- March 31, 2005
- Spiderweb Software
Geneforge 3
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About
Geneforge 3 is an indie fantasy role-playing game, where you can explore a hostile world, create your own army of mutant monsters, and make decisions that impact the story's outcome. With multiple factions to choose from and various endings, the game encourages replayability as you switch allegiances and strategies in each playthrough. The third entry in the Geneforge series, this adventure offers a vast and open storyline with diverse opportunities for player choice.









- The game offers nearly 60 hours of engaging story and enjoyable gameplay, with significant improvements in mechanics and hit chance compared to its predecessor.
- The writing is praised for its complexity and moral ambiguity, allowing players to explore nuanced choices between two factions.
- The creature creation and management systems add depth to the gameplay, making it a unique experience in the RPG genre.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including slow loading times and glitches that hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
- The limited choice of factions and more linear progression compared to previous entries restricts player freedom and exploration.
- The graphics and user interface are considered outdated, and the lack of music detracts from the overall experience.
- story35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of Geneforge 3 is praised for its complexity and depth, offering a compelling narrative that allows players to explore the nuances of two major factions and make meaningful choices that affect the outcome. While some reviewers note a more linear structure and a sense of familiarity with the overarching plot, many appreciate the improved writing and the engaging ethical dilemmas presented throughout the game. Overall, the narrative is considered a standout feature, providing an immersive experience that can take 40-60 hours to fully explore.
“The story of Geneforge 3 is just as complex and compelling as you can expect from the first two entries; despite there being only two major factions down from four in 2, the interplay between them is far more nuanced.”
“Geneforge 3 gives the main character (you) an element of choice between two factions that both have their own unique and obvious flaws, which is coupled with a fantastic storyline.”
“What it lacks in graphics, it makes up tenfold in story.”
“What gameplay improves, however, the story does not.”
“Characters feel more forced here and story beats are the same as is found in other RPG series.”
“However, I am tiring of the 'same song, different tune' story that is going on.”