The Ultimate Showdown by Puzzling Pursuits - A Satisfying Conclusion

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Location: Home

Date Played: Aug 2023

Team size: 1; we recommend 1-4

Duration: 2 - 4 hours

Price: ~S$47 on their website

Premise

You've expertly foiled plot after plot, but each time Reager has slipped just beyond your grasp. Now, new information has come to light that may finally give you the upper hand. You return to the origin of your conflict to reveal hidden secrets that were previously just beyond reach. Along the way, you enlist the help of an old friend and embark on what you hope will be the final saga of this journey...

Components

While many components remained consistent with previous cases, it's worth noting that a few arrived with slight dents, possibly due to shipping mishaps. Despite this, the majority of the components remained in pristine condition, preserving the premium quality we've come to expect.

Gameplay

This installment retains the familiar two-part box format, each containing five puzzles, with a meta-puzzle relying on solutions from the five puzzles within each part.

The game is complemented by an online hint and solution system accessible through their website. It offers generous clues for each puzzle, ensuring it strikes a balance between guidance and preserving the thrill of discovery.

Puzzles/Thoughts

➕Puzzles are an improvement over its predecessor. Part 3 of the trilogy presents puzzles that felt more logical and, at times, slightly easier than those in Part 2. This resulted in a reduced reliance on hints, enhancing the overall experience.

➕Completion rewards you with an impressive pin. An appealing keepsake for showcasing your puzzle-solving achievements to fellow enthusiasts.

➖Not beginner-friendly for non-English speakers. The inclusion of English-language documents and puzzles reliant on wordplay could limit accessibility for non-English speakers.

➖Lack of standout puzzles. In the context of the trilogy, there was no single puzzle that stood out as particularly remarkable or innovative. However, the puzzles remain enjoyable and challenging, catering to both novices and seasoned players.

Verdict

Having embarked on the entire trilogy, it's evident that these games aren't groundbreaking, but they don't aspire to be. Instead, they fulfill their mission as entertaining and enjoyable puzzles for an evening or two of intrigue.

Rating: 4/5

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