Secrets of Velendar Castle - Escape Room

Entertaining escape room game. Gameplay is linear, solve the puzzles, a door opens and you move on to the next room/area. There is no photograph mechanism and some puzzles require trotting backwards and forwards between clue and puzzle, which can be wearing (as can trying to draw the clue if you are a useless artist like me). Puzzle solving is also linear in that an initial puzzle needs solving to gain access to the clues for the next puzzle and so on. The hint system is pretty useless, it will show fragments of clues gleaned from other puzzles, but without knowing in which order to solve them (and in some cases where they are) it doesn't help much. It is worth the price and if you want a medium to hard puzzle game that doesn't totally melt your mind this one is it.

Lo mejor que he podido hacer está noche es jugar a Secrets of Velender Castle, su estilo visual, musical ambiente es perfecto para echar unas horas en la noche antes de dormir. Me encantan este tipo de juegos y este es un buen ejemplo de ello.

J'avais bien aimé Blackrock, les énigmes y étaient logiques, mais je n'ai pas accroché ici. Les puzzles sont (pour moi) trop cryptiques, peu intuitifs, voire confus (exemple : les trois arches et les trois socles au début n'ont aucun sens, de mon point de vue). Je ne continuerai donc pas. (Il manque aussi une traduction à un endroit.)

I have played plenty of puzzle and escape games; not sure why but something about this game is very unintuitive. Even reading the guide \ walkthrough I am confused and worst the in game hints are BAD.. Additionally it seems some puzzles tell you if your doing something wrong but others don't? IDK but couldnt play past like the 4th or 5th puzzle.

Great game! Very straight forward, but puzzles were pleasantly challenging!

El juego de momento está siendo una experiencia increible. Lo estoy pasando pipa. Puede que se convierta en mi nuevo juego favorito, y soy muy fan de los juegos de puzles, lo cual ya es algo.

Played the first game these guys made with my gf and we loved it! We are always looking for a good escape room / mystery game to play at nights and on the weekends. This has been on my wishlist for a while and I got it the second it came out! Really really fun and the puzzles are very engaging and well thought-out without being too hard (but tricky at times!!). 10/10 hope this developer makes more like this.

No está mal, pero es muy caro para lo poco que dura y lo sencillo que es. Basicamente lo unico que requiere es que tengas papel y boli cerca.

Review information ▣ Play Time 5h ▣ Recommendation ★★★★☆ ▣ Gameplay/Story As a huge fan of escape rooms, I absolutely loved playing Secrets of Velendar Castle. The game instantly draws you into its mysterious medieval atmosphere, making you feel like a real adventurer uncovering secrets hidden deep within the castle walls. It features a great variety of highly creative puzzles that keep the experience genuinely engaging and fun throughout the journey. It was especially fascinating to track down the Dark Lord and have the freedom to choose your own ending, which added an exciting layer to the narrative. ▣ Design The aesthetic of the castle is beautifully crafted, but it is not just there for show. To succeed, you really need to keep your eyes peeled. I highly recommend examining your surroundings very closely as you progress, since the environment itself often holds the key to moving forward. The visual cues are clever, and the overall design does a fantastic job of immersing you in the mystery. **The graphics are immersive enough to pull you deep into the story, and the lighting and visual effects are quite well-done. Everything blends perfectly with the game’s historical setting, making the playthrough highly enjoyable. Personally, as someone who loves medieval settings, the overall vibe felt like exploring a Demon King's castle, which was fantastic.** ▣ Convenience The overall difficulty feels around 3.5 out of 5, making it an accessible and enjoyable challenge for almost anyone. The game also includes a helpful in-game hint system, which is a great touch for when you get stuck. However, I did run into a bit of frustration in the third room, the Chapel. A few puzzles there were quite confusing, and even after checking the tips, I couldn't fully grasp the logic. In fact, I ended up passing the final puzzle of that room purely by luck. It would be a huge improvement if those specific hints were updated to be a bit clearer and more detailed. **Additionally, it is easy to get confused or lost regarding the puzzle order, often solving things out of sequence. It would be great to introduce a quest tracker format or a fairy companion next to the player to provide guidance, or perhaps lock certain puzzles until the previous ones are completed in order. While I personally enjoy escape rooms and puzzles enough to solve them smoothly, beginners to this genre might find it quite challenging.** ▣ Cost-Effectiveness Given the creative puzzle design and the solid length of the experience, this game offers great value for escape room enthusiasts. It provides the thrill and satisfaction of a real-world escape room right from your screen, making it well worth the time and investment. **With a good mix of both intuitive and complex puzzles, there is plenty of content to satisfy fans of the genre. I particularly found the puzzles that require hunting for clues within the beautiful scenery to be the most enjoyable part of the game.** ▣ Conclusion Secrets of Velendar Castle is a fantastic escape room experience that blends a captivating atmosphere with clever, imaginative puzzles. While the hints in the Chapel room could use a little fine-tuning to be more user-friendly, the game is overall highly enjoyable, accessible, and deeply satisfying to solve. If you love a good mystery, this castle is definitely worth exploring. ※ If this information was helpful, please recommend it. Your recommendation is a great support for writing better reviews.

Good game, puzzles are challenging but not impossible. Good graphics and story.