Invention 3
- January 23, 2022
- Falco Software
Get on Steam"Invention 3" is a cinematic space shooter where players must battle waves of fast and ruthless zombies while searching for weapons, ammo, and first-aid kits in a post-apocalyptic environment. The game features intense action and a focus on exploration in the hunt for survival. With a range of weapons and upgrades to discover, players must adapt and strategize to stay alive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very cheap, making it accessible for players looking for a low-cost zombie shooter experience.
- Gameplay is straightforward and can be enjoyable for a couple of hours, especially for fans of the zombie genre.
- The gunplay is satisfying, with decent hit detection and a variety of weapons available, providing some fun in shooting zombies.
- The game is an asset flip with poor quality graphics and design, lacking originality and depth, making it feel like a cash grab.
- There are significant technical issues, such as zombies clipping through walls, poor AI, and a lack of customization options for controls and graphics.
- The game is very short, with repetitive gameplay and no story or tutorial, leading to a lack of engagement and overall value.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with users noting a lack of resolution options and limited graphical tweaks. While some visuals are deemed acceptable, they fall short of expectations set by similar titles, leading to a consensus that the game's graphics are outdated and reminiscent of low-budget indie projects.
“The visuals are okay, but the game lacks depth in other areas.”
“Based on the screenshots, I expected the graphics to be similar to Left 4 Dead 2 or Payday: The Heist, but everything is much worse here.”
“The only graphic settings available range from low to fantastic, but there is no option to change the resolution.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“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“It's just another low-budget indie developed first-person zombie shooter with outdated graphics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as satisfactory, featuring good sound design, satisfying gunplay, and versatile weapon choices, but it suffers from a lack of originality and depth, with some players noting it feels like a repetitive experience. While the visuals are decent and the price point is low, the overall impression is that the gameplay does not offer enough to elevate the experience beyond being a simple clone of existing levels.
“High quality, good sound design, satisfying gunplay, versatile weapon choices and scenery, about an hour long of gameplay for $1, definitely worth the money.”
“At first, I was quite impressed with the gameplay itself.”
“- Easy gameplay.”
“There's no story, and basically the only things this game has are the okay visuals and 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.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent story, with players noting it feels like a cheap asset flip that offers minimal narrative elements, focusing instead on basic gameplay mechanics of shooting zombies. The experience is primarily about action rather than storytelling, leaving players without any engaging plot or character development.
“There's no story, and basically the only things this game has are the okay visuals and gameplay.”
“This game starts in the same way as the last one.”
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the developers has been criticized for being unethical, as they allegedly engage in plagiarism by using uncredited assets from other creators, leading to accusations of producing low-quality, cash grab games. This pattern of behavior raises concerns about the integrity of their business practices.
“The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
“Conglomerate 5/Falco Software have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally well-received, with effective lighting that enhances the experience, although some elements appear to be directly inspired by the "No Mercy" level from Left 4 Dead.
“The lighting and atmosphere were generally pretty good, reminiscent of the iconic No Mercy level from Left 4 Dead.”
“The immersive atmosphere really draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the experience, providing an engaging backdrop that complements the action of battling zombies. Players appreciate the soundtrack for its ability to elevate gameplay.
“A great game to enjoy music while taking down zombies.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music sets an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
