Monster Rancher 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2001
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. ShafiqueZ.
    Dec 5, 2001
    10
    This game is the best I had ever played! There are many new monsters which can be unlocked and so many new features!
  2. TheAnalRetentiveGamer
    Aug 1, 2002
    5
    I Have Never Wasted 45$ On Such a DAMNED CUTE game! I liked the first Monster Rancher for playstation 1. Innovative and refreshing, it hosted the now infamous to the series CD-breeding system. Consequently this is the most addictive part of the game; rummaging through every CD or DVD you own to simply make a new monster. However, after putting in a Slipknot CD and getting a wonderfully I Have Never Wasted 45$ On Such a DAMNED CUTE game! I liked the first Monster Rancher for playstation 1. Innovative and refreshing, it hosted the now infamous to the series CD-breeding system. Consequently this is the most addictive part of the game; rummaging through every CD or DVD you own to simply make a new monster. However, after putting in a Slipknot CD and getting a wonderfully cute three-bodied monster smiling me right in the face with $$$ written all over the telelvision screen, I decided to save it for when my neighbors come home from vacation so I can give it to thier daughter. Five-year old girls will love it, and probably Pokemon addicts. If you're anywhere in your teens...stay away. I need a shotgun to blow these little fu-… Expand
  3. MikeK.
    May 25, 2003
    10
    I just started, but i must say this is one cool game. nice graphics too. no more schools, but there are 5 worlds to train in. much more addictin than MR2. and what amuses me the most is putting all my dvds and games in to get monsters. well gotta admit its tough but you get used to it. cant wait till MR4 comes out.
  4. vIPER
    May 30, 2003
    9
    Addictive sh.t!!! time waster!!! this game is the reason why i dont get enough sleep.
  5. StephenD.
    Jul 14, 2003
    10
    This game is so awesome!! I got so addicted to this game!!!
  6. CasS.
    Aug 6, 2003
    10
    i fell for this game when i got it, its a great game.
  7. PaulD.
    Nov 18, 2002
    5
    It's in there but needs way better graphics so keep trying because this is not good enough.
  8. TrentT.
    Apr 25, 2003
    10
    The game was really great a little hard but, it was still really fun!
  9. MichaelL.
    Dec 22, 2001
    9
    I think this game is really awesome. I love the new monsters and all the different training places. The only complaint I have is that it's in anime but I got used to it.
  10. A.M.
    Dec 28, 2001
    10
    This is a really good game. I like the new monsters plus there are 5 diferent worlds were you can train and venture.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best PS2 Game of 2001
62
#62 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PSX Nation
    60
    It's very beautiful and easy to control, but there's nothing much that's new or improved here.
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  2. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    Unfortunately, the sad truth is that Pokemon manages to provide more depth and complexity than Monster Rancher 3.
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  3. IGN
    79
    Delivers where it counts, with the deep breeding simulation that fans of the series have grown to love.
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