Rusty Lake is back with another belter, so I get to shout about the overlooked puzzle series all over again
I wiggle a cloud and the lake goes dark, revealing patterns among the stars. I poke a cat and pick up its sick so I can glue back together a chair. I place fly eggs on grilled fish to sate my master's guests, and I snip open a sutured wound to release the writhing thing inside. I hunt sport with my shotgun from the brow of a hill, some of them on their morning stroll. I neatly pack away severed…
Rusty Lake has returned with another noteworthy installment in their popular puzzle series. Players are once again tasked with unraveling intricate mysteries and navigating the bizarre world of the Vanderboom family, this time set in 1839 on their estate. The game, titled Servant of the Lake, offers a straightforward point-and-click adventure with a focus on clever puzzles, reminiscent of the series' earlier works.
While some fans may find the game to be less ambitious than recent titles like The Past Within or Underground Blossom, it more than makes up for it with its dense and varied puzzle design. Players will encounter a range of puzzles, from simple to complex, all intricately woven into the overarching narrative.
Throughout the game, Rusty Lake's signature "moon logic" is employed, with seemingly nonsensical tasks that gradually build a sense of unease and horror. Despite its relatively simple structure, the game is a testament to the developers' skill, delivering a haunting and immersive experience that will appeal to fans of the series and new players alike.
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