Crackdown 3

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1042 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 346 out of 1042
  2. Mixed: 120 out of 1042
  3. Negative: 576 out of 1042
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  1. xfreakazoidx
    Mar 1, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Created an account here just to talk about this game. Been a longtime Crackdown fan. Spend a crazy amount of time in the first two games. Especially getting those orbs. So naturally when I heard there would be a third game I was hyped. Didn't think they could screw it up. I was wrong.

    Let's make it clear a lot of the core gameplay is still there. Not too much has changed with the mechanics. So on that end its good ol' Crackdown. Even the graphics have that same great visual style to them. And adding Terry Crews was perfect!

    So what is this game a 3? Well the map is SUPER small. Though they managed to build buildings higher than before. But of course everything is just a empty shell you climb. With even more limitations then before with climbing. With the small map you are stuck with a game that can be beat within 6-8 hours. Now you may think "But there are side missions, orbs...etc to keep you busy!". While the orbs are still fun to get, after beating the game there is really no point to collect them since you are pretty much maxed out level wise. For example I could get the last level of Driving, but it doesn't really do anything of use now that the game is beaten. Also the "Destructible environment" only works online and as of when I played didn't seem to work.

    The side missions are just boring repetitive tasks that are easy. Free prisoners by using a button. Grab some info from a tower using a button. Rare occasions destroy a convoy of cars. Do some silly challenges that are boring after the first few. When it comes to jumping your car through rings there is no "medium" in difficulty. They are either SUPER easy to get or crazy hard with the climbing/jumping car that controls like your drunk and blind. The tank you can get is just "meh" and it's so hard to get that you will of beaten the game by that time. Your cars also blow up too easily. The public cars you can get are useless, except for the ramp truck as always.

    You can go around the map collecting DNA from other agents to play as. Which thankfully you can switch at any time. And each has a bonus like +10% XP driving and +5% XP agility. But really all the agents are the same with varied combos of +10% and +5%. And the sad thing is the only good character is Terry Crews character. He actually has audio that is fun to hear. Ironically if you pick another agent, all the cutscenes only show Terry's character instead. Taking you out of the moment.

    The bosses were all essentially the same and no real strategy was needed to take them down. The weapons were either very crappy or really OP. I won't say all I used but the homing rocket is what you will end up using most of the time. The gadgets/grenades were nothing of interest either. But the grenade that gives you ammo or health was a nice edition (can't recall if it was in past games). The world itself may look like its alive but it's relatively barren except for cats and a few people here or there.

    For how small the game is and how short it is, it's not worth the $60. Maybe $20 at most. Or like me you can play it free using Gamepass. Which makes me happy I didn't spend a dime on it. As much as I would like to see Crackdown 4 where they learn from their mistakes, I doubt that will happen. Though the game does hint of a "future" of the series.    … Expand
  2. JMFILM
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    To put it simply, Crackdown 3 is a fun game. It’s no frills unpretentious fun. If you have an Xbox you should have this game.
  3. MauryEdson
    Apr 27, 2019
    8
    eu gostei, achei facil, divertido, um jogo bonito e recomendo pra todos, bom exclusivo
  4. manufacts52
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Horrível, lixo dos lixos, personagens sem carisma nenhum, jogabilidade repetitiva, sem graça, final mais tosco ainda, anos e anos pra sair isso é dureza, vergonhoso
    ..
  5. LucaCritics
    Mar 26, 2020
    3
    Crackdown 3 Review: 3/10
    I consider Crackdown 3 as a let down from what we expected from the title late when it was announced. For all the time we waited for this game to come out, and the continuous delays, didn't make up for what we got. The game it's fun but it doesn't deliver the standards of a 2019 videogame, resulting in a mediocre downgrade form it sequel and from the reveal in the    Crackdown 3 Review: 3/10
    I consider Crackdown 3 as a let down from what we expected from the title late when it was announced. For all the time we waited for this game to come out, and the continuous delays, didn't make up for what we got. The game it's fun but it doesn't deliver the standards of a 2019 videogame, resulting in a mediocre downgrade form it sequel and from the reveal in the 2014 E3.    … Expand
  6. Javiero1289
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    Es todo lo que se puede esperar de una Secuela, mejora todo lo visto en las anteriores entregas.
  7. Nahna
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    Meu primeiro xbox foi o Series S e essa foi minha terceira experiência com o console, e por enquanto minha favorita.

    A história e o gráfico são medianos, mas a gameplay é muito divertida.
  8. JuanNonlyGaming
    May 24, 2019
    5
    Overall, enjoyable and an easy way to kill 2 days of boredom with explosions and Terry Crews. It's an interesting play as well as fixing the worst parts of Crackdown 2 with the ability to just got ham and do what you want. The multiplayer had my console drop into the 20 fps range which is not good. Mainly, if the campaign was longer and had more to offer the rating would be higher. StillOverall, enjoyable and an easy way to kill 2 days of boredom with explosions and Terry Crews. It's an interesting play as well as fixing the worst parts of Crackdown 2 with the ability to just got ham and do what you want. The multiplayer had my console drop into the 20 fps range which is not good. Mainly, if the campaign was longer and had more to offer the rating would be higher. Still solid and if you have Games Pass, it's a solid download and worth the 2 days it takes you to beat it.… Expand
  9. JAQSROCKER
    May 28, 2019
    6
    I think my high rating for this is because I got this game free on game pass. Great game for achievement hunters. At the start the game feels slow and sluggish but once you start building the abilities up, the games really starts feeling like the first Crackdown on 360. But that was about it for me really. Just a big nostalgia trip. A play through once and done type of game. Great game ifI think my high rating for this is because I got this game free on game pass. Great game for achievement hunters. At the start the game feels slow and sluggish but once you start building the abilities up, the games really starts feeling like the first Crackdown on 360. But that was about it for me really. Just a big nostalgia trip. A play through once and done type of game. Great game if you've got a few days off and can't decide what to play and just want to blow stuff up… Expand
  10. Igordo
    Jun 1, 2019
    0
    So this is the game that is better thave an n GOW4, so i could haidea of how to make a budget so i could clean the name of my company so i could make a new announce.
  11. Neodcx
    Jun 30, 2019
    0
    Five years for this ? oh no man, this is an horror, the character walking is horrible, 4k for this ? Crackdown1 is best.
  12. Daddio01
    Jul 3, 2019
    0
    This game took so long to make I thought it’s got to be a right humdinger of a game............

    How wrong can one be? I thank the Lord for the small gift of gamepass so I didn’t have to waste my cash on this pile of old tripe. It’s tacky, cheesy and a right old load of drivel. Whoever was responsible for this making it’s way onto the games market must be sweating a lot, dreading being    This game took so long to make I thought it’s got to be a right humdinger of a game............

    How wrong can one be? I thank the Lord for the small gift of gamepass so I didn’t have to waste my cash on this pile of old tripe. It’s tacky, cheesy and a right old load of drivel. Whoever was responsible for this making it’s way onto the games market must be sweating a lot, dreading being summoned to the bosses office. Someone has to be the fall guy for this utter trash.
    So to some up. It was awful and I didn’t like it    … Expand
  13. Eliepark
    Jul 6, 2019
    0
    Crackdown 3 is fun but this game took 5 years and it doesn't look good and the multiplayer look bad.
  14. ShabazzX
    Sep 4, 2019
    0
    So a writer from the og halos works for Microsoft but doesn't work on halo anymore? But is somehow involved in this nonsense? Microsoft! What are you trying to do here? Are you guys just trolling us?
  15. tiagomido
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    jogo divertidíssimo , cheio de boss e bases para se infiltrar , visual bem colorio e é tipico jogo que vc passa horas jogando e nem senti o tempo passar
  16. WarkKnight
    Nov 6, 2019
    6
    It's essentially a remaster of Crackdown with less of the radical personality and culturally insensitive references. For me, it's hard to see this as an overly ambitious sequel that doesn't deliver. It's not the next-gen crackdown some people want but it's something that couldn't have been achieved on the Xbox 360. I think it's a really good sandbox with fun weapons, gadgets, and godIt's essentially a remaster of Crackdown with less of the radical personality and culturally insensitive references. For me, it's hard to see this as an overly ambitious sequel that doesn't deliver. It's not the next-gen crackdown some people want but it's something that couldn't have been achieved on the Xbox 360. I think it's a really good sandbox with fun weapons, gadgets, and god mode. The combat, story, and driving won't blow you away but if you wanna feel like a super-soldier and hear Terry Crews deliver b-movie quips you will like this. Great deal on game pass, can be found for around $20 at the time of review.… Expand
  17. Ohdeargod
    Sep 9, 2019
    8
    Imagine just cause style mayhem. Put a sci-fi art style over it and let you literally play as Terry Crews. Yep makes up for it’s flaws
  18. Pluk
    Oct 24, 2019
    7
    Es un juego adictivo, dan ganas de regresar a completar una misión, carrera o una búsqueda de objetos. Lo mejor: La música, los controles en combate, saltando techos, vuelo y conducción.
    Lo mejorable: Los gráficos, diálogos un poco infantiles...
  19. Hotdogcannon
    Oct 23, 2019
    3
    Here’s what I found of the game from best to worst:
    TERRY CREWS!!!
    -Good-ok graphics -Good-ok enemy (in terms of story) -Ok solo story -Ok co-op -Gameplay: would have been relevant in the mid to late 2000s -Animations: looks VERY over exaggerated -Sound design: as soon as you leave the room where you first spawn and fall into the water you can tell that the sound is all messed up -Gunplay:    Here’s what I found of the game from best to worst:
    TERRY CREWS!!!
    -Good-ok graphics
    -Good-ok enemy (in terms of story)
    -Ok solo story
    -Ok co-op
    -Gameplay: would have been relevant in the mid to late 2000s
    -Animations: looks VERY over exaggerated -Sound design: as soon as you leave the room where you first spawn and fall into the water you can tell that the sound is all messed up
    -Gunplay: confusing, weird
    -Controls: very non-standard controls (tap LB to reload???)
    -vehicles: again, feels weird
    -A.I.: garbage
    -Level design: absolutely garbage, repetitively generated buildings
    Verdict: if Microsoft and sumo had given themselves a few more years to work on this and updated gameplay accordingly this could have been a very good exclusive but, alas, even Terry Crews and an interesting enemy storyline could not save this. So unless you are really looking to blow something up or are a die hard crackdown fan, there’s no point even thinking about this game. For a good ‘splodey game try the just cause series or GTA online    … Expand
  20. MegaGamer2006
    Oct 27, 2019
    0
    This game is so bad. Its full of bugs. The story is bad. The open world also is very bad. The graphics are very bad for this generation. Please dont purchase this game. I am saving your time and money.
  21. Nathan69
    Nov 3, 2019
    0
    Terrible excuse for a game boring repetitive and a waste of time if you want this stick with crackdown one this game is a waste of space on the console
  22. SNXL
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Sinceramente, não sei dizer o quão decepcionado eu estou com esse game. O primeiro crackdown tinha sua magia, o segundo perdeu essa magia e o terceiro destruiu tudo de uma vez. Se eu pudesse, eu daria nota -0 pois realmente é um jogo decepcionante, me dói muito ter que dizer isso como fã do primeiro jogo, mas isso foi uma das MINHAS piores experiências. Narrativa extremamente mal feita,Sinceramente, não sei dizer o quão decepcionado eu estou com esse game. O primeiro crackdown tinha sua magia, o segundo perdeu essa magia e o terceiro destruiu tudo de uma vez. Se eu pudesse, eu daria nota -0 pois realmente é um jogo decepcionante, me dói muito ter que dizer isso como fã do primeiro jogo, mas isso foi uma das MINHAS piores experiências. Narrativa extremamente mal feita, gameplay extremamente fraca a sem graça, tirando aquelas coisas destrutivas que tinham mostrado no trailer. Esse jogo foi uma desonra a todos os fãs de Xbox, de verdade. Espero futuramente que a Microsoft reveja seus conceitos futuramente, o que eu acredito que esteja acontecendo.… Expand
  23. dilong182
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Ужасно выглядит игра, тупой сюжет и худший мультиплеер. Такое бесплатно даже по геймпассу не нужно
  24. PauloRE
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    um dos piores jogos de todos os tempos!!! graficos de geração muito ultrapassada, prefiro continuar jogando meu bom e velho ps2 do que jogar essa porcaria de jogo
  25. Kennysteny2
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Not a 10/10 game that's for sure, but if you ignore the lies of Microsoft about the power of the cloud and if this game was a non known franchise. It has nice easy mechanics well polished game play and if you like crackdown one its more of the same without bugs or glitches
  26. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    4
    Esse jogo foi a maior mentira do século feita pela Xbox Game Studios, como puderam mentir dizendo nos eventos e anúncios que ''Crackdown 3'' seria isso ou aquilo, e lançam o jogo todo destruído. Chegou a ser ridículo para eu que tenho Xbox One, que sempre confiei no jogos ''exclusivos'', ter tido que jogar essa porcaria. Por favor, nunca mais façam isso de novo!
  27. floppyedonkey
    Jan 26, 2020
    2
    Crackdown used to be the game that would get me excited to get on the console, now with Crackdown 3, I'm very let down, the graphics are sub-par ingame improvements over last version lacking. And the promises given that the third installation in the series would have are abandoned. I will never get excited again for a Crackdown game.
  28. TLColossus
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    Crackudão 3,a game that promised heaven and has given hell,its not even trash its just...Crackdown
  29. MaykonDias
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    joguei no inicio desse ano, a campanha é excelente merece bem mais que a nota dada pelos críticos! multplayer deixou um pouco a desejar mas a campanha é otima!
  30. RealsFernandoBR
    Mar 11, 2020
    0
    Não gostei, muitos problemas de Bugs incessantes, muito inferior aos outros título. Completamente terrível!!
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#3 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 82
  3. Negative: 9 out of 82
  1. Games.cz
    Apr 5, 2019
    40
    Crackdown 3 wastes its potential in both the woefully boring campaign and the completely uninteresting, barely functional multiplayer. The open-world city is just as empty as the game itself.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 20, 2019
    64
    We can't recommend Crackdown 3 in good faith. It has its moments, but you need to be a fan of uncomplicated run'n'gun gameplay to enjoy them – and even then, the action takes way too long to pick up. [Issue#236, p.42]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 9, 2019
    70
    After such a glacial wait, it's not unreasonable to expect more. Still, in spite of its pared-back ambitions, it is such a chorus line of brainless, sugar rush thrills, you'll rarely be anything less than entertained. Let's just hope we don't have to wait until 2024 for Crackdown 4 to arrive. [Issue#225, p.65]
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