Machinarium

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 742 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 97 out of 742
  3. Negative: 26 out of 742

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  1. ComandanteCobra
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    (English and Italian Review)
    Beautiful game. It has an unique way to telling a story (almost without dialogues); it is possible to get in-game help to solve puzzles (without the need of a walk-trough); outstanding scenery and character design; modern approach to adventure game; no pixel hunting.... even my girlfriend like it and she does not like Videogame in general ;). Buy it!    (English and Italian Review)
    Beautiful game. It has an unique way to telling a story (almost without dialogues); it is possible to get in-game help to solve puzzles (without the need of a walk-trough); outstanding scenery and character design; modern approach to adventure game; no pixel hunting.... even my girlfriend like it and she does not like Videogame in general ;). Buy it!
    Bellissimo gioco. Suggerisco vivamente di comprarlo perchè è un ottima avventura grafica moderna: Gli enigmi scorrono veloci (con la possibilità di avere un aiuto all'interno del gioco usando un mini gioco come una sorta di sparatutto); la trama è raccontata senza usare praticamente nessun dialogo; grafica curata ed originale; lungo il giusto.    … Expand
  2. derkonig6
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This review comes form someone who has 0 puzzle games experience and man this game seemed hard for me,I often googled stuff but it kept me there,it just did.I appreciate the work that these people made on this simple game that has an intriguing story although there is no dialogue.
  3. Dco326
    Sep 21, 2021
    6
    Okej je ali su neke puzle bile bas glupe brate, ne bih je igrao opet, okej da se predje jednom
  4. Zyr_S19
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Игра шедевр, в ней хорошо всё: атмосфера, саундтрек и головоломки, но только за некоторым исключением, которые без стопки водки не решить
  5. Crashius
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    While the game is out on most of the consoles , i think the original PC one is still outstanding.Despite the fact that the game is released a decade ago , it still contains a lot of fun.A very brilliant point and click adventure which has challenging puzzles , amazing storytelling and a great atmosphere.It is one of the must play indie games.
  6. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    7
    really beautiful game and very well done, the art was especially awesome. Overall it just kinda failed to keep my attention as much as i was hoping, but overall it felt like a really well done and polished game.
  7. kayhamed
    Mar 19, 2019
    8
    I have played all 4 games of Amanita company and yet this one is the best. this time they paid more attention to gameplay rather than their other games which they put more emphasis on soundtrack and art design. some times too hard but overally, it's worth it.
  8. Nekellor
    Aug 1, 2018
    6
    Ошибки многих квестов - полная нелогичность требуемых действий, хотя и не плохо развивает воображение. Неплохие мини игры. Отличная музыка. Красивая 2д графика и особенный стиль. Простая, но приятная история.
  9. pmasterfunk
    May 7, 2019
    6
    As a fan of old-school point and click games, I really wanted to love Machinarium. It has lots of things going for it: a wonderful aesthetic, endearing characters, and good music. But for me, the majority of the gameplay falls flat.

    In many situations, I knew what the solution to the puzzles was, but couldn't actually get it to work. I know the bird has the tile I need to finish the    As a fan of old-school point and click games, I really wanted to love Machinarium. It has lots of things going for it: a wonderful aesthetic, endearing characters, and good music. But for me, the majority of the gameplay falls flat.

    In many situations, I knew what the solution to the puzzles was, but couldn't actually get it to work. I know the bird has the tile I need to finish the puzzle, but there's no precedent set for the mechanic I'm supposed to use to get it back. I have to freeze the padlock to break it, but why would freeze spray be hidden in a locked compartment in the elevator? There's no way to know this, no logical reason it would be there, and it's not even in the same room as the puzzle that's being solved.

    I find this really too bad, because when there are straight puzzle games, like the Gomoku puzzle and the Castle safe puzzle, I really enjoyed playing the game. The Glasshouse control panel puzzle was definitely a highlight. But these moments are too few and far between for me to recommend the game fully.    … Expand
  10. Kotofon
    Oct 4, 2021
    8
    Весь сюжет игры построен на головоломках, которых в проекте более, чем достаточно. Поскольку весь мир роботов состоит из механизмов, то будьте готовы к обилию шестеренок и стрелок! Скучных и долгих диалогов в игре не будет. Краткая и понятная мысль будет запечатлена в «облачке», которое мы привыкли видеть в комиксахВесь сюжет игры построен на головоломках, которых в проекте более, чем достаточно. Поскольку весь мир роботов состоит из механизмов, то будьте готовы к обилию шестеренок и стрелок! Скучных и долгих диалогов в игре не будет. Краткая и понятная мысль будет запечатлена в «облачке», которое мы привыкли видеть в комиксах
  11. RustyHeart
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    A beautiful game. Such magnificent in its all aspects. The artwork, story, characters and game play, all are perfect. If you search a poetic and marvelous game, you're at the right place. The game will overheat your brain with its enigmas A point and click that it make you flabbergasted.
  12. KapCritic
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Я совсем не любитель квестов, но эта игра по-настоящему хороша. Сюжет, рисовка, сами головоломки - просто произведение искусства.
  13. KrakenOfPepsi
    Oct 15, 2019
    8
    A simple, yet extremely creative and memorable point and click adventure game. Very cute story, beautiful art direction/music. Game goes easy on players not accustomed to point and click adventures through the hint book mechanic too which is nice. A short game well worth it's small asking price. Anyone who's big into point and click games or willing to try out new types of games shouldA simple, yet extremely creative and memorable point and click adventure game. Very cute story, beautiful art direction/music. Game goes easy on players not accustomed to point and click adventures through the hint book mechanic too which is nice. A short game well worth it's small asking price. Anyone who's big into point and click games or willing to try out new types of games should look into this one… Expand
  14. Shadran
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    Very nice game. Introduction is nice and smooth as you see all the nice graphics, animations good music in background you get little tutorial and just like that you are ready to go for the whole game. I really like the characters in game they don't speak yet you can tell what they are like and it's so charming. Puzzles are great with a lot of visual clues to help you and a lot ofVery nice game. Introduction is nice and smooth as you see all the nice graphics, animations good music in background you get little tutorial and just like that you are ready to go for the whole game. I really like the characters in game they don't speak yet you can tell what they are like and it's so charming. Puzzles are great with a lot of visual clues to help you and a lot of variations with some mini-games mixed in. But what i really like is how the story is told, it really rewards you just for playing the game. Overall great game.… Expand
  15. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    8
    Its short length may make it more worth it on a sale, but the storytelling is solidly simple, the visuals are beautifully drawn, and the non-stop puzzles succeed in making you think.
  16. Ali_Maan95
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    A game with genius puzzles
    awesome sound tracks as well
    highly recommended
  17. ChesterField
    May 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best point and click adventure game. Nice visuals, story and puzzle design. Recommended for the fans of the genre.
  18. bancandrei
    May 16, 2020
    7
    Have a look at the art style, it will determine your enjoyment of the game. It is a fairly standard adventure game otherwise
  19. bar0yka
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    hikayesi çok tatlı grafikleri de aşırı akan bir oyundu zamanında otuturup 2 3 kisi kafa yorardık.
  20. prostopopez
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    This game contains a unique noir style, enjoyable intuitive puzzles and a solid, simple story.
  21. player_101
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    I found it excellent in all aspects. Story, gameplay, sound...
    Totally recommended.
  22. Flaks
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    An interesting game that I played a lot of times. With a sweet love story. It was interesting to connect all the pieces of history at the end of the passage.
  23. bezrfl
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    cool puzzels but i hate this old man with his game, took around 40 attemts.
  24. Chemiker
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Машинариум - это головоломка-приключение в жанре point-and-click, в которой игрок управляет маленьким роботом по имени Йозеф. Игровой процесс состоит из решения головоломок и нахождения способа продвижения по уровням. Игрок может использовать мышь для перемещения робота по экрану, поиска предметов и решения головоломок.

    Отличная игра в жанре поинт клик ( которую мне казалось когда где    Машинариум - это головоломка-приключение в жанре point-and-click, в которой игрок управляет маленьким роботом по имени Йозеф. Игровой процесс состоит из решения головоломок и нахождения способа продвижения по уровням. Игрок может использовать мышь для перемещения робота по экрану, поиска предметов и решения головоломок.

    Отличная игра в жанре поинт клик ( которую мне казалось когда где раздавали попробовал, меня задушили на 2 локе ), загадки не щадят ( особенно когда вроде кликаешь, выхлопа не видишь, и продолжаешь искать, я так на входе в город, знатно застрял!) это классика.
    Благо если застрял, можно глянуть подсказки, но сначала нужно пройти мини игру, вообщем пока проходил мини игры, подумал, что лучше сам догадаюсь. Ну про "Бар" я думаю вы наслышаны, называется как выиграть в типа шахматы у заскриптованного болвана, вроде не сложно, но ушло попыток наверно 10-20 и то я думаю он мне поддался)
    На локации "Верхний двор" такая музыка играет, я просто стоял и наслаждался. Потом уже полегче было, имхо.
    Последняя загадка это конечно что то с чем то, музыкального слуха у меня нет.
    Стиль это тоже не мало важная роль и сеттинг, где вы еще поиграете за робота в стим панке? ( и почему то я вспомнил о мультике "Роботы" 2005. Хм... Советую!    … Expand
  25. Zallen
    Sep 9, 2022
    8
    Прикольная игра головоломочка со своим классным визуальным стилем и мемными персонажами. Решение задач достаточно логичны и не вызывают духоту - от игрока всего лишь требуется чуточку внимания и минимум рассуждений.
    8мь ветралетов из 10ти.    Прикольная игра головоломочка со своим классным визуальным стилем и мемными персонажами. Решение задач достаточно логичны и не вызывают духоту - от игрока всего лишь требуется чуточку внимания и минимум рассуждений.
    8мь ветралетов из 10ти.
  26. fanailovd
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Мир Машинариума - это очень атмосферный, ламповый, загадочный и ЖИВОЙ мир, с очень интересными головоломками, сюжетом, НПС и локациями. У игры есть только два минуса - она слишком короткая, и у неё нет продолжения, надежда на которое с каждым годом только падает(Мир Машинариума - это очень атмосферный, ламповый, загадочный и ЖИВОЙ мир, с очень интересными головоломками, сюжетом, НПС и локациями. У игры есть только два минуса - она слишком короткая, и у неё нет продолжения, надежда на которое с каждым годом только падает(
  27. DoomDoc_
    Aug 11, 2023
    7
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Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PC Game of 2009
24
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
44
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Edge Magazine
    80
    But the puzzles themselves are nearly an unmitigated joy.
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  2. games(TM)
    90
    Remakes and IP revivals may be raking in the big bucks at the moment, but this artistically unique original is the game that really deserves your love and respect. [Nov 2009, p.106]
  3. Eurogamer
    80
    Machinarium is a treat for the senses that demands more of your brain, a paradoxically gentle yet punishing riff on a genre that, until now, had been revived but sadly defanged for modern players.
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