Five Nights at Freddy's 3

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6.9

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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%
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. StarkAgentos
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    Как по мне, худшая часть серии. Слишком душная игра.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. FederiXGamer
    Jun 4, 2023
    5
    good story excellent villain mediocre jumpscares simple mechanics boring designs not including springtrap

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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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