The game has you exploring the not-so-peaceful country town of Hawkins, completing quests, solving puzzles and uncovering the secrets it has to hide. There are 12 characters to play as that you collect by progressing through different storylines, each toting a unique weapon and abilities that are a nod to things they've used in the show - Lucas has his slingshot, Dustin has his pepper spray, and then there's my personal favourite, Steve and his ice cream scooper. You're able to craft items that increase the power of certain characters' abilities. This is actually one of the more interesting mechanics, seeing what you can build from the various pieces of scrap you find littered around Hawkins.


None of this is to say I hated the game. The puzzles were fun at times and it was somewhat entertaining going back through the story of Stranger Things' third season to remind myself of some the highlights. But the action really isn't all that exciting, and the retelling of the plot falls a little flat. Retro-style, mystery and a focus on teamwork; Stranger Things 3: The Game tries to celebrate the things that the show itself does so well, but in the end it's just a shallow recreation of a great series that deserves a better game than this.
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