Drakengard 3

 PlayStation 3
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 331 Ratings

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  1. FermiAltair
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    Tipical Yoko game, but unfortunattly, the bad optimisation affects to the game experience, but in general, the games is good, nice music, characters, bosses, try it if you have the opprtunity
  2. fpearson
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    I have no idea what people don't like about this game. I'm aware that this is purely a personal taste, and that many people disagree, but to me, Drakengard 3 has been a very special game thus far, and every second has been joyful. I've never been so elated to play a video game. Please, if you're a fan of Yoko Taro, or you're interested in becoming one, pick up this game, especially if youI have no idea what people don't like about this game. I'm aware that this is purely a personal taste, and that many people disagree, but to me, Drakengard 3 has been a very special game thus far, and every second has been joyful. I've never been so elated to play a video game. Please, if you're a fan of Yoko Taro, or you're interested in becoming one, pick up this game, especially if you like crude humor and thematic depth.

    Edit: After beating it, Drakengard 3 is my favorite game of all time.    … Expand
  3. MadIsAdopted
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
    The worst best game on my all-time favorites list. I'd rather stay laconic this time:
    Story: 9/10 (Dialogues are hilarious, characters are controversial yet likable for those of free spirits, story is complex and masterfully wrapped)
    Music: 10/10 (Well, it's Taro-sama's game after all) Gameplay: 4/10 (Well, it's Taro-sama's game after all) Technical condition: 4/10 (Looks like    The worst best game on my all-time favorites list. I'd rather stay laconic this time:
    Story: 9/10 (Dialogues are hilarious, characters are controversial yet likable for those of free spirits, story is complex and masterfully wrapped)
    Music: 10/10 (Well, it's Taro-sama's game after all)
    Gameplay: 4/10 (Well, it's Taro-sama's game after all)
    Technical condition: 4/10 (Looks like unpolished **** and provides the average frame rate of 23 with drops to 9 on ps3)
    Enjoyment: 6/10 (God damn it it's so annoying to play because Drakengard punishes you for not investigating the boring ass additional content)

    Why is this one of my favorite games then? Well, plot and score music are the defining factors over there, so... Yeah.

    Don't play it if you're unfamiliar with Yoko Taro or don't have enough nerves to tear through this game    … Expand
  4. Persona2Anime
    Sep 26, 2022
    0
    Completely overrated garbage that's not worth anyone time, at all. Or my time.
  5. Vorosh-CR
    Aug 5, 2022
    0
    Es de los pocos juegos que he abandonado porque la historia me parecia demasiado cruel. Una cosa es ser un anti heroe y otra una psicopata como Zero con la cual es imposible empatizar. A eso hay que sumarle unos graficos pesimos, constantes bugs y jugabilidad tosca.
  6. waleedgmv
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a game that is most interested in telling a story, and, just as with Nier before it, Drakengard 3 has a plot that is nothing short of a masterpiece. It's the kind of game that is going to inevitably be under-appreciated by people who can't be bothered trying to understand it. Judging from some of the other critical responses to the game that have already been published, we're already seeing that happen… Expand
  7. Larry_it
    May 4, 2022
    9
    certo il gioco ha dei piccoli difetti ( come lo scarso comparto tecnico e il gameplay un po' troppo vecchio stile) ma la storia mi è piaciuta così tanto da riuscire a sorvolare su questi difettucci. Ammetto che la storia non sia per tutti i videogiocatori, però se uno ha pazienza e soprattutto è innamorato dell'universo drakengard/nier penso che il gioco possa regalare grandi soddisfazioni
  8. SirCaim
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    If you ignore the frame rate issues, you are left with a beautiful game that has an intriguing story, interesting characters, great music and fun gameplay.
  9. elolugo
    Nov 11, 2021
    5
    Interesting game but the fps drops makes this thing unplayable. The music, voice acting, gameplay are cool though
  10. Abnegator
    Oct 10, 2021
    6
    After playing Nier Automata, I thought it would be nice to give this one a try. Turns out that I lost my hype about this game for few hours of playing. Though the gameplay is solid, the dialogue between the characters are quite immature and it pains me the most because it eventually gets annoying. The story for me is just not well developed, I only understood what was the true objectiveAfter playing Nier Automata, I thought it would be nice to give this one a try. Turns out that I lost my hype about this game for few hours of playing. Though the gameplay is solid, the dialogue between the characters are quite immature and it pains me the most because it eventually gets annoying. The story for me is just not well developed, I only understood what was the true objective but didn't figured out how does the main character got into the plot.… Expand
  11. Tampa_Black
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Amazing
  12. SnaZzyDotEXE
    Jul 10, 2021
    6
    Irritates me how many people give this game a 10/10. That implies that it's a near flawless game. This is far from it.

    It's story is good, which is to be expected from a Yoko Taro game. But it's sound track is quite underwhelming coming from Nier, with most of the normal battle themes just seeming like generic fantasy setting stuff. Its visuals look really dated, since they go way too    Irritates me how many people give this game a 10/10. That implies that it's a near flawless game. This is far from it.

    It's story is good, which is to be expected from a Yoko Taro game. But it's sound track is quite underwhelming coming from Nier, with most of the normal battle themes just seeming like generic fantasy setting stuff. Its visuals look really dated, since they go way too overboard on fog, which makes environments look washed out, repetitive, and indistinct from one another. Which is a shame since the character models aren't half bad. It's combat leaves me with mixed feelings, much like Nier Replicant. Unlike automata it is not nearly as fluid and enjoyable. But much like Replicant, what we get is not bad either. As you unlock more weapon types your combo list and opportunities to rack up insane combos increases, since you can switch weapons after the end of an input to continue attacking. It creates a fairly reasonable progression, which lets you dish out much more damage if you aren't just button mashing. I also feel like the characters are pretty one dimensional. They try to be funny a lot. And like humour in most games, only about 40% of the jokes stick the landing. It's like every character is the embodiment of some kind of fetish. The fact that they make literally everything sex related is somewhat funny at first, but gets annoying real quick. Until you start the later routes, you're left with an unfinished story and a ton of toilet humour. It's hard to recommend this to anyone other than Drakengard 1 or Nier repiicant/gestalt fans specifically. It's story, while more connected to the main story line than Automata, is also not that great as a stand alone experience. Unless you have a somewhat decent understanding of the amazing world that this series has been created, it's unlikely that you will enjoy this game. Overall I feel like it's a step down from the original nier in nierly every way. Which is especially disappointing because it released 4 years later. That being said though, if you are already invested in this series like I am, you probably will find enjoyment in playing this game.    … Expand
  13. zidfrit
    May 31, 2021
    6
    El juego no es malo, tiene una buena historia y el transcurso del juego no te aburre, lo único que llega ser su punto malo y no poder lograr una mejor calificación es su poca variedad de enemigos, su mejora de gráficos y ser muy lineal, pero para probar un genero de Rol no esta mal.
  14. tunahan43
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    tek kelimeyle efsaneydi be sonunu pek beğenmedim bir kaç daha deneyip diğer sonları açmayı deneyeceğim .kesinlikle öneririm dört dörtlük bir oyun
  15. Vzhik
    Sep 12, 2020
    7
    Очарование это игры в потрясающей проработке персонажей, истории, окружения. Просто загляденье как передаются эмоции противостояния сестер.
    Очень круто тема крови обыграна - то весь персонаж в крови, то экран.
    Но почему-то взахлеб не получается играть. Максимум оп граве в день. Очень достойно.    Очарование это игры в потрясающей проработке персонажей, истории, окружения. Просто загляденье как передаются эмоции противостояния сестер.
    Очень круто тема крови обыграна - то весь персонаж в крови, то экран.
    Но почему-то взахлеб не получается играть. Максимум оп граве в день.
    Очень достойно.
  16. aosan
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    This game is good. But technical issues like poor FPS and meh graphics can push the player away.
    I like characters and story. Music is good.
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    Final boss of D-branch is pure BS and ultimate evil, lol. I warned you. It's not a joke.
  17. whatagoodguy
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    I love this game. This is one of my most cherished platinums. The game is definitely not for everyone. I found it interesting because I found the main character, the villains, and the dragons appealing. The story is convoluted and you'll have to play the main story several times from different points of view in order to get the real ending. The last stages will require a lot of effort andI love this game. This is one of my most cherished platinums. The game is definitely not for everyone. I found it interesting because I found the main character, the villains, and the dragons appealing. The story is convoluted and you'll have to play the main story several times from different points of view in order to get the real ending. The last stages will require a lot of effort and dedication. The very last stage can be nerve wracking and annoying if you're not in the right mindset for it. The graphics look beautiful but the framerate dips very low very often during gameplay. The action is very well done but it can get repetitive real quick, if you don't take a break in between play sessions. Some people hate this game, and some others love it. I am definitely in the second group.… Expand
  18. Syfin
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Потрясающий слешер с смелым, уникальным, интересным сюжетом. Харизматичные герои, отличные локации мира и замечательная боевая система
  19. frederik1478
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Can you handle a lot of tedium , do you have enough stamina to kill and kill and kill And do that a whole week , Because if you do that is a good story ahead of you you will not be a good story ahead of you you will not be disappointed and you will have the soundtrack in your heart to the moment you die
  20. Steyraus
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    ZERO "I Kill My Sisters!, I Take their men!, go and clean up, Front and Back"

    This is one of the crazy and insane things Zero says in drakengard 3. This game has one of the best stories and some of the most interesting characters of any game ive played. The banter between Zero and her Dragon is a mix of hilarious and cruel. The banter amongst all the characters is very mature,    ZERO "I Kill My Sisters!, I Take their men!, go and clean up, Front and Back"

    This is one of the crazy and insane things Zero says in drakengard 3. This game has one of the best stories and some of the most interesting characters of any game ive played. The banter between Zero and her Dragon is a mix of hilarious and cruel. The banter amongst all the characters is very mature, interesting and refreshing.
    Zero herself is like no other protagonist in any game or movie I've seen. She is an utter bad arse and sick to her core, she slaughters thousands and even the innocent without batting an eyelid. She treats all those around her like dirt and doesn't care for anything except killing. She is this way because the world made her this way and without spoiling anything, she has had a hard life and a hard death.
    The music moves from haunting to hardcore as you travel through this world, some tracks can get irritating with their endless high pitches, but overall the music is great and definitely suits the game.

    The world and people in this world Yoko Tara has created is so unique and spirited, that I feel the game deserves a high score, it does however have some very very serious and unforgivable issues, that may make the game horrible for some people. The framerate is the biggest problem, it is terrible, it can be like a slideshow at times. Also the world is bland and not very interesting to look at and while the combat is fun, the camera is wild and the performance really affects things.

    So the game has issues but it is never to hard for these thing to get in the way of enjoying it and if you like a good story with outrageous characters you should try Drakengard 3.    … Expand
  21. vahn
    Jan 10, 2020
    3
    Long time ago, in a generation of consoles far away, there was this little game called Drakengard which was a mixture between an action and an rpg very similar to Dynasty Warriors, with large areas to go, the ability to ride the dragon and many, MANY enemies to kill. The plot was dark, the characters likable yet questionable, and one of the endings - ending A - would lead to a sequel,Long time ago, in a generation of consoles far away, there was this little game called Drakengard which was a mixture between an action and an rpg very similar to Dynasty Warriors, with large areas to go, the ability to ride the dragon and many, MANY enemies to kill. The plot was dark, the characters likable yet questionable, and one of the endings - ending A - would lead to a sequel, Drakengard 2, which is a much lighter in tones than the first game.
    However, it's ending E that would lead to the eventual creation of a little title that not many knew, probably one of the most curious games I ever played. That game is of course NieR. Yeah I guess Nier Automata also exists but now I digress.

    This is all to say how much I LOVED the Drakengard series: I played the first 2 games so much, i got all weapons, got all endings, and everything. I was so in love with the series that I only bought NieR later because I had no clue it was tied to the series! Then there's NieR automata but we don't talk about that.

    So it pains me to say that Drakengard 3 is, to put it nicely, complete garbage.

    Let's start with what could be a good point: the story is interesting and I really enjoyed the character interactions and overall dark humor behind it. I was afraid that the silly humor would ruin the overall dark and gritty and bloody theme of the game but I'm glad it didn't: between swear words and a sex joke there was legitimate care and talent in making the game flow greatly and I'm amazed how it works well. I was NEVER tired of the dialogues, I was NEVER tired of the swearings and highly offensive regards but that's because it KNEW how to pace it, it KNEW how to make each sentence work against another. I'm just amazed how well it worked and I played this game non-stop for over 10 hours because it was just that entertaining. Why can't Square Enix be like this anymore...

    The plot itself, not to go into spoilers, is a prequel to the original Drakengard which means nothing can be lost if you start with this one, however one thing I felt it wasn't a good choice was to sell tons and tons of DLC that serves as prologues for the events before the main game. We wouldn't see this kind of greed until ff15 but it's sad to see it started from here...at least I think so.

    But beyond the story, which is interesting and definitely the best (and only) good thing of the game, it's EVERYTHING ELSE that completely takes the cake and makes it from a potential nice action game from a complete wreck.

    How can I start this nicely...the controls are godawful, probably one of the worst controls I've had in a long time and I played enough games to know that this is bad enough that I can't believe they let it go. It's so bad that not only it often doesn't connect hits but it also locks you in one direction, making you go to another direction despite you're pressing another. I also want to mention how IT CANNOT BE CUSTOMIZED, how it randomly opens the menu, how the lock on always disappears, how there is 2 buttons for weapon swap for no reason, how the intoner mode doesn't always turn on because R3 and L3 don't always work, and many many many MANY more issues, i think it's safe to say that more attention to the controls would've made a world of difference.
    When you make a game hard because of bad controls, you made a bad game.

    But oh no, there's more: if controls don't bother you there's the technical issues that will definitely poke your eyes and probably blind you. The game is quite literally broken on many levels: the game is supposedly on a 30 fps, which was normal back then for most action games too, but it DROPS CONSTANTLY and there are times that I can safely say it went below 10 fps to the point of a slideshow. Not only that but the camera is completely uncontrollable and will often get stuck on walls and make you see nothing of the enemies. It also makes other sections of the game, like the dragon ones, just a pain to sit through.

    This is all technical stuff that could've been fixed but guess what? Square Enix did exactly diddly squat! I'm currently playing the 1.00 version which means it never got patched - AND YES, I did check for updates and there are none! On top of that, IT'S DIGITAL ONLY FOR EUROPE! They absolutely did NOT care to release it here in retail! How scummy can you **** be?!

    In other words, this game was dead on arrival and Square Enix killed it before even release. It's clearly it was rushed to meet a deadline and they had no expectations that this game would be any good so they released it without even testing it properly.
    It would take 3 years for Nier Automata to give some justice to the series and give it some recognition to old and new fans for the series but considering what we got I would have preferred to let it rest.

    Do I recommend it? Absolutely not, don't buy this game: I got it on discount and I still feel it wasn't worth it. Watch a longplay and save your money and your patience.    … Expand
  22. Terte
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    Es de esos juegos que no puedes describir en un trozo de texto. Si el juego os ha llamado minimamente la atención darle una oportunidad porque este es un juego que se oculta con una capa de mediocridad para que el que se adentre se lleve una sorpresa.
  23. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    7
    A really good game, there are lots of cool things about it and it is a lot of fun to play.
  24. XV_
    Aug 5, 2018
    7
    This game introduced me to the excellent writing of Yoko Taro, at first I picked this because of the character design (which is amazing) ignoring that from the moment I see game play videos the combat seemed kind of dull and bad, to my surprise the combat was even worse, repetitive uninteresting combat and that can be said also for the side quests, also is note worthy that the English dubThis game introduced me to the excellent writing of Yoko Taro, at first I picked this because of the character design (which is amazing) ignoring that from the moment I see game play videos the combat seemed kind of dull and bad, to my surprise the combat was even worse, repetitive uninteresting combat and that can be said also for the side quests, also is note worthy that the English dub is terrible but you have the option of buying a pack with Japanese voices (which I strongly recommend if you have the extra bucks). Even tho' it has everything to let this game go, I just couldn't it has a very interesting story to tell and incredible well written characters, the soundtrack is just pretty much amazing. Be wary that you need to do a **** thing to get access to the real final boss (get every weapon and upgrade it to the max), which isn't hard but you need a lot of mindless repetitive grinding, and talking about hardness this game after 7 hours or so of trying the to beat the final boss I just couldn't and I have to quit, to this date is the only boss that I have to give up, a lot of people says that Is a **** boss but even after a I couldn't beat it I disagree, it's just brilliant but incredible hard nevertheless. Anyway I can't recommend this game to everyone because has a lot of bad design choices and maybe is a bad game, but if you're interested in kinda philosophical stories with anime characters and lewd design, maybe this can be for you.… Expand
  25. Amid396
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    It was really great! The music, the story, relationship between characters, amazing world, great combat system and breathtaking boss fights make this game real real cool and good!
  26. Moge4579
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Me encanto la verdad!!!
    Zero es super genial y la historia que lo rodea con esa comedia macabra del juego lo ahce aun mas genial!! Yoko taro dijo que le gustaria hacer una remastered para ps4, espero que si lo hagan, me encantaria!!!
  27. DARK--DRAGONITE
    Sep 14, 2017
    9
    This is one of my top 5 favorite games for PS3. Zero and Mikahil have an interesting dynamic. The ending.. and I mean.. the REAL ending of the game is something we don’t see in games anymore.. It is literally one of the hardest things you’ll ever do in your life when it comes to video games, but it’s SO worth it. Despite the framerate drops and simplistic button mashing combat, this gameThis is one of my top 5 favorite games for PS3. Zero and Mikahil have an interesting dynamic. The ending.. and I mean.. the REAL ending of the game is something we don’t see in games anymore.. It is literally one of the hardest things you’ll ever do in your life when it comes to video games, but it’s SO worth it. Despite the framerate drops and simplistic button mashing combat, this game is really good. 9/10.… Expand
  28. _Keiko
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    un jeu qu'il est très bien mais que ça fait trop longtemps que j'y ai plus joué dc faut que j'y rejoue pr qu'il soit plus que bien que ce que je me souviens
  29. Reed618
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    While there are flaws like some framerate issues, long load times and repetition throughout the levels I had to give it a ten because this game is going to stay with me.
    The combat is fun and has quite a lot of depth to it. There are four weapon types and a large collection of weapons to choose from which each handle quite differently.
    Graphically the levels are unimpressive but the    While there are flaws like some framerate issues, long load times and repetition throughout the levels I had to give it a ten because this game is going to stay with me.
    The combat is fun and has quite a lot of depth to it. There are four weapon types and a large collection of weapons to choose from which each handle quite differently.
    Graphically the levels are unimpressive but the character models and boss' look great and cutscenes between each mission are both beautiful and very entertaining.
    In terms of length there is a lot of content if you wish to get all the endings and the story is excellent. Truly quite unique. You have to play through the game to understand everything and also reading zero's novella will help too but characters who at first glance seem shallow and unimpressive can certainly surprise you. The voice cast is great as well, naruto fan and metal gear solid fans may recognize some familiar voices. The banter during missions left me smiling quite a lot and really adds a lot of charm.
    Finally, I have to mention the final boss... it tormented me for hours so be prepared if you wish to get the final true ending. Overall it was a great experience and i'd certainly recommend it to anyone looking for something quite unique.    … Expand
  30. kikkkz
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    A damn pleasant story about the beautiful carnage, with chic non-standard characters, insanely interesting storyline and divine music, a masterpiece from Yoko Taro from the problems only worth noting is the technical realization of this insanity, but is it worth it? Because it, too, some kind of chemistry enhances the impression of the plot.
    Good night Zero.
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Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#7 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#8 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
  1. CD-Action
    Aug 25, 2014
    40
    The most interesting bad game of this generation and the ugliest I’ve seen on PS3 in last couple of years. Only for Nier and Drakengard fans. [08/2014, p.70]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 4, 2014
    60
    Despite the shonky performance issues and woeful combat, there's still something that compels you forward. [Aug 2014, p.91]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 16, 2014
    80
    A technically troubled, budget production that tries to compensate with gore and 'edgy' characters that are ultimately obnoxious. [August 2014, p79]
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