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Virtual Families 3

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59%Game Brain Score
monetization, graphics
59% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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Virtual Families 3 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Gogii Games Corp. and was released on February 27, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

The sequel to the smash hit mobile game “Virtual Families 2” is here!

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
monetization8 negative mentions
  • The game has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of earlier installments in the series.
  • It's a relaxing game that allows for casual gameplay, making it enjoyable to check in on your virtual family.
  • The little details, such as collectibles and character interactions, add charm and variety to the gameplay.
  • The game is heavily reliant on in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
  • Gameplay is slow and grindy, which may lead to boredom for players looking for more action or quicker rewards.
  • There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with loading screens and character animations, detracting from the overall experience.
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly reliant on in-app purchases, making progression frustratingly slow without spending real money. Players feel that the game is designed as a cash grab, with limited options for earning in-game currency through ads, which further exacerbates the issue. Overall, many users express regret over their microtransaction purchases, suggesting that the monetization model detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.

    • “Too reliant on in-app purchases.”
    • “(unless you are willing to spend real money on microtransactions...but why would you?) I guess because they made this game free, they made it extra hard to progress.”
    • “This game actually sucks and is 100% reliant on in-app purchases unless you want to sit there for 5 hours a day selling collectibles for 100 coins a pop.”
    • “This is very much a mobile game cash grab.”
    • “In-app purchases should be a benefit, not something you add after making the game as unpleasant to play without to the point of frustration in order to make extra money.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players finding the 3D art style to be slower and less appealing, particularly criticizing the design of smaller characters. While some users do not mind the current graphics, there is a consensus that aesthetic improvements and quality of life changes could enhance the overall experience and appeal of the game.

    • “The game has the potential to be good if some quality of life and aesthetic changes were made.”
    • “The games in this series would have potential to be more beloved if some quality of life and aesthetic changes were made.”
    • “The art style is more 3D, although it feels slower and less appealing.”
    • “The art style for the characters looks worse, I'll be honest.”
    • “I do not mind the graphics at all.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its repetitive nature, as players find themselves stuck in a cycle of similar haunted storylines across multiple generations, with little variation or progression. The ghost story, particularly involving a ghost girl, is seen as tedious and lacking engaging content, while the limitations on character relationships and financial mechanics further detract from the overall narrative experience.

    • “I have run 4 generations and 3 separate households, in each one the same phone call begins the story and the same priestly visit ends it by age 67.”
    • “Love this game, the ghost story line just takes forever and has me wondering why it's there?”
    • “Further more, it has proven impossible to progress in the haunted story line due to the fact that each generation begins an entirely new haunt.”
    • “Furthermore, it has proven impossible to progress in the haunted storyline due to the fact that each generation begins an entirely new haunt.”
    • “I have run 4 generations and 3 separate households; in each one, the same phone call begins the story and the same priestly visit ends it by age 67.”
    • “Feels like the same story and house from the previous versions, so nothing special, and the little ghost girl is annoying.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find it enjoyable and reminiscent of older titles, others criticize it for being slow and tedious, with a cumbersome purchasing system that detracts from the experience. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate grinding, but may frustrate players seeking a more streamlined approach.

    • “It’s definitely not a game for everyone since it’s slow and grindy, but if you liked the older VF games, you’ll probably enjoy this one too.”
    • “Think it's made harder so you buy the stuff; should have been done where you want to buy something. As we all use PayPal to buy games and DLC, with this you have to transfer PayPal money into your wallet before you can buy anything. It's very tedious all around and I feel no great improvement has been made since the last one. A good game, but it's now boring and tedious to play.”
    • “I guess if you're into grinding, it's fun.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as a relaxing slow burn, but it faces criticism for its monetization strategy, with players feeling that the high cost does not translate into meaningful enhancements or progression. Users express frustration over the limitations in upgrading and the perceived greed of the developers, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Already tested today by our crew here on Steam, and we created a gameplay video on our YouTube channel.”
    • “Even the best and most fantastic games don't cost $100.00, yet this game would have you spend $99.99 on something that still runs out and really doesn't do much more to improve or spice up the gameplay at all (a bundle of coins... really?? for $100 just give us the full game and permanent perks, you greedy f*cks!)... this is ridiculous and unjustifiable.”
    • “I never got to fully upgrade the house because, as you can tell, there is really no way to get there through gameplay (from what I've always noticed).”
    • “Relaxing slow burn gameplay.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as bland and repetitive, contributing to an overall sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with the gameplay experience. Reviewers feel that it lacks variety and fails to enhance the game's appeal, mirroring the tediousness of the mechanics.

    • “The music is bland and repetitive, just like the game itself, leaving you feeling like you've just wasted time, effort, and brain cells on something that really has no right to exist in the first place.”
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Virtual Families 3 is a simulation game.

Virtual Families 3 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Virtual Families 3.

Virtual Families 3 was released on February 27, 2023.

Virtual Families 3 was developed by Gogii Games Corp..

Virtual Families 3 has received neutral reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its monetization.

Virtual Families 3 is a single player game.

Similar games include Virtual Families 3, Virtual Families 2, Life Sim 3D: Lebens Simulator, Idle Life Sim - Simulator Game, The Sims FreePlay and others.