The Samaritan Paradox

ein kleines aber gutes abenteuerspiel. kann es empfehlen. der preiß des spiels ist im angebot für -65% gut.

пршелс подсказками, ак как некоторые загадки слишком притнуты. н мой взгяд. кнцовка весьма смазана и оставлят ассу вопросов. однако игра в цлом содает приятныйвайб, есть дуа нетграфомани, коорая иногда реследует такие проекты. я рад, что узнал всю историю. и да-вся игра отлично озвчена и довольно крсиво отрисована. если у ас естьвремя , играйте, останетесь неразочарваны.

So this was an interesting experience. I will say, it's not without flaws: the overreliance on left AND right clicking everything, examining things over and over, certain puzzles being too fiddly or slow, can be annoying. And the pacing isn't smooth, it goes: short intro, decent intrigue, cripplingly slow annoyance, mild intrigue, all wrapped up. As you work towards "finding Chapter 2" and working through it, the puzzles change and become improperly designed (with the sundial puzzle relying on completely random info rather than clues you can find or the crossword puzzle needing you to do something illogical to get the answer or, as I did, find the correct name but with an incorrect spelling). However, while I did start to lose interest during that dip, while it did irk me, after that section it actually picked up again. In fact, I dare say it accelerated rapidly, it feels like the ending hit almost immediately after that section. But it actually wrapped up fairly well, with a decent twist, all the loose ends tied up, and somewhat realistic dramatic flair. Plus, as I was aiming for the "I got your back" achievement, it really gave that last twist a nice moment of humanity to it all. And I did like the idea of flipping between a fictional story and real life to solve puzzles. I do, seriously, want anyone planning to buy this to be aware that the dip in gameplay will occur and will be the worst part about it. But, before and after that dip, you might genuinely enjoy it as it has that old point-and-click feeling you likely picked it up for. So, if you can forgive the flaws and live with them, it's pretty decent.

The Samaritan Paradox is a beautiful game, with a very lovely soundtrack and vibe. The story is engaging and the puzzle aspect of the game is very good in my opinion - while overall quite logical, there are some moments that require a bit more thought and quick thinking to get through, but it fits the narrative very well. The voice acting is good, and the pacing of the story is great as well - the ending is however somewhat abrupt in my opinion, and could have maybe be fleshed out more. Without spoiling the story, that could maybe have been intentional in regards with the theme - the ending is probably the most polarising thing in this game. I really liked it though. I highly enjoyed the artwork and the music as well, especially the Swedish/Nordic setting (I live in the North as well so it's awesome to see a realistic Scandinavian setting portrayed beautifully in a game). This is one of those cozy point and click games I can see myself revisiting once in a while because of the overall atmosphere.

Jammed Pencil Award

After a couple minutes voice audio disappears and wherever you click, the dialogue continues, making it impossible to go to settings, inventory, etc. It goes on and on. No way to quit the game, I dont find any button for it, which means I have to close session on my computer (when I try to quit the game in task manager it does not work either). Is it only me?

Recommended if you like point and click. There's a few pixel hunts and puzzles where you're like "I didn't know I could do that" due to lack of signposting, but I liked the story.