Killing Floor 3 Gets Lowest Metacritic Review Scores of the Entire Series

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Critics’ opinions are pouring in for Tripwire Interactive’s freshly launched sequel to their zombie shooter game, Killing Floor 3, and they’re not exactly glowing at the moment. Launched today, Killing Floor 3 has a 69 score on Metacritic, marking an all-time series low. On Steam, the game currently holds a Mixed rating of 49%, quite a departure from the Very Positive ratings enjoyed by the earlier installments in the series on this platform. We’ll delve into why this new addition to the cooperative survival horror series isn’t receiving the same positive response as its predecessors among both critics and fans.

On Metacritic, the game currently has one critical review penned by Diego Nicolás Argüello from Endless Mode. In his critique, he refers to the game as a “numbers-based shooter,” expressing dissatisfaction over the abundance of microtransactions and the title’s perceived loss of distinct identity. However, these issues pale in comparison to the game’s main problem: its failure to make an impact on players.

In the scorching summer of 2023, enthusiasts were initially buzzing with anticipation when the game was unveiled at Gamescom. This series carries a significant emotional attachment for shooter game aficionados, as it hasn’t seen much progress since the launch of Killing Floor 2 in 2016. Yet, some discerning fans detected potential flaws even in the initial reveal, and not all were pleased with the studio’s shift towards a more playful and cleaned-up visual style.

Steam user Juicebox commented in August 2023 that the original’s artistic style was significantly superior. He preferred the grittier, industrial, rundown appearance of both environments and the zeds over the current clean, bright, futuristic settings in KF2, and now the initial images and videos of KF3. He suggested that they should revisit their original aesthetic instead of continuing with KF2’s style, which many people didn’t appreciate.

Moving ahead, we find ourselves at the closed beta conducted in January of this year. The game received substantial criticism from fans across various aspects, which led to a delay in the release of Killing Floor 3, pushing it to its current schedule.

According to a statement from Tripwire Interactive in March, they acknowledged that their recent closed beta didn’t meet expectations after carefully considering the feedback received. Their aim with Killing Floor 3 isn’t just about making significant progress for the series, but also about preserving the familiar, cherished gameplay experience you’ve grown accustomed to.

It seems that the additional time spent on development didn’t seem to make much of a difference, as Killing Floor 3 has been met with average ratings from both critics and players. A frequent complaint among its reviewers is that it prioritized style over substance, resulting in an underwhelming sequel for the series.

In their review, Steam user Nanophage expressed that the game requires significant improvements to come anywhere near Killing Floor’s appeal. They appreciated the style, but found no other aspects that made it enjoyable. Additionally, they mentioned that the game’s optimization still needs work and gave it a rating of 5/10.

Other critics found the game lacking, likening it to a hollow imitation of “Killing Floor,” and expressing that it attempted to appeal overly much to contemporary tastes without excelling in any particular aspect that sets it apart. However, positive reviews suggest that the foundation for an exceptional game lies within it, provided that the developers dedicate themselves to refining and enhancing it through future updates.

As more reviews pour in for Killing Floor 3, there’s a chance that some of its issues might be resolved later on. What do you think about this game? Does it live up to the legacy of the franchise? Even with reported flaws, would you still consider buying it?

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2025-07-24 23:41