Review of Faraway 1: Puzzle Escape.
From Mousecity and Pine Studio.
A Myst-inspired puzzle adventure game.
Available on iTunes.
For iPad and iPhone.
November 2017 Update: Faraway 2 now out. See my post included below.
Top iOS 3D Escape Game
From: Mousecity and Pine Studio.
Genres: Mystery, 3D, Puzzle, Adventure, Escape Game.
Faraway 1: Puzzle Escape
iOS release: May 2017.
Description: In Faraway you’re an adventurer exploring the ruins of ancient temples full of challenges and mysterious puzzles. You’re walking in footsteps of your father. He was a collector of unusual artifacts who went missing 10 years ago. Your journey will take you from deserts and oasis to old crumbling ruins of a mysterious civilization. They had constructed devices and puzzles to see if you’re worthy of knowing their secrets. Observe the environment, collect items, manipulate devices and solve perplexing puzzles to escape temple labyrinths.
Features
- Compelling puzzles. Explore 18 grand temples packed with puzzles.
- Immersive world. Easy to navigate 3D world which holds more secrets than it appears on the surface.
- Intriguing mystery. Collect pages from your missing dad’s diary to find out what happened to your family.
- Try for FREE. You get to try the game before you buy. First 9 levels are available free of charge!
Game Play and Review
In Faraway 1, you have 18 levels or ruins to explore. With puzzles that involve a variety of mechanisms that need to be manipulated. From matching the patterns on panels. To manipulating levers in a certain way. Solve them to unlock doors and move through to the next level.
Each level involves more complexity and challenge. Not impossible, but not easy either.
You’ll find pages from your father’s diary hidden throughout the levels. If you collect them all. And you’ve completed the 18 levels. Click on the 100% completed on the menu page. To unlock bonus content including an intriguing secret level 0!
The first 9 levels of this escape game are free. With in-app purchases, you can unlock the remaining levels separately. Or, the cheaper option is to unlock all of the levels in one go.
Faraway is a complex and challenging escape game. With well-designed game play, visually engaging and interesting puzzles.
See also Faraway 2: Jungle Escape – Puzzle Game for iPad and iPhone
More Top New iOS Puzzle Adventures
For more new iOS puzzle adventures. You might also like:
Yankai’s Peak Review.
Framed Noir-Puzzle Games.
Stolen Thunder A Puzzle Adventure.
The House of da Vinci Puzzle Game.
See also my Best iOS Puzzle Games of 2017, Part 1. For iPod touch, iPad and iPhone.
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