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One of the best games there is.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Even though Clock Tower 3 is a little too long, it's still one of the best games I've played yet, except maybe for 'Haunting Ground'. I've been trying for about 5 years to beat the last boss fight between Alyssa and her Grandfather but never have succeeded. I would love to finish the game but the last battle is the hardest one I've seen in any video game. And also, it looks like the game designers could make the main character's clothes and skin to gradually become more smudged as the game goes along, but instead, at the end of the game, the main player still looks like he/she is ready to go out dancing even after wading through sewers and battling enemies and getting thrown around all over the place. CT3 is more exciting than 'Resident Evil' because the enemies in this game, as in 'Haunting Ground', chases you from one area or room to another, but in RE when you meet up with enemies, you can just leave the room and they cannot follow. Another thing I like about the game is, alyssa moves at the same speed all through the game, so there's no need to press two buttons to make her run, just the left analog stick is all. Hope there's a 'Clock Tower 4' in the future.

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4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is strange yet exciting. Moments of fustration yet a keep going mentality that wont quit to you get it done. Its exciting and fullfilling at the same time. That i cant wait till its over to , i cant stand it anymore . Play it....its Cool

A game for the true survival horror fan!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: December 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you truly are a survival horror fan, you will definitely appreciate this game 100%. I just read so many reviews which said they were hoping for a Resident Evil or Silent Hill; if you are expecting this... you will be left unsatisfied. As for myself and so many others who love this genre of video games, this game still has so much to offer after playing it multiple times. I think many people are missing the point and are expecting blood and guts splattered all over the screen and a strong protagonist character, but in this case... it is more strategic than that and all you have is a young female character desperately trying to stay alive.

The story is excellent and one of the most complete for the PS2 console. I have never played a game where the story was so thought out and integrated into the gameplay. Pointless missions, characters and items do not exist as everything has a purpose and only contributes to the advancement of the plot. You actually learn to sympathize with Alyssa and feel like you ARE her by the end of the game. For this aspect alone... this game deserves better ratings than found here!

Character movements are easily executed and you will not be disappointed with the controls as there is no awkwardness. Running, using items, hiding and fighting are all easy to accomplish. You will not wish that the protagonist ran faster, because this is the key to many of the boss fights and the development of Alyssa. Boss battles are very strategic as you will have to learn when to strike and when to flee from the villain. You will also discover how to balance these two aspects of gameplay along with figuring out tricky puzzles and executing the necessary plot catalysts all at the same time! No one will tell you that this is easy, because the game is challenging in its own right.

The graphics are cartoonish and not very realistic, but this only adds to the story and the imagination that Alyssa shares with her audience. No bad programming and no choppy sequences are found throughout the game. Your character will not become stuck in random places for no apparent reason as the environments are beautifully sculpted and rendered. My favorites are the cutscenes because they are very relevant and meticulously done.

There is a lot running around while being chased by subordinates which only helps keep you on your toes and makes you think a lot faster. If you do not like games that push you to your limits, this may not be the game for you as if forces you to come up with solutions to stay ahead of these monsters so you have time to figure puzzles and paths out. Please remember that you are controlling a young girl and she does what any young girl would do under stress and that also forces you to have more advanced planning. Alyssa has a panic meter that can send her running beyond the players control and the only thing you can do is hope she calms down fast enough in order to run and hide. The game even supplies you with a calming lavender elixir that facilitates this relaxation.

The boss battles are fun and rewarding and always give the players a challenge. I look forward to the boss battles because this is the only time in the game where you get to use Rooder arrows and other items you collect! I am sure that you will find all of these subordinates interesting and unique, and these beings give you a more and more complex fight as you proceed through the game.

As far as a scary game goes, this has a lot to offer. Creepy music and a very enticing storyline add very much to the survival horror flavor. Unsettling chases and the persistence of the subordinates keep you locked on the edge of your seat!

I highly suggest this game to anyone who enjoys a good storyline and unique gameplay. You will not be disappointed and will definitely pop this one in again and again! Don't listen to the negative reviews and try this out for yourself!

dont judge a game by its title

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

First of all I want to warn all those CT fans: dont take this game as a Clock tower game, think of it as of something separate (actually that is also a good thing to do with Resident evil 4),it really goes better once you do that, believe me.
The almighty Resident evil master Capcom took the game name to its new level - no more point & click controls!Though the gameplay idea is almost the same- run, run for your life and hide!Or attack with something that might come in handy.No matter if you played any CT games before or not, it will take some time to 'learn the curve' and develop some tactics in those 'boss battles', which I find the major turn off in this game.But once you get used to it, its not a problem.
The juicy part of this game- enemies.They are nicely made:appearance, story, theme music.But why they are Oh so predictable? Sometimes when they jump out all of a sudden and scare the main heroine, its pretty cool,but when it happens over and over again, added with some stupid repeating phrases or laughters from them,or when they are just following you non-stop, it doesnt seem so scary or intriguing anymore, but more like annoying.It could be much better, if the enemies were more intelligent.
The story is promising and somewhat gory (at least the first two parts).But unfortunately there is no replay value, except for some alternate costumes, higher difficulty level and bosses with other weapons.
Now onto the conclusion:
some might love this game, some might hate, some might just leave it in the middle.If you arent a survival horror fan, I highly doubt you will fit in the first category.But if you are, there is a big chance you will enjoy CT3 while waiting for that new RE/SH to come out!

Disappointing!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: September 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I can't believe this game was rated so high by others. I think it's an awful game, totally boring, and I regret purchasing it. It failed to hold my interest. I quit playing after the first boss. A horror/mystery fan, I bought it hoping it would be similar to Resident Evil 4, but it's not even close. A young girl goes around and gets attacked by ghosts. She has no weapon other than holy water and quickly gets panicked into death. Her movements are awkward. The battles are awkward. The graphics aren't very good and the game is not challenging. I feel that the game wasn't developed as well as it could have been, and overall, I'd say it was disappointing. I suggest that you rent it before you buy it.

Good concept but lacked good development

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I was pleased with this game. It had a novel approach to survival horror.

I do have a few complains/concerns

First it is a little on the short side. Not awful for a survival horror game, but still it could have been longer

Second, it controls very poorly. I found myself wanting a more Resident Evil style movement system in which the main character didn't change direction when the camera angle switched.

Finally, while the premise for the first two chapters is GREAT, the game really just drops the idea half way through. They had a really good thing going and then they only focused on the main character and her family which I found to be pretty boring compared to the cool serial killers in the first half.

Overall a good game, but just feels like they didnt follow through with the idea they started with.

It Could Be Better...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The gist of the game: a young girl by the name of Alyssa is about to turn fifteen, and upon returning home for her birthday, she recieves a disturbing letter from her mother to not come home from boarding school, and to keep a low profile until Alyssa's birthday has passed. Confused (and stupid in my opinion) Alyssa returns to her home, but her mother is missing; instead, a mysterious cloaked man is there and tells Alyssa that her mom is not coming back. Trying to push back any fear of the man -- determined, she starts searching for clues to where her mother could of went...

In each chapter of the story, you encounter one particular villain of a ceartain time era (along with countless ghosts and...moths?) whom is keeping a restless, but innocent victim/ghost from "going into the light." As Alyssa, you must use your wits and holy water, to find out how to get rid of these villains and to bring peace to the ghosts you meet in the game.

The gameplay could be better, because Alyssa runs (let alone walks) very slow, and villains catch up to you pretty quickly. The puzzles are not too hard to figure out (but if you need help, I refer getting the guide or looking on the internet for clues in case you get lost). The only means to fight off the villains is to hit them with holy water, otherwise, your only other options are to hide or find a certain spot to 'fight back.'

My Opinion Of The Whole Game: The story of the game is strong and makes more sense in the beginning, but after the second chapter...I think the story takes a bit of a downfall. Not only does the story get more confusing, but the villains become less...frightening to run from. Sure they still spook you from popping out of nowhere in certain places, but otherwise, some of those villains could use a "Silent Hill" makeover.
Also, the movements of certain characters could be more 'believable', for example: Dennis, Alyssa's childhood friend. He has to be the most retarted character I EVER seen in a videogame. By the way he moves, he's either been eating gallons of sugar, or on drugs (or maybe both!)
The villains could also have more dillagoue (whatever how you spell it) in this game. The most annoying would have to be Chopper, for he has basically only one line to say, which is "Nice Trick!"-- followed by this drunken-up laughter that sounds completely silly.
Last but not least, Alyssa's costumes. When you beat the game and start a new one (Hard Mode) you get a key to her dresser, and with that, you can change into different costumes. To me, why can't videogames ever give girls NORMAL outfits? I'm a girl, and it wouldn't hurt to see one wear a nice skirt with some boots, or T-shirt and jeans combo; and the 'secret outfit' can be pajamas or something! I know most games give girls sexy outfits, but this girl is barely turning 15 for crying out loud!

Overall, if you're a fan of Silent Hill and Resident Evil, then this game probably isn't for you. If you're the type that are afraid of horror, but would like to start off on an 'easy' one, then this game is for you. This game may not be as fritening as Fatal Frame or Silent Hill, but it still has its spooky/thriller moments.

great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 11
Date: March 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

super good short but good

buy fatal frame

Not as good and great as Clock Tower Pt.1

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: February 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

There are simple reasons to know why Clock Tower 3 is just completely dull:

1.The game is just too short.

2.It isn't fun as the first Clock Tower.

3.It needs better gaming.

Toss it away or just rent it instead.

Do Not buy this game!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 14
Date: February 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is a complete waste of time. It is just too hard to play. I think I know how to play video games, having played them since they first came out in the early 70's. Having a monster chasing you all the is not my idea of fun. And having 3 shots of water as your only weapon sucks! You die before you can get to refill. When you use water it only last a few moments. After playing for 2 days I QUIT! I wish Amazon would let me put a zero in the star ratings.

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