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Crazy Machines 3

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88%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story, grinding
93% User Score Based on 3,511 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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Crazy Machines 3 is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Fakt Software and was released on October 17, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Crazy Machines 3 is a physics-based puzzle game that lets players build and solve intricate Rube Goldberg-style machines. With a variety of tools, materials, and objects at your disposal, you can create machines that use electricity, explosions, lasers, and more to accomplish unique and often humorous tasks. The game features a deep level of customization, allowing you to tweak every aspect of your machines and create something truly unique.

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graphics103 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging puzzles that challenge creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Great nostalgia factor for fans of The Incredible Machine series, with improved graphics and mechanics.
  • Robust level editor and Steam Workshop support provide endless replayability and community-created content.
  • Frustrating object placement due to a restrictive grid system, making it difficult to solve puzzles creatively.
  • Many puzzles have only one intended solution, limiting player creativity and exploration.
  • Occasional performance issues and bugs, including crashes and inconsistent physics.
  • graphics
    190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Crazy Machines 3 have received generally positive feedback, with many players appreciating the modern 3D visuals that enhance the nostalgic feel of the series. While some reviews note that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they effectively convey a fun and cartoonish atmosphere, making the gameplay more engaging. Overall, the game is praised for its clean, colorful graphics and improved animations, although a few users mention occasional graphical glitches and a lack of detail in certain areas.

    • “After years of tinkering with contraptions in earlier entries, Crazy Machines 3 brings the series into the modern age with fully 3D physics, brighter visuals, and a more robust toolbox.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful and the sounds are very realistic.”
    • “Great game, beautiful graphics, all around winner!”
    • “I liked 1 & 2 to an extent, but god damn they were daunting experiences, and the graphics just made it ultra hard to actually see what you're doing half of the time.”
    • “It doesn't help that the graphics can be fairly ugly sometimes.”
    • “All in all this is a game that prioritizes graphics over gameplay, to a degree, where purely cosmetic background objects actually hinder the gameplay.”
  • gameplay
    128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Crazy Machines 3 is characterized by its inventive mechanics and engaging puzzle-solving elements, though it suffers from some repetition and poorly tested level designs that allow for easy bypassing. While the intuitive building mechanics and user-generated content via the Steam Workshop enhance creativity and replayability, players may find the learning curve steep and certain mechanics inadequately explained. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration, appealing to fans of mechanical puzzles despite its gameplay flaws.

    • “With its intuitive building mechanics, endless creativity, and quirky sense of humor, Crazy Machines 3 offers a truly unique and engaging puzzle experience that will leave players scratching their heads in delight.”
    • “The sense of satisfaction upon successfully completing a tricky puzzle is rewarding, and the game constantly introduces new mechanics to keep things fresh.”
    • “Each level seems to have completely new mechanics, puzzles, objects, and backgrounds which keeps the game feeling fresh from start to finish.”
    • “Gameplay defect: level design is not tested carefully; many levels can be bypassed easily by making an object fall and touch the goal.”
    • “The only problem with the game is that it introduces new mechanics without fully explaining much about it.”
    • “All in all, this is a game that prioritizes graphics over gameplay to a degree where purely cosmetic background objects actually hinder the gameplay.”
  • music
    95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received a mixed response from players, with many praising its relaxing and ambient qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the soundtrack delightful and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive or uninspired. Overall, the music is generally seen as a positive aspect, contributing to a chill atmosphere that complements the puzzle-solving elements of the game.

    • “The soundtrack is great, with a variety of appropriate styles and none of the tedious thrash/metal nonsense that ruins so many other games for me.”
    • “The music is relaxing and the physics are consistent and smooth!”
    • “Funny puzzles with surprisingly beautiful and diverse ambient music.”
    • “From the text in the levels, the janky placement system where it's often unclear where you can't place objects, to the generic soundtrack that is literally just one playlist that plays over every area of the game (including the main menu), the whole thing feels soulless.”
    • “This game forces you to crawl through inane and finicky puzzles incredibly slowly (due to abject lack of quality of life features), all the while listening to irritating music and sound effects.”
    • “Graphics are decent, there are quite a few different settings - the music is annoying.”
  • humor
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Crazy Machines 3" is widely praised for its quirky charm and whimsical scenarios, providing players with a delightful mix of funny moments and unexpected outcomes as they create elaborate machines. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its silly animations, eccentric characters, and clever puzzle solutions, making it an entertaining experience that combines brain-teasing challenges with a lighthearted tone. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with engaging gameplay, ensuring players have fun while solving puzzles.

    • “The game turns everyday objects into components of elaborate machines that chain-react in surprising and hilarious ways.”
    • “With its intuitive building mechanics, endless creativity, and quirky sense of humor, Crazy Machines 3 offers a truly unique and engaging puzzle experience that will leave players scratching their heads in delight.”
    • “A fun Rube Goldberg-based puzzle game, a massive mix of humor, elaborate machines, and the soundtrack is something else.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game has a minimal or non-existent story, with many players noting a focus on puzzles and gameplay mechanics over narrative depth. Some mention a moral lesson embedded in the gameplay, but overall, the lack of a cohesive storyline or character development is a common critique.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “There's enough content here to play for a long time and, though I haven't yet finished the main story, I'm excited to see what the community creates.”
    • “Limited story: focuses on puzzles over narrative.”
    • “There's not really a story in cm3, but this gives a small explanation for why you're trying to finish these incomplete oddities.”
    • “(There's no story, dialogue, or anything you actually need to hear.)”
  • grinding
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and frustrating, requiring excessive effort for minimal reward. Players express dissatisfaction with the pixel-accurate placement mechanics and unpolished minigames, which contribute to a sense of monotony and irritation. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding aspect detracts significantly from the enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Not only are the minigames extremely unpolished, but the achievements are also extremely grindy.”
    • “It's extremely irritating and makes an otherwise good game a tedious exercise in simply trying to get the gears to actually work.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including UI glitches, inconsistent physics, and frequent crashes. Many players experienced issues with mini-games and item placement, leading to frustrating gameplay. Overall, the game suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Game is incredibly buggy, which is showcased heavily in the mini games section of the game.”
    • “There are way too many bugs. I had 2 game crashes in 5 separate playing sessions, and 2 freezes trying to just close the game.”
    • “Items snap to a grid, which isn't great to begin with, but what really kills it is that placement can be rejected by the engine if it feels the items collide, and it's super buggy.”
  • replayability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it limited due to a lack of varied solutions for puzzles, others appreciate the extensive replay value offered by user-generated content and a map editor. The inclusion of workshop support allows for endless possibilities in puzzle creation, making it particularly appealing for fans of the genre. Overall, those who enjoy puzzle games can expect significant replayability through community contributions.

    • “This extends the game's replayability and offers endless possibilities for puzzle creation and exploration.”
    • “The replay value is great, as if you enjoy this type of puzzle games you'll find yourself spending countless hours on other people's creations and fun, yet difficult challenges.”
    • “+ a map editor along with Steam Workshop support which adds a ton of replayability.”
    • “It is a fantastic game but unfortunately, it has little replay value as there is basically only one solution for most puzzles, and once you solve it, it is no challenge to repeat.”
    • “The only replay value that you could get from CZ3 is its workshop.”
    • “Definitely replayable if you're into this type of stuff.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues despite its seemingly simple design. While some players experienced improvements after updates, others found it necessary to lower graphic settings to achieve acceptable performance, leading to a blend of nostalgia and frustration. Overall, the optimization appears to be a notable drawback for many players.

    • “So far having beat the main campaign, it plays like a very well-optimized Crazy Machines 2.”
    • “I had some performance problems which are now fixed.”
    • “That said, it's finicky; it has performance issues, but it does scratch that nostalgic itch.”
    • “Its optimization is so poor.”
    • “It's amazing how a seemingly simple game has such performance issues.”
    • “The 3D isn't optimized, so I had to lower graphic options a lot when I haven't had any issues with other 3D games.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, with some finding it to be a wholesome experience while others feel frustrated and inadequate due to challenging mechanics. The emotional responses range from enjoyment and lightheartedness to feelings of incompetence, highlighting the game's ability to evoke both positive and negative feelings.

    • “World's most wholesome game”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fun and cartoonish aesthetic, supported by innovative physics-based mechanics that enhance the casual puzzler experience. With over 100 engaging levels, players enjoy a relaxing environment complemented by excellent music, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are not overly detailed, but they serve their purpose in conveying the game's fun and cartoonish atmosphere.”
    • “Innovative physics-based relaxing casual puzzler, emphasizing the concept of arranging items so they react in sequence to reach particular goals, with 100+ interesting levels full of ideas and nice atmospheres.”
    • “It's a great puzzle game, with excellent music and an overall captivating game atmosphere.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the monetization strategy relies heavily on in-game purchases, which often come across as more intrusive than beneficial, resembling advertisements rather than enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “In-game purchases feel more like a cash grab than a fair system.”
    • “The monetization strategy is just a thinly veiled advertisement.”
    • “It seems like they prioritize profit over player experience with their monetization tactics.”
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Crazy Machines 3 is a simulation game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

Crazy Machines 3 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Crazy Machines 3.

Crazy Machines 3 was released on October 17, 2016.

Crazy Machines 3 was developed by Fakt Software.

Crazy Machines 3 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Crazy Machines 3 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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