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Lost Planet 3

Lost Planet 3 is a game that doesn’t do much wrong but doesn’t do enough to make you want to play through it even once, which is a real shame because it tells a really good story.
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55%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, grinding
58% User Score Based on 1,794 reviews
Critic Score 51%Based on 5 reviews

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Lost Planet 3 is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Spark Unlimited and was released on August 26, 2013. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

With numerous multiplayer modes and a highly engrossing cinematic single player experience, Lost Planet 3 delves deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique environment of E.D.N. III

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story452 positive mentions
stability65 negative mentions
  • Engaging story with relatable characters and emotional depth.
  • Good graphics and atmospheric design that captures the harsh environment of E.D.N. III.
  • Decent gameplay mechanics with a mix of on-foot and mech combat, providing variety.
  • Controls are poorly designed, with confusing key bindings and incorrect prompts.
  • Repetitive gameplay with a lack of enemy variety and tedious backtracking.
  • Game suffers from bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive mechanics.
  • story
    1,424 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Lost Planet 3" is generally regarded as a strong point, offering a more character-driven narrative compared to its predecessors. Players appreciate the emotional depth and well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist, Jim Peyton, whose journey on the icy planet E.D.N. III unfolds through engaging storytelling and cinematic cutscenes. However, some critiques highlight that the pacing can be slow, with repetitive missions and a lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the story compelling enough to keep them invested throughout the game.

    • “Lost Planet 3 serves as a narrative prequel to the original games, shifting focus from large-scale action to a more character-driven story.”
    • “The story is a prequel to the events of the first game, using a small cast of characters to tell a more interpersonal story about the environment, the energy crisis, and the moral consequences that come with sacrificing one planet/environment for another.”
    • “The story felt non-existent.”
    • “The plot, centered on Jim Peyton’s quest for survival and his family back on Earth, feels formulaic and lacks the emotional weight to carry the game.”
    • “They clearly didn't want to make a Lost Planet game and instead wanted to rip off Dead Space and Uncharted, with a slow 'story focused' experience where you can laboriously learn things you already knew from previous entries!”
  • gameplay
    636 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Lost Planet 3" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be a significant departure from its predecessors. While some appreciate the blend of third-person shooting and mech mechanics, others criticize it for being repetitive, slow-paced, and plagued by technical issues. The overall consensus suggests that while the game offers decent mechanics and an engaging story, it lacks the excitement and innovation that fans expected, making it feel more like a standard shooter rather than a unique experience.

    • “Gameplay blends third-person shooting with utility missions.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, but at times a little buggy.”
    • “Lost Planet 3 is a fun third-person shooter with solid gameplay and a great atmosphere.”
    • “Despite the story of the beginnings of Lost Planet 3 being fine, the gameplay is awful and slow-paced.”
    • “The gameplay loop is just not enjoyable.”
    • “The gameplay is boring, forcing the player to walk with the character, where the character running doesn't seem to move in the same place, only the animation of him walking changes.”
  • graphics
    331 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Lost Planet 3" receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the visuals are decent for a game released in 2013, they do not reach the heights of its predecessors. Some praise the atmospheric environments and character models, highlighting the game's ability to create stunning vistas, while others criticize the aging textures and inconsistent quality, particularly in cutscenes. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good for their time, but they show signs of wear and could benefit from further polish.

    • “The graphics are nice for an older game and some of the background landscapes are awesome.”
    • “Man, what an absolute joy it is to play this game, fantastic graphics and scenery and a world jam-packed with things to see and explore.”
    • “The graphics are actually pretty good in my eyes.”
    • “The graphics have poorly aged.”
    • “The graphics are pretty bad, even on max settings.”
    • “In Lost Planet 3, the visuals are bland and boring.”
  • music
    178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a mix of atmospheric soundtracks and country tunes that enhance the immersive experience of piloting a mech in a snowy landscape. Players appreciate the option to upload their own music, although this feature is limited to specific areas, which some feel diminishes its potential. While the soundtrack is described as decent and fitting for the game's themes, it lacks variety, leading some players to prefer their own playlists for a more engaging experience.

    • “The soundtrack is restrained but effective, while audio logs and video messages provide personal backstory that supports emotional beats.”
    • “One super cool thing about this game is that you can upload your own music and listen to it while on your rig.”
    • “The music selection was a fine selection of calm tunes without going too crazy, ideal for this kind of job.”
    • “Audio glitches; I just played an hour with only music and voice because for some reason the sound effects decided to quit.”
    • “The music wasn't particularly catchy - I won't be googling the LP 3 soundtrack anytime soon.”
    • “The game works, so no issues there, but as stated, only buy this if you love country music because that is the only music in the game.”
  • atmosphere
    135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Lost Planet 3 is widely praised for its immersive and tense qualities, effectively capturing the isolation and harshness of a frozen world. Reviewers note the game's successful blend of ambient sound design, visual aesthetics, and narrative elements that create a moody, sometimes horror-like experience, reminiscent of titles like Dead Space. While some critiques mention a lack of depth in the story and gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus highlights the game's strong atmospheric presence as a key strength.

    • “The developers nailed the atmosphere, creating a world that feels as much an adversary as the alien creatures stalking you.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is absolutely stunning, and Capcom has done an excellent job in bringing the deadly, ice-filled world of E.D.N.”
    • “The game is at its best when it manages to capture an incredible atmosphere, delivering it to the player full of immersive audio design, ambient noises, and brilliantly delivered dialogue.”
    • “The cold atmosphere and idea of surviving a frozen world still have potential, but the execution feels flat and uninspired.”
    • “It has no atmosphere overall, a sense of progression is only rudimentarily included and combat feels just clunky, dumb and boring at every point in the game.”
    • “First 15-20 minutes fulfill this expectation, but then you realize the boundaries and the atmosphere is lost.”
  • stability
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting a variety of bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, including audio issues, control malfunctions, and freezing during key moments. While some users experienced smooth performance without crashes, many others found the game to be a "buggy mess," leading to frustration and hindering progress. Overall, the consensus suggests that despite its entertaining aspects, the game's stability issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “After the latest patch, the game runs great.”
    • “A very underrated game, a better Dead Space than Dead Space 3 at times and a bug-free experience for me.”
    • “I found my playthrough to be mostly bug-free; I only had to deal with one particular issue, but despite any technical flaws, the game is worth it for the campaign.”
    • “Audio glitches; I just played an hour with only music and voice because for some reason the SFX decided to quit.”
    • “The game is buggy, signs you out if you lose connection to Steam, doesn't have a manual save, and has some issues with hitboxes while in the rig.”
    • “This game is a mess; it is far too buggy and very unoptimized.”
  • grinding
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overwhelmingly tedious, characterized by slow movement, repetitive missions, and a lack of engaging gameplay. Many reviews highlight the frustration of navigating the game world, with frequent loading screens and monotonous tasks that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the story and character development, the general consensus is that the gameplay feels like a chore, making it difficult to stay engaged for extended periods.

    • “It's just overwhelmingly tedious; every step you take has to be accompanied by half a dozen little chores, and every other door requires a bunch of extra running around to open it. It gets incredibly old.”
    • “The biggest downfall that this title comes with are the tedious walking sections, where you're either stuck running through the massive landscape by foot or even tromping through it with your mech.”
    • “Lost Planet 3 has a much better story than Lost Planet 2, but its gameplay is quite tedious and repetitive. I would recommend this game to be played on the easiest difficulty so that you don't have to spend as much time doing boring tasks just to experience the following plot points.”
  • optimization
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance and stability, while others criticize the introduction of DRM by Capcom that has led to crashes, stuttering, and issues with modding. While certain users report smooth gameplay and good graphics on lower-end systems, others experience significant technical problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent, with some players enjoying a well-optimized experience and others facing frustrating performance issues.

    • “It's well optimized and runs surprisingly well on a low-end computer for how it looks.”
    • “Great optimization, so it runs like a dream.”
    • “A solid, extremely good looking, well optimized third-person shooter with an awesome soundtrack and graphics!”
    • “Capcom retroactively adds obscure DRM to their older titles, breaking modding, support on Steam Deck, and causing performance issues/crashes.”
    • “Crapcom adding DRM to their games to make them unmoddable and ruining performance is unacceptable.”
    • “The game suffers a great deal with stuttering.”
  • emotional
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the heartfelt story and personal stakes, particularly Jim Peyton's love for his family, which adds depth to his survival quest. However, many criticize the lack of emotional connection due to shallow character development, flat voice acting, and a formulaic plot that fails to engage players fully. While there are moments of genuine emotion, the overall execution often falls short, leading to a disjointed experience that struggles to maintain emotional impact.

    • “Unlike the action-hero protagonists of the earlier games, Jim is driven by love for his wife and son, which gives the story emotional weight.”
    • “Corporate intrigue, alien threats, and personal sacrifice combine to create a surprisingly heartfelt tale.”
    • “There are some genuinely emotional moments too, and the voice acting is a real step up.”
    • “A boring story that will have you dozing off before you realize what is going on.”
    • “3/10: A boring story, bad characters, and lack of combat made this a dull, miserable experience.”
    • “Technical issues, boring gameplay, and a boring story make for an overall completely unpleasant game.”
  • humor
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring moments of clever writing and amusing character interactions, such as NPCs joking about toilet paper as currency and the protagonist's resemblance to Tim Allen. While some players found the dialogue and situations genuinely funny, others criticized the humor as clichéd or unfunny, with a few standout moments that provided comic relief amidst the gameplay. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the experience, though its effectiveness varies among players.

    • “You play the role of a man named 'Jim Peyton' (who, in a funny twist of fate, looks a lot like Tim Allen) who's trying to gather resources, and eventually finds out that the corporation he's working for has corrupt bosses hiding things out of their own greed!”
    • “I did find it funny to hear NPCs joking about having their toilet paper taken and it being their currency, especially with the fact that this game was made years before the COVID pandemic happened.”
    • “What really cracks me up is the hilarious script of Gale (in a very good way), the really good script overall, and the fantastic voice acting!”
    • “Unfunny conversations.”
    • “Who in the world would want to play as this unfunny, ugly family man?”
  • character development
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the impressive voice acting and certain well-crafted backstories, others feel that overall character development is insufficient and leaves potential untapped. Despite the strong narrative, several characters lack depth, which detracts from the overall experience for those who prioritize character growth in their gaming.

    • “The voice acting, character development, and content is rather impressive.”
    • “I tend to focus on character development and I really liked what had been done with that.”
    • “As a gamer who thoroughly enjoys plot, character development and doesn't mind a bit of grind if it fits the theme and tone of the story, I recommend this.”
    • “The lack of character development and story presentation means that the potential of the game is not fully realized.”
    • “All the characters were good and so were their voice actors, but there was only a bit of character development.”
    • “Insufficient character development!”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to log hundreds of hours, many criticize the campaign mode for its lack of replay value and limited multiplayer options. Achievements may provide some incentive for replay, but overall, the game is seen as less replayable compared to similar titles.

    • “It is well worth the money to buy and is totally replayable time and time again as you can see from my stats of 784 hours played and still loving it, so give it a go, it may surprise you.”
    • “In conclusion, I much prefer the Japanese developed LP1/LP2 which are quirky, imperfect but fun and replayable.”
    • “The game resembles Red Faction, but the latter is much more interesting and replayable.”
    • “Replay value is virtually none in the campaign mode unless you want to get all the achievements, and I didn’t care to play the multiplayer, so there was no value in it for me.”
    • “I would not even mind that it has zero replay value.”
    • “- lack of replay value.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a prevalent trend of monetization issues across various games, with many titles criticized for incorporating microtransactions, cut content, and online DRM, leading to a perception of incomplete experiences. Despite these concerns, some players still find enjoyment in the storytelling and gameplay of certain titles, suggesting that while monetization practices can detract from the overall experience, they do not universally diminish enjoyment.

    • “8 microtransactions”
    • “I really enjoyed this game, probably because there's so many current titles that are half-sold with microtransactions and loot boxes and non-existent stories.”
    • “While gameplay-wise it adds absolutely nothing and battles can (and most likely will in the late game) become boring and repetitive, Spark did a great job with the storytelling - the cutscenes and voice acting have aged really well and you do become engaged over time with it.”
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Lost Planet 3 is a open world shooter game with science fiction theme.

Lost Planet 3 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 75 hours playing Lost Planet 3.

Lost Planet 3 was released on August 26, 2013.

Lost Planet 3 was developed by Spark Unlimited.

Lost Planet 3 has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Lost Planet 3 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Thief, Rage, Front Mission Evolved, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified and others.