The House of Da Vinci 3

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The House of Da Vinci 3 is a single player role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Blue Brain Games and was released on December 22, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Walk in the shoes of an apprentice and friend of Leonardo da Vinci. Find hidden mysteries, solve handcrafted mechanical puzzles and travel through time and space to lead the story to its grand finale.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 906 reviews

story140 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game features a great mix of challenging and engaging puzzles that keep players mentally stimulated.
The visuals and atmosphere are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
The story is intriguing and well-developed, providing a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic or frustratingly obscure, leading to moments of confusion.
The game includes lengthy cutscenes that can disrupt the flow of gameplay and may feel tedious.
There are issues with character animations and voice acting that detract from the overall immersion.

story
280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally described as intriguing and engaging, with many players appreciating its connection to the previous installments in the series. However, some critiques highlight issues with pacing, dialogue quality, and animation, suggesting that the narrative can sometimes overshadow the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, while the story adds depth and context to the gameplay, opinions vary on its execution and impact on player enjoyment.
- “The music and story line are captivating, the puzzles are fun!”
- “The story kept me intrigued and I am still reeling from the ending.”
- “Wow, just loved this game - very atmospheric and the culmination of a truly interesting story.”
- “The story is more a distraction from the game than positive.”
- “In the end, it feels like the writers ran out of ideas and chose to do a more story-driven game rather than a puzzle game.”
- “And to top it all, the ending was one of the biggest disappointments, which makes me not regret having dropped the story; they were probably on drugs when they created it.”
graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, contributing to a rich atmosphere and engaging storytelling. However, some users noted occasional issues such as graphical glitches and performance problems, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the experience alongside the puzzles and narrative.
- “Beautiful graphics, ingenious puzzles, and well-paced story-line.”
- “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.”
- “This is a very beautiful and engaging game with great storytelling and very detailed and beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics from a 2022 game are poor.”
- “Graphics broke way long into playing - the far-far-far-off landscape loads, but no actual buildings to interact with.”
- “So, if your specs are borderline you might wanna run this on the lowest graphical settings.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "The House of Da Vinci" series is characterized by intricate mechanical puzzles that blend historical elements with engaging mechanics, appealing particularly to fans of the genre. While some players appreciate the new mechanics and the overall challenge, others find certain aspects convoluted or less intuitive, leading to mixed feelings about pacing and object visibility. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts, especially those familiar with the previous installments.
- “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.”
- “A worthy addition to the House of Da Vinci series with mechanical puzzles galore and an in-depth story/quest.”
- “Cut it out, it's not gameplay, it's just faffing about and extending the playtime.”
- “Awful dialogue and animation, bad story, repetitive and unoriginal 'puzzles', no new mechanics.”
- “I want to solve clever mechanical puzzles, not push the only button on a panel and listen to someone talk for 3 minutes.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many reviewers noting it as calming and well-integrated into the overall experience. While some found it delightful and engaging, others felt it was lacking compared to previous installments in the series. Overall, the soundtrack complements the captivating story and visuals, enhancing the immersive adventure.
- “The soundtrack was calming, thrilling in some places, and really well done.”
- “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.”
- “The only downsides I see is just the captioning not matching voice dialogs, and some movement by the characters looking a bit janky, but again, it doesn't do anything to deter the wonderful environments, art, settings and music that makes this game.”
- “The music and story line are captivating, the puzzles are fun!”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling that the effort to locate puzzle pieces overshadows the enjoyment of solving the puzzles themselves. Many reviews highlight that the puzzles lack complexity and require minimal brainpower, leading to a repetitive and boring experience. While some acknowledge moments of enjoyment, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the grinding elements.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's more time-consuming and grindy to find the puzzle itself and parts to solve it than the actual puzzle is.”
- “This was just tedious and boring.”
- “I can understand wanting to make the user feel more integrated into the world/story, but it was more tedious than anything and didn't add much for my enjoyment.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its immersive Renaissance Italy setting, complemented by engaging visuals and sound design. Players appreciate the combination of intriguing puzzles and a compelling storyline, which together enhance the overall experience and sense of mystery. The art style and attention to detail contribute significantly to the game's captivating ambiance.
- “Great atmosphere and art style.”
- “Great puzzles, amazing atmosphere.”
- “Wow, just loved this game - very atmospheric and the culmination of a truly interesting story.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally performs well with no significant bugs or glitches reported; however, users have experienced occasional freezes, particularly during certain puzzles, which may require restarting the game. Some players suggest that these freezes could be related to high display settings. Overall, while stability issues exist, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Game occasionally freezes and I have to restart sometimes.”
- “On certain puzzles, the game freezes up and I have to start over again.”
- “Not extremely hard puzzles to figure out as long as you pay attention to what you've seen and where you've been. Great graphics, but I find that it freezes sometimes, maybe due to display settings being too high.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the puzzles engaging and intellectually stimulating, often feeling a sense of accomplishment when they solve them, even if clues appear after the fact. This aspect contributes to a positive emotional experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is seen as a mixed bag; while the first installment's lightheartedness served its purpose without requiring much engagement, the second game attempts to maintain this charm but falters with an excessive and poorly received exposition dump. Overall, the humor is appreciated for its corniness, though it struggles to sustain its effectiveness throughout the sequel.