Sacred 3

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1.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 525 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 525
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 525
  3. Negative: 450 out of 525

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  1. Kunstbanause
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    When you give Sacred 3 enough time you will find a brilliant action game that breathes new life into a rusty genre. After good 8 hours with the game I can assure you that it will be worth it!
  2. DreeMax
    Aug 1, 2014
    10
    First of all guys - its not Sacred (1 or 2) at all, its another game. Yes, world is same as in previous 2 parts but its totally another gameplay, more like Diablo 3 or Dead Island Epidemic (lot of same thing but Sacred 3 is more replayable). Second of all - if you have this game PLEASE hang on in da first mission, bcoz its totally boring and you start to think about quit it b4 end,First of all guys - its not Sacred (1 or 2) at all, its another game. Yes, world is same as in previous 2 parts but its totally another gameplay, more like Diablo 3 or Dead Island Epidemic (lot of same thing but Sacred 3 is more replayable). Second of all - if you have this game PLEASE hang on in da first mission, bcoz its totally boring and you start to think about quit it b4 end, BUT...Just hang on, you will see anything after this mission ends.
    By first look i didnt find this game good, and for sure i was dissapointed as Sacred 2 fan, but i give it a chance to change my mind. And this game change it! Lets see what we gonna have here:
    I start game with Emo Assasin ^^ After first mission i research game skills and weapon stats and for my current progress (im in half way of completition of game) i REALLY ENJOY GAMEPLAY! This game (at least how it going now) is totally about farm - you find gold and upgrade your skills (magic, weapon stats, armor, weapon spirits    … Expand
  3. Wurgh
    Aug 1, 2014
    10
    Only thing why people hate this game is that it is so much different from old ones. People just cant handle it. I loved old ones and now i really love this one. It is different, but who carez ?!
  4. Hermes_tri
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    I dont know why people hate this game so much. Yes, its very different to Sacred 2. But to me, its a good thing. Great action game, deserved the time and money, its not the most unique, deep or long game, but its really fun and different. Devs could be more active on the forums, I mean, active at all. Its a game deserving 7 or 7.5 but with so many 0... Unfair 0s..I felt compelled to giveI dont know why people hate this game so much. Yes, its very different to Sacred 2. But to me, its a good thing. Great action game, deserved the time and money, its not the most unique, deep or long game, but its really fun and different. Devs could be more active on the forums, I mean, active at all. Its a game deserving 7 or 7.5 but with so many 0... Unfair 0s..I felt compelled to give it 10!

    Just an advice, watch some youtube videos before you buy as it could be not you cup of tea. Also, shop for the better deal.    … Expand
  5. Dunge
    Aug 29, 2014
    10
    This game deserve a score of around 6, but since user reviewers are so stupid I'll compensate.

    No, this game is NOT a sequel to Sacred 1/2. It doesn't have free roaming, doesn't have inventory, doesn't have a complex leveling system and doesn't have any questing. It's a different game genre altogether. On the other hand, the game is quite good. Graphics are nice, everything is super    This game deserve a score of around 6, but since user reviewers are so stupid I'll compensate.

    No, this game is NOT a sequel to Sacred 1/2. It doesn't have free roaming, doesn't have inventory, doesn't have a complex leveling system and doesn't have any questing. It's a different game genre altogether.

    On the other hand, the game is quite good. Graphics are nice, everything is super smooth, I haven't seen any bugs. The combat gameplay is very good and satisfying. Boss battles are nice. There's enough different attacks pattern not to be bored.

    This is a game made to play using a gamepad and not keyboard/mouse combo like previous games.

    Is it also the best game released lately for LOCAL COOP. You can play with a friend as a brainless hack and slashing monsters and it's quite fun. Something that can't really happen in more complex games like the previous titles.

    One negative aspect are the dialogs. I never heard such bad sentence in a game. As if everything say was written by 12 year old girls.    … Expand
  6. Tuivel
    May 18, 2015
    8
    Reviewers only hate this game because it is so different compared to Sacred 2. It's not a complex, open world, loot driven action rpg like the other games in the franchise. It's a fast paced, streamlined, hack & slay action rpg lite. Play it with a friend or two on the couch in front of the TV with gamepad controllers and you will absolutely have tons of fun! It's kinda like a glorifiedReviewers only hate this game because it is so different compared to Sacred 2. It's not a complex, open world, loot driven action rpg like the other games in the franchise. It's a fast paced, streamlined, hack & slay action rpg lite. Play it with a friend or two on the couch in front of the TV with gamepad controllers and you will absolutely have tons of fun! It's kinda like a glorified gauntlet. Lot's of action and carnage, with very little thinking required ;-) Must buy for local coop gamers. Singleplayer RPG enthusiasts probably should stay clear. It's to simple and repetitive, and the story is just an excuse to hack things up.… Expand
  7. DecryptedGaming
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    The visuals, special effects, voice acting and optimisation are phenominal. The game is pure beauty, with amazing environments, smooth camera angles and lively and vibrant voice acting. All told Sacred 3 is GREAT game, and I recommend that any isometric RPG or arcade brawler fan play it. However it is my personal hope that Sacred 4, should there be one, return to the loot-crazed, openThe visuals, special effects, voice acting and optimisation are phenominal. The game is pure beauty, with amazing environments, smooth camera angles and lively and vibrant voice acting. All told Sacred 3 is GREAT game, and I recommend that any isometric RPG or arcade brawler fan play it. However it is my personal hope that Sacred 4, should there be one, return to the loot-crazed, open worlded and more serious toned Sacred and Sacred 2: Fallen Angel crafted by Ascaron. There are only two jokers in a deck. Deep Silver has played both.… Expand
  8. Scottienigma
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    The legacy of sacred has been a rocky one to say the least. Sacred 1 and 2 were almost critically panned by critics and fans alike aside from a few cult followers. Keeping that in mind Deep Silver seems to have decided to move in a new direction, and in my opinion is was a great move.

    The core gameplay of sacred 3 is a traditional style hack 'n' slash game much in vein of the old    The legacy of sacred has been a rocky one to say the least. Sacred 1 and 2 were almost critically panned by critics and fans alike aside from a few cult followers. Keeping that in mind Deep Silver seems to have decided to move in a new direction, and in my opinion is was a great move.

    The core gameplay of sacred 3 is a traditional style hack 'n' slash game much in vein of the old gauntlet games such as Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows. Players will move from the start to the end of a linear map with secrets hidden along the path. The combat is fast and fluid allowing for combos and special moves to seamlessly flow together into a barrage of attacks that always feel impressive and powerful.

    The upgrade system of the game has been streamlined, doing away with the randomly generated loot and skill trees in way of each character having a select few special moves, weapons, and equipment that all feel more meaningful and unique than most dungeon crawlers. Progressing through stages will grant you equipment and battle spirits much in the style of an unlock system. These items in a way can be farmed to find more powerful versions of the item or spirit making the handful of them per character feel deeper than they do at a glance. This mechanic alone allows for replay ability that encourages multiple playthroughs of stages to find more powerful gear and spirits for yourself and allies to utilize. All of the weapons, armors, spirits, skills, and abilities all feature an upgrade path that can be utilized by gaining gold and the appropriate level to progress.

    I found that the local multiplayer handled like a dream allowing two players to work together to handle the more challenging sections of the game with greater ease. The gold and unlocks were shared among both players aside from the aforementioned battle spirits which each player had to gain independently.

    As far as challenge the game felt for the most part balanced. Enemies were slightly predictable, and at no real point did I get the same rush of danger that is felt from more difficult games. But at the same time I never felt like the game was just handing me victories.

    At the end of the day I feel this game is a worthy entry into the hack 'n' slash genre, bringing 4 (5 with DLC) very unique characters into the fray with style and grace. The unlock and upgrade system may be a bit shallow, but in that way much more refined. I see myself visiting the world of sacred 3 alone and with friends for some time to come.    … Expand
  9. Thunderguydan17
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    As regular readers will know I am prone to being rather critical of the foibles of the average filth that corrupts our computers. However this is a work of art which is so masterfully put together and so well crafted that I hesitate to even call it a game, as it is more of a life experience. To be frank I feel that a lot of the negative reviews here come from a position of mere ignorance,As regular readers will know I am prone to being rather critical of the foibles of the average filth that corrupts our computers. However this is a work of art which is so masterfully put together and so well crafted that I hesitate to even call it a game, as it is more of a life experience. To be frank I feel that a lot of the negative reviews here come from a position of mere ignorance, as the average mindless consumer is not able to fully comprehend the intricacies and depth of this masterpiece. As a games designer, with an IQ of 160 I feel that to be frank I am uniquely qualified to put forth an objective opinion. To even attempt to describe the bliss that it is to play this game would be frankly impossible. Suffice to say the game play is entirely immersive and the the story allows you to experience a full universe in which you feel as if you are merely one part of the intricate machinery of life.… Expand

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 47
  3. Negative: 9 out of 47
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 23, 2014
    45
    However hard you may try you will not find any reason to play Sacred 3. It is completely unclear why it deserves full price, when its natural place is among the f2p mobile games. There’s nothing left in Sacred 3 that we used to love in previous installments. And there’s nothing new that could inspire our love for the Sacred 3. [Oct 2014, p.92]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Sep 14, 2014
    40
    Deeply disappointing in just about every way. [Issue#253, p.70]
  3. PC Gamer UK
    Sep 14, 2014
    72
    Behind the name, there's solid hack and slash with some decent enemies. But Sacred? Not to anyone, it seems. [Oct 2014, p.94]
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