Hard Time III

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Hard Time III is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by MDickie and was released on September 9, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd sentence!

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,086 reviews

graphics57 positive mentions

stability27 negative mentions

The game offers a chaotic and entertaining simulation style, reminiscent of classic MDickie games.
Players can easily lose track of time while immersed in the gameplay, making it highly addictive.
The graphics and expanded map provide a more engaging experience compared to previous versions.

The yearly subscription model for accessing customizable options is frustrating for many players.
The camera angles and controls can be awkward, making gameplay challenging during fights.
NPC interactions can be overly intrusive, often interrupting gameplay with unnecessary dialogue.

graphics
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the improvements and overall quality, describing them as "good," "amazing," and "superb." However, some players have reported technical issues, such as graphical glitches and lag, which detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for further enhancements and fixes to address existing problems.
- “The graphics and storyline are well-crafted, adding depth to the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are really outdone and no lag at all.”
- “The game is awesome and the graphics are legit.”
- “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
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging mechanics, immersive sandbox experience, and improved graphics, while others criticize issues like camera control, glitches, and the need for smoother animations. Fans appreciate the depth and creativity of the gameplay, but some express frustration over specific mechanics and the overall execution. Overall, the game offers a fun and challenging experience, though improvements are needed in certain areas to enhance player satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is amazing and there's no issues with the game.”
- “The addictive gameplay, quirky humor, and retro aesthetic had me hooked from the start.”
- “Great gameplay, everything is perfect.”
- “Horrible gameplay.”
- “Terrible mechanics can't see what I'm doing half of the time.”
- “Mediocre gameplay and maps, nothing interesting.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its engaging character interactions and diverse missions, though some players find the dialogue repetitive and the quest mechanics frustrating. While the overall narrative and graphics are well-received, many users express a desire for a more structured storyline, additional customization options, and the ability to decline missions. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing the depth of the story, adding more unique missions, and refining gameplay mechanics to reduce frustration.
- “The graphics and storyline are well-crafted, adding depth to the overall experience.”
- “This is really a great game; we can also customize our storyline. If we want to be a civilian, we can be, or a murderer, or we can be a strict cop or a corrupted cop. We can form a gang and become the mafia don, and we can make relationships with NPCs and create a family.”
- “Amazing gameplay, graphics, and storyline.”
- “Right now, the game uses automatic messages for what my character says, and I can’t explain my side of the story.”
- “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.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While some players have not encountered problems, a substantial number express frustration over camera controls, lag, and lost progress due to crashes. Overall, the game is seen as needing improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
- “The game is pathetic, buggy, and most importantly has way too many ads.”
- “When you are playing and you reach an interesting part of the game, it freezes, and then when I try to unfreeze it by refreshing the phone, all my progress will be gone and I'll have to start from scratch.”
- “This game is too glitchy and buggy whenever I go outside in this game.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over excessive and intrusive ads that detract from the gameplay experience. Many users are particularly upset that the mobile version requires a subscription to remove ads, while the PC version offers a one-time purchase without ads. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization approach significantly undermines the enjoyment of the game.
- “10/10 offline game, no ads, fun to play, this might just be the best mdickie game ever!!!”
- “Please make mobile no ads and allow to edit character.”
- “Good game but why the heck would you give computer to allow edit character and no ads but on the mobile you don't allow edit character and you give us ads.”
- “Unplayable, the ads make this game more of a chore to play than a fun experience.”
- “You and your continuous ads... a person can only handle so many ads. It's more like, here download all these ads and play our game in between. If this app gets more money, will the ads stop? I've been playing for a few months now, hoping these ads would slow down... nope!”
- “Ads ruined the experience.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, praising its chaotic scenarios, witty dialogues, and amusing deaths. The blend of unexpected events and quirky interactions contributes to a lighthearted experience, making it one of the most entertaining games they've played. While some players note areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is that the humor significantly enhances the gameplay.
- “This game is by far the most hilarious game I've played. The dialogues are on middle ground; they lean 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.”
- “I love how funny and chaotic this game is. I was arrested for nothing, I was confused for a sec, but still, great game.”
- “The addictive gameplay, quirky humor, and retro aesthetic had me hooked from the start.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while the game has engaging elements, it suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems such as lag and unresponsive controls, particularly on lower-end devices. Many players express a strong desire for improvements in optimization to enhance gameplay experience, suggesting that the current state detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Apart from some minor optimizations and fixes, this is an amazing game that holds you captive and keeps you hooked for hours on end.”
- “The game runs smoothly regardless.”
- “Needs to improve gameplay, but love how optimized it is.”
- “A great game that is unfortunately brought down by performance issues.”
- “I grew up with the 2D games and these 3D remakes are really well appreciated, I love them, but there's just one big problem that really ruins it for me: the terrible performance issue that basically renders the game unplayable.”
- “This game is so badly unoptimized it's not even funny.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the music in the game, highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of more diverse job roles and the implementation of a system to differentiate between good and bad music when playing instruments. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's immersive environment.
- “I love this game, the prison, the soundtrack; this is just amazing! Play this and learn for yourself.”
- “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.”
- “Focus on WR2D and add custom music options in Wrestling Empire.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “I must say though that there should be a clear way to keep track of your grinding, like in the PC version. Overall, it's a really great start.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of mdickie games is characterized by chaotic and quirky scenarios that effectively embody the unique style and tone of the series.
- “The chaos and quirky scenarios perfectly capture the atmosphere of the average mdickie game.”