The House of Da Vinci 3

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"The House of Da Vinci 3" is a captivating puzzle adventure game that takes you on a journey through the mysterious world of Leonardo Da Vinci. As you explore various historical settings, you'll solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden mechanisms, and decode secret messages, all while delving deeper into the enigmatic life of the Renaissance master. This immersive experience brings history to life with stunning visuals and intellectually stimulating challenges.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+17

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 500 reviews

story78 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
Puzzles are engaging and varied, providing a good mix of challenge without being overly frustrating.
The story continues to develop well from the previous installments, adding depth to the gameplay.

Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic or illogical, leading to moments of frustration.
The dialogue and cutscenes can be lengthy and detract from the puzzle-solving experience.
There are technical issues, such as bugs and control problems, that can disrupt gameplay.

story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
3%
The story in the game is a continuation of the previous installments, featuring a mix of intriguing narrative elements and time-travel themes, though opinions on its execution vary widely. While some players appreciate the engaging storyline and its integration with puzzles, others criticize the pacing, dialogue, and animation quality, feeling that the story sometimes detracts from the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a significant aspect of the game, with many players expressing satisfaction with its depth and connection to the series, despite some noting inconsistencies and a lack of polish in certain areas.
- “The challenging puzzles are fun and play into the story, which keeps you engaged as it progresses from chapter to chapter.”
- “The music and story line are captivating, and the puzzles are fun!”
- “The story kept me intrigued, and I am still reeling from the ending.”
- “The structure of the story completely falls apart.”
- “It is obvious that by the end, they ran out of time and/or money to properly finish the game and wrap up the story.”
- “The story is more a distraction from the game than positive.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
21%
5%
The graphics in the game receive a mixed reception, with many praising the beautiful visuals, sharp details, and engaging art style that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues such as occasional graphical glitches, poor performance on lower-end systems, and a lack of interactivity in distant landscapes. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-regarded, there are some inconsistencies that detract from the experience for certain players.
- “The graphics were sharp, the movements smooth.”
- “Beautiful graphics, ingenious puzzles, and well-paced story-line.”
- “The graphics and music are wonderful, and traveling on this adventure with Leonardo and Giacomo was the best adventure I have played in a long time.”
- “The graphics from a 2022 game are poor.”
- “The graphics broke way long into playing - the far-far-far-off landscape loads, but no actual buildings to interact with.”
- “The graphics remain the same, despite a new and Game of Thrones-esque loading cinematic.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the intricate mechanical puzzles and the engaging blend of history and fiction, while others criticize the repetitive nature and lack of originality in the puzzles. New mechanics, such as pushing objects, have been noted as both a positive addition and a hindrance to pacing. Overall, players who enjoyed the previous installments are likely to appreciate the gameplay, despite some convoluted mechanics and occasional frustrations with object visibility.
- “The mechanical inventions are creative and the puzzles keep you coming back to the game.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive and the puzzles just challenging enough to feel accomplished.”
- “The intricate mechanical puzzles are just as good as ever and, most likely, that's what you're after if you enjoyed the first two games in the series.”
- “Awful dialogue, repetitive, not logical and unoriginal puzzles, no new mechanics.”
- “Cut it out, it's not gameplay, it's just faffing about and extending the playtime.”
- “They make you look for a tiny object in rubble, for example, to solve problems more than focusing on mechanical puzzles themselves.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its calming and thrilling elements. However, some players feel that it lacks the depth and emotional impact found in previous installments, particularly criticizing the ending credit song. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive experience, complementing the engaging story and puzzles.
- “The music and storyline are captivating; the puzzles are fun!”
- “The artwork and music continue to delight, and the story never once falters in keeping you engaged.”
- “The house of Da Vinci games just get better: as expected, fabulous graphics, challenging but not stupidly hard puzzles, a great story, and a lovely soundtrack.”
- “Not to mention the music is severely lacking as it's completely absent compared to the second chapter of the series.”
- “My only downside is the ending credit song; it could've been a more emotional touch since it's the last game of the trilogy.”
- “The only downsides I see are just the captioning not matching voice dialogs, and some movement by the characters looking a bit janky.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often detracting from the enjoyment of the puzzles. While some appreciate the challenge, many feel that the process of finding items and interacting with them is more laborious than engaging, leading to a generally frustrating experience.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “It's more time-consuming and grindy to find the puzzle itself and parts to solve it than the actual puzzle is.”
- “Overall, a very tedious experience.”
- “This was just tedious and boring.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the captivating architecture, art style, and sound design that transport players to Renaissance Italy. The combination of engaging puzzles and a compelling storyline further enhances the overall experience, creating a rich and atmospheric environment that draws players in.
- “The achievements are achievable and there's a good sense of satisfaction when solving them. There's also a great atmosphere as you move through Renaissance Italy with various letters and items to pick up, adding to the mystery of the whole thing.”
- “Wow, just loved this game - very atmospheric and the culmination of a truly interesting story.”
- “The interface looks great and right from the start you get drawn into an atmosphere that makes it feel as if you're actually in the 1500's catacombs.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report that while the game is enjoyable and free of significant bugs or glitches, it does experience occasional freezing, particularly during certain puzzles, which may require restarts. Some users suggest that these freezes could be related to high display settings.
- “Game occasionally freezes and I have to restart sometimes.”
- “On certain puzzles, the game freezes up and I have to start over again.”
- “I find that it freezes sometimes, maybe due to display settings being too high.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the puzzles engaging and intellectually stimulating, enhancing their sense of accomplishment. However, there is a sentiment that the ending could have been more emotionally resonant, particularly through the choice of the final credit song, suggesting a missed opportunity to evoke deeper feelings as the trilogy concludes.
- “The game is mind-blowing; you can either be a super genius or super dumb on certain puzzles. My only downside is the ending credit song; it could've had a more emotional touch since it's the last game of the trilogy. I can recommend a song here called 'Time to Say Goodbye' by Andrea Bocelli.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is seen as a mixed bag; while the first installment's lightheartedness served its purpose, the second game’s attempts at humor, though initially amusing in their corniness, ultimately falter due to an excessive exposition dump that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is delightfully absurd, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns scattered throughout the game.”
- “The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions kept me engaged and made the experience truly enjoyable.”