Grandia III

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  • Summary: Yuki has idolized the legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy and has been trying to build his own ever since. Loving the freedom of flight, he dreams of one day leaving his small island and reaching the mainland. In the woods not far away, Alfina rides alone on a horse-drawnYuki has idolized the legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy and has been trying to build his own ever since. Loving the freedom of flight, he dreams of one day leaving his small island and reaching the mainland. In the woods not far away, Alfina rides alone on a horse-drawn carriage. She is a Communicator, one of the few who can speak with the Guardians, gods that protect the world. She is hurrying to a temple to take the place of her brother, Emelious. Resentment of his obligated duty as a Communicator has turned Emelious into a cruel and violent being filled with hate. Fate will bring together Yuki and Alfina just as the world is about to fall apart. [Square Enix]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Deeko
    90
    A marvelous game with a few minor flaws that don't really kill the experience. With a lovable cast, mouth-watering graphics, and an innovative battle system, Grandia III is an excellent addition to any RPG aficionado's collection. [JPN Import]
  2. Play UK
    89
    Does almost everything well, from the involving story and beautiful graphics to the compelling characters, and does one thing - the battle system - better than any other RPG we've seen. [Issue#139, p.90]
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  3. GameZone
    85
    Grandia III hooked me in every other way possible, which is an amazing feat no doubt. I love it and am glad to have experienced it. But unlike RPGs with a great story, which I must experience again and again, I can't see myself playing through Grandia III a second time.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Grandia III is a game filled with polish, slick visuals, and a fantastic battle system. It just happens to be bogged down by a fairly mediocre story.
  5. GameBrink
    78
    Grandia III is nowhere near perfect and it's definitely not one of the better rpgs on the system. But the battles are so much fun that most won't really mind when the story falls to pieces. [JPN Import]
  6. Siliconera
    70
    It’s not like there aren’t any genuinely emotional moments in Grandia 3, but they’re balanced out by all of the cornball cheesiness. Still, if you can forgive this, and are up to the challenge of the battle system, then Grandia 3’s sprawling worlds are well worth adventuring through. [JPN Import]
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    If you've got a lot of house work to do, Grandia III might be for you. Do the dishes or clean up the dog's mess while the dire plot unwinds, then plop back onto the couch in time to crack skulls.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. GogetaP.
    Apr 29, 2006
    10
    This is the best game to happen since Final Fantasy! Tactical and challenging battles, easy to follow storyline, and enjoyable challenging bosses.
  2. 2ksnipefest
    May 12, 2014
    10
    It would be the best rpg on ps2 if not for FFX. This game is fun and it is not overly complicated with finding specific items to progressIt would be the best rpg on ps2 if not for FFX. This game is fun and it is not overly complicated with finding specific items to progress through the game. The battle system is better than any RPG I have played to date. Sad that not many have heard of this game yet alone played it. My friend has a copy and i still borrow it from him once and a while. It takes roughly 40-50 hours to complete.… Expand
  4. PeterThompson
    Jul 20, 2009
    10
    A lot of fun. Once you get into it, it can take up a lot of your time with missions, powering up the character, learning the different spellsA lot of fun. Once you get into it, it can take up a lot of your time with missions, powering up the character, learning the different spells etc. From someone who finishes a game a year at best, this one has me hooked. As I wind down into the 45 hour range, I know it's ending - and the mark of a good game for me is: I wish it wasn't.… Expand
  5. AnsonG.
    Apr 22, 2006
    9
    Not bad this game. The battle system is great. i was completed this game nearly 30 hours. The story also quite good.
  6. dashantaozi
    Aug 25, 2018
    8
    Second half of the story goes downhill, but the combat system is really good.
  7. RobertL.
    Mar 5, 2006
    8
    So far the battle system is Great! There are NO cinematic movies. There are no Side Quests. Game completion is supposedly at 30 hours. And So far the battle system is Great! There are NO cinematic movies. There are no Side Quests. Game completion is supposedly at 30 hours. And yet it is still a 2 disc game? Just doesn't make sense. Story is a little 1 sided. . .but has kept me interested for 10+ hours so far. Let's see if it continues.… Expand
  8. Dan
    Mar 31, 2006
    2
    overrated, too mediocre for its own good..i kept waiting for it to be better ...and it never was the beginning of the game filled me with overrated, too mediocre for its own good..i kept waiting for it to be better ...and it never was the beginning of the game filled me with hope...i was let down.… Expand

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#37 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#24 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006