3 Days War

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3 Days War is a single player and multiplayer tactical city builder game. It was developed by 荆棘鸟工作室 and was released on April 16, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Background: In 2069, humanity discovered a high-energy density mineral, the Black Stone. Countries vied for control of this resource, leading to conflicts that culminated in a global war in 2085, known as the First Black Stone War. Five years after the war began, humanity developed the Core-Gear, a giant war machine powered by Black Stone. Its immense combat capabilities had an immediate impact on…

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a solid and gritty tactical shooter experience with authentic urban environments and challenging gameplay that rewards careful strategy.
Engaging military strategy with resource management that keeps players on their toes, making victories feel earned and satisfying.
The game introduces a refreshing twist on the strategy/RTS genre, with enjoyable design and tactics that provide deep strategic possibilities.

Gameplay can feel slow and repetitive, with clunky controls and poor AI, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
The graphics are visually underwhelming and outdated, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
There are significant issues with in-game mechanics, including pay-to-win elements and a lack of proper server support, which can ruin the experience for players.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging resource management and strategic depth, though it suffers from clunky controls and repetitive mechanics. While some players appreciate the challenge and authenticity of the urban environments, others find the experience frustrating due to poor AI and linear gameplay. The competitive multiplayer aspect introduces a unique dynamic, but it can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors among players, making it a polarizing experience overall.
- “The urban environments feel authentic and the gameplay is challenging but rewarding.”
- “Gameplay is engaging, and the resource management keeps you on your toes.”
- “The simple mechanics create deep strategic possibilities.”
- “Visually underwhelming and mechanically clunky.”
- “Gameplay felt repetitive and the AI was atrocious.”
- “Clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and a story that goes nowhere.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are functional and effectively support the gameplay, though they do not push any boundaries or stand out as exceptional.
- “While the graphics aren't groundbreaking, they serve the gameplay well.”
- “The textures look outdated and lack detail, making the environments feel bland.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches and subpar AI, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Poor AI and constant glitches made the experience frustrating.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for incorporating in-game purchases and ads, which some players view as exploitative, particularly in a real-time strategy (RTS) context. The developer's need to generate revenue following account issues has led to concerns about prioritizing profit over player experience.
- “Adding in-game purchases in an RTS???”
- “He also added in-game ads as a bonus, which is simply because his Taobao account was reported and he needs another way to profit from gamers.”
- “Now he has a new server, and in-game purchases will be activated again to take money from your wallets, legally.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its solid challenge and offers significant replay value, making it a worthwhile investment for players.
- “A solid, challenging game that offers a lot of replay value for its price.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being aimless and lacking depth, contributing to an overall experience that feels repetitive and frustrating due to clunky controls.
- “Clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and a story that goes nowhere.”