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

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 7 out of 39
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  1. 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 little short, but the multiplayer is active, relatively balanced and fun. 10/10 recommend
  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 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.
  3. 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-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.
  4. DatGamingCritic
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    NOVA 3 has some of the best graphics possible to get on the iPad/iPhone. The campaign and multiplayer are fun and this is a great £5 alternative to Halo.The multiplayer will not disappoint you and nor will the campaign with stunning cut scenes and lots of gore. NOVA 3 is a great iPad/iPhone shooter. I look forward to see what is next!

    Overall -Stunning graphics -Good Campaign -Good    NOVA 3 has some of the best graphics possible to get on the iPad/iPhone. The campaign and multiplayer are fun and this is a great £5 alternative to Halo.The multiplayer will not disappoint you and nor will the campaign with stunning cut scenes and lots of gore. NOVA 3 is a great iPad/iPhone shooter. I look forward to see what is next!

    Overall
    -Stunning graphics
    -Good Campaign
    -Good Multiplayer
    Score 81/100    … Expand
  5. 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, for a mobile game this has great graphics.
  6. 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. What else to add? Fantastic!
  7. 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 is definitely a must have!
  8. Wifflesnuff
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Probably my favorite mobile game. This has everything you need; a decent (if somewhat generic) story, sound effects/music/voice acting worth using earphones for, console-quality graphics, fun and varied campaign gameplay...multiplayer was truly amazing too, though it's fairly deserted now (the game is currently a few months shy of seven years old). When I'm sitting on a train/bus or in aProbably my favorite mobile game. This has everything you need; a decent (if somewhat generic) story, sound effects/music/voice acting worth using earphones for, console-quality graphics, fun and varied campaign gameplay...multiplayer was truly amazing too, though it's fairly deserted now (the game is currently a few months shy of seven years old). When I'm sitting on a train/bus or in a waiting room, I just pull out my phone and play through the campaign. Definitely worth the $6.99 imo, even without multiplayer.… Expand
  9. Frgtuw
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Качественный шутер. Halo, только для андроид.
    Сюжет неплохой, но не выдающиеся.
    Геймплей интересный, в конце стал ещё интереснее
  10. 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 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Best iOS Game of 2012
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#19 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#16 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Impulsegamer
    Oct 24, 2012
    92
    My only gripe is still with the controls, and the lack of precision. Without the auto-aiming, it could have been a totally different experience, as swiping to get your crosshairs over a moving enemy was sometimes an exercise in frustration. Despite this, NOVA 3 would still appeal to all FPS gamers who have been wishing for a decent mobile experience.
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  2. Absolute Games
    Jun 28, 2012
    55
    Derivative, buggy, boring. N.O.V.A. 3 is nowhere near console quality.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 25, 2012
    70
    One of the best first-person shooters on mobiles, but controls are still irksome. [Aug 2012, p.86]
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