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Without Within 3

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85%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
graphics, monetization
97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

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Without Within 3 is a single player action game. It was developed by InvertMouse and was released on May 3, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Without Within 3" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game that explores the human psyche through surrealistic landscapes and puzzles. The player uncovers the story by interacting with objects and deciphering cryptic messages, while avoiding grotesque creatures. With its atmospheric gameplay and unsettling themes, this game is a haunting exploration of consciousness and self-discovery.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
story8 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The emotional depth of the story, particularly Kiki's backstory, resonates well with players, providing a bittersweet and touching experience.
  • The art style and character designs are charming, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the game.
  • Fans of the previous installments will likely enjoy the continuation of Vinty's adventures, as it maintains the humor and lightheartedness while introducing new elements.
  • The writing quality is inconsistent, with some dialogue feeling poorly crafted and reminiscent of amateur fan fiction.
  • As a kinetic novel, the lack of choices may disappoint players looking for more interactive gameplay.
  • The game relies heavily on external links to videos for context, which can disrupt the flow of reading and may be easily missed.
  • story
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Without Within 3" is a blend of humor and emotional depth, focusing on the character growth of Vinty and the poignant backstory of Kiki, a deceased calligrapher. While the narrative features lighthearted travel adventures, it also delves into more serious themes, offering a bittersweet tale that resonates with players, despite some critiques regarding character development and pacing. Overall, the storytelling is engaging, with a mix of comedy and drama that leaves a lasting impact.

    • “Went in for fun travel comedy adventures with Vinty, and left with life advice, a tragic story, and seeing Vinty experience character growth in her morals and view of her relationship with her new friend.”
    • “While this title displays plenty of humor and occasional puns as in the previous games featuring Vinty’s adventures, this time you will come upon a dramatic, even tear-jerking story of a late girl named Kiki.”
    • “The third installment of the series doesn't disappoint, delivering the same chuckle-worthy comedy you'd expect from Vinty and her antics, but also this time giving a soul-crushingly bittersweet tearjerker of a side story as well.”
    • “To be honest, I still think the plot of the game is as bland as ever.”
    • “The first is the story of Vinty and Excelia, which continues with the weird, tourist guide formula of Without Within 2 (with a lot of infodumping and links to real-life videos of crucial locations) and more egregiously, does very little when it comes to developing those characters.”
    • “However, I found it difficult to identify with the new characters and in the end didn't find the story particularly emotionally striking.”
  • emotional
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to blend humor and heartfelt moments, with many players noting that it evokes strong feelings, particularly during the impactful flashback sections. While the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it features well-crafted characters and themes of friendship, fame, and loss that resonate deeply, often leading to tears. However, some players found it challenging to connect with new characters, which slightly diminished the emotional impact for them.

    • “I cried during this one.”
    • “The flashback section is emotionally engaging though and, although nothing groundbreaking narratively, it managed to tug at my heartstrings.”
    • “+ a well-written visual novel about Vinty's third misadventure and a heartbreaking tale of fame, friends, and art.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is praised for its unique and engaging qualities, featuring funny jokes and a memorable "jumpscare" that adds to the experience. While the story balances excitement and emotion, some players feel that the protagonist's passive role diminishes the overall comedic impact, despite the presence of several hilarious moments.

    • “Yet again this funny and touching story gets a thumbs up from me.”
    • “The story content is filled with excitement, humor, curiosity, and sadness to make sure it's changing the motivation.”
    • “It really has a unique sense of humor.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-received, featuring a blend of cheerful and somber tunes that enhance the emotional storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the thematic elements and the overall quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's art style effectively.

    • “To conclude, a very decent second sequel (the best so far in my opinion) with good and cute art and nice music.”
    • “+ Nice, thematic musical elements.”
    • “+ A blend of great art, a soundtrack ranging from cheerful to somber, and invertedmouse’s storytelling creates an emotional experience.”
    • “The music is overly cheerful, lacking the depth and variety that could enhance the experience.”
    • “While there are a few gloomier tunes, they are overshadowed by the constant upbeat tracks.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by beautiful artwork and a charming art style that complements the narrative, although some backgrounds resemble simplistic doodles. While there is a reuse of older game assets, the overall aesthetic is polished and fits well with the story, despite some criticisms regarding the simplicity of the visuals.

    • “Again, awesome writing from InvertMouse and beautiful artwork, with some older games reused but slightly polished.”
    • “The art style is simple, and it fits perfectly with the story.”
    • “While characters look cute with that art style, sadly backgrounds appear more like paint doodles that a child would do.”
    • “Kiki's story outweighed everything else that without within 3 had to offer, including some mistakes and reuse of artwork that was in previous parts of the novel.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of "Without within 3" is criticized as a cash grab, with a price of around $5 USD deemed excessive given the game's defects and shortcomings. Reviewers suggest that there are numerous free, higher-quality alternatives available on Steam, making this title not worth the investment.

    • “The game feels like a cash grab with its price of around $5 USD, especially given the numerous defects and shortcomings. There are so many completely free, higher quality games available on Steam.”
    • “The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it seems designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is largely criticized for its lack of substance, primarily consisting of poorly written dialogue that requires minimal interaction, mainly through clicking. While there are occasional sound effects and background music, they do little to enhance the overall experience.

    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “Occasional sound effects are presented during gameplay, such as the rain noises, accompanied mainly by casual background music, at times getting hasty during moments of rush.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
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Without Within 3 is a action game.

Without Within 3 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Without Within 3 was released on May 3, 2018.

Without Within 3 was developed by InvertMouse.

Without Within 3 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Without Within 3 is a single player game.

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