Sacred 3

 PlayStation 3
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 54
  3. Negative: 33 out of 54
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  1. Scottienigma
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    The legacy of sacred has been a rocky one to say the least. Sacred 1 and 2 were almost critically panned by critics and fans alike aside from a few cult followers. Keeping that in mind Deep Silver seems to have decided to move in a new direction, and in my opinion is was a great move.

    The core gameplay of sacred 3 is a traditional style hack 'n' slash game much in vein of the old    The legacy of sacred has been a rocky one to say the least. Sacred 1 and 2 were almost critically panned by critics and fans alike aside from a few cult followers. Keeping that in mind Deep Silver seems to have decided to move in a new direction, and in my opinion is was a great move.

    The core gameplay of sacred 3 is a traditional style hack 'n' slash game much in vein of the old gauntlet games such as Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows. Players will move from the start to the end of a linear map with secrets hidden along the path. The combat is fast and fluid allowing for combos and special moves to seamlessly flow together into a barrage of attacks that always feel impressive and powerful.

    The upgrade system of the game has been streamlined, doing away with the randomly generated loot and skill trees in way of each character having a select few special moves, weapons, and equipment that all feel more meaningful and unique than most dungeon crawlers. Progressing through stages will grant you equipment and battle spirits much in the style of an unlock system. These items in a way can be farmed to find more powerful versions of the item or spirit making the handful of them per character feel deeper than they do at a glance. This mechanic alone allows for replay ability that encourages multiple playthroughs of stages to find more powerful gear and spirits for yourself and allies to utilize. All of the weapons, armors, spirits, skills, and abilities all feature an upgrade path that can be utilized by gaining gold and the appropriate level to progress.

    I found that the local multiplayer handled like a dream allowing two players to work together to handle the more challenging sections of the game with greater ease. The gold and unlocks were shared among both players aside from the aforementioned battle spirits which each player had to gain independently.

    As far as challenge the game felt for the most part balanced. Enemies were slightly predictable, and at no real point did I get the same rush of danger that is felt from more difficult games. But at the same time I never felt like the game was just handing me victories.

    At the end of the day I feel this game is a worthy entry into the hack 'n' slash genre, bringing 4 (5 with DLC) very unique characters into the fray with style and grace. The unlock and upgrade system may be a bit shallow, but in that way much more refined. I see myself visiting the world of sacred 3 alone and with friends for some time to come.    … Expand
  2. SuperJoystick
    Aug 7, 2014
    8
    It's not bad for a hack and slash. I'm having fun! I don't understand all the horrible reviews. Yeah it's not Sacred 2 or Diablo, but it's really quite relaxing and entertaining. I'm glad I bought it and am playing it. There's no loot, just gold, but you can upgrade your weapons and skills in between missions.
  3. baalaag
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    i never played sacred 1 or 2. but i loved sacred 3 !! the game is awesome !! buy it, play it, you will definitely enjoy. All these bad reviews are wrong. not listen to them.
  4. Vrykos
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    I played Sacred 2....and actually hated it. But..I love Sacred 3 so far. Rating a game purely on how it met expectations is a poor review. If you consider the actual game, it's a very well done hack and slash game. Love the graphics, very smooth gameplay and so car...no glitches. There are still plenty of people playing online if you wish to do some co-op. Any given night there are 15-20I played Sacred 2....and actually hated it. But..I love Sacred 3 so far. Rating a game purely on how it met expectations is a poor review. If you consider the actual game, it's a very well done hack and slash game. Love the graphics, very smooth gameplay and so car...no glitches. There are still plenty of people playing online if you wish to do some co-op. Any given night there are 15-20 online games to join… Expand
  5. ShunOugarden
    May 16, 2018
    8
    You need Gauntlet HD on PS3 ? It is Sacred 3, no more no less. Good hack n' slash, very good musique, simple and addictive. 8 for a good gauntlet game, but if you wish the following of Sacred 2, you will be very disapointed. It's better than Dungeon Siege III but Diablo III is better.

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Sep 19, 2014
    40
    Good grief, this game. Does anybody know if PSN purchases are refundable? [October 2014, p79]
  2. GamingTrend
    Sep 11, 2014
    30
    I was excited to try out Sacred 3 at first, since I had heard good things about the previous games. The more I played it, the more the cracks showed, and the more disappointment set in.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 26, 2014
    50
    Blandly serviceable. [Sept 2014, p.102]
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