable gaming experience.

    • “Features a rich story, made even more powerful by eccentric characters you encounter along the way.”
    • “The artwork is spectacular, the story is intriguing, and music and sound effects go perfectly.”
    • “Loved living in this world for a while... such awesome characters, stunning graphics, and an interesting storyline!”
    • “Indeed, the story is too short for the game's size.”
    • “I only wish the game was a little longer, and there was more of a storyline.”
    • “Only thing I didn't like is that its storyline is very short; if it were longer, then it would be great.”
  • gameplay
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging music, and challenging puzzles, creating a relaxing yet satisfying experience. While some players found the mechanics intuitive and enjoyable, others noted difficulties with controls and initial understanding. The game is often described as a unique blend of creativity and atmosphere, making it a standout in the indie game scene.

    • “The graphics are stunning and the soundtrack that accompanies the gameplay is also incredible, making for a truly wonderful and atmospheric game that I cannot praise enough.”
    • “Stunning graphics, relaxing music which is often a part of the gameplay, great and intuitive game mechanics and thoughtful story.”
    • “Amazing ultra HD graphics, magnificent music and easy gameplay with an unforgettable game story... never played a mobile game better than this, it's truly an artwork.”
    • “The biggest issue I had was that in the gameplay I didn't find the first book, so I had no clue about mc drive whatsoever.”
    • “Nice graphics but absolutely horrible controls and tedious non-intuitive gameplay.”
    • “Quite boring gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, stunning graphics, and incredible soundtrack, creating a captivating experience for players. Many reviewers highlight the unique charm and whimsical elements that enhance the overall ambiance, making it a standout feature of the game. Despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the atmospheric design remains a significant draw for players.

    • “The music, graphics, and atmosphere are incredible.”
    • “Great atmosphere and graphics, incredible soundtrack and nice puzzles!”
    • “The graphics are stunning and the soundtrack that accompanies the gameplay is also incredible, making for a truly wonderful and atmospheric game that I cannot praise enough.”
    • “This is a very beautifully done game. I love the graphics and the humor; it has an ethereal atmosphere. However, I find the game to be nonsensical. It is really more trial and error, and I find myself looking at the hint book every time I get on another screen. The hint book is fun too, with puzzles to open it, but besides all the beauty, I'm not really enjoying the game because of the frustration of not being able to solve the puzzles.”
    • “The atmosphere, the charm of your character, the quality of work— I can't speak highly enough!”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cute and quirky characters, hilarious sound effects, and entertaining music that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the blend of visual charm and comedic elements, although some find the puzzles frustrating, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as beautifully crafted with a lighthearted and whimsical atmosphere that consistently elicits laughter.

    • “The graphics are incredible, the music is fun and sometimes part of the gameplay, and the storyline is filled with hilarious quirks!”
    • “The sound effects are so funny and have lovely music.”
    • “It is such an entertaining game and it made me laugh!”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and creativity while others report persistent bugs that affect gameplay, particularly in specific scenes. While some users found the game largely bug-free, others experienced significant issues that detracted from their overall enjoyment.

    • “This game is beautiful, challenging, and bug-free.”
    • “Love their games but they're always buggy; this one is unfortunately the same.”
    • “I really like the game, but the turtle scene was buggy (not everything was shown, I had to Google) as well as other bugs on the moon.”
    • “Buggy trash”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many expressing frustration over the nonintuitive gameplay and poor controls, despite the appealing graphics.

    • “This puzzle is way too tedious and time-consuming.”
    • “Nice graphics but absolutely horrible controls and tedious, non-intuitive gameplay.”
    • “Very tedious.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads, in-app purchases, and micro-transactions, which allows for an uninterrupted gameplay experience. Players commend the game for its quality, engaging graphics, and enjoyable mechanics, highlighting it as a standout indie title in a market often plagued by aggressive monetization strategies.

    • “This is a real gem with no adverts or in-app purchases.”
    • “I wish there were more games like this today, no in-app purchases, no annoying in-game currency or micro-transactions destroying the gameplay. One of the best indie games out there; I would recommend it to anyone who likes platformers and puzzles.”
    • “No purchases, no ads, stunning graphics, quirky characters, and best of all, long-lasting yet simple enough gameplay.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply engaging, contrasting it with the mindlessness of other titles. The game is praised for its heartwarming narrative and immersive sound design, creating a beautiful and creative adventure that resonates with players on a personal level.

    • “Most games make me feel like I've fallen into an addiction trap of mindlessness; this game made me feel like I was part of some beautiful creative adventure.”
    • “A fantastic experience, this heartwarming puzzle game combines a beautiful and unique universe to explore with expertly crafted sound design.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users note that while the game runs smoothly, there are concerns about its optimization, particularly in comparison to the demo, which performs better. This discrepancy has led to feelings of disappointment regarding the game's performance strategy.

    • “Runs smoothly too.”
    • “It should have been indicated for performance.”
    • “Shame that the demo is optimized better than the full game, but it got them the sale, which is the strategy I guess, just not the most honest strategy.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability, suggesting that additional worlds or content would enhance the experience and encourage players to return.

    • “The game offers incredible replayability with its diverse worlds and multiple endings.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of choices and paths available.”
    • “I love how the game encourages you to explore different strategies and character builds on subsequent runs.”
    • “The game lacks replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “I found the game enjoyable, but it doesn't offer enough variety for multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Needs replayability, or at least more worlds to explore.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its innovative design and engaging storyline, though some users feel that the main characters could be improved. Overall, the character design is considered beautiful and impressive.

    • “The storyline is nice and the character design is very innovative, just mind-blowing!”
    • “The character design is great, especially the unique traits of each character.”
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5h Median play time
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5h Completionist
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Samorost 3 is a casual puzzle game with fantasy, mystery and comedy themes.

Samorost 3 is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 5 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 5 hours to finish. On average players spend around 5 hours playing Samorost 3.

Samorost 3 was released on March 23, 2016.

Samorost 3 was developed by Amanita Design.

Samorost 3 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Samorost 3 is a single player game.

Similar games include Botanicula, Machinarium, Lost in Play, Samorost 2, Creaks and others.