Grandia III

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. 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]
  2. GameSpy
    70
    The characters are sweet but the story is bland. The battles are sexy but sometimes overstay their welcome. The graphics are great but the music is forgettable.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    The combat is frequently challenging, especially by the time you get to the second disk, and it certainly sets the game apart from the party-based monotony found in most games of the genre. [Apr 2006, p.90]
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  5. PSM Magazine
    70
    Unfortunately, the adventure is too predictable--particularly on a system known for awesome RPG's--but it's still distinctive enough to warrant exploration. [Jun 2006, p.86]
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  6. GameShark
    67
    The game's combat system and excellent graphics makes up for a weak second half storyline and ho-hum characters that bring the go down a notch and I have no problem recommending it to role-players that find themselves mostly ignoring those aspects of these games.
  7. Eurogamer
    60
    Grandia III can be an enjoyable trip for the 30 to 40 hours it takes to complete, as each battle is a joy even in the most boring of dungeons.
  8. Edge Magazine
    60
    Judged purely on its battle system, Grandia III is the best RPG on PS2...But battles are only part of the RPG experience, and elsewhere the game struggles. [May 2006, p.93]
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  9. Thunderbolt
    60
    Grandia III makes great strides in the magic and skill systems, and the battles are as exciting as ever. It’s just that the storyline is so disappointing that at times it is difficult to continue playing through the game.
  10. Gaming Age
    58
    The story isn't all that noteworthy, especially given the amount of cinematics the player is forced to sit through, but it gets the job done. And sure, the battle system is fun, but as the game develops, it grows more annoying, frustrating, and tedious, requiring a fair amount of dedication and patience to work through.
  11. netjak
    53
    Grandia III is one of those games that you enjoy enough while you play, but afterwards, you can’t remember for the life of you why. Everything in this game has been done before better elsewhere.
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  12. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 82
  3. Negative: 7 out of 82
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. iKen
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Control & Voice Acting: GOOD.
  3. VendonJura
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Grandia 3 is also an rlly amazing game. I just wish to replay it on PC or PS4. This would be rlly amazing.
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