T.D.Z. 3 Dark Way of Stalker

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T.D.Z. 3 Dark Way of Stalker is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Team GZ and was released on March 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Story The Dead Zone 3 Dark Way of Stalker is a game with an interesting storyline! The plot of the game tells us about a young stalker named Peter. Losing his own son, he had no other choice... The last chance for him was a "ticket" to a gloomy zone in which there is everything for earning large sums. At your own risk, our hero goes on a dangerous raid to save a loved one. Waiting for yo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a decent soundtrack and quality sound effects that enhance the atmosphere.
There are interesting secrets and Easter eggs to discover, particularly for fans of the STALKER series.
The game has a nostalgic visual style reminiscent of early 2010s games, which some players find comforting.

The visuals are severely dated, lacking the quality expected from a 2023 release, even as a mobile port.
The English localization is poor, with many dialogues and environmental elements lacking proper translation.
Gameplay is hindered by horrendous animations, controls, and a confusing mix of story elements that feel derivative and poorly executed.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are reminiscent of the 2010-2014 era, which some players find charming and comforting, while others criticize them as severely outdated for a 2023 release. Additionally, the lack of a resolution selector and minimal graphical options are seen as inadequate for a PC title.
- “I personally really enjoy these graphics and they are kind of oddly comforting to me.”
- “Fun small game that has graphics similar to games from the 2010-2014 era.”
- “Severely dated visuals that have no place in a 2023 release, even for a mobile port.”
- “No resolution selector and minimal graphical options, inadequate for a PC title.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a convoluted blend of stalker and metro lore, lacking originality and often feeling derivative. Players primarily focus on finding mission-critical items, with limited optional interactions that reference other games and memes. Overall, it presents a brief narrative centered on a father and son navigating a mutant-infested world, but fails to offer substantial side missions or depth.
- “You’ll mainly be on the lookout for mission-critical items that you’ll need to progress, but also a good number of optional interactions (often tied to achievements) will be present, and reference stalker lore, memes, or other games.”
- “The setting and story are a confusing mix of Stalker and Metro lore that borderline plagiarizes both on numerous occasions and brings nothing original.”
- “There’s nothing else of interest to find around, since no other missions apart from the main one are ever present.”
- “A short story-driven survival-horror-adventure about a father, his son, and mutants.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and effectiveness, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the stalker-like experience. While the soundtrack is described as decent and featuring great songs, some players find certain elements, like the use of a gas mask, to be unclear or unexpected. Overall, the sound effects and music are considered a strong point of the game.
- “The soundtrack is nice, and the songs used are of great quality.”
- “Decent soundtrack and effects.”
- “A good soundtrack that creates an immersive atmosphere.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong atmosphere, but its outdated visual quality detracts from the overall experience, limiting its potential to fully immerse players.
- “Very atmospheric game! I like it!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing diverse content and multiple pathways that encourage exploration and experimentation. The variety of choices and outcomes enhances the overall experience, making players eager to revisit the game for different experiences.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for the lack of visual aids or ads, which complicates gameplay by making it difficult to gauge trajectories, leading to frequent game overs and restarts from checkpoints.