- September 28, 2023
- Schell Games
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About
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is a spy-fi puzzle game where you must outwit your adversary, Dr. Roxana Prism, who thinks she can create a better agent. With new gadgets and custom disguises, race through six action-packed locales to protect the Agency and the world. Expect fast-paced missions that will test your advanced covert agent skills.









- The game features engaging puzzles and a fun story, making it a great addition to the series.
- The graphics and humor are top-notch, with many players praising the opening credits and overall presentation.
- Replayability is high due to side objectives and collectibles, providing additional content for completionists.
- Many players found the puzzles to be unintuitive and frustrating, often requiring external guides to progress.
- The game suffers from bugs and control issues, particularly with certain VR setups, leading to a less polished experience.
- Some missions are criticized for being too short or lacking the depth and challenge of previous installments.
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The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its humor and character development, while others find it weaker and less memorable compared to previous installments. Many appreciate the balance of engaging narrative and puzzle-solving, though some criticize the pacing and the underwhelming villain. Overall, while the story is seen as a significant aspect of the game, opinions vary on its execution and impact within the franchise.
“This franchise is honestly one of the best story-driven franchises I've ever seen, and it's the perfect balance of goofy humor and a really good story.”
“Absolutely loving the story and simply can't wait to see what puzzles they come up with and where they go next.”
“The story, music, and feel is even stronger in this one, and I'm getting genuinely invested in the world.”
“The story is bleh, the villain doesn't hold her own (especially not in comparison to John Juniper. Can't even remember her name) and the puzzles, while fun, are missing something, relying more on spectacle than interesting ideas.”
“The mechanics have really not gotten any better (if anything, they feel a bit worse but maybe that's just me), the story was lackluster, the gameplay was really more frustrating than the fun that was the original two games.”
“The story is much weaker than the last two and the ending is extremely unsatisfying.”