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Hard Time III

93%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
stability, monetization
93% User Score Based on 4,364 reviews

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"Hard Time III" is a prison simulation game where players can experience life on both sides of the prison fence as a prisoner or a cop. The game features a larger world to explore, various vehicles and animals, and a creative crafting system. With enhanced combat and gunplay, higher resolution visuals, and a variety of camera angles, players must fight to survive while dealing with the consequences of their actions.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,364 reviews
graphics84 positive mentions
stability30 negative mentions
  • The game features improved graphics and gameplay mechanics compared to the original Hard Time, making it a more enjoyable experience.
  • Players appreciate the engaging sandbox gameplay, which allows for various interactions and chaotic scenarios.
  • The addition of new features, such as the ability to arrest NPCs and a larger map, enhances the overall gameplay experience.
  • Many players report performance issues, including lag and graphical glitches, such as yellow lines appearing on the screen.
  • The camera controls are often criticized for being clunky and difficult to manage, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
  • Some players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly regarding the frequent and sometimes unfair arrests by NPCs.
  • graphics
    132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the improved visuals and 3D design compared to previous versions. While some users noted technical issues and bugs affecting the visual experience, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance gameplay and contribute to an immersive experience. However, there are calls for further improvements in animation and camera controls to fully realize the game's potential.

    • “The graphics and storyline are well-crafted, adding depth to the overall experience.”
    • “Very nice 3D graphics and it has even more features and it gives you a great prison experience 👍”
    • “The graphics are through the roof if you want to compare this to Hard Time 2 and 1.”
    • “When the game starts, the screen is completely yellow and the graphics and display are broken/bugged.”
    • “There is a massive technical graphic error.”
    • “The update introduced a graphical bug for the Android version where yellow lines cover the screen.”
  • gameplay
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received positive feedback for its engaging mechanics, immersive sandbox experience, and quirky humor, making it enjoyable for fans of strategy and action games. While many players appreciate the depth and creativity involved, some have noted issues with specific mechanics, such as crafting and camera controls, as well as occasional glitches that affect performance. Overall, the game is recognized for its fun and addictive gameplay, though there are suggestions for improvements to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Your creativity always makes the gameplay experience wild and unforgettable.”
    • “Its engaging gameplay and challenging mechanics make it perfect for fans of strategy and action games.”
    • “The sandbox gameplay, combined with its humor and unpredictable scenarios, keeps things interesting.”
    • “I keep getting missions to craft things, but that mechanic isn't in this version, so I always fail.”
    • “The AI and mechanics are absolute garbage.”
    • “Very slow gameplay.”
  • story
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its depth and character interactions, though many express a desire for a more structured narrative and additional content, such as gang-related missions and backstory elements. Repetitive dialogue and mission mechanics are noted as drawbacks, alongside requests for more diverse locations and the ability to send gang members on missions. Overall, while the storyline is engaging, players feel it could benefit from further development and updates to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics and storyline are well-crafted, adding depth to the overall experience.”
    • “Amazing gameplay, graphics, and storyline.”
    • “Thank you for the new cool hard time, there is something we have been asking for a long time: a brand new super city with a story where there are normal people who don't have powers. Think of a school for normal people and a school that's for super-powered individuals; please make it happen.”
    • “These is nothing to do in the game but trying to pass the quests that random people give you whether you like it or not.”
    • “It would be good if the characters stopped talking so much - I was wanted for theft and then some guy babbled on about a quest I don't care about (also, add a way to decline quests) which made me lose the fight because the enemies can move freely during dialogue but you can't.”
    • “It has a very dreamy feel, it could be better with new roles like president, drug barons and improvements on the storyline, anything to give the player a bigger reason to keep playing despite multiplayer impossibilities.”
  • stability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches, particularly related to the camera and user interface. While some players appreciate the overall concept and gameplay, they express frustration over issues like freezing, unresponsive controls, and visual glitches that detract from the experience. Despite these problems, a few users still rate the game highly, indicating potential for improvement with future updates.

    • “The game is pathetic, buggy, and most importantly has way too many ads.”
    • “It's a great game but a lot of the time it freezes and I have to restart it over and over.”
    • “Game is currently buggy, half of the screen goes yellow-green, as soon as I land in prison because of which I can't see anything.”
  • monetization
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt gameplay and frustrate users. Many players express disappointment that the mobile version features frequent ads and a subscription model for ad removal, while the PC version offers a one-time purchase with no ads. Overall, the excessive ads detract from the gaming experience, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes monetization over player enjoyment.

    • “Pay this game a monthly subscription, when the PC version is the exact same game; except no ads and is only a one-time purchase.”
    • “10/10 offline game, no ads, fun to play, this might just be the best mdickie game ever!!!”
    • “10/10 offline game, no ads, fun to play, this might just be the best mdickie game ever!!!”
    • “The button to click off the ads are cut out of the screen so you're forced to watch the entire thing.”
    • “Unplayable, the ads make this game more of a chore to play than a fun experience.”
    • “Ads ruined the experience.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its quirky dialogues, unexpected scenarios, and amusing deaths that enhance the overall experience. Many appreciate the blend of creativity and humor within the sandbox gameplay, making it both entertaining and engaging. Suggestions for additional features, like sending gang members on missions, indicate that players are eager for more comedic interactions to further enrich the game's humor.

    • “The creativity behind each game is impressive, offering a mix of humor, freedom, and unexpected depth.”
    • “This game is by far the most hilarious game I've played. The dialogues are on middle ground; it leans towards hard language, but most of it is so funny that it's not offensive. The deaths are even funnier, like you can fall off a cage and die.”
    • “The addictive gameplay, quirky humor, and retro aesthetic had me hooked from the start.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players highlighting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience, making it unplayable for some. While a few users noted that the game runs smoothly on certain devices, the consensus is that it requires substantial optimization and balancing to address lag and improve gameplay. Overall, the need for better optimization is a recurring theme in the reviews.

    • “Apart from some minor optimizations and fixes, this is an amazing game that holds you captive and keeps you hooked for hours on end.”
    • “Needs to improve gameplay, but love how optimized it is.”
    • “The game runs smoothly regardless.”
    • “A great game that is unfortunately brought down by performance issues.”
    • “There's a big need for optimization here, no disrespect towards you, I love you always, but this one is just too unoptimized unfortunately.”
    • “This game is so badly unoptimized it's not even funny.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the music in the game, praising the soundtrack as amazing and integral to the experience. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as adding more musical roles and the ability to distinguish between good and bad music when playing instruments. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The only suggestion I have is can you code good music and bad music for the guitar and piano so that we know if we are making noise or getting nice tunes.”
    • “I love this game, the prison, the soundtrack; this is just amazing. Play this and learn for yourself.”
    • “Focus on WR2D and add custom music options in Wrestling Empire.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding mechanics but express a need for better tracking systems, similar to those in the PC version, to enhance the overall experience.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of mdickie games is characterized by chaotic and quirky scenarios that effectively embody the unique style of the series.

    • “The chaos and quirky scenarios perfectly capture the atmosphere of the average mdickie game.”

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