Thoroughly Enjoyable, as Always
Thu May 09 2019 BibliomomI’ve liked every game in this series - the puzzles are challenging, without being ridiculous. I like the variety of puzzles and the accompanying hint system, which is perfect at pointing you in the right direction if you’ve missed something obvious (“There’s a paper on the floor?! I totally missed that!”); forgotten something relevant (“That’s right - that symbol is totally in the area I haven’t been back to for a week in real time.”); or just aren’t great at this particular flavor of puzzle (“Oh... I guess that is the same shape on bottom? Really? Well, okay.”) It’s amazing for nudging in you the right direction without assuming you’re an idiot. Only once did I have to check online for something I just could not find and that was more a result of trying to play in sunlight and not being able to see that part of the screen well enough.
I completely enjoy the very kinesthetic nature of moving the puzzles around in space and the magical and entertaining way they unfold. I like the meta-plot of the null and the Lovecraftian lurking horror feel. They’re not written to be deep and detailed, but the terror of what you can’t quite see works very well in this setting and attempts to over-explain would hinder rather than help.
Entertaining, though sadless, not endless. If you like Japanese puzzle boxes and Lovecraft, this will probably be your jam.
100%, A+, 10/10, Two thumbs up...
Sat Jul 21 2018 OG User DisappointedThis was a thoroughly enjoyable installment in The Room series! It was a challenge, but not so difficult that I felt annoyed or wanted to give up. The intertwining of so many rooms was hard to keep up with, but that was what made it so interesting! Each time I got into a rut, I would have an “a-ha!” moment, realizing I just needed to go to another room and try again there. The moments requiring the eyepiece were much more varied than usual, which added to the entertainment, rather than a detracting obstacle. As always, stunning graphics, and I absolutely LOVED the mechanic of breaking the sigils/glass to enter the rooms, it was both beautiful and satisfying, a really excellent use of fantastic visuals. I also really admired the way everything scaled between smaller models and larger rooms, without losing any of the beautiful visual qualities, and feeling very realistic in scale. I downloaded this as soon as I saw it and finished it in around 2 days, I couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for more, I kind of wish I had paced myself! I never buy any games because of the abundance of free ones out on the market, but The Room was the first-ever (and only) exception to that rule when it first came out, and I never hesitate to purchase the next installment, I am never disappointed. Stellar job!!
Brilliant Thrilling Engaging Fun!!!
Sat Sep 04 2021 Hot Buttermilk BiscuitAt least it is for me!!!
I am so impressed with this game!!! My favorite out of the whole room series!!! I love them all as I have said in all my other game ratings for each of the room games they are my favorite mobile games!!! I can’t say enough about this game it is a mind teaser it makes you think!!! I like figuring out every possibility not by clicking everything until something fits like some I like figuring it out with my brain. Sometimes I leave it alone after a bit because it’s good to take a break from it and do other things, but when I settle down and relax I want my The Room puzzle series. This game isn’t for everyone but if you love problem solving and mechanics that make things work to open other winding puzzles it’s for you. It records your time when you have finished the game so you know how you did. I take breaks away from the series after I’m done until I don’t remember the secrets patterns or puzzle solving conclusions so I can enjoy playing them again. All I can say is it is a Brilliant Fabulous Awesome Addictive Puzzle Solving Mind Bending Sensational Creation and I am one of Fireproofs biggest fans!!! So I am totally biased. Lolz I hope you enjoy thanks for reading my review take care be safe Ciao Ciao!!!
Oh man, Fireproof needs to make movies!
Tue Jan 30 2018 philosopher23I just finished the game, and it was amazing. The Room series has been such a treat to play and an unforgettable experience, all on the iPhone. That’s insane, with four games going and being perfect all the way through? Not one bad game since the first, which was back in 2012! They’ve just gotten better and better, and I really value Fireproof Games for their creativity, talent, and love for the work they do and the fun we get from it. So for Old Sins, graphics still improved which is awesome, and more interesting things happened in this one. That classic music will never change, and I noticed it had a different tone in this one which was so nice. As far as the whole story or stories go, I am now boggled with all that’s happened that I need to go back through. But I can see a potential Fireproof Film Co that would make an awesome mystery saga based on the Room storyline, and for 4 perfect games running, that’s enough to say that Fireproof knows what they’re doing. It took even longer to get this one out, and like many, had no idea there’d be another one. That was a great surprise. So to FG, congrats, I had fun, thank you for another awesome Room game, and I’m looking forward to the next one! If it takes 3 years this time, I’ll be happily waiting.
Well made but...
Wed Feb 07 2018 MagicianscottyI have thoroughly enjoyed all of the games from this developer. The room Series is a fantastic set of games and Fireproof has set themselves up as a quality game developer. QUALITY. It is a visual orgasm of quality. The rooms prequels 1, 2 and 3 were all wonderful connections between each other. However, you will enjoy Old Sins if you look at it as its own game. Now, as much as I enjoyed the game, I do have some critiques. There was the occasional anticlimactic moment where I worked hard to get inside some object, anticipating something spectacular (like I’ve come to expect from this developer) just to find one easily accessible object waiting for me. One of my favorite parts of the game ended this way, and I was slightly disappointed that there wasn’t more to it - (The ultimate decision to the four star rating out of five). But most of the time, there’s proper payoff for your efforts. And again, any disappointment comes from the high level of quality I’ve come to expect from Fireproof. Knowing what they’ve made in the past, it’s hard not to want or expect them to outdo themselves in every aspect. For instance, after all the bonus content In The Room Three that could have been it’s own game, players might be sad that there’s no bonus content or alternate endings here. But thank you, Fireproof, for another amazing sequel.
Great, BUT before you buy...
Sat Apr 25 2020 karlzmomOld Sins is yet another great game from Fireproof and took me about 4 hrs to finish. The big thing is I feel it is a bit smaller of a game and also it being 5 dollars makes it a dollar more than The Room 3, it's predecessor. I also felt this game had less exploration and was more of a straight line gameplay. I also feel that Fireproof really missed out on more endings with all the unused space in the doll house they could have added harder ,but optional, puzzles to get a different ending. Would I say buy it, yes BUT, here is what you need to know. Play The Room 1-3 first. I felt this was a bit of a black sheep in The Room universe that leaves big questions from The Room 3. These are, what was the games true ending, what happened to the craftsman, was Grey Holm really destroyed, and what are those Martian structures. I would love to see a Room game that continues that storyline, but that is just me. I'm give 5 stars because it was fun, however I would like a return to more classic games and maybe a smaller but free lite version without a story for people new to the games to get them in. Overall I think I will buy The Room 5 when it comes out, unless it is more than 5 dollars.
Thanks Fireproof, but I know you can do better.
-Anonymous Player
Amazing game, worth every penny!
Fri Oct 29 2021 Dudebuddy223I downloaded the free version of the first game and got hooked on this entire series almost instantly. This game is deeply satisfying and worth far more than the paltry sum they charge for it. My one single qualm with it is that it is occasionally too dark to play when it’s bright outside, but that is rare and won’t be a problem for everyone. Everything else is just about as close to perfect as you can get. Want a challenging puzzle? Boom, that’s the whole premise of the game. Found a puzzle that’s too challenging? No problem, the hint system will help you out without being too helpful. Want to get into the story of what’s going on in this universe without spending more time on it than actually playing the game? Done deal, there’s an interesting, but not overbearing, story built into it that you can generally gloss over so you won’t get sidelined from the tasks at hand. Actually, I’d like to see something separate that does go into the details of this game’s universe. This is one of the few series that gets better as it progresses with each iteration building on the successes of the previous edition. Easily gets five stars, I highly recommend it for everyone.
Yesssss, just yes
Sun Mar 28 2021 A fellow Chiver 2There are not enough words to describe how much I love this game. This is in fact my first review of a game in my life. I have played all of The Room games and Old Sins is by far the best, although I dearly loved them all. I rarely pay for games and when I do, I’m usually disappointed. But these games far from disappoint. I find myself constantly recommending The Room franchise to anyone who will listen. Each of their games are absolutely worth the money. The mechanics are precise, the graphics are amazing, the hints are good but not so good you immediately know exactly what to do, the length of gameplay to cost ratio is wonderful and the story line is great. I’m anxiously awaiting the next installment and will be the first I. Line to buy it when it’s released. Like a cop who must tel the truth of asked, a non-paid reviewer should indicate they chose to take time out of their day to write a review. That’s what I did. One last thing, if you played the free version escape room concept of The Room and were disappointed, you’re not alone. Any of the paid versions are nothing like the free version. Feel free to start with a cheaper version to test it out. You won’t be disappointed there either.
