The House of Da Vinci 3

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The House of Da Vinci 3 is the thrilling conclusion to the adventure puzzle trilogy, featuring an intriguing plot, sensational gameplay, spectacular visuals, and a marvelous soundtrack. As the final chapter, players can expect a satisfying resolution to the ongoing story. However, be aware of the game's buggy nature that might detract from the overall experience.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,283 reviews

story157 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted storyline that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are cleverly designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
The game offers a rich historical context, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.

Some puzzles can be vague or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on hints.
The game can feel a bit short compared to its predecessors, leaving players wanting more.
There are occasional technical issues, such as problems with sound and loading content.

story
247 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
35%
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The game's story is described as engaging and immersive, with many players appreciating its depth and connection to previous installments in the series. However, some found the writing to be lacking or the storytelling overly lengthy, occasionally detracting from the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, the combination of a compelling narrative, beautiful graphics, and challenging puzzles has made it a well-received title among fans of the genre.
- “The story flows nicely and like the other two, there are moments of frustration, but ultimately it depends on your puzzle-solving abilities.”
- “A rich, immersive story, smart and interesting puzzles, and so much gameplay, it just goes on and on.”
- “The storyline was captivating, the puzzles were just tricky enough to keep my interest, and the art is fantastic.”
- “I was also rather disappointed with how short this game/story was.”
- “The storyline is meh.”
- “Excellent game, my only complaint is that the storyline overtakes the gameplay at times, the puzzles become more button pushing than brain teasing during story sequences and the exposition is unnecessarily lengthy.”
graphics
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
20%
2%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and smooth performance across devices. Players noted the stunning visuals enhance the overall experience, complementing the engaging storylines and intricate puzzles. While some mentioned minor issues with controls or cut scenes, the overwhelming consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “Incredible and beautifully detailed graphics and a very playable chapter of this excellent story.”
- “The stunning graphics alone are enough to draw you in.”
- “One star off as the cut scenes are unnecessarily long, and some of the graphics are a bit cheesy.”
- “The graphics are 5 star + but I've played all 3 Da Vinci's and this was nowhere close to entertaining as the previous 2...the puzzles, more like games, took no thought whatsoever to solve and the story was unbelievably boring.”
- “Graphics are a little saturated/dark for vision sometimes but otherwise 12/10, highly recommend.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
43%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intricate puzzles, beautiful graphics, and engaging mechanics, providing hours of entertainment. However, some players noted issues with the mechanics being occasionally poor or repetitive, and certain puzzles can be frustratingly unresponsive. While the game successfully combines storytelling with gameplay, some felt that the narrative sometimes overshadowed the puzzle-solving experience.
- “Excellent gameplay and hours of fun solving endless puzzles and strategic gameplay.”
- “The mechanical puzzles are intricate and well designed.”
- “Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, amazing story and above par challenge.”
- “However, only 4 stars because the mechanics are often very poor (at least on an Android phone) just like 1 & 2.”
- “I spent too much time trying to figure out the mechanics of the puzzle and what I'm supposed to be achieving than I did solving.”
- “The gadgets and machinery are cool and there are a few decent puzzle moments, but overall the gameplay/puzzling falls a bit flat for me.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
15%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its haunting beauty and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside stunning graphics and engaging puzzles. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that captivates players, making them want to replay the game just to enjoy the music again. Overall, the combination of exceptional sound design and compelling storytelling contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Amazing attention to detail has gone into this game from everyone involved in its production, with the perfect level of difficulty in the puzzles, a thoroughly captivating plot, and a beautiful soundtrack that even made me want to roll the credits over and over again.”
- “The music is haunting, the graphics are simply stunning, and the puzzles are just the right level of tricky to keep me playing.”
- “I couldn't stop playing; it was so good. The story is fascinating, the music is beautiful, and I didn't want it to end.”
- “A minor issue of not being able to use Bluetooth to listen to sound effects and music.”
- “I could write a paragraph on the music alone.”
- “The story, sound, music, gameplay, etc. were top-notch.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
79%
The stability of the game varies significantly among users, with some reporting minimal glitches and a smooth experience, particularly on mobile devices, while others encounter frequent crashes and dead-end glitches that require restarting chapters. Players on PC seem to face more issues, including freezing and loading problems. Overall, while some users praise the game's stability, others express frustration with its performance, especially on certain devices.
- “No glitches.”
- “No glitches - buy it, you won't regret it!”
- “Great graphics and no glitches!”
- “Although I did have to start a few chapters over on this one because of dead-end glitches.”
- “At each challenge, the game glitches and either the required item to use hangs in the air, moves around, or won't insert into where it is supposed to go. The only way to get it back is to save the game, go into the menu, and then reload.”
- “It freezes while trying to load all components.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful graphics, haunting music, and creative settings, which enhance the overall experience. While some players found the story less engaging and the dialogue drawn out, the combination of atmospheric elements and intricate puzzles elevates the game above typical standards in the genre. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as immersive and captivating, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “Beautiful artwork, perfect music, atmospheric, haunting, and an intriguing story.”
- “Very beautiful graphics and atmospheric settings.”
- “The number and complexity of puzzles and the atmosphere within the game were up to the usual high standard, though I wasn't as engaged by the story as in the other games and found myself skipping the dialogue between chapters as it felt quite drawn out.”
- “Atmosphere and historic setting take it to a higher level than any other puzzle game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its vivid graphics and smooth performance, with most users reporting a great gameplay experience. However, some players have encountered minor performance issues and have had to restart the app multiple times, leading to mixed feelings about the game's overall optimization given its price.
- “The colors are vivid, and for most of the games, the graphics run smoothly.”
- “Incredible game, wonderful visuals, and really overall great performance and gameplay.”
- “There's a few very minor performance issues, but it's really minor; there are always helpful hints if you get stuck.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the engaging content, the lack of proper optimization makes it frustrating to play on lower-end systems.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and performance hiccups that severely impacted my overall experience.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while this edition is easier and shorter than its predecessor, it suffers from tedious and repetitive gameplay, leading to frustration for some players. The omission of complex puzzles has made the experience feel less engaging, with excessive backtracking and directional changes contributing to a sense of monotony. Overall, the graphics are praised, but the grinding aspect detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I enjoyed the previous 2 games, but found this one somewhat tedious and frustrating occasionally.”
- “Unfortunately, all the back and forth and turning this way and that are quite tedious and made me a bit nauseous - I feel like the continual changes of direction are there to make the game seem more complex than it is.”
- “Very nice graphics, but gameplay is tedious and repetitive.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization model is highly praised, with users noting the absence of ads and microtransactions, offering a seamless experience for a one-time upfront cost of less than $10 across three apps.
- “I didn't run into any glitches, absolutely no ads, no microtransactions anywhere in sight, and it was a great story over 3 apps!”
- “For less than $10 upfront, there are zero ads.”
- “No in-app purchases!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional connection to the game's world and characters, highlighting how the engaging storyline and satisfying puzzles contribute to a deeply immersive experience. Many express feeling genuinely moved by the game's conclusion, indicating a significant emotional investment throughout.
- “I honestly felt emotional ending this game because of how drawn into its world I had become and attached to the people within.”
- “The entire storyline was emotional, and the puzzles are great to solve.”
- “Really fun game; I got invested emotionally too.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the game offers significant replay value, suggesting that players will find ample reasons to return and experience it multiple times.
- “The replay value is immense, offering countless hours of enjoyment.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, the game encourages you to replay it to experience everything.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is praised for its compelling and brilliant execution, contributing significantly to the game's magnificent storyline and overall experience. The combination of beautiful graphics and incredible character design further enhances the depth and engagement of the characters.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character are beautifully crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”