![]() The game itself is quite deep when it comes to the actual gameplay side as you’ll not just be running around hitting creatures, you’ll also need to survive by crafting armour and accessories as well as strategically managing your team and solving co-op-based puzzles. In that respect, the developers have pulled this off as I love the art design of the environments, creatures, characters and all the references scattered around the place (just like in the show). Stranger Things 3: The Game is a retro-inspired isometric action game that has been aesthetically created with pixel-art in an effort to mimic older games whilst operating as a modern one. Personally, I binge-watched all of Season three before playing this game and it made me appreciate the game much more than I would have if I’d come into it blind (not the recommended way to play the game). This way you’ll not get ahead of yourself and you’ll get to explore Hawkins from a different perspective as you work your way through places you see on the show. Each chapter is almost in sync with the episodes in the show, so you could technically watch an episode then play the chapter, followed by another episode and chapter in the game. The game itself will last you around ten hours on your first playthrough if you’re playing by yourself and without any guide or hints. This is also apparent as all of the non-important interactions have been replaced by new NPC ‘quest givers’ and events in order to expand your playtime. One such event (without giving anything away) is when one character comes to help another – in the TV show there’s an emotional moment between the two which led up to this scene, the game just has them walk in, do their bit, then the scene ends – no context or depth at all.Īgain, this isn’t a dig at the developers, I imagine they weren’t given all the source material. This is what I believe because there are some moments within the game in which events happen with no context behind them or explanation as to why things were progressing in the way they were. Although, I imagine that BonusXP were only given information on what the key plot points were within each episode, with the majority of the minor interactions excluded from the documents they received. By that, I don’t mean it follows on from the end of the show, I mean it literally follows the TV show almost word for word in most of the key scenes. Stranger Things 3: The Game follows the TV show of the same name. I’ve got a few things to say about this game, both positive and negative, so let’s see how much I can say without revealing any spoilers or plot points… I would personally recommend you watch the TV show first, before playing this game, as there are certain things which presume prior knowledge, not only to seasons one and two, but season three as well. In this generation, the spin-offs and tie-ins have calmed down a little, but we still get the odd one or two releasing alongside that which they are in collaboration with, the latest of which being Stranger Things 3: The Game.ĭeveloped by BonusXP, the team behind the original Stranger Things Mobile game and the upcoming The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, Stranger Things 3: The Game is almost a direct retelling of the latest season of the hit Netflix show. We saw this a lot last generation, with all of the Disney tie-ins and the beginning of Telltale Games’ many licencing deals – making a game based upon a popular franchise will usually result in initial guaranteed success. Walkabout Mini Golfis getting new courses (including a series inspired by villain lairs) and an iOS app that offers crossplay with Quest headsets, city-builder, Little Cities, is getting updated with a level editor, and We Are One seems like a great evolution of VR’s far-too-popular shooter genre.When I was younger, pretty much every successful film and TV show had its own video game based on the franchise. Meta’s announcements were primarily focused on new releases, but a few notable games that are coming soon or have already been released got some updates. ![]() ![]() So with that in mind, Meta is doubling down on the software advantage it already has by lining up blockbuster adaptations, sequels, and a few intriguing new titles, all releasing in the next year. ![]() The Quest 3 may be on the way - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg essentially announced the new headset before the event - but the PSVR 2 is picking up pace, and Apple could soon have a compelling headset of its own to sell later this year. This year’s Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is the third time the company’s made the case for gaming on Quest headsets, and Meta is clearly feeling the competition. Say what you will about strategy, but one thing Meta’s billions of dollars spent on VR research and development has done is produce a lot of interesting VR games. ![]()
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