Five Nights at Freddy's 3

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  1. ThanasisM
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the FNaF franchise and all of it's games. But the least favorite of them for me is the third game. I think it's the least scariest and Springtrap the new animatronic is very annoying and very hard to escape or lure it away. But i like this game to.… Expand
  2. MVMOFFICIAL
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    Overall my favourite in the series, due to the atmosphere, nostalgia (as i first played it in the first year of middle school) and Springtrap. Why a 7? Well, even though i really like it, i recognize some of its flaws. As i said, the atmosphere is great, dreadful as many people say. The gameplay though... it's probably my least favorite and less satisfying of all games in the series. YetOverall my favourite in the series, due to the atmosphere, nostalgia (as i first played it in the first year of middle school) and Springtrap. Why a 7? Well, even though i really like it, i recognize some of its flaws. As i said, the atmosphere is great, dreadful as many people say. The gameplay though... it's probably my least favorite and less satisfying of all games in the series. Yet again, the game is strategy-friendly, with even less elements of randomness and unpredictability. This removes fear factor. Hell, you can block Springtrap in one room if you correctly play your audios. Audio playing and rebooting is also quite boring.. the fact that you really have to look hard to find Springtrap is cool, as he hides in the dark corners of the rooms. Finding secrets is also a great part of the game, and getting the good ending is satisfying.
    Again, i like the game but.... to me it doesn't cost 7.99.    … Expand
  3. JJAquarius
    Jun 30, 2015
    8
    This game was super in a depressing way. My main problem with this game is that ITS NOT SCARY! Springtrap takes the randomness out of the game and Foxy does this well when he isnt even the main antagonist. The jumpscares were well done. But it was the worse compared to its last succesors. It wasnt bad....but not all to good.
  4. BrupcatBR
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    Five Nights at Freddy's series already have potential on story. this one contains a more uncomplex story but its still amazing. the game can be fun, stressful, full of tension, jumpscares, and also very suprising. the new animatronic's origin will be answered if you finish the game completly. for an indie game, in its part of story, its one of the best indie games of all time. i prefer theFive Nights at Freddy's series already have potential on story. this one contains a more uncomplex story but its still amazing. the game can be fun, stressful, full of tension, jumpscares, and also very suprising. the new animatronic's origin will be answered if you finish the game completly. for an indie game, in its part of story, its one of the best indie games of all time. i prefer the other 2 games on the series by the way.… Expand
  5. sebrossX
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    three stars mlg only in 16 hours ~mlg~ and I love mlg video games and much scary 1 animatronic kool super cool in deed get it for the love of mlg because its scary and fun ~mlg~
  6. Echlord
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    This installment drastically changes the entire game. Entire new mechanics are introduced (Such as vent sealing, ventilation systems, audio systems, and having to reboot all of your systems including cameras.)
    For starters you're only chased down by one real animatronic, he makes up for this by being FAR harder to see in the cameras and being much more aggressive overall. For the most    This installment drastically changes the entire game. Entire new mechanics are introduced (Such as vent sealing, ventilation systems, audio systems, and having to reboot all of your systems including cameras.)
    For starters you're only chased down by one real animatronic, he makes up for this by being FAR harder to see in the cameras and being much more aggressive overall. For the most part gameplay doesn't consist of figuring out what to do when they are about to kill you, it consists of you slowing down his progress, which requires you to actively watch the cameras, unlike the previous two installments.

    The story is as great as always. This game introduces multiple endings (although you will have to jump through a LOT of hoops in order to get to it.) Initially you won't find much difference between the good ending and the bad ending, my advice is search for a bigger meaning behind them ;).
    Overall I found it to be a very great and very fun experiencee.    … Expand
  7. smeeeee
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    If you're about to try this game out, well, I hope you packed diapers, because FNAF 3 will scare you so badly that you won't be able to get up to take a wee once your character dies. The graphics, I admit, aren't worth worshipping (The result of a one-man developer), but the developer more than made up for that in quality. FNAF 3 is creepier than ever (after all, the game is based in aIf you're about to try this game out, well, I hope you packed diapers, because FNAF 3 will scare you so badly that you won't be able to get up to take a wee once your character dies. The graphics, I admit, aren't worth worshipping (The result of a one-man developer), but the developer more than made up for that in quality. FNAF 3 is creepier than ever (after all, the game is based in a to-be horror attraction. Ironic, huh?), with new hallucinations that will scare the crud out of you. New strategies like distracting the animatronics with audio playbacks add a sense of challenge to the already creepy atmosphere. And best of all, the developer added animations like an animatronic (or a hallucination) sneaking around in front of your office, which I thought the two previous games desperately needed. This game is the kind of game that teaches corporate jerks blinded by money like EA what a good game looks like - I mean, one man made this entire game, and yet it's still more addicting than FIFA or even Battlefield 4, which was made by many people.

    It's a shame that this is the last game in the series. I would have LOVED to see a FNAF 4. Ah well. It's a good conclusion to the series, at least. RIP Five Nights at Freddy's.    … Expand
  8. Mysoias
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    Scott did it again with an amazing third game. Although there is only one animatronic, it serves it purpose well. My review is extremely positive because the game terrified me.
  9. WLGMan
    Mar 8, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as it pains me to give it a score like this. I didn't like the game.
    Okay, for a A FNAF fanbase will freak over this, but let me talk.
    It does it's job too well. Like Yahtzee (Zero Punctuation) said, the tension is too much for me.
    And i will always freak like a little girl when I get jumpscared.
    Although the atmosphere is real good. It's that the amount of tension you get in watching the security cameras and rebooting the systems is enough to make me ignore everything else. Story, phone calls by Phone guy etc.
    But again, it's still a good game.
    Now that's just summarizing.
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    Now let's begin with the actual review.
    The game drastically changed it's mechanics by adding the reboot system and one animatronic and the phantom ones, which I usually **** out when one of them gets close to me.
    The atmosphere and story is unbelievably good, Scott Cawthon nailed it here.
    The visual style and animations are also pretty good, but hey, this guy is an indie developer, not a AAA company. So don't expect top of the line animations and graphics.
    The graphics are clean and simplistic, which I like but it's held back by an ugly 4:3 aspect ratio.
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    But there is the bad stuff.
    The game, has too much tension for me. Probably I'm a scaredy-cat but whatever.
    If the jumpscares are played right, I would be jumping on my seat and then getting a stick to try and murder my PC. But it's just plain repetitive, which I came to realize with the FNAF games.
    This game is basically an endurance test, to see how long you will last until you just **** your pants and quit the game.
    Now onto the story:
    You are a new employee at the new Fazbear horror attraction! Your job is to keep the animatronics from murdering you.
    There are many minigames that help improve the story and there is the "endings" I put quotation marks there because the endings are complete crap! How am I supposed to figure out that you're supposed to fly away while being Balloon Boy and then giving a dead child cake! Basically a horribly implemented moral choice system but you have to find the choices. Although the Chica choice was fairly easy to do.
    The endings. There are three endings, all being portrayed by three very same-ish picture. The bad ending gives you the animatronic heads but with lights on them. Meaning that the dead children aren't laid to rest. Watch the Game Theorists on that. The Neutral ending, I don't really know about this one. And the good ending, where the children finally rest. All these endings didn't really make an impact one me. No emotions. In fact, this is the weakest part of the game.
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    Now onto my conclusion.
    Five nights at Freddy's 3 is a fantastic sequel to the FNaF series if you're used to the mechanics and tension. But for me, it's too much to bear.
    The story is extremely well made except for that really unsatisfying end.
    The atmosphere is extremely well made and gives you that creepy vibe like when you're in a nightmare.
    Finally, the graphics, they are clean and simplistic but are held back by that ugly 4:3 aspect ratio, and the animations are vastly improved from the first FNaF game that looked worthy of a 90s CD-ROM game.
    That is all, hope you like the review.    … Expand
  10. mcd
    Jun 8, 2015
    4
    Fnaf this game is boring the game is too over rated the first one great the 3 one is annoying the ghost robots appear when ever they what and there is less contect no custom nights ! that's why 4 of 10
  11. nickdmitrievi
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Fnaf is the best horror, this is the amaizing graphic for clickteam fusion! thank you sou much scott for this amaizing game!!!! i like this game sou much!!!
  12. reviewfrom19842
    Sep 7, 2016
    0
    This story is one the worst story I have seen in anything ever the movie is going to **** suck. I'm sure Scott Cawthon is a good person but this games suck.
  13. Gnarlyline
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scott really succeeded with this game.

    We'll start off with the basic gist of it. The whole gameplay instead of being hectic in the later nights instead just really revolves around animatronic. Now there are other animtronics in the form of phantoms that instead of killing you outright just mess with your systems. Now trust me don't mistake that for being harmless, that CAN screw you over and WILL screw you over. However I find that adds to the tension/panic cause **** is just constantly hitting the fan while Springtrap is coming to hunt down your ass.

    The game mechanics don't center around thinking of something to do when you're about to get killed. They're about preventing you from getting into that situation in the first place by impeding his progress. You have three systems, cameras which should be self explanatory, ventilation which is the system the phantom animatronics usually shut down when they attack you, if it shuts down you start fainting and the screen starts blinking black which is a perfect chance for springtrap to get you, and at last you have the audio system, this is one of you main defense mechanisms where if you use it in a room that springtrap is near he'll go to the room. Your other defense mechanism is the ability to seal the vents, this is crucial because if you don't and he goes into one he can go through a MASSIVE shortcut.

    The story is still pretty baller. The events/story is still told through the atari era and make a return from FNAF 2. It answers the questions on who Springtrap is, who the murderer is, and even the fate of the lost souls of the children who were murdered.

    The tension and atmosphere are pretty great in my opinion (although some will disagree.) It's more tense than its predecessors in that instead of the animatronics just jerking off and wandering around this one just more or less ruthlessly hunts you down. It gets tense knowing that it just gets closer and closer. The atmosphere while kind of lacking the charm of its predecessors still is fairly creepy.

    In conclusion it's really the best FNAF experience you can get.    … Expand
  14. Phoenix_Wright_
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    Wow, scot did it. He has made a sequel that's impressive! A lot of new content, including vent sealing. Although less scary than the others, it gives off an incredibly creepy enviroment
  15. AnimatorReboot
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    Yet another fantastic game by a fantastic creator. Has so much more detail than the first 2 games. Whoever said this game series was a cash grab, is wrong. Scott spends so much time on these games, and he deserves more respect for that. Keep it up Scott!
  16. IaasXbc
    May 16, 2015
    10
    Far outstrips its predecessor , bringing a mechanical being forced you to see the cameras .
    If you want to lose hours of your life playing a game, this game will serve you .
    I highly recommend it
  17. Alex88
    Mar 30, 2015
    0
    Уже не страшно. Надоело это однообразие!
    Жаль, но серия уже стала конвеером, причем полным...
    Первая часть была реально страшной и интересной ! Вторая была не такая страшная, но там свое брало количество врагов А третья уже ничем не пугает! Не советую !!!    Уже не страшно. Надоело это однообразие!
    Жаль, но серия уже стала конвеером, причем полным...
    Первая часть была реально страшной и интересной !
    Вторая была не такая страшная, но там свое брало количество врагов
    А третья уже ничем не пугает!
    Не советую !!!
  18. DoctorW2016
    Mar 6, 2015
    4
    NOT INNOVATIVE, NO MORE ANIMATRONICS AND A LAZY PHANTOM ANIMATRONIC SYSTEM! NO! i want new REAL animatronics RIGHT NOW. And you also expect for the jumpscare, NOT. FREAKING. INNOVATIVE.
  19. lakin777
    Mar 22, 2015
    5
    The first fnaf did a **** thing very well. this one however doesnt really do anything out of the ordinary its just a very well done game that doesnt stand out and will be forgaten in the next month.
  20. wickedsonic1
    Aug 1, 2015
    0
    Literal garbage. i swear this guy is just spouting this trash out as fast as he can to get money. This game has literally nothing redeeming. Boring, repetitive gameplay, crappy jumpscares, and quite possibly the worst community ever. Dont wate your time or money.
  21. lazatoy
    Mar 7, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going into FNaF 3 was interesting. It was interesting to have 1 animatronic following you at all costs and having to reboot things is something I've never in a game. However the ending is MEH. I don't go into FNaF looking for story, trust me Game Theory has me covered, not that smike or 8-bit gaming stuff. But this time there's a "moral choice" system, but I put that into quotations because it's not really a moral choice system. Here's how it works: play a list of mini-games in a certain order and get a picture the text "the end" but if you don't do that... you get a slightly altered version of the other picture with the words 'bad ending' on it. But Wikipedia says there's a better ending that those if you play it on a harder difficulty which I chose to believe. Then there's the problem I always have with these FNaF games that almost always gets passed on by the fans of it who defend it using their sh*tty smike videos. This game is fun and a bit more original than the other games... if you leave out how repetitive it gets and the fact that the endings suck major ****s.… Expand
  22. Nerdreviewer
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    Melhor jogo da série, falou quase tudo de legal sobre a história e a gameplay é bem foda :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Matanuva135
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    The two prequels are always stressful and hard. This is actually easier and revealed alot of mysteries. The only problem is the fanbase, but that has nothing to do with the game.
  24. XandWacky
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    This game will keep you on your toes! Well, after the first night. This game changes everything you think you know about Five Nights at Freddy's, so be ready to scream!
  25. Chris1
    Jun 22, 2015
    9
    Defiantly the best of them all. To be honest this was the first Fnaf that scared the living **** out of me. The gameplay and the Background soundtrack are just beautiful to listen to. And having no Doors just makes it scarier. The only bad thing is how easy it is you can basically trap springtrap where ever you wan't
  26. Samusbooks
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    I love FNaF series,it's scary and it's very fun play with your friends,this game is funny,and the Phantons Animatronics are scary,resuming this series:IT IS INCREDIBLE,AND FUNNY,AND...SCARY.
  27. Annoymous1
    Aug 15, 2015
    3
    This game was deprived of any horror. In fact, it was just so boring playing this. As innovational sitting in a chair clicking camera's are, there is no fun to be had, and totally ruins the little experience and atmosphere to be delivered.
  28. how_are_u
    Nov 2, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is certainly OK, but does not live up to the standards put in place by Five Nights at Freddy's 1 and 2. This whole game seems somewhat pointless towards the Five Nights at Freddy's storyline. The gameplay was somewhat repetitive, but very nice overall. This title focuses more on strategy, some examples being using sound to your advantage and the blatant limitations of the technology you have to work with.
    The main antagonist here is a new character called Springtrap, a faulty spring-lock suit supposedly with someone stuffed inside, later revealed to be the purple guy. There are other animatronics in this game in the form of the phantoms, ghostly hallucinations of the animatronics from the previous games that will attack if your computers crash, and you have not reset them.
    Overall Five Nights at Freddy's 3 was a pleasing title, although somewhat of a departure from the formula that this franchise has set into place and not as scary, fun or interesting then the other games.
    A decent game that I would definitely recommend to fans of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise or horror in general.    … Expand
  29. pikby
    Nov 2, 2016
    6
    FNAF3 once again tries to capture the magic of FNAF 1 ,and once again fails,however it does have more success ,with gameplay that is interesting and a story that is just as interesting,however both fall flat in delivering a fantastic product.

    65%
  30. gogetaxvegeto
    Aug 6, 2015
    5
    Pretty boring with the same gameplay over and over again. The errors make it hard to focus and the jumpscare does not have the fun that it used to have.
  31. KitkatChunky
    Aug 15, 2015
    8
    I love the story unfolding in this one and how the animatronics have really been combined into one deemed to be 'ultimate' animatronic. I liked the introduction of keeping your camera's up and audio up, and the jump scares from foxy and balloon boy are terrifying! However i think the main jump scare could do with some work as it is kind of pathetic.
  32. ccateni
    Sep 29, 2015
    9
    A really solid game (not to spoil anything and to keep it short), but is can be not scary sometimes and it isn't as hard as the other games (through i would play this than fnaf 4 because that's really stressful).
  33. Jollyjoe1000
    Nov 3, 2015
    7
    now we have gone to a sequel to fnaf (fnaf 2) that is fun and had good new mechanics. To a game that is fun, but the new mechanics suck. Fnaf 3 is fun but the new things added to the game make it suck. The game is fun and addicting (probably because it's not scary and easy to play), But the false scares are annoying and unfun to try and fight off.Also I pro fore multiple animitronicsnow we have gone to a sequel to fnaf (fnaf 2) that is fun and had good new mechanics. To a game that is fun, but the new mechanics suck. Fnaf 3 is fun but the new things added to the game make it suck. The game is fun and addicting (probably because it's not scary and easy to play), But the false scares are annoying and unfun to try and fight off.Also I pro fore multiple animitronics trying to kill me. But the worse thing about it is that the entire game excludes Freddy as the main Villein. Instead it has a messed up bonnie named Springtrap( or as I like to call him Springcrap).… Expand
  34. Laura1601
    Nov 28, 2015
    6
    I enjoyed all of the Five nights at Freddy games. Springtrap is one scary Animatronic, But the only problem is this game is hard especially after night 4
  35. LesterNygard
    Mar 2, 2016
    7
    The new mechanics are very fun to use and the environments are much better.I feel like its not as scary as the other games,but its more complicated and interesting story wise.
  36. gameguardian21
    Jul 4, 2016
    4
    Why Scott still continues the series. To finish that stupid story, money, and so that he can make fans want more of the story. Once again, the exact same game, with less robots this time.
  37. NeedleFoxx
    Jan 23, 2016
    8
    As of writing this review most problems I have ever experienced with this game have been patched, I like the new direction he took instead of just being in a pizzeria but it still manages to maintain the same feel and atmosphere as the first two, I think my main complaint is that the phantoms always give you a warning so you can prepare for the jump scare and Springtrap hardly even has aAs of writing this review most problems I have ever experienced with this game have been patched, I like the new direction he took instead of just being in a pizzeria but it still manages to maintain the same feel and atmosphere as the first two, I think my main complaint is that the phantoms always give you a warning so you can prepare for the jump scare and Springtrap hardly even has a "jump scare" it just kind of looks like he's offering you a cup of tea... so it's not really that scary which is a disappointment but still a god installment. definitely better than the fourth one, that one is garbage.… Expand
  38. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    2
    2 games is enough for this bad series. The story is trash. There is no variety and there is a bit of it but its used from the 2nd FNAF game. The jumpscares are ugly its like ganon from the Phillips Cd-i games scared you constantly. This game is just plain annoying.
  39. Acathefaca
    Oct 10, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I rated all fnaf games 10/10 except this one.It was too rushed,Scott didn't take his time to make a 3D look like in fnaf 1 and 2(and later fnaf 4 and sister location) and there were some glitches in the game.Springtraps animation of moving and his jumpscare was lame.Also there is a so-called "good ending" which only exists to give you one of the 3 stars you can get.The game is not difficult at all,and I actually liked to play a night over and over again until I beat it in previous games.Good things about the game are that it adds a lot to the story and Scott did pretty well for the voice of Phone Dude.… Expand
  40. hassall
    Oct 28, 2016
    7
    I thought the game was ok not as good as the other two. The problem with this game is that there was only one Animatronic which was springtrap , i Admit springtrap is my fav animatronic in the whole series without him this game would suck.
  41. bunniebon
    Apr 22, 2017
    8
    This one was lacking huge qualities, first of all the jumpscares were not scary, they were mediocre. While I did like the gameplay and the story the jumpscares just didn't do it.
  42. JAMSpam
    Nov 26, 2016
    9
    Easiest game in the franchise imp. Now there is only one animatronic, and yes, I'm skipping my previous Five Nights at Freddy's review intro. The game is less scary, but some scares such as Phantom Foxy jumpscaring when you're not careful or Springtrap jumpscaring when you don't know where he is are pretty heart hurting. There are yet more new mechanics such as closing vents, maintenanceEasiest game in the franchise imp. Now there is only one animatronic, and yes, I'm skipping my previous Five Nights at Freddy's review intro. The game is less scary, but some scares such as Phantom Foxy jumpscaring when you're not careful or Springtrap jumpscaring when you don't know where he is are pretty heart hurting. There are yet more new mechanics such as closing vents, maintenance panel and other things are in the game, and new secrets are revealed. If you enjoyed the first 2 you will like this one.… Expand
  43. Phoenix123
    Mar 18, 2018
    7
    Overall, in my opinion as a big fan of the FNaF series, has to be the 2nd worst game in the series. Gameplay wise, it is good, but does not exactly meet with the rest of the series. The whole idea of the Phantom animatronics has never clicked with me, as I don't exactly get how hallucinations could effect a building so much. Lore wise, it did make some nice additions, such as Purple Guy'sOverall, in my opinion as a big fan of the FNaF series, has to be the 2nd worst game in the series. Gameplay wise, it is good, but does not exactly meet with the rest of the series. The whole idea of the Phantom animatronics has never clicked with me, as I don't exactly get how hallucinations could effect a building so much. Lore wise, it did make some nice additions, such as Purple Guy's end, and the safe room notion. Overall, the game was average, but probably below average on FNaF standards.… Expand
  44. Greenhunter17
    Oct 2, 2017
    7
    Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is a slight improvement since the last game but the way Scott lays it out makes it good, but the plot is just terrible and the game itself is just plain confusing.
  45. Joshinatir2200
    Nov 4, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's no doubt that this may be the creepiest of the FNaF games. Having only one real animatronic can be a pro and a con, but let me tell you, the first time I had to stare it in the face, it was extremely effective. Still can't get that picture of the bunny staring from the corner of the doorway out of my head. I'm glad Scott went with something a little different this time, and it's spooky enough when you first start and have no clue what you're supposed to be doing.… Expand
  46. 4Nick3
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    3 gives us the perfect example of player vs AI. Stuck alone with only one thing to kill you this game forces you to lure him away as you play sounds, that one thing new, but there's a lot more here. New parts of the story are revealed here, very suspenseful and frightening.
    Rating: A-
  47. PanosGX
    May 27, 2018
    4
    This game is pretty bad. The graphics are okay, they didn't bother me at all. The music is basically non-existant, so, eh. The mini games and lore? *beep* that! They to get into minigames are soo cryptic and succeding in order to get a part of the lore is even more cryptic, also, only matpat can understand the lore. If you wanna get a slice of enjoyment out of the lore you have to haveThis game is pretty bad. The graphics are okay, they didn't bother me at all. The music is basically non-existant, so, eh. The mini games and lore? *beep* that! They to get into minigames are soo cryptic and succeding in order to get a part of the lore is even more cryptic, also, only matpat can understand the lore. If you wanna get a slice of enjoyment out of the lore you have to have played and undertood the other games and that kinda sucks diiiiiiiiictionary. Also the gameplay is *beep*! It is annoying and not fun. The system errors are untorrelable. The main mechanics of the game can turn to *beep* making the game almost impossible. I couldn't get past night 2, take that with a grain of salt. When you get phantowned springtrap will come to your office instantly and having to keep track of springtrap both in the halls and vents while the impossible to avoid phantoms are on the loose is a pain in the *beep*, especially since he moves so fast and he can barely be seen, the audio ques rarely work (and fail) and he can barely be seen by the cameras (that fail). Also (as I said) ventilation errors will be a free trip to your office for springtrap. The horror factor is mediocre. The rotten aesthetic along with the barely function cameras and the fact that there is only one animatronic that can kill you makes for a pretty good atmosphere. But the jumpscares aren't scary and they way springtrap just "hey dude"s you is cringe worthy. The phantom animatronic jumpscares are fast, loud and in your face and combine them with the fact that they don't kill you but break your ventilation forcing you to breathe heavily along with the flashing red lights is pretty good for the scares, since they are actually unexpected, unlike for the springtrap slink which you can see coming from a mile away. In short, the game is aesthetically pleasing but mechanically not, the lore is too complicated and hard too get but it is kinda scary.… Expand
  48. fsdgsfg
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    Fnaf is the best horror, this is the amaizing graphic for clickteam fusion! thank you sou much scott for this amaizing game!!!! i like this game sou much!!!
  49. LedgerDraven
    Sep 21, 2019
    4
    This game is mediocre. I enjoyed the first two games, but this one is just, blah. While the graphics are okay, the rest of it is meh. DEFINITELY not what I wanted. If you enjoyed the first two games then you might enjoy this one, but you may end up disliking it as well. If you disliked the first two games, then you probably won't enjoy this one any better. Once again, your choice if youThis game is mediocre. I enjoyed the first two games, but this one is just, blah. While the graphics are okay, the rest of it is meh. DEFINITELY not what I wanted. If you enjoyed the first two games then you might enjoy this one, but you may end up disliking it as well. If you disliked the first two games, then you probably won't enjoy this one any better. Once again, your choice if you want to buy it.… Expand
  50. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    6
    FNAF 3 is easily the worst in the series, there is only one animatronic after you and it just feels the same as the previous two games. At this point the same old gameplay is stale.
  51. sebastianali
    Jul 18, 2019
    6
    Is the best in the series only because is the easiest. The lack of custom night is terrible and the jumpscares are a joke.
  52. oleksiy73
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    FNAF 3 is amazingly good. It used to be one of my favourite FNAF Parts (Till FFPS came out). I strongly recommend you this game
  53. FuriousAegon
    Dec 21, 2021
    6
    Again as always magnificient atmosphere and sounds, but the game formula is really strange comapring with the previous two.The Energy has gone and been replaced by Reboot systems (Audio,Ventilation and Camera systems) and also a little mechanic of closing the ventilation.Im not gonna lie this is really strange mechanics to see in FNaF but it is playable but far less enjoyable than previousAgain as always magnificient atmosphere and sounds, but the game formula is really strange comapring with the previous two.The Energy has gone and been replaced by Reboot systems (Audio,Ventilation and Camera systems) and also a little mechanic of closing the ventilation.Im not gonna lie this is really strange mechanics to see in FNaF but it is playable but far less enjoyable than previous one *and the fourth one too*.
    Also lore is also good and the plot gives an awesome finale to the original trilogy.    … Expand
  54. Lucas_t
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    A game that gives chills just remembering. It is as scary as the first game and has almost the same dynamics as the second game. It was the best game in this saga so far.
  55. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    7
    Apesar de mostrar mais sobre a história da franquia de uma forma mais direta, o jogo possui diversos problemas de programação e ''bugs'' que atrapalham a jogatina e acabam estressando com o decorrer do tempo.
  56. LeandroLucky
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Con este juego tengo sentimientos encontrados.
    Me encanto la idea de scott de hacer un 1vs1 de padre e hijo pero no fue muy bien ejecutado.
    Graficamente esta ok, se ve muy hermoso esta muy cuidado, te hace sentir nervioso y el diseño de Springtrap es una genialidad.
    Por parte de la jugabilidad me parece bien, tenemos para resetear camaras, ventilación, audio y los ductos.
    Los phantom son hermosos, BB, freddy, puppet, foxy todos son buenisimos no hay uno que se vea mal, todos asustan cuando los ves y en un descuido podrian hacer que llegue muy rápidamente william a la oficina.
    Sobre la historia es muy bien planteada, mostrando en minijuegos todo hasta ver las almas yendo a por su asesino y verlo morir de una manera horrible en el traje de SPRINGBONNIE para verlo regresar en este juego y en un futuro...
    Recomendado 9/10    … Expand
  57. SirSoil
    Mar 1, 2020
    7
    Five Nights At Freddys 3 is a really huge downgrade, but it tries new things some work and some don’t. The jumpscares are no longer scary they are just nothing at all, they also get very annoying. But I think the atmosphere is top notch horrifying, the simple lore elements heavily support that. Sadly the gameplay doesn’t support it with annoying and repetitive actions. However These smallFive Nights At Freddys 3 is a really huge downgrade, but it tries new things some work and some don’t. The jumpscares are no longer scary they are just nothing at all, they also get very annoying. But I think the atmosphere is top notch horrifying, the simple lore elements heavily support that. Sadly the gameplay doesn’t support it with annoying and repetitive actions. However These small minigames each night or the secret minigames really keeps the player invested. Sadly no custom night but there is a cool extra night and an extras menu with cool little additions. Five Nights At Freddys 3 might have issues but it’s still a good scary time, with lore exploring and surviving the inevitable. (Good 3/5) Give It A Try!… Expand
  58. CRM03
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    I have always felt that FNaF 3 was an underrated title. Sure the jump scares aren't frightening, but I think that works in the game's favor. It honestly lets me focus more on the actual game rather than worrying about flinching from a jump scare. It really feels more like a strategy game as opposed to closing a door or putting on a mask when an animatronic shows up. The game has greatI have always felt that FNaF 3 was an underrated title. Sure the jump scares aren't frightening, but I think that works in the game's favor. It honestly lets me focus more on the actual game rather than worrying about flinching from a jump scare. It really feels more like a strategy game as opposed to closing a door or putting on a mask when an animatronic shows up. The game has great sound design and a spooky atmosphere. On the other hand one big negative of the game is how heavily is relies on RNG, especially on aggressive nightmare mode. This is also a big problem for me with multiple entries in the series. Very underrated game.… Expand
  59. Alperen007
    Jul 31, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Insufficient improvements after the first two game: bad graphics, sounds, low quality cameras (this game is in 2020s) mediocre jumpscares... Good things are different ending, mini-games and "extra" menu. Also atmosphere is little bit felt well and scary. Another good thing after the second game is easier difficulty.… Expand
  60. Darklord101
    Jun 16, 2020
    1
    as somebody who has been invested in the FNAF game since the release of the first game, I think this one had the most hype out of every game we have so far but it turned out to be really disappointing lore-based game that didn't focus on the gameplay and focused more on the lore. If you wanna get scared you might as well play FNAF 1 or 2 and not this one. But if you like the FNAF lore andas somebody who has been invested in the FNAF game since the release of the first game, I think this one had the most hype out of every game we have so far but it turned out to be really disappointing lore-based game that didn't focus on the gameplay and focused more on the lore. If you wanna get scared you might as well play FNAF 1 or 2 and not this one. But if you like the FNAF lore and wanna know more about it than this is the game for you.… Expand
  61. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    this is a esay game part i play it not hard like fnaf 4 it verry good play and best music
  62. Cacogeese
    Jan 21, 2021
    6
    FNAF 3 while (at the time) was the most hyped game in the franchise prior to it's release, is the worst entry in the franchise. Instead of worrying about when the animatronics come to your office space, you have to distract the one animatronic around the map away from your office until it is 5AM.

    The lore is expanded upon in this franchise in a good way, the setting is as effective as    FNAF 3 while (at the time) was the most hyped game in the franchise prior to it's release, is the worst entry in the franchise. Instead of worrying about when the animatronics come to your office space, you have to distract the one animatronic around the map away from your office until it is 5AM.

    The lore is expanded upon in this franchise in a good way, the setting is as effective as ever and the jumpscares are lackluster compared to other entries. It is not as scary as the previous two games.    … Expand
  63. Retro_samurai45
    Apr 7, 2021
    6
    Fnaf 3 the review: By the time five nights at freddy’s 3 was released the franchise needed no introduction. With this game being announced it was intended to be the finale to a trilogy of games that seemed to be at the peak of the hype yet it also seemed the correct time for the franchise to end. To begin- the premise of five nights at freddy’s 3 (FNAF3) is almost identical to the prior toFnaf 3 the review: By the time five nights at freddy’s 3 was released the franchise needed no introduction. With this game being announced it was intended to be the finale to a trilogy of games that seemed to be at the peak of the hype yet it also seemed the correct time for the franchise to end. To begin- the premise of five nights at freddy’s 3 (FNAF3) is almost identical to the prior to installments, you are a security guard taking care of an establishment but the only difference being there is only one enemy that can actually hurt you. This brings up the topic of gameplay- it is still the point and click horror experience that the franchise has become notorious for however, this time you must manage 3 different functions: ventilation, audio, video. These all enable key parts of the gameplay that can be the difference between a successful run and a fail. Due to the prior mentioned lack of ‘real’ enemies it is very easy to manage as you can lock it in one of the cameras for the whole night using the audio lure. Even though there is only one fatal enemy there are several others that can affect the numerous functions and cause you to become distracted and lose momentum. But this is relatively easy to overcome and the loss of one of your functions isn’t too detrimental due to the fact that you can recover one in the matter of seconds. This makes the already simple gameplay almost childish as there truly are no consequences apart from a lackluster jump scare that you will rarely come across. Yet the lore hidden within the game is very important to the story and often makes up for the lacking gameplay. Overall this game is not much different to the prior installations and the gameplay is often worse on some occasions. 6/10- only recommend die hard fans of the franchise play this as it doesn’t really stand on its own two feet.… Expand
  64. master13009
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    The third installment of the FNAF franchise is unfortunately the worst: in terms of new characters there is only Springtrap.
    In terms of history, it is the best.
    But the mechanisms are too based on chance.
    Well this one is perhaps the only opus to have several endings but it remains the less good.
  65. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    cool concept regarding the ventilation, audio systems, etc. but I dont think it was executed very well. the scare factor is also non existent as all the jumpscares are predictable following your first playthrough. only one animatronic, spingtrap, can actually kill you, there should be more
  66. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Springtrap has a cool design.

    COOL, NOT scary. The gameplay loop isn't nearly as fun as the others. Too reliant on RNG. Takes the strategy from the first two games and replaces it with luck. Ew.

    It's only a 7 and not a 6 purely due to nostalgia, I'm going to be honest.
  67. Hikayeci
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    Biraz karmaşık ve saçma bir oyun. Korku öğeleri az, hikayesi ve gizemleri çok güzel değil. Yine de eğlenceli, tavsiye edeceğim türden. Ben sevdim, fakat her insan sevmez.
  68. Igorshades
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A história do jogo e do próprio stringtrap e muito boa e intrigante e genial… Expand
  69. FantaOrange
    Jul 12, 2021
    5
    Less Rushed Less Lazy:
    I don't have a lot to say about this one other then how underrated I feel it is, for some reason people seem to think this is one of the worst ones and while i don' think it's anything special, i do think it's better than 2, 4, SL and UCN because i feel comfortable saying that this is the second best in the series when it comes to the atmosphere and the sound design    Less Rushed Less Lazy:
    I don't have a lot to say about this one other then how underrated I feel it is, for some reason people seem to think this is one of the worst ones and while i don' think it's anything special, i do think it's better than 2, 4, SL and UCN because i feel comfortable saying that this is the second best in the series when it comes to the atmosphere and the sound design actually fits, I also feel that springtrap has the best design in the whole franchise. (I know i said that the first one had the best designs and i still stand by that because ALL the animatronics look good in that game whereas here springtrap is the only good looking one the phantom animatronics look like they're blind and have **** all over them) As for the gameplay, i do think it's better than 2's but it's still pretty repetitive.    … Expand
  70. LuissDt
    Apr 1, 2022
    5
    The shine was short-lived for the FNAF saga, Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is a bit boring but manages to be something new
  71. Minus_Infinity
    Jun 9, 2023
    0
    Without a doubt my favorite FNAF game of all time. Lore goes crazy in this game, Springtrap is an incredible animatronic that still scares me to this day. The gameplay is fairly easy, but whenever you see Springrap through the window... I don't think I've been more scared in my entire life.
  72. StarkAgentos
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    Как по мне, худшая часть серии. Слишком душная игра.
  73. user6570
    Feb 14, 2022
    4
    el juego esta bueno y me gusta por lo facil que es pero los jumpscares son muy mediocres
  74. gamble_ling
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    I finished this game--NO, I over-finished it by completing even the nightmare mode, unraveling secrets, playing mini-games. That's how I'm engrossed in this game. The change in style and mechanics again are great. It is a full-on throttle experience if you want to feel the dread of FNAF 1 and 2 again
  75. Elos1
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    A good game sometimes even starts to scare, only with each new night it becomes more difficult to play and it becomes not scary for you, it starts to annoy you, but the third part of fnaf is not bad
  76. SirAxol
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is the sequel to the cult and one of the most popular indie horror game franchises. The action takes place in a horror attraction, where phantoms will constantly frighten visitors. But the phantoms will be joined by a real animatronic called Springtrap, who turns out to be a Purple guy in the story. This part is one of the best in terms of the plot, and with theFive Nights at Freddy's 3 is the sequel to the cult and one of the most popular indie horror game franchises. The action takes place in a horror attraction, where phantoms will constantly frighten visitors. But the phantoms will be joined by a real animatronic called Springtrap, who turns out to be a Purple guy in the story. This part is one of the best in terms of the plot, and with the gameplay Scott Cawthon relaxed a little.… Expand
  77. trinovatic
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    Mi fnaf favorito, gracias a este juego me puse como loco a investigar el lore y todo el pedo, el Springtrap me mamaba. Aparte de mi favorito también fue el que mas miedo me daba.
  78. TastyBeans
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I love this game, story/lore is truly amazing. William is a G.
    This whole series and story is goated.

    If you hate the game and series you are just **** at it get good bozo, plain simple, like ur mom.
  79. Shamp058
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    I tried to convince myself that I liked this game. I adore the FNaF series and everything about it, but i can't with this game. The gameplay is super boring, it's not scary in the slightest, and there isn't any post game like pretty much every other FNaF game. It's only saving graces are that the story if PHENOMENAL, and springtrap is an amazing design. Otherwise, this game SUCKS
  80. oneofjw
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Really underrated in the franchise. The atmosphere, springtrap's design are all perfect.
  81. Jpika1
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    Very good, especially the Minigames and the endings, but the gameplay, as interesting as it is, is worse than the first and second.
  82. arzeI
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    El juego en si es bueno el problema es que además el método que se implementaron en las cámaras de que se tenga que ir reparando es bastante frustrante y lo único bueno que le puedo dar al juego es el sistema tan original que tiene del método de las ventilaciones créeme que no sé por eso es de juego sería el más fácil la franquicia pero ahora es súper difícil
  83. Dzusch
    Feb 5, 2023
    7
    This looks bad for 2015. But It's really scary (if you play it at night). There are also bugs here, but few. But the work was not in vain.
  84. Daviwaru
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Essa sequência da um nova ar a história da trilogia e com uma gameplay diferente dos outros jogos
  85. Killervoid
    Mar 28, 2023
    1
    Complete ass worst on yet no story no plot nothing makes sense its the most boring yet
    With one rabbit guy that can kill you this is ass with a stupid gimmicks do not buy.
  86. Artworks
    May 15, 2023
    10
    A great game! Better then Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 but not better then the first game. The designs of the animatronics are meh except for Springtrap his design is great and scary in so many ways. Try this game out now if you love puzzle games!
  87. FederiXGamer
    Jun 4, 2023
    5
    good story excellent villain mediocre jumpscares simple mechanics boring designs not including springtrap
  88. VictorTimely
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    Design robot terburuk di game FNaF. Cuma menang di jumpscare sama story ini game (walaupun jumpscare nya gk seseram FNaF 4 sih).
  89. GerminPlay88
    Aug 22, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fnaf 3 parece un insulto a los juegos de terror, aquí daré mis puntos positivos y negativos:

    POSITIVOS:

    -La Forma en la que cuenta la historia de FNAF es bastante bueno, con los minijuegos y las partes en la cuál debemos manejar a los animatrónicos para seguir a Shadow Freddy para que después nos mate William Afton.

    -El personaje de Springtrap es bastante bueno, que te deja muy angustiado para saber cómo detenerlo.

    -La "inovación" del juego en la que nos da a entender de que somos nosotros contra el asesino de los niños.

    LO MALO:

    -La paleta de colores que se uso es muy básico, parece más el pantano de Shrek que un lugar normal de FNAF

    -La ambientación es una basura completa.

    -El sistema de cámaras es una basura junto al monitor donde podemos reiniciar la ventilación, el audio y las cámaras.

    -Los Phanthoms son personajes que no dan nada de miedo y muy pero muy desaprovechados.

    Y para que no digan que Fnaf 3 solo tubo 3 meses de desarrollo y por eso es así, pues cierren la boca porque FNAF 2 también tubo 3 meses de desarrollo y salió MUCHO MEJOR que Fnaf 3.    … Expand
  90. Jake_Albion
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Best game in the series, Springtrap's design is truly terrifying and the jumpscares are way more scarier than the 2nd game. Keep in mind that this game is not suitable for kids under 11 due to more violence and gore than the first 2 games.
  91. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    45
    It’s extremely good at scare jumps but the point is that scare jumps are an awfully primitive tool. [07/2015, p.54]
  2. PC Gamer
    Mar 22, 2015
    77
    The excellently revised camera system and eerie villain makes Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 one of the better scare-fests out there.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Mar 13, 2015
    70
    Scott Cawthorn returns with Five Nights At Freddy's 3, and while the horror continues once more, it doesn't last very long.
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