Rusty Lake: Roots - Developed by Rusty Lake
0The Verdict on OpNoobs.com:
Quite frankly, Rusty Lake: Roots is one of the best Adventure Point-&-Click titles I’ve played in recent memory. The developers have done a fantastic job of blending a compelling – if occasionally dark and twisted – storyline with challenging, varied puzzles, while still keeping the Point-&-Click style. That variety makes it very interesting to see which puzzles each player prefers; I had an easy time with things that were color-based, but it took me forever to decipher a couple of math-oriented solutions. It’s an extra step that ensures a wide variety of gamers can enjoy the same pool of puzzles, and it’s an attention to detail that I think speaks very highly of the Rusty Lake crew.
I really enjoyed the complexity of the storyline here. Players piece together information – which leaves quite a bit subject to interpretation, of course – because the game never really lays stuff out in a text-based away. We learn that certain family members experience different types of loss, whereas others are drawn to the occult, desperate for power. We learn bits and pieces of information about the poor souls that married into the seemingly doomed Vanderboom family line, though some in-laws, like Samuel’s wife, Ida, handle the ominous vibe around the family rather well.
There’s a Tarot card, star constellations, symbols on scraps of paper, and a whole host of other objects to find and use to get further in the game. For anyone who loves puzzles, Rusty Lake: Roots is a must-have purchase, and the lower price point makes it an even stronger recommendation; alternatively, if you happen to be looking for an Adventure game in the Point-&-Click style, with a macabre storyline and sinister plot, I still would vote this title a worthy addition to your Library. As for me, I absolutely cannot wait to see what the Rusty Lake crew does next!