Round up – The Killing Floor 3 reviews are in but does it hold up?

Reviews for Killing Floor 3 are slowly trickling in, and while our team over at Destructoid seemed to have a blast with it themselves, other websites paint a picture of a game that doesn’t seem to do much differently.

It’s a mixed bag across the board, with various scores ranging from horrific to mediocre, as critics try to grasp what makes the game tick. But let’s round up what everyone is saying, and then you can make your own informed decision on whether you like it or not!

Let’s begin with us at Destructoid, which gave the game a solid 8.5/10, despite having an uninspired loop and technical issues, we still found the gunplay and soundtrack enjoyable.

Killing Floor 3 is a fantastic new entry into a classic series, bringing novel ideas, refinements, and technologies to the table. Technical and gameplay caveats keep it from perfection, but it nevertheless remains a good game with a great price.

PC Gamer gave it a 74/100, showcasing how well it builds on its previous game despite not doing anything to help it stand out.

Killing Floor 3 is fun, quick to pick up, and builds on what worked for its predecessors. And while there’ll always be a place for gory multiplayer shooters, they are a dime a dozen, and this one doesn’t do a lot to stand out from the rest.

IGN also gave it a 7/10 score, praising it as a polished sequel, if nothing else.

Killing Floor 3 is a polished sequel that feels both smartly streamlined and somewhat hollow. Its co-op shooting feels great, the classes are distinct, and my teammates and I had a good time blasting through Zed hordes together while the fun lasted.

GAMINGBIBLE gives it a 5/10, calling the game average at best with a lot of problems that need solving at launch.

I’m finding it apt to compare Killing Floor 3 to Payday 3’s launch, which is another series I absolutely adore. Fans will remember Payday 3 launched with a lot of problems, many of which seem to have been repeated here. 

Lastly, from EndlessMode, which gave it the lowest score of 48/100. The team laments the monotone look of the game and how it doesn’t leave a lasting impression at all.

I’ll likely continue playing Killing Floor 3. I’ll happily reserve a few Friday nights with my friend group for old times’ sake. We’ll likely bemoan the loss of identity of the series once more, while trying to ignore the microtransactions thrown in our way.

Killing Floor 3 is out now on Console and PC, so let us know what you thought of the game in the comments below and if you agree with any or all critics from this mixed palette.