Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 236 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In 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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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews
story34 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The time travel mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay and story.
  • The graphics and artwork are improved compared to previous installments, making the game visually appealing.
  • The game provides a decent amount of content with a bonus chapter and a straightforward plot that ties up the series.
  • The hidden object scenes can be frustrating due to duplicate items and unclear objectives.
  • Voice acting and some animations are subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and easy, lacking the challenge found in other Artifex Mundi titles.
  • story172 mentions

    The story of the game serves as a continuation of the previous entries, attempting to tie together the narrative threads from the trilogy, but it often feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive structure. While some players appreciated the time travel mechanics and the effort to conclude the series, many criticized the plot for being bland, nonsensical, or poorly executed, particularly in the bonus chapter, which was seen as a lazy addition. Overall, the narrative may appeal to those invested in the series, but it does not stand out as particularly compelling or original.

    • “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!”
    • “Voices are horrible, the story is strange in a bad way, and overall nothing is interesting!”
    • “The only negative I really have to say about TM3 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.”
    • “That aside, the story does 'conclude,' but it still really never touches on the ending of 2 directly, and the callbacks to the other games, while nice, don't feel like a good, cohesive story that was all planned out, but more like the game devs wanted to include them and then just fit them in where they could.”
  • graphics62 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and cleaner artwork, while others find it dated or unappealing. Many players appreciate the visuals' improvement over previous titles, noting a painted feel and decent quality, but some also mention issues like fuzzy graphics that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they do not reach the highest standards set by the developer.

    • “The artwork is stunning and it's fully voice acted, Michael getting a huge upgrade from the first game.”
    • “It's a very interesting game, I loved every minute of gameplay, the graphics are awesome.”
    • “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done with a painted feel to them.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay36 mentions

    The gameplay features a unique time travel mechanic that adds depth to the experience, though it can feel 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 voice acting and puzzle design could be improved. Despite these issues, the captivating story and additional bonus chapter provide a fun and engaging experience, though many recommend not paying full price for it.

    • “The time travel mechanic is cool.”
    • “It added another layer to the gameplay that I thought was fun and refreshing.”
    • “The gameplay is quite fun, as it is in most of their games, but something that surprised me is how interesting the story turned out to be.”
    • “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 hidden object games end up recycling the same minigames and mechanics and 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.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, leading them to lower the volume or mute it entirely. While some appreciate the background sounds and voice acting, others feel that the music often clashes with gameplay elements and can be headache-inducing. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as lacking variety, with some noting that it seems recycled from previous titles.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Sounds, background music, and voice acting are good.”
    • “Good graphics, good music, and a more interesting storyline than the original.”
    • “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.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, as well as poor animations that detract from the overall experience.

    • “This game was buggy and had poor animations.”
    • “glitches / bugs”
    • “This game was buggy and had poor animations.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The reviews present a divided perspective on replayability, with some players finding significant replay value, while others feel it is low. Overall, the game's replayability appears to vary greatly among users.

    • “That adds a lot of replay value for me.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth and comfortable gameplay experience with minimal bugs or stuttering reported by users.

  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is primarily derived from its intentionally flawed character models, which users find amusingly awkward and entertaining. This comedic element adds a lighthearted tone to the overall experience.

    • “Hilariously dodgy character models.”
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