About Penalty Shooters 3
The shootout, football's most nerve-racking moment, is the entire focus of Penalty Shooters 3, the third game in a popular series. You switch between taking kicks and diving as the goalkeeper, and both jobs come down to one click or tap at the right moment. Reading the power indicator and releasing as the target lines up is easy to grasp yet surprisingly hard to perfect.
Two modes shape your progress. Tier Mode lays out six increasingly tough stages, while the World Cup carries you into prestigious arenas. Along the way you can customize your players' jerseys, and the AI opponents adapt and sharpen as you advance, so early wins don't make later ones any easier. It's a great fit for football fans who want something quick, tense and built on pure timing.
How to play Penalty Shooters 3
- Choose Tier Mode or the World Cup to begin.
- When shooting, watch the power indicator, press and hold to start the kick, then release when the moving target reaches your chosen spot.
- When defending, let the rival's aiming target show up, then tap it to make your keeper dive.
- Outscore your opponent in each shootout to advance through the tiers or the tournament.
Penalty Shooters 3 controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Hold left mouse button / Press screen | Start a shot while the target moves |
| Release | Kick the ball |
| Click / Tap the target | Dive with your goalkeeper |
Tips and tricks
- Don't rush your kick; watch the power indicator and the target's movement for a moment before you press.
- Release toward the corners, since shots close to the keeper are far easier for the AI to stop.
- Keep your cursor or finger near the middle of the goal when defending so you can reach the target quickly wherever it appears.
- Later opponents get sharper, so if a high tier feels tough, replay earlier ones to tighten up your timing.
