Eternal Dread 3

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In "Eternal Dread 3," players enter a dark world overrun by demons, where they create their own character and choose from 8 classes to become humanity's last hope. The game features intense battles against increasing demon numbers, with class options such as the physical Warrior, ranged Ranger, and magical Mage. The battle to save humanity and fend off the tide of darkness is a challenging and epic journey.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and allows for a variety of character classes and skill combinations, making gameplay enjoyable and offering replayability.
The game features a unique surrender and capture mechanic, with detailed game-over scenes that add depth to the experience.
Graphics and animations have improved significantly compared to previous installments, providing a more polished and visually appealing experience.

The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly with boss fights that can feel overly punishing, requiring players to lower the difficulty to progress.
Inventory management is frustrating due to limited space, making it cumbersome to manage crafting materials and items.
The lack of side quests and a more complex plot can make the gameplay feel repetitive and straightforward, limiting exploration and engagement.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The story is straightforward and closely tied to previous games in the series, focusing on uniting characters to combat an overlord and defend humanity. While some players appreciate the lack of side quests for a more focused narrative, others feel the plot is basic and could benefit from additional depth and variety. Overall, the game features a well-written main quest with some interesting twists, but it may leave players wanting more in terms of side content and character development.
- “Your missions are to help some adventurers from the prior games get together to defend the last holdouts of humanity, and to defeat the overlord.”
- “In conclusion, Eternal Dread 3 is a well-designed game with great features and a unique storyline.”
- “They did add some story to the game and an interesting quest revealing the origin of the demon king after he is defeated.”
- “The plot is straightforward, which is apparently directly tied to events from the prior games.”
- “The story is quite basic, resembling a typical anime plot.”
- “There are no side-quests, so nothing's out there to try and distract you from saving the world, but having something to do outside of those missions would be nice.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, character customization, and interactive game over scenes, making it a standout experience. Players appreciate the satisfying combat system and the variety of RPG elements, despite some criticism regarding the lack of depth in certain mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun and challenging gameplay loop that keeps players invested.
- “Great graphics and the mechanics for this game work very well.”
- “This game has a surprisingly enjoyable gameplay loop.”
- “It offers a challenging gameplay experience with a variety of classes, skills, and abilities.”
- “You think by the 3rd game hitbear would have added actual captivity mechanics to their games.”
- “RPG mechanics that are entirely just numbers, essentially--no fashion, no design.”
- “The world is set in a brutal landscape both story and gameplay.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially for a smaller developer, with minimalistic yet aesthetic visuals that shine in the open world. While some interiors may be lacking and the overall quality doesn't match AAA titles, the art style of the characters is appreciated, though some players find certain design choices off-putting. Overall, the graphics are not the main focus for many players, who prioritize gameplay fluency and storytelling instead.
- “Great graphics and the mechanics for this game work very well.”
- “Honestly, I've been looking at this game for a while, and today I finally got it. It's not high-end graphics like some other AAA games, but even as a smaller developer, this game exceeds the expectations I had previously.”
- “- Minimalistic yet aesthetic visuals; interiors might be questionable (although there are some interesting rooms), but the open worlds take the cake.”
- “Honestly, I've been looking at this game for a while, and today I finally got it. Okay, it's not high-end graphics like some other AAA games, but even as a smaller developer, this game exceeds the expectations I had previously.”
- “The developers used a lot of artwork and resources from the first two games.”
- “Minimalistic yet aesthetic visuals; interiors might be questionable (although there are some interesting rooms), but the open worlds take the cake.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Overall, the music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the combat, with specific highlights for the main menu and certain zones like the desert. However, some players feel that the lack of in-game music and high-pitched weapon sounds contribute to a sense of emptiness and dullness in the overall experience.
- “And to cap off, the graphics are decent for the project, while the music and sound effects are great.”
- “Music and sound fit well when it comes to the atmosphere and combat.”
- “The main menu's music sets the mood for what is to come.”
- “There is no music; in-game weapon sounds have high pitches, the world feels empty, and the combat system feels dull and like a soulless DX9 game in 2023.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable, as it involves collecting materials for crafting and engaging in combat. While the game does require some grinding, it strikes a balance that keeps it fun without becoming overly tedious.
- “Grinding for materials and crafting.”
- “Good luck with grinding to get enough.”
- “You will find yourself enjoying the combat, and the game offers a bit of grind but not too grindy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game offers a moderate level of replayability due to its crafting system and shared storage for items across characters, allowing players to experiment with different builds. However, some players may find that certain character classes, like the mage, can become overly powerful, potentially diminishing the challenge in subsequent playthroughs.
- “It's not that complex, but it's satisfying and offers a good amount of replayability.”
- “You can craft items and equipment and store them in a shared chest among all your characters, which adds to the game's replay value. Unfortunately, I ended up making my new character, a mage, too powerful, and now I can one-shot everything.”
- “You can craft items and equipment and store them in a shared chest among all your characters, which adds some replay value. Unfortunately, I ended up making my new character, a mage, too powerful, and now I can one-shot everything.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices in character development, making each playthrough feel too similar and diminishing its replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there isn't much incentive to start over, as the side quests and challenges don't offer enough variety.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by fitting music and sound that complement both the environment and combat, though its grim tone and challenging difficulty may not appeal to all players.
- “The music and sound fit perfectly with the atmosphere and combat.”
- “The game features a grim atmosphere that may not be suitable for all players due to its difficulty level.”
- “However, it may not be suitable for all players due to its grim atmosphere and difficulty level.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is criticized for its lack of diversity, as players are limited to a single body type for their character, which is also shared among female human-like enemies, resulting in a uniform and repetitive visual experience.
- “Character design: there's only one body type for you to work with, and the female human-like enemies share the same design, so everyone looks the same.”
- “The lack of variety in character development makes it feel like I'm playing with clones rather than unique individuals.”
- “Character progression feels shallow, with limited options to customize or evolve my character's abilities and traits.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty and playful dialogue, often with a kinky twist, while notably lacking any male human characters. Despite this suggestive tone, players appreciate that the content remains free of explicit sexual themes.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with witty dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game balances clever jokes with absurd situations, making every moment entertaining.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful charm to the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers an enjoyable experience, but it suffers from significant optimization issues, with frame rates dropping to as low as 20fps in town, even during idle moments.
- “The game is pretty fun, but it is poorly optimized, with FPS often dipping as low as 20 FPS in town while doing nothing.”
- “The optimization is a major issue; I frequently experience frame drops that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from severe optimization problems that make it nearly unplayable at times.”