3SwitcheD

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"3SwitcheD" is an addictive arcade game that combines classical gameplay with innovative 3D technology, allowing players to change the view by looking in the desired direction through a connected camera. The game offers six challenging modes with vastly different objectives and an innovative 3D environment, providing a unique gaming experience with real 3D looks. Without the 3D feature, it still offers fantastic looks and numerous challenges for players.

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Play Modes

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

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 259 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay9 negative mentions

The game offers a few different game modes, providing some variety for casual puzzle game fans.
The graphics are decent and the music is competent, contributing to a pleasant gaming atmosphere.
It can be a fun distraction for short gameplay sessions, especially for those who enjoy match-3 mechanics.

The game is heavily criticized for being a clone of Bejeweled, lacking originality and innovation.
The DRM requirements and activation process are frustrating, with reports of servers being down and issues with key entry.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and not worth the price, suggesting it is better to opt for free alternatives or the original Bejeweled.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
57%
9%
The graphics of the game are described as attractive yet ultimately mediocre, with many reviewers noting a lack of originality and dated visuals reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While the game supports widescreen and offers decent performance, the implementation of features like 3D eye tracking is criticized for being ineffective and contributing to a poor overall experience. Overall, the visuals are clean but fail to elevate the gameplay, leaving players wanting more in terms of innovation and quality.
- “While the 3D graphics are attractive, they don't compensate for the lack of originality.”
- “Good performance, decent graphics, and decent music.”
- “Visuals are nice.”
- “However, 3switched is nothing of such; the different game modes are dull and boring and bring nothing exciting. The graphics are horrible, and I know this shouldn't be the main focus for this type of game, but seriously, it could have been so much better.”
- “- Very dated graphics (they look like graphics from the early 2000s).”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best, even with this 3D view.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it competent and enjoyable, while others criticize it as repetitive and headache-inducing. While a few users appreciate the calming soundtrack and decent voice-over, many express dissatisfaction with the limited variety and overall quality of the music. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a divisive aspect, with opinions ranging from decent to quite poor.
- “The soundtrack is pretty good, not particularly repetitive, and the voice which chimes in every now and then to stroke your ego is pretty easy to deal with as well.”
- “Great game, playing in which you can just relax, great voice and music.”
- “Sure, there might be better match-3 games out there, but this one has a calming soundtrack in the background, some nice animations, a good announcer, and not that bad designs either.”
- “The soundtrack is pretty bad; it's just a few sounds that replay until it gives you a headache.”
- “Soundtrack is okay but repetitive.”
- “There is no music.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
48%
39%
The gameplay is generally considered adequate but lacks depth and innovation, often being compared unfavorably to classics like Bejeweled. While it offers a few unique mechanics and multiple modes, many reviewers find it simplistic and not worth the price, suggesting it serves better as a casual distraction rather than a compelling puzzle experience. Overall, it is functional but fails to elevate itself beyond basic match-3 mechanics.
- “3switched combines classical gameplay with fascinating new technologies.”
- “The core match 3 puzzle gameplay is adequately represented with a space and technology themed coat of paint.”
- “Fun puzzler with some unique mechanics.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is fine, but the game is overpriced.”
- “They copied the basic gameplay of Bejeweled and added a pointless combo meter with a super-annoying voice over that says 'keep up that combo' constantly.”
- “The gameplay, although there are a fair few modes, is simplistic and was done better in 10,000,000.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking originality, with many players noting that it feels more like a casual game without a meaningful narrative or progression. The main story is brief, lasting only about 1½ hours, and fails to engage players with quests or a compelling plot. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as disappointing and uninspired.
- “Epic story that captivates and engages the player throughout the experience.”
- “Such a sad story that resonates deeply, reflecting themes found in other games.”
- “The main story, though brief at 1½ hours, is impactful and memorable.”
- “Such a sad story to see so many similarities here that it is in other games.”
- “There is no story or quest you're signing up for if you buy this game.”
- “Looks nice and all that, but there is no sort of progression or quest mode to progress through, which was extremely disappointing for me.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered replayable by users, indicating that players may find value in revisiting it despite some reservations about its price point.
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with mediocre graphics and animations that fail to impress. While it offers decent performance overall, features like the face-tracking technology are deemed unnecessary and ineffective, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Good performance, decent graphics, and decent music.”
- “The game utilizes face-tracking technology, allowing you to turn on your webcam and look around the 3D playfield, but the graphics, animations, and environment are mediocre at best, with poor optimization.”
- “The game reports to use 'face-tracking technology,' which is a fancy term for saying you can turn on your webcam and look around the 3D playfield. However, you will never do that because there is absolutely no reason to. The graphics, animations, and environment are mediocre at best with poor optimization. When playing a match-three puzzle game, you are not going to be moving your head to get a better angle. This all doesn't matter anyway because none of it works... seriously, it works for like a few seconds then pops back to normal.”
- “Now I am going to skip explaining what you do in a match-three game and focus on what is 'new' here. There are six game modes, with 'Snazzy Swap' being your standard game mode that plays like a poorly optimized version of Bejeweled. The combo clock makes a man's or woman's voice go higher and higher as you gain combos until it sounds like they are having a real good time from your abilities to match three (and really, who wouldn't?).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of "Falling Stars" tedious, as it restricts starting on higher difficulties and often requires additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You also cannot start on a higher difficulty in Falling Stars, which makes it tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; it adds a lighthearted touch that makes the experience so enjoyable.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny interactions had me in stitches, making every moment in the game a delight.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally rewarding, as it fosters a sense of achievement and positivity, making them feel like winners regardless of the outcome.
- “It's a competent and fun game that made me feel like a winner every step of the way, even when I do lose.”