Invention 3

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Invention 3 is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Falco Software and was released on January 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Invention 3," players battle waves of swift and merciless zombies in a quest for safety, scavenging for weapons, ammo, and first-aid kits as they navigate through a ruined world. Survival is key in this intense, action-packed game. Note: The information provided is based on the game's description available on the Steam store page, as I do not have direct knowledge or experience with the game.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game is very cheap, making it a worthwhile experience for the price.
Gameplay is fun and reminiscent of Left 4 Dead, with enjoyable gunplay and fast-paced action.
It runs smoothly on various systems, providing a decent experience for a low-budget indie game.

The game is very short, typically taking under two hours to complete.
There is a lack of variety in both zombies and weapons, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The AI is poor, and there are numerous glitches, such as zombies clipping through walls and inconsistent hit detection.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a coherent story, functioning primarily as a straightforward point-and-shoot experience with no narrative elements or tutorials. Players navigate through random environments filled with zombies, focusing solely on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling. While the absence of a story is noted, some players still find enjoyment in the action.
- “No story.”
- “Yes, it's a cheap asset flip game, with random city and zombies in it. You go from point A to B, done, with no story, no reading, no notes, nothing, just point and shoot.”
- “- no story or tutorial”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics have been widely criticized as outdated and subpar, especially when compared to similar titles like Left 4 Dead 2 and Payday: The Heist. Players noted a lack of resolution options and described the visuals as typical of a low-budget indie game, with settings ranging from low to fantastic but failing to impress overall.
- “Based on the screenshots, I thought the graphics would be like in LFD2, or at least Payday: The Heist, but everything is much worse here.”
- “It's just another low-budget indie developed first-person zombie shooter with outdated graphics.”
- “The first is better at almost everything aside from the graphics.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay is generally praised for its high quality, satisfying gunplay, and versatile weapon choices, especially considering the low price of $1 for about an hour of playtime. However, some reviewers criticize it for being a direct clone of an existing level, which detracts from the overall experience and originality.
- “High quality, good sound design, satisfying gunplay, versatile weapon choices and scenery, about an hour long of gameplay for $1, definitely worth the money.”
- “- Easy gameplay.”
- “If this game had an originally designed level, I may have given it a positive rating considering the gameplay is okay for the price, but it being a direct clone of the No Mercy level but just worse, I cannot give it a positive rating.”
- “- easy gameplay.”
- “At first, I was quite impressed with the gameplay itself.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is generally well-received, with effective lighting that enhances the overall experience. However, some elements appear to be directly borrowed from "Left 4 Dead's" No Mercy, which may detract from its originality.
- “The lighting and atmosphere were generally pretty good, reminiscent of the iconic 'No Mercy' level from Left 4 Dead.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, enhancing the experience of gameplay, particularly during zombie encounters. Players enjoy the soundtrack, which complements the action and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “A great game to enjoy music while taking down zombies.”
- “An excellent soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.”