Stranger Things 3: The Game

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. SomosXbox
    Jul 12, 2019
    80
    As a complement to the TV series, Stranger Things 3: The Game is an interesting title. It has very successful elements, such as its aesthetics and dialogues, but fails in others, such as side quests.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Jul 8, 2019
    80
    Deep, fun, and wholly entertaining, Stranger Things 3: The Game is a must-have treat that sits remarkably well with its exceptional source material. Despite some hit and miss puzzle work, everything from the combat and the progression framework, right the way through to the world design and its many hidden secrets, collectively put forward a well paced, well balanced adventure that rarely grows tiresome. If you love the show, you’ll love this.
  3. Vandal
    Jul 11, 2019
    78
    Stranger Things 3: The Game does some things really well and some others not so much. However, it’s a good way of rediscovering the events of the third season.
  5. BaziCenter
    Jul 12, 2019
    75
    Stranger Things 3: The Game is an entertaining experience, especially for the fans of the TV Show, and while the first half of it is kind of boring and repetitive, it'll recover in the second half with some good Beat'em Up gameplay.

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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jul 5, 2019
    9
    Stranger Things 3: The Game manages to be 'Before It's Time' past it's time. Set in 1985 following a story congruent the the Netflix Original,Stranger Things 3: The Game manages to be 'Before It's Time' past it's time. Set in 1985 following a story congruent the the Netflix Original, Stranger Things 3, if it were a retro video game. ST3:TG is an overhead 'Beat 'em Up' style game, featuring 12 Characters each with their own unique playstyle and special ability available to play, rendered in glorious 16bit graphic style. Some places in game are only accessible by certain team members, so take note of places you can't pass for later! Find various items in the game, to later use to craft add-ons to make your team tougher. There are always two characters on screen and some of the puzzles and area restriction require you switch in between Characters to pass. Got another controller, and a friend, then trust the AI no longer! Run through the game in Couch Co-op, and lend each other a hand. The game is immensely fun for anyone that loves a good retro-styled Beat 'Em Up whether or not they are a fan of Stranger Things. Also, a word for the fans out there, if you aren't up to date, it plays along side of the real story, so Spoiler Alert! Overall this is a very well made game, and stands tall in it's genre. It's a must for Fans of the series, and a good grab for anyone that likes this style of game. Warning, if you don't watch the series already, this game will make you want to!… Full Review »
  2. Iceni7
    Sep 1, 2021
    1
    What could have been a first class game let down so badly by shockingly bad game mechanics at crucial game moments
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