Cannon Fodder 3

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"Cannon Fodder 3" is a top-down tactical shooter game where players control a squad of soldiers in dangerous war zones. The game features a variety of weapons and enemies, as well as destructible environments. Players must use strategy and coordination to complete missions and survive against overwhelming odds. This sequel brings updated graphics and new gameplay elements to the classic series.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

Cannon Fodder 3 offers a fun and casual gameplay experience, reminiscent of the original games, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
The graphics are colorful and detailed, providing a visually appealing experience despite not being stunning.
The game features a variety of weapons and vehicles, adding some fun mechanics to the gameplay.

The loading times are excessively long, often taking several minutes between levels, which significantly disrupts the gameplay experience.
The controls and camera mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to frustrating gameplay and difficulty in targeting enemies.
Many players feel that the game lacks the charm and humor of the original Cannon Fodder titles, making it a disappointing sequel.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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33%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being generic and repetitive, with many reviewers noting that it features the same tracks throughout, leading to a lack of variety and engagement. The soundtrack is described as reminiscent of early 90s rock, often failing to match the game's tone or enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, players feel that the music detracts from the enjoyment of the game rather than adding to it.
- “I think the music producer was a fan of Command & Conquer, because that's the first thing I think of when I listen to the music.”
- “Loved Cannon Fodder; I used to play it on Amiga (best - only full version) and had the song wedged in my head for no less than 20 years.”
- “The originals of Cannon Fodder's subtleness, humor, irony, attention to detail, music, and the incredible attachment to the survivors you painfully took through 20 levels, and cried when they died.”
- “The music is the same all the way through the game; sometimes you don't hear it, maybe because the mission you are on fits the music, but once you get into the next mission, you realize that it's the same song. A few more tracks could be nice.”
- “Boring and generic soundtrack.”
- “Voice acting is terrible, music is the most generic electro guitar tune on repeat, controls are bad, story incoherent and ridiculous.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The story of the game is criticized for being incoherent and ridiculous, with missions that feel repetitive and often frustrating due to long loading times. While there are new weapons and vehicles to explore, they do little to enhance the overall narrative experience. Additionally, the voice acting and music are described as generic, further detracting from the game's storytelling quality.
- “Some missions are quick and easy to get through, while others require a bit more thinking to complete them.”
- “Although the missions are repetitive, they still provide a decent level of challenge.”
- “There are a whole load of new weapons, gimmicks, and vehicles that look good and are fun to try.”
- “Voice acting is terrible, music is the most generic electro guitar tune on repeat, controls are bad (use WASD and mouse together!), story incoherent and ridiculous, graphics are okay but soldiers look truly hideous with small bodies and huge ugly heads.”
- “For a game that is 20 years old, the loading screen time between missions is pathetic; it is not like it's loading from a cassette tape.”
- “It takes hours to load new missions and is then incredibly annoying.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The graphics in Cannon Fodder 3 feature a colorful and detailed top-down 3D style that pays homage to the original 2D games, though they are described as basic and not stunning. While some players appreciate the visual humor and artistic touches, others criticize the character designs as unattractive and the overall graphics as lacking depth. Overall, the visuals serve their purpose but do not stand out significantly.
- “Otherwise, I enjoy the top-down graphics; controls are easy enough and there are a fair few challenges thus far.”
- “- Bright, colorful, and detailed graphics.”
- “My hat is off to the graphics artist; he's the only one in this crew who was good enough to work on a new Cannon Fodder game.”
- “Graphics are bad.”
- “The graphics are pretty basic, the music is on a loop, the dialogue is limited, and the AI seems fairly simple to beat.”
- “Voice acting is terrible, music is the most generic electro guitar tune on repeat, controls are bad (use WASD and mouse together!), story incoherent and ridiculous, graphics are ok but soldiers look truly hideous with small bodies and huge ugly heads.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The gameplay offers a casual experience that can be completed in a few hours, but achieving all in-game accomplishments may take 16-20 hours. While the mechanics are simple and somewhat repetitive, players find the gameplay fun, fluid, and addictive, with controls that are generally satisfactory.
- “If you just want a casual and quick playthrough, it can be done in a few hours, but if you want to get all the in-game achievements, you are in for about 16-20 hours of gameplay depending on your skill level.”
- “Fun and fluid gameplay.”
- “Controls are fine, and the gameplay is overall enjoyable.”
- “Gameplay is simple, repetitive yet somehow addictive.”
- “Controls are fine, and the gameplay is overall okay (played for about an hour).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a colorful and detailed presentation that cleverly addresses serious themes, though some players miss the absurd death screams from the previous installment. While it may not fully replicate the charm of the original "Cannon Fodder," it retains a playful spirit, enhanced by amusing accents and a lighthearted approach to its content. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's overall experience.
- “Visuals are not stunning, but they entirely serve the purpose of this game's main groove and mojo - a colorful rendition, with touches of various details and humor, of a serious topic splattered (no pun intended) throughout.”
- “Sound is somewhat repetitive, and I miss the various absurd death screams from the first game in particular - which were hilarious.”
- “Maybe it is not totally like 'old Cannon Fodder' (and it does have a general with a funny Russian accent), but the game is in general great and it totally has the spirit of old Cannon Fodder. I played the old one on my friend's Amiga, and it was great.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game reflects a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler, more genuine experiences, contrasting sharply with the complexities and harsh realities of modern life. Players express frustration with contemporary societal issues, highlighting a desire for authenticity and meaningful connections.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from poor optimization, characterized by excessively long loading screens that lack progress indicators, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is horribly optimized, with unending loading screens and no progress bars to indicate how long you'll be stuck listening to the looping faux-metal.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, making the game nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end PCs struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”