Machinika: Museum 12+

As someone who has put in numerous hours to 100% complete the entirety of the “The Room” series, and other tap-to-investigate games like the Faraway series on the App Store (which I also highly recommend if you like these types of games), this is a must buy. I will say I think some of the content is on the easier side in terms of puzzles - I never got stuck on something for more than a minute or two - however that does not detract from the experience. The puzzles were just involved enough that although simple, I still highly enjoyed them. I really loved the concept of having different tools, clearly inspired by the eyepiece from The Room games. I almost wish more was done with them or they played a larger role than what they did. The setting is a great idea, and kept me interested the whole time! Honestly compared to other similar games, the price feels like a steal! It’s a great little experience that I highly recommend, and I am looking forward to the sequel! Great job devs!

This absolutely incredible puzzle game is a work of art, as you become an investigator- first unpackaging , and then analyzing mysterious alien artifacts. But it’s not so easy! Getting into each crate or tube is just the first step- next you have to figure out how to access the item, then explore its functions to deduce what it is! And you must use deductive reasoning, observation and trying things, and use clues and discovered tools in order to make the artifacts operate and finish the analysis! The only drawback to this game is that you must buy it after only one simple chapter in order to explore its richness (well worth it!), and if you have no patience or logical thinking you may not enjoy it. For me, it’s hard to put down, and it’s not so difficult that you can’t solve each puzzle. Each chapter just gets better and better! Highly recommended!

This was a great game—I had a hard time putting it down. It was just the right balance of challenging and solvable, plus easy to use game mechanics. I’m really looking forward to the next game—I hope it’s available soon! There is a tiny hole in the story line. I hope it’s not a spoiler since I’m not giving any hints about the actual puzzules, but if the ship has a visible hole, how could it support life during extraterrestrial flight? Also, does it make sense to assume that the atmosphere used by the alien pilot would support human life? Other than these two things, the story hangs together well, the game was super engaging, and it left me wanting more. The price point was also perfect for the length and quality of the game. I really prefer paying for a good game over watching endless ads.