Special Forces Group 3: SFG3

Special Forces Group 3: SFG3 is a skill-based shooter game, focusing on team action inspired by CS. It boasts masterful game mechanics, stellar graphics, and both single-player and PvP modes. However, it features a significant amount of advertisement. Overall, it's an engaging and visually impressive wargame for shooter enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

graphics214 positive mentions

monetization46 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and gameplay, making it visually appealing and engaging.
It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of SFG2, with improved mechanics and new maps.
The offline mode allows for enjoyable gameplay without the need for an internet connection.

The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, especially on lower-end devices.
There are numerous bugs, such as connection errors and issues with downloading maps.
The controls and aiming mechanics are often criticized for being unresponsive and difficult to manage.

graphics
336 mentions
64 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their significant improvement over its predecessor, Special Forces Group 2, with many users noting the stunning visuals and realistic textures. However, some players have reported performance issues, including lag and overheating, even on lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered impressive, there are calls for better optimization and additional features to enhance gameplay further.
- “The graphics are amazing, and even with low textures and medium resolution, it still looks so cool!”
- “Stunning graphics, really detailed textures and more maps.”
- “The graphics is realistic and amazing skins on the black market overall 10/10.”
- “This game only changed the graphics from Special Forces Group 2.”
- “High graphics and low graphics barely show a difference; for example, when you turn on high graphics, the only difference I notice is the resolution of the leaves.”
- “The graphics are dated.”
gameplay
79 mentions
51 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth mechanics, improved graphics, and overall fun experience, particularly in comparison to its predecessor, SFG2. However, players have also reported issues such as frame rate drops, clunky controls, and AI behavior problems, indicating a need for further optimization and refinement. While some users find the gameplay engaging and reminiscent of popular titles like Counter-Strike, others express disappointment over the removal of certain features and the need for more competitive elements.
- “Great graphics, great gameplay, etc. Furthermore, it's probably the best shooting game in terms of its gameplay.”
- “I just played this game recently and the gameplay is very similar to Counter-Strike. I love the gameplay of this game like I'm playing CS:GO on mobile. I'm going to give this game five stars because the weapon design is much cleaner now, better map design, better game UI, semi-realistic materials, and so much more.”
- “Overall, great game gameplay-wise.”
- “The gameplay and controls are literal dookie.”
- “The dev team spent more time working on the ads than the game itself; hopefully, this game will get more optimized soon because I'm a big fan of sfg2. Notes for the devs: the game is very sluggish and slow in gameplay. Maybe making the characters move a bit faster and/or improving the reloading speed would be nice. Also, please improve the sound of guns because it doesn't match the graphics.”
- “Graphics are good, but the gameplay is bad—like really bad. I turned off auto-shoot, but it didn't work, and the POV camera is really bad. Not recommended, 3/10.”
monetization
46 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive advertisements that disrupt gameplay. Players express frustration over the frequency of ads, which appear even during matches, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Many users feel that the game resembles a cash grab, lacking meaningful content updates and improvements while bombarding players with ads.
- “The constant advertisements every 2 deaths make me hate my time instead of enjoying it.”
- “This app is not a game; this app is just a platform for watching ads. If you like watching ads like the developer, you can download this app and start watching ads every minute.”
- “Sadly, ads ruined it.”
optimization
42 mentions
31 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as lag, frame drops, and crashes, particularly on low-end devices. While some users appreciate the graphics and overall gameplay, they express frustration over the lack of optimization, which detracts from the experience. Overall, there is a strong consensus that improvements in optimization are necessary for smoother gameplay and better performance across various devices.
- “The game is surprisingly well optimized for a new mobile game.”
- “Honestly, rather than the older one sfg2, I really enjoy playing this game. The graphics are great, optimization is wonderful, and the community is friendly. Developers really outdid themselves, thanks y'all!”
- “Fun game and is a great successor to the previous games of the series; it just lacks some optimizations, but the gameplay is great.”
- “The game has a lack of optimization.”
- “The game isn't optimized; I was looking forward to the sequel of sfg2, but this game is so laggy it's not optimized.”
- “The main problem is the lack of optimization; it lags always.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for more engaging quests and missions to enhance the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the improvements from the previous installment, others find the current narrative lacking depth and excitement, calling for additional content and features to enrich the storyline. Overall, there is a strong call for more dynamic elements to be integrated into the game's narrative structure.
- “This is boring for the game modes because there are no quests in this game. Add quests in this game.”
- “This is boring for the game modes because there are no quests in this game. Add quests in this game.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, poor framerate, and optimization problems that detract from the overall experience. Players have reported specific bugs, such as freezing during gameplay and issues with ladders, which hinder smooth play. Despite these frustrations, some users still appreciate the game's graphics and content.
- “The game has weird glitches that hurt the eyes while playing due to the terrible framerate and poor optimization. It's not the fault of my device; I was so excited to play this game, but now I feel like I wasted 1.4 GB of data on it.”
- “The ladders are kind of buggy, and you can really see it in the vents on the factory map. That's my main complaint.”
- “I like this game; it has CS:GO graphics and a bunch of new maps. However, I encountered a bad bug where the game freezes and delays when I tap the battle button, making it impossible to play properly.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized as terrible, contributing to an overall negative impression alongside a cluttered user interface. Some users suggest that the soundtrack needs significant improvement, comparing it unfavorably to other games.
- “Terrible music and a cluttered UI, along with looking like a scummy freemium game.”
- “I think this game needs to change the music; SFG2 has better songs, I guess.”
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game excels in graphics and weapon variety, it falls short in character development, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and progression for characters. Many feel that improvements in movement speed and character growth are necessary for a more engaging experience.
- “I just really thought they were going to upgrade the graphics, add more guns, and introduce more character designs, but what is this? I suggest this is a massive downgrade.”
- “Great game, but the developers should focus on improving the running speed and character development.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game challenging, especially for newcomers, and express frustration over losing progress and items after reinstalling the game. Many hope for improvements in gameplay and a better system to save their hard-earned achievements, as the current experience can be disheartening.
- “The game is good, but upgrading guns and grinding seems hard as it is my first time playing. After a few hours, I hope they improve the gameplay to make it more realistic and efficient. Hopefully, this game will be a hit if it listens to its fans.”
- “I played the game and it was good, but after I deleted it once and then reinstalled, all of my hard work and grinding was gone. Even though I signed in to my account again, all my skins, guns, and everything were lost. Could you make a feature that saves all my hard work and leveling? I was surprised to find that all my progress was gone, and I had to go back to level 1 again. It really hurts as a gamer after all that grinding to see it all disappear.”
humor
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game primarily through its amusing glitches, such as NPCs aiming inaccurately and the entertaining ragdoll physics. Despite some technical issues, the overall fun and comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for newcomers and veterans alike.
- “This game is fun sometimes; those ragdolls are funny. Great job on working hard on your own game! People should play this more because it's a great experience.”
- “It's amazing how this game is so great to play! The glitches, like enemies aiming high and low, are funny and add to the humor of the experience.”
- “I love how the humor in this game keeps me entertained! The ragdoll physics make for some hilarious moments.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the user's feedback, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics, specifically the desire for a quick weapon switch feature. This suggests that while the user may have emotional engagement with the game, their primary concern lies with improving the gameplay experience.