Third

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Third is a single player action game. It was developed by Godfrey Yang and was released on February 2, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

An experimental serious meta game.

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game presents an original concept that showcases the author's talent, despite its shortcomings.
It is free to play, making it accessible for those interested in trying out unique student projects.
Some players found the humor in the narrator's reactions to repeated choices entertaining.

The graphics are overly simplistic and lack polish, contributing to a feeling of laziness in the game's design.
The game is very short, with many players completing it in under ten minutes, leading to a lack of content.
There are numerous bugs and issues with text repetition and movement controls, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are described as overly simplistic and minimalist, lacking depth and detail, which may not meet industry standards for game development. Reviewers suggest that such graphics could negatively impact a developer's portfolio and job prospects.
- “It's a minimalist 'art' experience, not what could be called a real game, with minimalist, phoned-in graphics. Seriously, if any prospective employer saw this in an applicant's portfolio, not only would they kick them out of the interview, they'd take out a restraining order.”
- “Simplistic graphics, maybe too simplistic.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the gameplay could benefit from more variety and engagement, suggesting the inclusion of different text colors, fonts, sound effects, or a more forgiving save system to alleviate the repetitive nature of the experience.
- “Since this is not a visual novel, there could at least be other hints: different text colors, fonts, maybe sound effects, or simply reloading not from the very start but later in the loop, or just dropping the whole repetition mechanic.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unintuitive, which detracted from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game particularly engaging, especially when the narrator humorously expresses fatigue from repetitive choices, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “The fact that the narrator gets tired when you choose the same option over and over is hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game breaks the fourth wall with its humorous commentary on player choices.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The lack of music and sound effects in the game has been criticized for making the experience feel lazy and monotonous, with many users suggesting that adding background music or sound effects could significantly enhance engagement and enjoyment.
- “The absence of any music or sound effects makes this project feel lazy.”
- “It's not bad, but it gets boring very quickly. I think adding background music or sound effects could help a little.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users reported significant stability issues, specifically noting that text within the game frequently repeated itself, indicating a persistent bug affecting the user experience.
- “The text was buggy, as everything in the textbox was repeated twice.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is criticized for being short and lacking depth, with reviewers noting that it feels flat and underdeveloped, especially for a game inspired by "The Stanley Parable." Many feel that the narrative could benefit from more choices and a more fleshed-out plot to enhance the overall experience.
- “You can tell that it's made by a college student; it's very short, and there aren't a lot of choices, which is pretty bad for a Stanley Parable-esque game. I didn't really like the story; it felt a bit flat and too quick to me. I think the story could be pretty good if it were more fleshed out.”