Fences 3

About

Fences 3 is a single player action game. It was developed by Stardock and was released on March 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fences 3 is a Windows organizational solution that lets you declutter your desktop by collecting icons, files, and folders in shaded areas. These "fences" can be hidden with a double-click, creating additional desktop space for creative work or streaming. The fences can be easily customized, allowing you to snap them to the sides, spread them across multiple pages, or roll them up with a click.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

Fences is an excellent tool for organizing desktop icons, making it visually appealing and clutter-free.
The software is easy to use, allowing users to create and customize fences quickly, which enhances productivity.
It works well with multiple monitors and has features like folder portals that help keep everything organized.

The developer's business practices are seen as exploitative, with frequent new versions requiring additional purchases for minimal updates.
Users report significant bugs, including icons moving unexpectedly and performance issues, especially after updates.
The software has compatibility issues with popular applications like Wallpaper Engine, leading to frustration among users.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over invasive advertising practices, particularly for repetitive promotions like "Fences 5." Players feel overwhelmed by the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, leading to a negative perception of the game's overall value and prompting them to seek alternatives.
- “Cash grab is the bottom line with them.”
- “Invasive advertising.”
- “Stop advertising Fences 5 to me every startup; why do I need it when it's just a rebranded Fences 3?”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The optimization of the software is mixed, with some users experiencing significant performance issues on desktop setups, particularly with specific hardware configurations like the Ryzen 2600x and GTX 1070ti. However, others report that it runs smoothly without any performance hits, even on low-spec machines, suggesting that performance may vary widely depending on individual system setups and usage scenarios.
- “Ton of features, options, and no performance hit whatsoever on your PC.”
- “No performance hit when it is running even on low spec.”
- “I used to use this on a 486 with less computing power than a modern £10 throwaway phone, and it never hurt performance even on that.”
- “Sadly, it causes major performance issues on the desktop, which makes it very hard to use sometimes (running on Ryzen 2600X + GTX 1070 Ti).”
- “- Can slow performance when used with Wallpaper Engine.”
- “Yes, a cluttered desktop isn't best practice, but this hides it all, and on modern computers, a cluttered desktop is the least of your performance worries.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the software is currently poor, with users reporting buggy and laggy animations, particularly in version 3.07, which has led to functionality issues such as file transfer failures. Many recommend against using it until these critical stability problems are resolved, citing concerns over potential memory and CPU issues.
- “Buggy and laggy animations; I couldn't handle it once the file count reached a certain point.”
- “At this time, the fences are very buggy, especially version 3.07. It has been reverted back to 3.05, but it still will not let you transfer an .exe file from one fence to another, and it's extremely laggy. I wouldn't recommend it for now; it's just annoying.”
- “I would uninstall and not recommend this if I find out it causes memory issues, CPU-related issues, buggy behavior, or other similar critical issues.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the irony of Stardock's approach to customer support, suggesting that the company's solution to issues is to encourage players to pay for new versions rather than addressing existing problems. This reflects a satirical take on the gaming industry's tendency to prioritize profit over customer satisfaction.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever writing that keeps me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch me off guard.”
- “The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters add a delightful layer of humor that enhances the overall experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the ability to organize their workflow by separating Adobe tools from sound design and graphics, indicating a positive experience with the graphics aspect of the software.