Dimhaven - The Lost Source

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Tres bon jeu avec un tres bon niveau de difficulté

unique and challenging.

Solid game, and a good successor to Quern. The story is straightforward but immersive, the environment and art style are beautiful, and most of the puzzles are enjoyable (it felt like an accomplishment to figure them out without hints). That being said, a few of the puzzles felt a bit tedious or were nearly impossible to get without a hint or two. I particularly disliked the kitchen puzzle/mystery - it felt very out of place and was mechanically very different from the other puzzles. Those were not enough to detract from my enjoyment of the game, and it's definitely one of the more enjoyable puzzle games I've played recently. Definitely worth playing if you enjoy games like Quern and Obduction.

Pretty fun game if you're a puzzler. Well worth the money.

[b]Recommended (With Caveats)[/b] I played the demo a while back and fell in love with it. I picked up the full game tonight, and while I think it’s ultimately worth the $25 price tag, it feels a bit off compared to the strong initial impression. Almost like the direction shifted mid-development to something less compelling. [b]The Good[/b] [u]Puzzle Design[/u]: The puzzles are incredibly challenging and well-crafted, even if some mechanisms (like fuse panels) feel a bit contrived for their real-world environment. [u]Art Style[/u]: The low-poly/low-res aesthetic looks great overall, though it occasionally makes information gathering and pixel-hunting a bit tedious. [b]The Not-so-good[/b] [u]Performance & Polish[/u]: Running on a high-end rig, I hit consistent hard stuttering once reaching the exterior mansion walkways. Dialogue audio levels are also inconsistent. It doesn’t feel broken, but it definitely feels like it needs another optimization pass and some extra polish. [u]Narrative[/u]: As a fan of Quern, the writing here was my biggest disappointment. The core hook of searching for your lost uncle is solid, but the lore attached to it feels slapped together and over-the-top by the final act. [b]Final Verdict[/b] It’s a decent experience that regrettably feels a bit rushed toward the end, but still entirely worth playing. I strongly recommend trying the demo first. It will give you a clearer idea of how the game plays in general.