So bits of mixed feeling over this one. I must say I'm mostly disappointed but this is probably my bad, since I didn't understand 100% what to expect. I did think this was some sort of Myst-like game with possibly lighter and more focused puzzles. This part is actually mostly true. However, this game looks pretty much like a smartphone port to PC, and feels accordingly, and this part I have not realized before starting to actually play. Why it matter? Well,it felt the graphics were nice but a bit dull for PC. I guess I would have been more impressed playing the game entirely on my smartphone rather than on PC, but oh well. That's how it goes. There was some sort of story, but it felt a bit thin especially when it mainly goes as scattered notes, which I did not like much and lost patience to go over. Navigating the environment was a bit confusing and cumbersome and again would have probably worked better on smartphone rather than on PC. You basically click randomly on the screen and hope the camera floats to the direction you intended. This mostly works ok because the rooms are not that big, but still felt clunky. This is actually a bit similar to older Myst games I've mentioned but I recall it working better. So, the actual meat is the puzzles which are not inherently bad but felt much like random hit and miss. Some felt very good and rewarding, others felt either stupid or nonsensical, or just too bothering. Still, up to this point I would have probably find some joy and give this game a 6 or 7, but what kind of broke me was that MANY of the puzzles actually rely on you finding random wheels, levers, cogwheels, keys, hexagons, whatever, all forms of shapes, and having to remember where have you seen a similar slot where this item could fit. It could be right nearby and it could be very far away. As THIS specific type of puzzle happened again and again I have increasingly lost patience and mainly wanted to get this over with rather than enjoying the game. There should be more in life and in video games than rotating wheels and cranks. Also this is obviously another type of puzzles which goes much more smoothly with touch screen and not so fluid with a PC and a mouse. As there were also nicer puzzles I may still peek at the other two games in the series, but potentially this could have been a neater experience than this, imo.

The House of Da Vinci is an intriguing puzzle game that immerses you in the fascinating world of Leonardo Da Vinci's inventions and mysteries. The underlying storyline is highly engaging and unfolds in a captivating manner throughout the game. The puzzles are well-crafted and offer a good challenge, allowing you to test your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. One of the game's strengths lies in its visually stunning environments. The graphics beautifully depict the settings, making you feel immersed in Da Vinci's era with meticulous attention to historical details. This contributes to creating a captivating and immersive atmosphere while exploring the house. However, one of the major drawbacks of the game is the lack of freedom of movement. Despite the captivating setting, you are unable to fully explore the house, which can be frustrating for players who wish to investigate every corner and discover hidden secrets. Additionally, there are numerous cutscenes during transitions between areas, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. Another aspect that can be frustrating is the need to frequently move from one room to another to solve puzzles. This can interrupt the game's pace and slow down progress. Moreover, despite the inclusion of special abilities, their usage is not always clear, and they seem to be underutilized throughout the game. Lastly, in terms of storytelling, while the underlying plot is highly interesting, its execution leaves something to be desired. Most of the information is conveyed through letters from Da Vinci that you find along the way. Although they are intriguing, this approach can become repetitive and lacking in variety. It would have been appreciated to have a more dynamic and engaging narrative. In conclusion, The House of Da Vinci is an engaging and fascinating puzzle game that offers a good challenge and an interesting storyline. However, it has certain limitations such as the lack of freedom of movement and somewhat repetitive storytelling. Despite these drawbacks, the game's strengths, including well-crafted puzzles and visually beautiful environments, still make the gaming experience worth trying.

Decent overall. Good puzzles for the most part, but a few seem quite random and senseless. Specially on the last chapter, which last puzzles made no sense and after nearly half an hour trying to figure them out, I ended up looking for the answer online. And after seeing the answer, I got even more confused than I already was. Coming from having played and loved all "The Room" games, this one is quite worse than every single one of them.