I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
Genres: Puzzle, Horror, Mystery, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer, VRONLY
Release Date: 28-9-2023
Developer: Schell Games
Our verdict
8.5/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 4–6 h
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is the third entry in Schell Games' VR spy series. You are once again a seated Agency operative surviving deadly set pieces with telekinesis and gadgets, this time against Dr. Roxana Prism, a former Agency inventor who wants to replace human agents with machines. Six missions take you through Cold War spy-fi locations. It suits VR owners who want a polished, comedic escape room experience.
With over 500 reviews at about 92% positive, players rate it highly, and several call the series a must-play on VR. Reviewers say the story is stronger than in earlier games, single out the opening sequence, and like the new visual style. Some puzzles are described as genuinely hard, and the series' habit of killing you for experimenting remains part of the fun.
Expect about five hours across the six missions, which feels short for the price, so a sale is the better time to buy. One reviewer hit softlocks and freezes on the first level. It is VR-only and single-player. Recommended for anyone who enjoyed the first two games or wants a well-made VR puzzler; newcomers can start here, though the earlier entries are cheaper.
Pros
- Six spy missions with a stronger story than earlier entries
- Seated telekinesis and gadget puzzles suit VR comfortably
- Darkly funny deaths turn failure into part of the fun
Cons
- About five hours of play for a full-price VR game
- Some players report softlocks on the first mission
- VR-only and single-player
About
Just when you thought you were out, we’re pulling you back in, Agent!
Outwit your most cunning adversary to date in the latest installment of this beloved escape room, spy-fi puzzle series. Dr. Roxana Prism, scientist and former Agency inventor, believes she can create a better agent, one that’s superior to our human agents. Wield new gadgets, visit six action-packed locales, and wear custom disguises as you dive back into the world of espionage.
Protect the Agency and the world as we know it, without losing your wits…or your life! ☠️In I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine, you will:
Race to Beat Dr. Zor
Your assignments take place in some of the most dangerous and expansive locales to date, and each one will require your most advanced covert agent skills. These fast-paced missions will leave you breathless.Meet a Brilliant Mastermind
Dr. Roxana Prism, scientist and former Agency inventor, believes she can create a better agent, one that’s superior to humans. And she has it out for you, Agent. Your mission: stay alive long enough to defeat this new escalating threat.Go Undercover in Style
Show off your style (undercover, of course) with an imaginative array of Agency-approved attire. Look smart and choose your hat, watch, and gloves before embarking on your top-secret missions.
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