The Room Three

About

In "The Room Three," players are lured to a secluded island and must use their puzzle-solving skills to navigate a series of trials created by the enigmatic "Craftsman." The game builds upon its predecessors with expanded worlds and enhanced graphics, maintaining the tactile puzzle-solving gameplay that the series is known for. This atmospheric puzzle adventure game aims to challenge and captivate players with its mysterious setting and intricate challenges.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics1.2k positive mentions

grinding40 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
Puzzles are cleverly designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
The addition of multiple endings adds replay value and encourages exploration of the game's intricacies.

Some players found the game too dark, making it difficult to see important details and objects.
Navigating between rooms can feel tedious and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
A few puzzles were considered repetitive or too simplistic compared to the previous installments.

graphics
1,419 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game series are consistently praised for their stunning detail and immersive quality, often described as some of the best seen on mobile devices. Players appreciate the atmospheric visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, although some note that certain areas can be too dark, making it difficult to discern details. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, engaging puzzles, and a captivating storyline creates a highly enjoyable and visually appealing gaming experience.
- “The graphics are truly amazing, the immersion even more so, as the game draws you in further and further.”
- “The graphics are a joy to behold, with incredibly detailed animations.”
- “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous and detailed.”
- “The only improvement would be increasing the light in the graphics, as it was frequently difficult to discern details in the graphics.”
- “Downside, graphics were a little too dark, it caused me eye strain.”
- “The graphics aren't so intense that it's choppy.”
story
797 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, often described as compelling and intricately woven with elements of mystery and the occult. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative, which includes multiple endings and a rich atmosphere that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. While some find the storyline occasionally vague or confusing, it generally serves to enrich the gameplay, making it a significant aspect of the overall enjoyment.
- “The story is compelling and I love the thought that goes into the design of the puzzles and the scenes.”
- “The story is very engaging and perfectly paced.”
- “The story, puzzles, graphics - all really immerse you into the game.”
- “The storyline is a bit vague and you kind of forget all about it as you get distracted by all the puzzle-solving activities.”
- “The story is the weakest of the three.”
- “No real story, I couldn't understand the point of any of this.”
gameplay
295 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this series is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, challenging puzzles, and stunning graphics, creating an immersive experience that keeps players engaged. Many reviewers appreciate the introduction of new mechanics and the option for multiple endings, which enhance replayability, although some note that certain puzzles can feel repetitive or frustrating. Overall, the combination of intuitive controls, clever design, and a captivating storyline contributes to a highly enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Outstanding gameplay, fantastic puzzles, great storyline, great graphics, extremely well-made.”
- “The gameplay, graphics, and puzzles are all really well thought out and make for an incredibly immersive yet fun brain-teasing game.”
- “The puzzles are extremely intricate and satisfying to solve, new storyline and mechanics take you deeper than ever into the world, the mystery, and the puzzles.”
- “Great graphics but gameplay becomes very tedious, very quickly.”
- “The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because sometimes the game mechanics are a little clunky and I can't select the puzzle on the first try, so I get stuck until a hint tells me to revisit for another attempt.”
- “The gameplay required too much moving around between rooms.”
atmosphere
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, featuring stunning graphics, high-quality audio, and a sense of mystery that enhances the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the eerie, steampunk, and lovecraftian elements that contribute to a haunting ambiance, although some players note that the darkness can occasionally hinder visibility. Overall, the combination of beautiful design, engaging puzzles, and a compelling atmosphere makes for a memorable gaming experience.
- “The graphics and lighting created a fantastic atmosphere to play through.”
- “The richly detailed graphics, immersive atmosphere, and compelling, mysterious storyline draw you in and surround you.”
- “Beautiful graphics, awesomely atmospheric music and sound design, and realistic physics really bring you into this little world of consequential puzzles.”
- “The atmosphere is way too dark.”
- “Only one criticism; I get that the darkness is to create atmosphere but sometimes it is a bit too dark to see things clearly and I have to put the brightness level up to max. Otherwise, a great game and I look forward to more.”
- “So puzzles good but atmosphere, supposed 'story' and music terrible which is why I take off a star.”
music
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience alongside the stunning graphics and challenging puzzles. Many players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, creating a tense and engaging atmosphere, although some express a desire for more control over the music settings. Overall, the combination of beautiful visuals and captivating music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music and sounds, wow!”
- “The graphics, music score and gameplay are very satisfying indeed.”
- “The music and atmosphere create an immersive environment.”
- “Muting the game only applies within your profile - so if you exit and come back later, the music plays until you've selected your profile, even if it is the only one on the device.”
- “So puzzles good but atmosphere, supposed 'story' and music terrible which is why I take off a star.”
- “Suffers from lack of ambience without some background music to set the tone in the longer spells of puzzle solving.”
replayability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, primarily through multiple endings and hidden puzzles, enhancing the overall value for players. Many reviewers appreciate the engaging puzzles and the ability to revisit the game for a fresh experience, often citing the enjoyment of discovering new elements upon replay. Overall, the replay value is considered a strong point, making it a worthwhile investment for players.
- “The puzzles are logical and engaging, the controls are pleasingly tactile, the atmosphere is wonderful, the environments look stunning, and there's a bit of replayability with multiple endings accessed through secret items.”
- “I've been playing the room series since the first iteration and this is by far the best. Fireproof game's growth and experience really shows here, and multiple possible endings and unanswered puzzles and mystery objects mean that replayability is not only possible, but also more fun!”
- “I loved all the previous games and still enjoyed this game, but I hate that they tried to add replayability.”
- “Will keep you entertained for hours on first play, even if the replay value is low.”
- “A noteworthy improvement this installment has over the first two is that this one has multiple endings, some of which aren't exactly straightforward and require digging deeper into the game to achieve, significantly extending its replay value and novelty of the experience.”
grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to excessive backtracking between rooms and some puzzles that feel artificially prolonged. While there are moments of challenge, many reviewers noted that the gameplay quickly becomes frustrating and slows down the overall experience, detracting from the enjoyment of the game. Despite some positive elements, the frequent need to navigate and replay sections contributes to a sense of tedium that many players found off-putting.
- “This game felt increasingly more tedious as I played it, having to go between many rooms to solve a single puzzle.”
- “Moving between rooms is slow and tedious to the point it discourages exploration, and I was constantly missing clues and items because it's so dark I can't see anything.”
- “The further I get into it, the more tedious and boring tasks I feel like it's forcing me to do.”
monetization
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The game is praised for its monetization model, which features no ads, in-app purchases, or additional costs beyond the initial purchase price. Players appreciate the absence of interruptions, allowing for an immersive experience with challenging puzzles and quality gameplay. Overall, the game is considered a great value, providing a complete experience without the common pitfalls of mobile monetization.
- “They also have no in-app purchases or cooldowns.”
- “No ads, no in-app purchases.”
- “Fantastic game and great to be able to play it offline and without in-app purchases.”
- “I would much rather pay a few dollars for a great game than be bombarded by ads and transactions in a 'free' game.”
- “It's a pleasant change to all the games out there with too many ads and not a whole lot of story.”
- “And, as a side rant, it's nice to buy a game, and not have to buy anything else, or see ads!”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed, with some players reporting smooth gameplay and no glitches, while others experience significant bugs, particularly during puzzles and when transitioning between chapters. Many users noted that earlier versions of the game were particularly buggy, but recent updates seem to have improved stability for some. However, issues like freezing and lag still persist for a portion of the player base, leading to frustration.
- “Enjoyed every piece of it, no glitches whatsoever.”
- “Runs great, plays great.”
- “Great graphics and no glitches.”
- “The first two versions of the game were full of bugs and glitches.”
- “I love this game but I never get to finish it because it glitches, and whenever the app is closed, the next time I open it, it takes me back to the miniature city puzzle table room.”
- “It is a great game except it freezes every time I pass a chapter.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's graphics are praised for their quality and smooth performance; however, users report issues with stuttering, particularly with sound when using Bluetooth headphones and on certain devices like the Xperia XZ Premium. While the optimization shows promise, these stuttering problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Graphics are superb and run smoothly.”
- “As always, a stellar performance from the fireproof crew!”
- “But there seems to be some kind of stuttering problem with some of the items you turn.”
- “Currently unable to play this on my Xperia XZ Premium due to constantly stuttering sound.”
- “I wish we would see this game sooner, with better graphics and optimization.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players reporting moments that made them laugh out loud and appreciate the cleverness of the puzzles. The combination of a funny storyline and amusing gameplay elements contributes to an overall enjoyable experience, despite some minor glitches. Players find the humor to be a significant and delightful aspect of the game.
- “Some moments actually made me laugh out loud with delight!”
- “Funny but not easy; you feel very clever when you figure things out!”
- “This game is simply amazing; the gameplay is so funny, I loved it.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed emotions regarding the game's interactive elements, feeling both empowered and frustrated. While some appreciate the challenge and the sense of accomplishment from figuring out puzzles, others feel patronized by the game's cues, leading to a conflict between their desire to engage with the series and their dissatisfaction with certain mechanics. Overall, the emotional experience is characterized by a blend of intelligence and frustration.
- “I want to buy the last one, but thinking about how I only have old sins left in the series made me feel conflicted.”
- “It made me feel smart.”