Aboard the Enigma Express - A Journey of Intrigue

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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

It has been a year since your run-in with the devious criminal Reager Skinner. Since then, there have been no new leads. You begin to accept that the trail has turned cold until a letter from the London Police arrives, asking for your help against Reager in the capital. Letter in hand, you board the next available train, though something feels amiss...

Armed with an array of clues and evidence scattered throughout the train, you must tackle the conundrum at hand and thwart Reager's nefarious schemes.

Components

While many components remained consistent with previous cases, it's worth noting a minor quibble—the paper components meant to evoke a vintage feel did not entirely capture that essence and felt somewhat generic.

Gameplay

As per tradition, the game box is divided into two parts. Each part comprises 4 puzzles. In the first part, you'll collect various items crucial for solving the final puzzle. In the second part, a linear progression system guides you through the puzzles step by step.

The game includes a digital hint and solution system accessible via their website. It offers abundant clues for each puzzle, ensuring a balance between guidance and preserving the thrill of discovery.

Puzzles/Thoughts

➕Puzzles were intricate and multifaceted. Many puzzles cleverly reused components in subsequent challenges, demonstrating the designers' resourcefulness and creative utilization of items.

➖Some puzzles felt repetitive. A few puzzles bore a striking resemblance to previous ones in the trilogy, which somewhat dulled the overall experience. A greater diversity of puzzles would have been appreciated.

➖Complexity overload in certain puzzles. Some puzzles demanded extensive instructions for completion, occasionally leading to misunderstandings about their intended solutions.

Verdict

In sum, Part 2 of The Blackbrim Trilogy is undoubtedly a solid game, albeit slightly marred by occasional repetition and complexity overload in puzzles. It offers an engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Rating: 4/5

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