N.O.V.A. 3 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance

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  • Summary: The most immersive and impressive sci-fi FPS franchise on smartphones is back! Fight for mankind's survival in the greatest space shooter on mobile devices!Four months have passed since Kal ruined the Volterites' plans by sabotaging their war factories, and stopping the extraction of theThe most immersive and impressive sci-fi FPS franchise on smartphones is back! Fight for mankind's survival in the greatest space shooter on mobile devices!Four months have passed since Kal ruined the Volterites' plans by sabotaging their war factories, and stopping the extraction of the Judger Artifacts. However, following the assassination of President Folsom, the government surrendered the colonies to the Volterite Protectorate in order to prevent civil war between the increasingly pro-Volterite citizens.Kal Wardin has been laying low since Folsom's death, nut now he has received a desperate plea from Yelena to come to Earth. Once again, the hero must rise to save mankind!
    - An epic storyline: Humanity finally returns to Earth after years of exile! Fight in 10 immersive levels across the galaxy, from a war-torn Earth to a frozen Volterite city.
    - Multiple weapons and powers: Run, shoot, drive vehicles, and pilot a mech to defeat hordes of enemies.
    - Join 12-player battles in 6 multiplayer modes (Capture the Point, Free-for-All, Capture the Flag, etc.) on 6 different maps.
    - For the first time, multiple allies can jump inside the same vehicle and spread destruction on the battlefield.
    - Discover the new FPS benchmark for graphics and gameplay on iOS (real-time shadow & lights, particle system, ragdoll physics, etc.)

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Gamezebo
    May 14, 2012
    100
    The console-quality handheld debate is likely to continue for a while, but N.O.V.A 3 is the first title I've seen that pushes the quality of a handheld release this far.
  2. Vandal
    May 14, 2012
    95
    The best first-person shooter on the App Store. It improves upon the second entry of the series, polishing its flaws, adds more duration and offers a good multiplayer mode, although a bit too classic. And its graphics are outstanding.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    May 14, 2012
    92
    Graphically stunning, fun to play in single and multiplayer and full of content, N.O.V.A. 3 might as well be a Crysis 2 rip-off, but it's also the best FPS available on mobile devices.
  4. SpazioGames
    May 10, 2012
    90
    NOVA 3 is a great game: a long and entertaining story, a solid gameplay and a huge multiplayer section makes this title one of the best of its genre.
  5. Modojo
    May 14, 2012
    80
    N.O.V.A. 3 does exactly what's required of it: more of the same, but better and bigger than ever before. The refined multiplayer offering might still have some kinks in it, but it has potential to provide some extraordinary longevity.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    May 11, 2012
    80
    N.O.V.A. 3 is evidently one of the prettier games on the platform. It's also a nice shell, masking the usual copy/paste habits of Gameloft, but this clear lack of real inspiration aside, it remains a fully playable, real pretty action title.
  7. Absolute Games
    Jun 28, 2012
    55
    Derivative, buggy, boring. N.O.V.A. 3 is nowhere near console quality.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. TheRyanMcNeil
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    N.O.V.A. 3 has some of the best graphics there is on IOS games. There is Campaign mode which has a great plot with several action-packedN.O.V.A. 3 has some of the best graphics there is on IOS games. There is Campaign mode which has a great plot with several action-packed levels. But that is nothing compared to the online multiplayer mode. You can play online with random people or friends, as well as local wifi with friends. You're sure to be happy and mad and having tons of fun.… Expand
  2. Creeper139001
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    This is an amazing game and a great mobile alternative to Halo. The story is very well done, but if your a Halo fan looking for a mobileThis is an amazing game and a great mobile alternative to Halo. The story is very well done, but if your a Halo fan looking for a mobile alternative you'll probably be spending most of your time on multiplayer. This is a great game and you should defiantly pick it up.… Expand
  4. efroid87
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    I don't know why people say it but this IS console quality. The game is really well made, great graphics, gameplay and campaign. This isI don't know why people say it but this IS console quality. The game is really well made, great graphics, gameplay and campaign. This is definitely a must have!… Expand
  5. FELIPIL07
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Para mi este juego fue lo mejor, porque su jugabilidad y sabiendo que fue lanzado en 2012, es algo muy bueno para dicha época un juego conPara mi este juego fue lo mejor, porque su jugabilidad y sabiendo que fue lanzado en 2012, es algo muy bueno para dicha época un juego con todas estas características, lo recomiendo mucho su algún día Gameloft lo volviera a sacar al mercado, es un juego que marco mi infancia y comparándolo con nova Legacy no se parecen en nada, y que este ultimo salió mucho después y no se comparan en nada.… Expand
  6. Skunk_Spr4y
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    For an iOS game this is amazing. It really has a console feel to it, mixing styles like Halo, Crysis and Killzone. The campaign is a littleFor an iOS game this is amazing. It really has a console feel to it, mixing styles like Halo, Crysis and Killzone. The campaign is a little short, but the multiplayer is active, relatively balanced and fun. 10/10 recommend… Expand
  7. Nerocz1
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    This is what i call "the premium mobile game". Fantastic graphics, gameplay, great and non-laggy multiplayer. Campaign is long and fun. WhatThis is what i call "the premium mobile game". Fantastic graphics, gameplay, great and non-laggy multiplayer. Campaign is long and fun. What else to add? Fantastic!… Expand
  8. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 4, 2019
    6
    Its actually a good game but I experieced a lot of bugs where I need to restart the game and a lot of my progress will be lost. Nevertheless,Its actually a good game but I experieced a lot of bugs where I need to restart the game and a lot of my progress will be lost. Nevertheless, for a mobile game this has great graphics.… Expand

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#19 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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