The Third

This game is a complete waste of time. I set the graphics on the highest setting, and it still looked like I booted up a PS2 version of Tomb Raider. The level design is trash... if you knew anything about Egyptian aesthetics you'd understand that they didn't use skulls in very many (if any) of their art... and this game is OVERLOADED with them. There's also extremely dumb enemies you can just lose by going out of their set range. If you don't get by without even the most minimal direction on where to go... you're going to spend hours lost in what to do in this game because NOTHING is explained. This is a perfect example of my "honesty" when it comes to my reviews... just because a developer gave me a key for free... doesn't mean I'm going to glaze them for mediocre work. I wouldn't even buy this game on a sale if I was you... I didn't even enjoy anything about it and I got it FOR FREE.

I got a free key through keymailer! I requested it because I love short horror indie games and this peaked my interest! Graphics are cool, a lot of the jumpscares got me, I like the environment and atmospheric music overall. I got stuck several times, especially at the beginning. I later realized I had a flashlight... it was never prompted before so I never thought to turn it on to see in the dark. After being able to see better, I was able to progress more. The environment is so full of prop assets it was hard for me to find the interactables / key item, such as the torches or the ankhs. The running speed was still very slow. The jumping near the end was annoying as I kept missing and then would have to "run" down the hall all over again. The caption/subtitles would fade super fast to the point I couldn't read them completely (especially because I am reading out loud to my stream). I would prefer for the captions to stay on screen until I click away so I can read it all. I think with a couple of tweaks this could be a cool game, but I would not recommend it as it currently is.

I attempted to play this game. 5 seconds in I had no idea what to do. 10 seconds in there was no way to progress. I hate to put bad reviews on indie games but DO NOT BUY.

Hey! Thankyou for the key! The games looks awesome however the lack of direction and instruction makes the game hard to immerse yourself into.. With a little love this game could be amazing but at the moment its not for me 💚💙

A good little indie horror game… hiding behind too much darkness. The Third is actually a fun small indie horror experience, but it really tries its best to make you work for it. The biggest issue is that it’s far too dark, so a lot of the time you’re not fighting monsters — you’re fighting your own eyesight. Important interactions also need improvement. Sometimes progress depends on moving one tiny object in a long hallway, with absolutely no hint that it matters. So yes, it’s possible… but expect a lot of searching, guessing, and suspiciously staring at walls. Enemies can also be a bit too close at times, which means you may die simply because you didn’t already know what the game wanted from you. I was also confused by the ending saying this was the end of Part 1. Is more content coming in an update, or is Part 2 a separate purchase? Some clearer information there would really help. That said, I still had fun playing it. If you enjoy trashy indie horror games with rough edges and some charm, this is still worth checking out ^^

The Third is a first-person horror game where you play as an archaeologist trapped inside a cursed Egyptian temple. You explore the ruins, solve puzzles, follow clues, and uncover what is happening with a group of forgotten gods looking for a third body. Pros ✔️ Someone made it - There is clearly an idea here and someone did put the work in to turn it into a full game. ✔️ Some neat assets - There are a few environments and visual pieces that look interesting. ✔️ It does indeed play - I can confirm you can launch it, walk around, solve some puzzles, and technically make your way through the game. Cons ❌ It is so poorly optimized - The game runs much harder than it really has any reason to, and even when it is working it does not feel particularly smooth. ❌ The environments are a cluttered mess - Assets get reused a LOT and the layouts do not always make it clear where you are actually supposed to go next. ❌ The jump scares are very meh - They never really got much of a reaction out of me and did not do much to make the horror feel stronger. Conclusion I wented to give The Third a chance, but nobody in my family library could play it for more than a few minutes before getting bore…