Kindergarten 3 continues the quirky, dark-humored puzzle-adventure formula of its predecessors, delivering an entertaining experience with updated graphics and a fresh storyline. Players appreciate the improved pacing and the removal of the money system, which allows freer exploration without penalizing story progress. The game features a satisfying final boss fight and maintains the series' signature humor.
However, many fans note significant content reductions compared to Kindergarten 2. The school environment is smaller, with fewer periods and missing classes. Key features like the Monstermon card battles and collectible costumes were removed, disappointing long-time players. Some characters from previous games are absent or underdeveloped, and the overall story and puzzles feel simpler and less engaging. Bugs and glitches also affect progression for some. While still enjoyable, many recommend waiting for a sale due to the game's price and content concerns.
Players praise the game's humor, clever puzzles, and engaging storyline that fit well within the series' dark comedic tone. The improved pacing and removal of the money system are welcomed changes, allowing more freedom in exploration. The graphics are vibrant and improved, and the final boss fight is considered the best in the series so far. Fans enjoy the character development of new and returning characters like Nugget and the fresh storylines.
The game retains the series' charm with multiple endings, challenging puzzles, and a unique blend of horror and comedy, making it a worthy play for fans of the franchise.
Common criticisms focus on the reduced content and simpler gameplay compared to Kindergarten 2. The smaller school map, fewer periods, and missing classes limit exploration and variety. The removal of Monstermon battles and collectible costumes reduces replayability and fan-favorite mechanics. Many players find the puzzles more straightforward and less satisfying, with some missions feeling rigid or lacking context. Several beloved characters are missing or poorly integrated, and the story feels less compelling with an underwhelming villain and less impactful deaths. Bugs and glitches affecting mission progression also frustrate players. The high price relative to content leads many to recommend waiting for discounts.
Welcome to Kindergarten 3! It's now Wednesday and the kids have been sent to yet another new school filled with mystery and violence. Green goo is seeping out of every corner. The principal and other kids have gone missing. The teacher speaks only in rhyming songs and there's a gator in the pond. Typical kindergarten things. It's up to you to help everyone and figure out what's going on.
A reckless trouble maker with a tendency to throw things.
A sweet girl who tends to the various plants around the school.
The former principal's son who has taken a peculiar liking to the gator in the pond.
Alice - A mysterious girl with some memory loss after the events of Monday and Tuesday.
A good old fashioned school nurse with lots of experience in dealing with goo poisoning.
Your new teacher with an insatiable love of theater, singing, and rhyming.
The former janitor who has mysteriously risen to becoming the principal.
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A school yard with a gator in the pond!
A classroom with a stage for performing Ms. Lovelett's plays!
A library filled with books and all of the bad children who got study hall!
A nurse's office filled with various medications and equipment children shouldn't play with!
A playground with a really cool slide!
And other places you might find in a school!
Help Ms. Lovelett put on plays!
Infiltrate the school air duct system with Carla!
Assist the janitor in removing the gator from the pond!
Help Davey stop the janitor from doing that!
Break windows!
Break faces!
Join a support group!
Just get through the day!
Kindergarten 3 is the long awaited threequel to the Kindergarten series! Explore a new school with old and new friends...and new ways to get ruthlessly murdered.