Christopher Chu from Capsule Computer wrote:
The Samaritan Paradox has been one of the more interesting point-and-click puzzle titles that I’ve had the pleasure of playing. Developed by Faravid Interactive and published by the same company that published The Cat Lady, Screen 7, The Samaritan Paradox is one title that you should not overlook on your list of purchases. The game is available on Steam for $9.99, and can be played on both the PC and Linux. If you’re interested in difficult yet rewarding challenges in the form of an unraveling puzzle, The Samaritan Paradox might be the title for you.
Carl Williams writes,"New adventure games are a rare event today. This once great genre has fallen to the wayside of gaming, at least with the major game publishers. This delegation to the back burner by the “big boys” has opened the door for indie developers to shine. Take the Samaritan Paradox for Windows for example, this game has over 2,000+ lines of spoken English voice overs, hand drawn graphics/animation and over 60 rooms to explore."
DHGF: If not for a rather bizarre ending that comes out of nowhere and leaves a lot left unanswered, The Samaritan Paradox could have been one of the best adventure games in recent memory. The journey to that bizarre ending is full of interesting events and clever puzzles. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is probably something you’ll want to play. Even if it doesn’t leave you with the best taste in your mouth when all is said and done, you’ll have a lot of fun on the journey.
William at GameCloud writes: "The Samaritan Paradox is a paragon example for interactive fiction that doesn’t rely on violence or sensationalism to tell a compelling story. It achieves exactly what it sets out to do by paying homage to all the great adventure games of old and does so without feeling like a cheap imitation. In fact, had this game been released in the early ’90s, I genuinely believe it would have been critically acclaimed for its strong themes and unique approach. The writing is multi-threaded, with a superb blend of noir and fantasy, and it is driven by puzzles that you can expect to get stumped on along the way. Most importantly, though, with any mystery, the participant should expect to be shocked by the conclusion, and this is one area the game will definitely not disappoint. If you’re someone who thinks modern adventure games have become too easy, or someone who just never got around to playing any of the greats from that era, The Samaritan Paradox will definitely be for you. We highly recommend you check it out!"
