Grandia III PlayStation 2
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77 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: Yuki has idolized the legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy and has been trying to build his own ever since. Loving the freedom of flight, he dreams of one day leaving his small island and reaching the mainland. In the woods not far away, Alfina rides alone on a horse-drawn carriage. She is a Communicator, one of the few who can speak with the Guardians, gods that protect the world. She is hurrying to a temple to take the place of her brother, Emelious. Resentment of his obligated duty as a Communicator has turned Emelious into a cruel and violent being filled with hate. Fate will bring together Yuki and Alfina just as the world is about to fall apart. [Square Enix]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Grandia III may not be everything it could have been, but it's a great game nonetheless. [Mar 2006, p.39]
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  2. Just RPG
    86
    What it lacks in an original storyline and length, it more than makes up for with its gorgeous graphics, interesting characters, and polished to perfection battle system.
  3. The New York Times
    85
    Grandia III's story isn't tedious, but neither is it memorable. It begins well but never gels.
  4. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. PeterThompson
    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 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.… Expand
  2. JerryH.
    8
    I give this an eight b/c in the beginning it took forever just to beable to start playing the game b/c of movie ..... the movie within the games seems to take over sometimes but other than that i really love this game.… Expand
  3. ColdH.
    7
    Don't really what to think in the end... The Battle System definitly is one of the best I've ever seen : dynamic, mixing strategy and action ! But... The plot is really cheap and the characters are just stupid. So ? Grandia III worth the shot, but skip the numerous cinematics and you'll pack it in less than 15 hours. BTW, the lack of side quests clearly is a bad point too.… Expand
  4. Dan
    2
    overrated, too mediocre for its own good..i kept waiting for it to be better ...and it never was the beginning of the game filled me with hope...i was let down.… Expand

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