3 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure | Game Brain

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In "3 Minutes to Midnight," play as Betty Anderson and Eliza Barret to unravel the mystery of a town where danger lurks around every corner. Encounter quirky characters, from a power-hungry mayor to a vengeful potbelly pig, as you uncover a doomsday plot. This classic point-and-click adventure game features HD cartoon art and humorous dialogue.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

humor168 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features excellent art and animation, providing a refreshing visual experience compared to typical pixel art.
The dialogue is witty and humorous, with many clever references to classic point-and-click games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The gameplay allows for multiple solutions to puzzles, enhancing replayability and keeping the experience engaging.

The game suffers from excessive and lengthy dialogue that can detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment, especially in later chapters.
Some puzzles can feel tedious or overly simplistic, leading to moments of frustration rather than challenge.
The story can become convoluted, with certain plot points feeling unresolved or poorly explained by the end of the game.

humor
172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its witty and absurd dialogue, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures. While the initial chapters are filled with clever jokes and engaging interactions, some reviewers noted that the humor can become repetitive and drag on, leading to lengthy, unskippable conversations that detract from the gameplay experience. Overall, the game offers a light-hearted and creative atmosphere, but its comedic effectiveness may vary depending on individual taste.
- “The humor is just the right mix of absurd and light-hearted.”
- “It’s packed with witty, tongue-in-cheek moments that kept me smiling and chuckling all the way through.”
- “The dialogue is sharp, filled with witty banter and the kind of humor that made games like The Secret of Monkey Island timeless.”
- “Your enjoyment of this title will depend greatly on your tolerance for jokes that are really overdone and just fall flat, and way too much pointless unfunny unskippable dialogue.”
- “The constant (and mostly unfunny) wisecracking in almost every other line of dialogue (believe me, the jokes are terrible - and not in an 'amusingly terrible' way, they are just unfunny, and they keep on coming..)”
story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it engaging and filled with memorable characters, humor, and intriguing plot twists that evoke nostalgia for classic point-and-click adventures. However, some critiques highlight issues with linearity, filler content, and a lack of coherence in later chapters, suggesting that the narrative may feel disjointed or overly silly at times. Overall, while the story captivates many, it also leaves some players feeling confused or underwhelmed by its execution.
- “This game not only carries the best features of its predecessors but also adds an engaging story, memorable characters, great humor, and well-animated cutscenes with action sequences.”
- “The story is rich, original, and surprisingly good, keeping you hooked from beginning to end.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story had me hooked from start to finish.”
- “It feels like a game that went through development hell over a long period of time, had multiple plot drafts, and then instead of discarding anything, they just threw it all in and called it a day.”
- “The story is also completely non-sensical and not in a good way.”
- “The depth of story, character development, puzzles, and humor simply isn't there.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning detail and vibrant hand-drawn art style, reminiscent of classic adventure games. Many reviewers highlighted the beautiful visuals, engaging animations, and charming character designs, which significantly enhance the overall experience. While some noted that the dialogue could detract from the enjoyment, the overall artistic presentation is considered a standout feature that elevates the game.
- “The visuals are amazing, especially the insane level of detail in many animations.”
- “The hand-drawn art style is vibrant and packed with detail, reminiscent of the richly animated worlds of LucasArts games.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story had me hooked from start to finish.”
- “If you want the best of this game, go to their website and download the media release artwork, and imagine the rest for yourself.”
- “It's a point and click graphic adventure, but that's where the similarities end.”
- “Graphics and sound:”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a nostalgic return to classic point-and-click adventures, featuring smooth mechanics, engaging visuals, and a captivating story. While the initial chapters are praised for their humor and complexity in item use, the dialogue becomes less entertaining over time, leading to pacing issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and worth the investment, especially with over 20 hours of content and multiple endings.
- “In terms of gameplay, the use of items is more complex compared to other games of this type.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the visuals are stunning, and the story had me hooked from start to finish.”
- “I feel if you like point and click adventure games this is a must play, it feels truly a step above everything previous in terms of mechanics and puzzle design.”
- “The first chapters were mainly positive because of the witty and sarcastic dialogues, but after a while the dialogues start to be less humorous and seem to be added to increase playing time, instead of adding gameplay interactions.”
- “3 Minutes to Midnight is easily one of the worst point-and-clicks I've ever played, not necessarily because of the gameplay itself (which is surprisingly well-planned) but because of the absolutely godawful pacing and writing.”
- “During the last hour of gameplay, I found one simple task; all the rest is just dialogue.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
26%
9%
The music in these games is widely praised for its quality and fittingness, with many reviewers noting memorable soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. While some find the music to be forgettable, the majority appreciate its ability to capture the mood of each scene and complement the quirky characters and absurd plots. Overall, the sound design, including voice acting and music, contributes significantly to the polished and enjoyable nature of the games.
- “The voice acting and music are excellent.”
- “The sound design is equally impressive, with a soundtrack that captures the mood of each scene perfectly and voice acting that brings the quirky cast to life.”
- “Voice acting is decent enough, although the music is relatively forgettable.”
- “One of the other countermeasures is the music, which really doesn't get old.”
- “Everything feels polished—the script, the backgrounds, the voice acting, the music...”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to limited interactions and time constraints that hinder progress. Many resorted to using guides to push through, but the experience often felt like a slog, especially with unskippable cut scenes during critical puzzles. Overall, while the game shows promise, the grinding elements detract significantly from the enjoyment.
- “By the end of chapter 4, I was just using the guide to get it over with and still, it was tedious enough that I stopped playing.”
- “Worst of all, the very last puzzles have unskippable cut scenes that, when combined with a limited time window to try solutions, rapidly become extremely tedious and then outright infuriating.”
- “It's clearly a labor of love from a very small team, but that doesn't prevent it from being a tedious slog of by-the-numbers adventuring.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"3 Minutes to Midnight" boasts high replayability due to its multiple puzzle-solving approaches, diverse character perspectives, and a wealth of hidden scenes and easter eggs. Players can explore various outcomes influenced by their choices, making each playthrough a unique experience. The engaging narrative and dynamic character interactions further enhance its replay value.
- “3 Minutes to Midnight is an ambitious point-and-click game with real replayability, endearing characters (you'll love to torment), excellent voice acting (at least in English), great dialogues (a lot!), many easter eggs (but nothing obtrusive), a lot of semi-hidden scenes, pathways not taken, drama with high stakes and higher personal stakes, comedy (which can be mean/dark if you want it), romance (if you want it or want to help it), a dynamic mother-daughter pair story, two playable characters with their own view of the world (no, you cannot play piggy yet), and some fourth wall breaking - if you insist.”
- “I was about 8-9 hours in when I learned one of the crowning achievements of this game: replay value.”
- “This makes the game replayable, which is refreshing.”
- “A lot of the puzzles can be solved in more than one way, which results in different outcomes and adds to the replay value.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its brilliance and immersive quality, with many reviewers noting how well it complements the characters and clever references. Influences from previous titles, such as Thimbleweed Park, are also acknowledged, contributing to a unique and engaging experience that captivates players in a distinctly weird world.
- “The atmosphere, characters, and clever references are all done brilliantly.”
- “Great atmosphere, I'm totally immersed in this weird world.”
- “His 2017 game, Thimbleweed Park, seems to have been a significant influence as well, particularly in terms of its atmosphere.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is mixed; while many players appreciate the engaging voice acting and character performances, there are notable performance issues, including long pauses between dialogue that can disrupt gameplay. However, some users report a smooth experience on specific platforms like the Steam Deck, with no bugs encountered during extended play sessions.
- “Runs smoothly with no fiddling on the Steam Deck.”
- “- performance issues aside, not a single bug encountered during my 24 hour playtime.”
- “- lots of performance issues, long and consistent pauses between dialogue which makes it appear as if the game has locked up”
- “- performance issues aside, not a single bug encountered during my 24 hour playtime”
- “Every performance of each talent is hilarious and full of character from start to finish.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
Character development in "3 Minutes to Midnight" is noted for its charming design and strong voice acting, contributing to an engaging sci-fi narrative. However, some reviews indicate that while the character design is appealing, the overall depth of character development and story is lacking, suggesting a need for more substantial growth and complexity.
- “Great balance of character development and world building.”
- “Good voice acting is married to strong character design, and the environments are a delight to poke around in.”
- “A classic point-and-click adventure with all the good (and bad) elements of the genre, 3 Minutes to Midnight excels in its charming character design and captivating sci-fi mystery narrative.”
- “The depth of story, character development, puzzles, and humor simply isn't there.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly and offers impressive battery life along with solid controller support.
- “Runs great on the Steam Deck with long battery life and has good controller support.”