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puzzle video game
Rusty Lake: Paradise
By Rusty Lake, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- adventure video game
What it is
Rusty Lake: Paradise is a point-and-click puzzle adventure from Rusty Lake, released in 2016. Jakob returns to Paradise Island after his mother’s death and finds the island affected by ten plagues. He must uncover hidden memories and take part in family rituals to try to stop them. Each plague brings its own atmosphere, suspense and puzzles, while the story draws on the family’s strange past. The game’s handmade pastel background paintings are by Dutch painter Johan Scherft, and each plague has a theme song with variations. It is the third premium point-and-click adventure from the creators of the Cube Escape series, Rusty Lake Hotel and Rusty Lake: Roots. Rusty Lake: Paradise is listed for Windows and macOS, and Steam features include single-player, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Ten plagues bring varied puzzle settings.
- Handmade pastel background paintings are featured.
- Each plague has a theme song.
- Steam Cloud is listed.
- No multiplayer feature is listed.
- No controller support is listed.
Who it suits
A fit for players who want a single-player point-and-click adventure built around puzzles, mystery and a dark family story. The game is listed for Windows and macOS.
Rusty Lake: Paradise connects its island mystery to ten plagues, family rituals and a sequence of puzzles. It is listed for Windows and macOS, with Steam Cloud and achievements among its features.
