Waterfall Prisoner

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"Waterfall Prisoner" is a puzzle-centered adventure game where you must escape a mysterious tower by solving riddles and interacting with peculiar mechanisms. Discover and use various items, and uncover the tower's secrets by exploring and learning about its strange inhabitants. This compact game aims to evoke the classic, item-based adventure games of the past.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of well-designed puzzles that increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The atmosphere and medieval architecture are beautifully crafted, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
The notes found throughout the game are not only crucial for solving puzzles but also contribute to an engaging storyline that unfolds as you progress.

Some puzzles can be overly complex or illogical, leading to frustration and the need for frequent use of guides.
The game lacks a hint system, which can make it difficult for players who struggle with certain puzzles, potentially leading to a negative experience.
There are instances of vague clues and misleading hints that can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story unfolds through notes and journal pages found throughout the environment, providing vital clues and a cohesive narrative that connects the player's journey. While the initial premise is simple—escaping a cell with minimal backstory—the plot develops meaningfully, culminating in a satisfying conclusion that ties together the various elements encountered. However, some players express a desire for deeper lore and more intricate storytelling.
- “The atmosphere, story, and puzzles are all on point here.”
- “Most of all, I didn't expect the story to grip me.”
- “I loved that it has an interesting storyline and how everything comes together in the end.”
- “The narrative of the game component is rather thin: upon starting, the player character finds themselves locked in a damp cell, with no backstory or motivation besides exiting the building.”
- “Backstory and lore: while the setting is detailed, there's a palpable hunger for more lore.”
- “I play a ton of these escape-room games, and generally the story is just there as a vehicle for more puzzles.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The graphics in "Waterfall Prisoner" are generally praised for being commendable and enhancing the gameplay experience, particularly within its genre. While some users note a lack of environmental variety and that the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they still appreciate the overall quality and aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphics are very nice and the flow is ok.”
- “Graphics aren't gonna blast anyone's nether parts off and there's not a ton of environmental variety, but what's there looks good!”
- “For its genre, Waterfall Prisoner offers commendable graphics that enrich the gameplay experience.”
- “The game's visuals are serviceable.”
- “Graphics: for its genre, Waterfall Prisoner offers commendable graphics that enrich the gameplay experience.”
- “Waterfall Prisoner, with its balanced puzzles and commendable graphics, is a promising title in the realm of first-person puzzle games.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, featuring ambient music and unsettling background noises that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the combination of solid writing, intriguing mysteries, and atmospheric sound design effectively draws players into a captivating and eerie world reminiscent of classic horror titles.
- “The atmosphere is really well made and the tower's mysteries just suck you in.”
- “Waterfall prisoner immerses players in a world teeming with atmosphere and intrigue, evoking fond memories of classics like Amnesia: The Dark Descent.”
- “Enhanced by unsettling background noises, the atmosphere is both eerie and captivating.”
- “Music here is mostly ambience - low volume tunes to set up the atmosphere without getting in the way of the player's thought processes.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game primarily consists of ambient soundscapes that enhance the atmosphere without distracting players, effectively supporting the immersive experience. While there are minimal melodic elements, the low-volume tunes and atmospheric noises contribute significantly to the overall ambiance, allowing players to focus on gameplay and puzzles.
- “Music here is mostly ambience - low volume tunes to set up the atmosphere without getting in the way of the player's thought processes.”
- “No music, just an atmospheric noise-type thing on a loop, but it serves its purpose.”
- “The music and sound effects also increase the immersion of this game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay involves clearing roadblocks through item utilization, solving mechanical puzzles, and interacting with contraptions, with solutions often hinted at in text files found throughout the tower. The game features visible icons for interactable objects, ensuring players don't miss subtle elements, while the diverse puzzles include inventory challenges and mechanical tasks. Overall, the commendable graphics enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Clearing the roadblocks found in the tower will involve item utilization, solving basic mechanical puzzles, or interacting with contraption setups - their solutions logically deduced from the aforementioned text files scattered through the different floors.”
- “The puzzles are diverse and include 'find and use' inventory items and some mechanical exercises (pipes, a slider, etc.).”
- “Additionally, the general mechanics of the game are such that anything interactable will show a visible icon, so you're not slogging through worrying you missed something subtle.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that while collecting notes in the game is optional, it is not a tedious task, making the grinding experience feel manageable and enjoyable rather than burdensome.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself spending hours on mindless tasks that didn't add any real value to the experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”