Clock Tower 3

Clock Tower 3 is a survival horror video game co-developed by Capcom and Sunsoft for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2002, it is the fourth installment in the Clock Tower series.

Good Qualities

 * 1) As opposed to the point-and-click gameplay used in the previous games, Clock Tower 3 is the first game in the series to incorporate direct control over the protagonist.
 * 2) Great character designs by Keita Amemiya himself.
 * 3) Amazing graphics.
 * 4) Good soundtrack ("A Shadow Creeping Near" is an awesome theme).
 * 5) An all new 3D adventure instead of the previous 2D installments.
 * 6) Gorgeous cinema scenes.
 * 7) Play as an all new protagonist named Alessa, who is constantly chased by several stalkers.
 * 8) Alessa is totally defenseless (until the boss battles) and must rely on elements on her surroundings to use as a diversion.
 * 9) If Alessa becomes too scared she will enter "Panic Mode", where she will be at mercy of her stalkers.
 * 10) Interesting story.
 * 11) Multiple puzzles.
 * 12) Many genuine jump scares and scary locations.
 * 13) Many of the game´s mechanics served as an inspiration for the superior title Haunting Ground.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) There is only one ending unlike the other Clock Tower games.
 * 2) The chasers can be a bit goofy.

Reception
The game received mixed to positive reviews from critics. the game holds an aggregate score of 69 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 28 reviews. The game's presentation was strongly praised, with many pointing out the excellent cinematic style brought together by a strong script and well-directed cutscenes.

GameSpy's Alan Pavlacka felt the script was the game's strongest point, and wrote that the "excellent cinema scenes" and "distinct visual style" also contributed to the high quality presentation.