Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma
- September 11, 2014
- Artifex Mundi
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam
Get on Apple StoreIn Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma, players join estate manager Eva on a quest to save her missing father. Using time-traveling abilities, Eva explores various eras to uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance. Throughout the game, players solve puzzles, gather clues, and interact with historical figures to ultimately unravel the final enigma.
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Reviews
- The game features a nice time travel mechanic that adds depth to the story and gameplay.
- Improvements in graphics and overall design compared to previous installments make it visually appealing.
- The game provides a decent amount of content with a bonus chapter and a variety of puzzles.
- Many hidden object scenes are overly simplistic, with some items being difficult to distinguish due to poor visibility.
- The hint system is ineffective in expert mode, often leading players to confusion rather than assistance.
- The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, with repetitive elements and reused puzzles from earlier games.
- story86 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in this game serves as a continuation of the previous entries, attempting to tie together the narrative threads from the first two games while introducing time travel mechanics. While some players found the story interesting and engaging, others criticized it for being disjointed, clichéd, and lacking depth, particularly in the bonus chapter which felt like a rehash of earlier content. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, with some appreciating its attempts at cohesion and others feeling it fell short of expectations.
“The story is a direct continuation of the previous entries and serves as a final conclusion.”
“This game goes back and tries to knit the story of the first two games together as a full arc.”
“Brilliant finish to the series.. enjoyed it thoroughly.. amazing storyline that's worth buying all three!”
“The story is nonsensical, even for hidden object game standards.”
“The only negative I really have to say about Time Mysteries 3 is that the bonus game was lazy garbage that added little-to-nothing new to the story and seemed slapped together with what appears to be very little thought or effort.”
“While the story's stakes were high on a meta level, solving puzzles across time to earn an awl or a chainsaw or a candle felt underwhelming.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and clean artwork while others criticize it as dated or unappealing. Many players appreciate the visuals' improvement over previous titles, noting a nice balance between graphics and gameplay, though some mention issues like fuzzy graphics that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the artwork is generally well-received, it is not without its flaws, and opinions on its aesthetic quality vary significantly.
“The artwork is cleaner and more colorful.”
“It's a very interesting game, I loved every minute of gameplay, the graphics are awesome.”
“The artwork is stunning and it's fully voice acted, Michael getting a huge upgrade from the first game.”
“Graphics are still too dated.”
“Fuzzy graphics - making hidden object scenes and some puzzles really difficult to figure out.”
“It's art style is generally ugly and/or rather boring.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique time travel mechanic that adds depth and interest to the experience, though it can be clunky and confusing at times due to item name overlaps across different time periods. While the overall length of gameplay is decent, some players find it repetitive and feel that the quality of puzzles and voice acting detracts from the experience. Despite these issues, the captivating story and additional bonus chapter provide a refreshing perspective, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“Pretty easy game that has a nice time travel mechanic driving the story and makes you save the world again.”
“The time travel mechanic is cool.”
“It added another layer to the gameplay that I thought was fun and refreshing.”
“But the gameplay is kind of clunky, and I worry about every hop I see because the different items will have the same name in different hops, and you never really know what to look for. This game, the third in the series, made me mad.”
“Tldr: even higher quality games end up recycling the same minigames and mechanics, reskinning different art and simple, thin storylines on each.”
“So, if you want this game, I would not recommend paying full price for half the gameplay of Artifex Mundi's other games.”
- music17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the classical pieces and catchy tunes, while others find the soundtrack repetitive and annoying, leading them to lower the volume or mute it entirely. Although the music generally complements the game's art style, it occasionally clashes with gameplay elements, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while some enjoy the musical aspects, many feel it lacks variety and can become tiresome quickly.
“I'm not as well-versed in classical music as I'd like to be, but so far my favorite classical piece is the '1812 Overture' in E-flat major, Op. 49.”
“Sounds, background music, and voice acting are good.”
“Art work and music match the game.”
“The music occasionally doesn't quite match what's going on, or even directly gets in the way of puzzles (piano puzzle, you know what you did) but it's generally a catchy tune.”
“Music is okay, but there's this regular thumping noise that is headache-inducing.”
“The 'music' was a dreadful loop, and I kept it on low.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, featuring numerous bugs and glitches, as well as subpar animations that detract from the overall experience.
“This game was buggy and had poor animations.”
“Glitches and bugs severely impacted my experience.”
“The stability issues made it frustrating to play.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players finding it offers significant replay value, while others feel it is quite low.
“That adds a lot of replay value for me.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth and comfortable gameplay experience with minimal bugs or stuttering reported by users.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally awkward and poorly designed character models, which add a comedic element to the overall experience.
“The character models are hilariously dodgy, adding a unique charm to the game.”
“The humor is spot-on, with witty dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love the absurd situations the characters find themselves in; it's pure comedic gold.”
