EBOLA 3
- September 19, 2022
- indie.games-studio
- 20h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"EBOLA 3" is a survival horror game with a large map consisting of 12 city locations, 3 hospital floors, and 10 floors of a scientific underground facility. The player uncovers shocking events as the plot rapidly develops, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, and making decisions that impact one of three possible outcomes. Atmospheric locations and dangerous encounters await in this deeply immersive game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features detailed maps and impressive graphics that create an immersive atmosphere.
- It offers multiple story paths and endings, enhancing replayability and player engagement.
- The crafting system and resource management add depth to the gameplay, appealing to fans of survival horror.
- The controls are unresponsive and clunky, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
- There are significant bugs and glitches that hinder progress, including issues with item pickups and game-breaking scenarios.
- The voice acting and cutscenes are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics36 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their stunning quality and immersive details, particularly in the context of survival horror. While some players note that the visuals are impressive and enhance the overall atmosphere, others criticize them for lacking polish and clarity, particularly in terms of animations and graphical options. Overall, the game is recognized for its appealing graphics, though some players feel that gameplay issues detract from the visual experience.
“The game is a masterpiece of survival horror that keeps you on edge with its stunning graphics and unexpected plot twists.”
“The graphics are stunning and the storyline keeps you engaged until the very end.”
“The graphic details and character animations are incredible, the sound detail is amazing, the locations and their design are well done and unique.”
“The first one is the graphics; they look rough around the edges, but they’re ok.”
“As mentioned, the graphics are ok but need more polish, and the voiceovers are terrible.”
“Graphics need polishing.”
- story34 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and multiple story paths that lead to different endings, while others criticize its inconsistency and reliance on familiar survival horror tropes. Many reviews highlight the intriguing plot twists and environmental storytelling, but some express a desire for a more cohesive and longer narrative experience. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element to the gameplay, with varying opinions on its execution and depth.
“The graphics are stunning and the storyline keeps you engaged until the very end.”
“An exciting storyline and unusual horrors will be waiting for you in the game, all this under a wonderful soundtrack and finally various endings.”
“An atmospheric continuation of the Ebola horror game series with a rather interesting story and small bugs that I think will be corrected over time.”
“I would have much rather preferred a longer story with the player actually progressing to these places than cutting the game up into three separate stories, making you start a new game to get to the other places.”
“There is simply no consistency in the storyline in this game.”
“The areas you can run around in are quite small, and I guess in order to squeeze out several hours from this game, they decided to let you run back and forth multiple times to collect stupid items like a screwdriver or a plunger to progress the story.”
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark, tense, and immersive qualities, reminiscent of classic horror films and survival games like Resident Evil. Players highlight the impressive sound design, graphics, and the combination of crafting and puzzle-solving elements that enhance the overall experience. Many recommend playing at night to fully appreciate the frightening and captivating atmosphere that keeps players engaged throughout.
“The game's tense atmosphere, impressive crafting system, and terrifying enemies make it a must-play for any horror fan.”
“The atmosphere in the game is amazing; it's interesting to be in the game and it's nice to play it.”
“The atmosphere is very frightening; here you need to survive and solve puzzles.”
“The inspiration from Resident Evil is everywhere, from the inventory management to the dark atmosphere in the hospital/facility, complete with typical puzzles and codes that I always have problems solving.”
“It's not the terrible monsters that scare at all (although some inspire horror); the general atmosphere of the game is what truly frightens.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a vast open map and nonlinear elements, offering a unique and immersive experience with multiple storylines and creative puzzles. While some mechanics, such as aiming and firing, may feel inconsistent, the overall gameplay is challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable, complemented by great graphics and atmosphere. Minor bugs are present but do not significantly detract from the experience, making it a solid choice for fans of the survival horror genre.
“It offers a unique and immersive experience with its vast map, nonlinear gameplay, and multiple endings.”
“The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, with unique puzzles and enemies to overcome.”
“I liked the gameplay; the game turned out great.”
“This supposed survival horror has a huge open map but the gameplay loop is linear.”
“The aim and fire mechanics are also a bit wonky...”
“Now on to the gameplay and what you can expect;”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere and contributing to the overall horror experience, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong emotions and intensify scares. Coupled with impressive graphics and engaging gameplay, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset that elevates the indie horror experience. Despite some minor bugs, the music consistently receives positive feedback for its quality and effectiveness.
“An exciting storyline and unusual horrors will be waiting for you in the game, all this under a wonderful soundtrack and finally various endings.”
“The gameplay is a lot of fun, great graphics, music, and atmosphere for an indie game.”
“The music adds a lot of atmosphere and overall sounds good.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally awkward voice acting and cutscenes, which some players find amusing despite their poor quality. Additionally, humorous bugs and endearing mistranslations contribute to a lighthearted experience, appealing particularly to fans of old-school survival horror. Overall, while the humor may stem from flaws, it adds a unique charm that many players appreciate.
“Some of the mistranslations are hilarious and endearing, and if you like Resident Evil or Silent Hill at all, you will love this game.”
“Now with that being said, if you like old school survival horror, hilarious cutscenes and voice acting, plenty of bugs (of the fun Fallout kind), and an overall competent video game, you'll have a great time with this.”
“- still are some bugs, but mostly fun/funny ones.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its engaging first-person survival horror elements and skillfully crafted environments, complemented by solid graphics and challenging zombie encounters.
“Great first-person survival horror with replayability and a skillfully crafted environment.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has seen significant improvements, with most performance issues and game-breaking bugs addressed. Players report smooth gameplay, particularly when shadows are turned off, enhancing the overall experience.
“It appears the devs fixed most performance-based issues and game-breaking bugs.”
“The game runs smoothly (with shadows off) and the story is similar to the Resident Evil series.”
“The game still suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite some improvements, the overall optimization feels rushed and incomplete, making the experience frustrating.”
“I often encounter long loading times and lag, which detracts from the gameplay experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding often involves significant backtracking, which can be tedious, though some find it not entirely negative.
“There is a lot of backtracking, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it can become tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and not rewarding enough.”
