Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. GamesRadar+
    70
    Ambition may have outstripped ability, but there's no doubt that fans of the series will find much to love about this entry, flawed as any of the rest of them. That's the best we could have hoped for.
  2. GameSpy
    70
    It does manage to be a solid RPG, but to get there, you have to grind through some monotonous stuff that really detracts from the game.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    This is a saga that has clearly been tugged and squeezed, compromised and spoiled by many, many cooks.
  5. Gamenikki
    70
    Easily the best title in the series and it’s most likely the result of having to cram content in to the final episode.
  6. G4 TV
    60
    Besides the fine graphics and well-balanced combat, Episode III does a lot of little things right, details in the interface like pop-up balloons for conversations (to make chatting in towns easier) and a thoroughly hyperlinked shop menu for quick and simple equipment updates.
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    The bridge between familiarity and innovation is thin and slippery, and Xenosaga Episode III sits precariously in the middle, demanding a fee.

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best PS2 Game of 2006
26
#26 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
60
#60 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 117
  3. Negative: 6 out of 117
  1. Serenityinaz12
    May 28, 2015
    10
    This and Xenogears have the most deep and intricate plot lines I have every experienced in a video game, and I have played pretty much everyThis and Xenogears have the most deep and intricate plot lines I have every experienced in a video game, and I have played pretty much every game that is known for having a good story. Couldn't recommend more. Excellent end to the series… Full Review »
  2. yukiyoung
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    This is right under Xenosaga 1 as the second best in the series, the improved battle style was a very fun part of the game and it drasticallyThis is right under Xenosaga 1 as the second best in the series, the improved battle style was a very fun part of the game and it drastically improved upon the battle style of Xenosaga 2.… Full Review »
  3. Boltfrowah
    Mar 4, 2013
    5
    This series was one of the few games that I've ever actually felt was damn near a "2nd job". Slogging through the 3 games was something that IThis series was one of the few games that I've ever actually felt was damn near a "2nd job". Slogging through the 3 games was something that I never knew I was going to end up doing when I played the first one. Constantly mired in endless cutscenes and cinematics, it almost felt like I was more of playing a mini-game during a very preachy, self-absorbed story line. The constant references to philosophy and such doesn't make a game "smart", it makes it pretentious at best. This all combined with a nerfy combat system just didn't do it for me. Yes, Kos-Mos is an awesome character, but even her attacks left me wanting more.… Full Review »
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