Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34
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  1. RPG Fan
    84
    Though plenty of fun is to be had in Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm, it's also short, slightly repetitive in scope, and lacking a compelling plot.
  2. GameZone
    81
    For fans of the original, its sequel, and for anyone who loves RPGs, Atelier Iris 3 is a retro-infused, highly inspired classic.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    Atelier Iris 3 is a game that fundamentally works on a design level, which can't always be said for its predecessors. [June 2007, p.64]
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  5. Deeko
    80
    Atelier Iris 3 is worth every cent and is one of the more entertaining role-playing games to be released this year. It may not be perfect, but it serves to prove my original point - change is good.
  6. GamingTrend
    80
    A very solid roleplaying game, and definitely worth the $40 that it's fetching on the retail market. If you're a fan of RPGs or NIS at all, you owe it to yourself to pick this title up.
  7. Games Master UK
    79
    Enough new ideas to hook established fans, but not those turned off by the fist two games. [Aug 2007, p.80]
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  8. GamerNode
    76
    It's a good basic RPG that isn't too deep, but still has an entertaining edge. If you don't like games like Animal Crossing, you probably should avoid this title. RPG fans will be more forgiving of its faults.
  9. Play Magazine
    75
    Grand Phantasm is capable of scratching that RPG itch with its enjoyable Afterworlds, innovative battle system, and exceptional soundtrack, but its thin quest won't linger in your memories for long. [May 2007, p.64]
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Awards & Rankings

63
#63 Best PS2 Game of 2007
54
#54 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
66
#66 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. BreatheOnMe94
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    awesome game. great characters, great story, great battle system and the alchemy system is amazing. fan of the atelier series or not, i canawesome game. great characters, great story, great battle system and the alchemy system is amazing. fan of the atelier series or not, i can guarantee you will love this game.… Full Review »
  2. Dynel
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, with even better story than the other 2 previous games, and, even better than the ps3 ones.

    Back when this game was    Amazing game, with even better story than the other 2 previous games, and, even better than the ps3 ones.

    Back when this game was announced, I decided to pre-order it. And I was not disappointed. A very good addition to any RPG fan out there.

    Has a very good story, characters, battle system, synthesis mechanics, everything that the current ps3 games lack.    … Full Review »
  3. GenTrailsFan
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    I was looking forward to this final entry in the Iris trilogy so much! The other two had endeared me to the franchise so I was excited andI was looking forward to this final entry in the Iris trilogy so much! The other two had endeared me to the franchise so I was excited and then I played Iris 3. The story is very disappointing, the structure of the game was really interesting at first and then just felt like a total slog. Too much backtracking! If only the rest of the game was given the attention the combat system was given this would be a legendary game! instead it's just kind of mediocre.

    Story 3/10
    Graphics 7/10
    Gameplay 9/10    … Full Review »
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