Little Nightmares III Reviews
Thanks to its very solid gameplay mechanics, excellent level design, deep atmosphere, beautiful art direction, and interesting approach to cooperative play, we believe Little Nightmares III is something you should keep on your radar as one of those experiences that, although short, you'll thoroughly enjoy. For now, we don't know Bandai Namco 's intentions for the likely future of the franchise in terms of video games, but Supermassive Games has made it clear that they fully understand how to carry on Tarsier 's legacy . Let's just hope that in a potential fourth installment, they can take more risks in favor of innovation and new concepts.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Little Nightmares III brings stunning nightmares to life, but pacing issues and a shallow co-op keep the Spiral from reaching its full potential, creating a haunting world held back by rushed execution.
Little Nightmares 3 adds a welcome online cooperative mode and some freshly bizarre environments, but the series' formula is becoming a little staid.
Supermassive's decision to play it safe means too many familiar frustrations, but impressive artistry – and a mid-game uptick – makes for a grimly compelling adventure all the same.
Little Nightmares 3 features little innovation, few scares, and limited appeal if you’ve already played the previous two games, unless you’re dead keen to experience the series’ signature brand of stop-start stealth with a friend in tow.
Supermassive never quite hits the mark of what made Little Nightmares so distinct and terrifying. Over a disappointingly short runtime, I feel no desire to return for any collectibles, and not one moment has stuck with me. Instead, I’m only left wondering what could have been done better.
There were times in the final two chapters where I had to briefly put the controller down to give myself a break from the tension.
Little Nightmares III delivers on the original conceit of the series with a horror-filled adventure that feels like trying to escape a nightmare you desperately want to wake up from. Outside of a few noticeable, if underbaked, additions Supermassive has introduced, I’d welcome more variation to the game’s formula. However, even if Little Nightmares III offers more of the same, it’s hard not to smile whenever Low and Alone’s adventure sends chills down my spine.
New developer Supermassive Games takes Little Nightmares in a familiar direction, though co-op does mix things up in a welcome way for the series.
Little Nightmares III faithfully preserves the oppressive mood, clever environmental puzzles, and visceral unease associated with the series, but feels like an echo of what came before. While its dark allure remains potent, the baffling absence of local co-op undercuts the game's most ambitious feature. Though its multiplayer concept shines in theory, the absence of a character-swap feature to enrich single-player mode feels like another missed opportunity.
It’s a great game to pick up and play in a weekend, especially due to its short runtime, but it won’t offer any challenge or thought-provoking puzzles. Still, Little Nightmares 3 feels right at home in the franchise and I wouldn't mind seeing Supermassive Games take another crack at a sequel, especially if they learn from their mistakes on this one.
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
The cooperative mode fits perfectly with Little Nightmares III, enhancing the series' usual strengths, but the single-player experience has suffered as a result. So, if you play it solo, you'll enjoy it less, while playing with others can add a few points to the final score.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Little Nightmares III will make you fall in love with its twisted world. Through nightmarish villains, Supermassive Games delivers another great entry for a franchise with a very distinct visual identity. While there is room for improvement in certain ally AI situations and environmental exploration, Little Nightmares III more than accomplishes its goal: to provide a nightmare you’ll want to dream about.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Even if two friends can't experience Little Nightmares 3 in the same room, it's still a game worth enjoying. At the end of the day, it's sad that I can't share my awe and wonder to my partner personally in the moment, but at least I can share those feelings on Discord. And this tale of friendship is one that will definitely generate feelings.
Little Nightmares 3 is a gorgeously crafted collection of grim visuals, memorable creatures and fear-inducing horror. The co-op play is a natural and understandable evolution for the series, but it does alter the overarching atmosphere, albeit it subtly.
Little Nightmares III does a solid job of emulating the gameplay of earlier entries in the series, sometimes to a fault, but it doesn’t bring a whole lot else to the table and new developer Supermassive Games can’t quite pin down the eerie tone and creeping tension that made these games popular. While the ability to play online with others will appeal to some, it’s hard to escape the feeling that this series has officially gone from sleeper hit to just plain sleepy.
Little Nightmares continues to enchant fans.
Despite Supermassive Games' efforts, Little Nightmares III turned out to be a corporate business product, devoid of the very features that made the series beloved by millions of players around the world.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Little Nightmares 3 is a worthy successor to the first two games. It may play things a little too safe, but it clearly respects the foundation upon which it’s built. The addition of co-op fits like a glove and should be standard for all future Little Nightmares games. The puzzles are clever and approachable. The audio design is stellar. Fans of the series will find a lot to love within this latest iteration. It’s a perfect game to kick off the spooky season. Don’t miss it.