Space Marshals 3

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Space Marshals 3 is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Pixelbite and was released on November 4, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A sci-fi wild west adventure in outer space!

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,098 reviews

story52 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

Phenomenal graphics and solid story that enhances the gameplay experience.
New mechanics like stealth options and diverse gear add depth to the gameplay.
High replay value with various strategies to complete missions.

Requires payment to unlock chapters after the initial missions, which frustrates players.
Performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls, detract from the overall experience.
Some players report bugs and crashes that hinder gameplay, especially on certain devices.

story
235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
73%
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The story of "Space Marshals 3" is generally praised for its engaging narrative and continuation from previous installments, featuring well-crafted missions that allow for both stealth and brute force gameplay. However, many players express frustration over the game's monetization model, which restricts access to the majority of the story behind a paywall after just two free missions, leading to disappointment regarding the overall length and value of the content. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics receive positive feedback, the need to purchase additional chapters has left some players feeling that the experience is incomplete or overly commercialized.
- “Great game, great graphics, and storyline.”
- “The story is great... but no real improvement for gameplay, weapons, and enemies...”
- “I loved this game series, interesting and awesome storyline which attracts players to play this game once they start.”
- “It's just a trial; to play the story, you have to buy it!”
- “Only 2 missions available; is it a joke? After that, purchase chapter 1 to move further.”
- “This game is disappointing because chapter 1 is paid. I don't have money, and there is only 1 free mission.”
graphics
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
59%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the improved visual quality and attention to detail, while others report significant performance issues, including lag and low frame rates even on high-end devices. Some players find the graphics overly detailed, making gameplay difficult, and express disappointment that the visuals do not match the quality of previous installments. Overall, while there are commendations for the aesthetic improvements, the need for better optimization and stability is a common concern among users.
- “Phenomenal graphics (no performance issues on late 2019 flagship), new mechanics like friends (basically zombies) and bushes, optional stealth mechanics and an already hugely diverse (just in the first chapter) variety of gear and enemies, ranging from a stone to snipers and assault rifles.”
- “The storyline and graphics that have been added and created in this game make it more special and unique than other games in this style.”
- “Graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics lag can get pretty severe, especially when there's a lot going on on screen.”
- “Graphics have taken a severe blow because even on low settings there is a fall in frame rates and the game stutters often.”
- “Even on low graphics, with the resolution set to 0, the game is reduced to around 3fps, rendering it impossible to play.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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The gameplay has been praised for its engaging mechanics, diverse gear, and enemy variety, with many noting improvements in AI and new features like stealth and gear levels. However, some players have expressed frustration with performance issues, including lag and crashes, as well as the pay-per-episode model that limits access to content. Overall, while the core gameplay remains enjoyable and reminiscent of previous entries, technical issues and monetization strategies have drawn mixed reactions.
- “A ton of new mechanics, including the gear level system and new boss takedowns, makes this feel really different from previous entries.”
- “The gameplay mechanics work very well and have been refined with each installment in the series.”
- “Great game like the second, with new mechanics and weapons, more story, fun missions, and overall a great experience.”
- “The gameplay is confusing with patchy graphics and haphazard gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is still the same with guns that barely have any ammo and magazine sizes, and not to say about the complete rip-off of a price just for one chapter.”
- “The gameplay is so laggy and ruined the experience even after lowering the resolution, and also Space Marshals 2 is much better than this one.”
optimization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance on mid-range devices while others report significant issues, including crashes, stuttering, and low frame rates, particularly on high graphics settings. Many users suggest that the game requires further optimization to enhance stability and performance, especially for high-end devices. While some updates have improved graphics and performance, a substantial number of players still find the game unplayable at times due to these ongoing issues.
- “Really good performance on my Samsung tablet; the game is really juicy and polished, making killing enemies very satisfying.”
- “Nice graphics bump and overall optimization through the latest updates.”
- “5 stars because performance has increased even for low-end devices.”
- “Incredibly unoptimized.”
- “It is unoptimized, runs like 20fps on Mi Pad 4 where even Genshin Impact runs well... uninstalled as soon as I tried to move around.”
- “Frame rates are terrible and need to be optimized; otherwise, the game is unplayable.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, lag, and crashes, particularly in Chapter 1. Many players experience freezing screens, unresponsive controls, and overall poor performance, even on newer devices. While some users note that the game runs smoothly on high-end processors, the general consensus is that the game is plagued by stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “No glitches so far, and everything runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs great on an SD865 processor.”
- “It's so buggy and full of lag that I can't use any of the options screens without it crashing.”
- “The app has the same issue as with chapter 1; once it loads the screen is black (no screen output) and then when you try to use the back button to close or exit, it freezes your phone completely requiring you to restart your device.”
- “Now, on my new phone, it's just so buggy and glitchy and slow that even if you spend the 20 minutes to get the first level to start, you can't do anything because it doesn't register your commands and then the game crashes.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature. However, several players have encountered technical issues, specifically a persistent black screen that prevents gameplay while still allowing the music to play. Overall, while the music is well-received, these technical problems significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “Great storyline, graphics, music, and effects.”
- “The music is great, no more stuff to say about it.”
- “Storyline, graphics, control, music, all are great.”
- “I did expect better music.”
- “After launching, only a black screen with music in the background is playing.”
- “I can hear the music but the screen is black.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of Space Marshals 3 has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of ads and predatory microtransactions, while others criticize the high cost of in-app purchases for each chapter, feeling it resembles a cash grab. Many users express a preference for a free-to-play model with optional ads, as seen in previous installments, rather than being forced to pay for content that was previously accessible. Overall, the game's pricing strategy has sparked debate about value versus accessibility.
- “With plenty of content to boot with no predatory microtransactions.”
- “Space Marshals 3 clearly has some developments over the first two, and I don't mind spending what I have on the first couple of chapters; entertainment versus cost is good value and no ads.”
- “No egregious microtransactions or monetization.”
- “I didn't get the first one because I feel like these developers are serious about cash grab apps.”
- “When I read 'in-app purchases', I would think it's for premium content, not for literally every single playable chapter of the game.”
- “The game is better than ever but, instead of earning by ads, they are forcing us to buy the full package which many players like me can't afford.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse weapons, customizable loadouts, and varying difficulty levels, encouraging players to revisit missions for different experiences. Users appreciate the engaging graphics and features that enhance replay value, making it enjoyable to play multiple times. Overall, the combination of humor, combat, and challenges contributes to its strong replayability appeal.
- “A wide array of weapons allows replayability of the same missions in order to acquire them all.”
- “I liked the graphics and more features including different levels of challenges made it very interesting and replayable multiple times.”
- “It has humor, combat, stealth, challenges, customizable equipment loadouts, and high replay value.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
- “The missions feel repetitive, which significantly diminishes the replay value.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, which is consistently highlighted alongside its engaging combat and customizable features. Reviewers appreciate the funny storyline and overall comedic elements, contributing to a fun and enjoyable experience.
- “It has humor, combat, stealth, challenges, customizable equipment loadouts, and high replay value.”
- “Humor, quality, fun, and affordable.”
- “The story is funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially after multiple playthroughs, with recent updates exacerbating the issue. Many express a desire for improvements to reduce the grind required to achieve completion.
- “It's a bit grindy to get everything.”
- “Given that I've already finished it four times, it's kind of tedious. Please fix.”
- “The last update is very grindy.”