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Little Nightmares 3 review – too many familiar frustrations, but still a compelling ride

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Matt Wales Eurogamer
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Little Nightmares III
Genres · platformer
Release · Oct 10, 2025
Developer · Supermassive Games
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66 articles 57 writers 13 reviews
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Nic Reuben Rock Paper Shotgun·9 Oct 2025
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