Cursed 3

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Cursed 3 is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by DisasterSquad and was released on October 25, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The epic conclusion of the CURSED trilogy.

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story17 positive mentions

Excellent and fitting conclusion to the Cursed trilogy with a compelling story, great characters, and satisfying gameplay.
Unique blend of point-and-click adventure, horror, and action with an engaging combat system featuring guns, magic, and familiars.
Free to play with a high amount of content, nostalgic hand-drawn art style, great atmosphere, and a well-curated soundtrack.

Steep learning curve and occasionally frustrating puzzles including sliding puzzles that some players found very difficult.
Combat can feel chaotic and some boss fights are considered annoying or overly difficult.
Technical issues including crashes, bugs, and save-breaking inventory glitches have been reported by some players.

story
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The story of Cursed 3 is widely praised as a strong and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, with well-developed characters, intriguing plot twists, and a seamless expansion of the lore from previous games. Players appreciate the improved narrative delivery, depth, and the blend of horror and action elements, making the overall experience engaging and rewarding. While some found early entries less cohesive, the final game is regarded as a passionate and well-crafted finale that ties the series together effectively.
- “Cursed 3's plot is made incredibly, weaving itself into the established plot of Cursed 2 (and presumably Cursed 1 once remade), while also expanding upon it in many ways, adding new layers of depth to Jennifer, Death, and other characters from the series.”
- “As a sequel and the finale of the Cursed trilogy, it straight up delivers in both story and gameplay.”
- “Definitely worth the play - a thrilling story, beautifully crafted over a decade of work.”
- “Cursed had okay game mechanics with too many unfair insta-deaths and a rather boring and unnecessary combat, with a lot of unnecessary areas also causing a bit of confusion on where you're supposed to go, and the story is kind of 'what the heck is happening'-ish.”
- “I just wish the story was different, it feels like a bit of fanfic.”
- “If you ever want to play this game, you must play the other two for the story and understanding of everything.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in this final installment of the Cursed trilogy is praised for its unique and evolved combat system, blending mechanics from previous games with new features like weapon mastery and dynamic enemy behavior. It offers a challenging yet rewarding experience with diverse mechanics including stealth, survival, and mixed combat styles, making it the most polished and engaging entry in the series. While some players note occasional control and tutorial issues, the gameplay is generally regarded as a satisfying, well-paced, and memorable conclusion to the series.
- “It also has a more unique combat system; it's a combination of the combat systems and aspects of the first and second games. We have the blocking mechanic of the first game and later on melee combat with a sword and shield and the gunplay of the second game. Enemies move around the screen, so you'll have to follow them and raise your shield. More enemies will join in if they are close and hear you fighting.”
- “I have played a ton of games since the original NES, and I can safely say that this game was one of the best I've ever played. Gameplay is simple yet diverse and smart, the pacing is right on point, and the difficulty is enough to make you want to get better.”
- “As a sequel and the finale of the Cursed trilogy, it straight up delivers in both story and gameplay.”
- “I hope you like random encounters and brutal survival mechanics!”
- “I think they have something really special here, but it's hidden by a lot of bad mechanics and controls.”
- “Cursed had okay game mechanics with too many unfair insta-deaths and a rather boring and unnecessary combat, with a lot of unnecessary areas also causing a bit of confusion on where you're supposed to go.”
music
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The music is widely praised for its carefully curated selection of nostalgic tracks from classic games and modern pieces, perfectly fitting the game's mood and enhancing cutscenes and boss battles. Many players find the soundtrack inspiring and emotionally impactful, contributing significantly to the game's overall atmosphere and engagement.
- “The music is carefully curated, successfully fitting into whatever mood the game wants to create, featuring a grab bag from various older games ranging from the SNES to 64-bit era, as well as more modern pieces including recent Doom entries.”
- “This game has so much soul it's unbelievable; although it looks janky at first, the music—carefully cherry picked—perfectly suits every situation.”
- “Heartwarming to have parts of the series come to light with various music that hits hard for me (Splatterhouse boss music, Uninvited, just to name two) along with some of the absolute boss-battle bangers.”
- “Normal gameplay when this was happening wasn't so bad, actually made it way easier lol, but cutscenes were not only twice the length, the music that was designed to line up with cutscenes ended way too early and didn't match up at all.”
- “The game can become sort of slow if you don't know what you're doing, which is why I had to use a walkthrough, but during the cutscenes and the music, you're suddenly all hyped up again.”
- “This game has so much soul it's unbelievable. Yes, it looks janky, but once you get used to it it's not janky anymore. Somehow I'm kinda glad the music isn't original because it's been carefully cherry-picked where every track is perfectly suited to the situations.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally praised for their nostalgic, hand-drawn Newgrounds and pixel art styles, with vibrant colors and detailed designs that evoke a classic, retro feel. While some view the pixel art as simplistic or low-budget, others appreciate the creativity and effort behind the unique, stylized visuals. Overall, the art style enhances the game's atmosphere and charm despite not being technically advanced.
- “The graphics are still very good, featuring a classic hand-drawn Newgrounds style with great use of colors and designs that feel nostalgic, evoking memories of watching videos or playing flash games on Newgrounds.”
- “Retaining the beautiful MS Paint-esque graphics, it is shocking how much effort was put into every little venue and room.”
- “Short free point-and-click VGA style adventure game with an over-the-top Evil Dead / Mad Doctor / Friday the 13th (Commodore 64) art style.”
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixelcrap art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
emotional
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The game's emotional impact is deeply praised, with a compelling story that explores themes of love, friendship, and courage, featuring memorable twists and genuinely touching moments. Many players were moved to tears by the ending, highlighting its heartfelt narrative and effective use of music to enhance the emotional experience.
- “The story is really good; it answers all the questions I had from the previous two games and tells a compelling story with themes of love, friendship, and courage, featuring great twists, turns, and emotional moments. It was truly touching.”
- “The ending actually made me cry.”
- “Heartwarming to see parts of the series come to light with music that resonates deeply, including tracks like Splatterhouse boss music and Uninvited, along with some exceptional boss-battle themes.”
replayability
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Users find the game highly replayable due to its fun combat and engaging story, offering satisfying challenges and incentives to improve skills. While some boss fights may vary in excitement, overall the game maintains strong replay value and enjoyment after multiple playthroughs.
- “Fun combat, great story, pretty replayable.”
- “While this does add a good amount of replay value and incentive to get rather good at the game, the process can be challenging, especially the ones more geared around combat.”
- “This game gives me more fun than most of my games do; also beating a boss is satisfying (except Jake, that one's kinda boring) and it is very replayable even after beating it.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is praised for its creepy, mysterious, and supernatural elements, enhanced by gross creatures and gore. The campy, immersive environment encourages exploration and strategy, though some users express frustration with certain puzzle mechanics. Overall, it effectively creates a tense and engaging mood.
- “It still delivers on creepy atmosphere, with plenty of gross creatures, gore, and mystery.”
- “The campy atmosphere is really great, I love hiding and barricading myself in rooms, trying to figure out where things go or are used for what.”
- “The free game has an amazing atmosphere of mystery and supernatural.”
humor
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The humor, primarily driven by the witty and charming dialogue of the protagonist Jennifer, is consistently praised as genuinely funny and enjoyable.
- “Jennifer is a cute, independent protagonist, and her dialogue is always funny.”
- “It's hilarious.”
stability
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The game is generally stable and relatively bug-free during normal play, but extended sessions may reveal some bugs. Certain glitches can also be triggered intentionally, such as interacting with doors during cutscenes.
- “It's buggy.”