Monster Rancher 3 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2001
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Metascore
77 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: The latest installment in the series lets players breed, train and fight with the monsters they control. New monsters are bred by pairing two existing ones or spawned from music CDs, movie DVDs or game discs. Players train and care for their monsters, much like a virtual pet. Later, they enroll their monsters into tournaments, where they battle for prizes and fame. [Tecmo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Game Informer
    93
    Everything about this title makes the previous installments seem archaic in comparison. [Nov 2001, p.100]
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  2. XGP Gaming
    86
    The strength of this game is in its replay value. You can lose hours upon hours of your life simply checking your CD/DVD collection for monsters to add to your encyclopedia.
  3. All Game Guide
    70
    The fact that it sticks so closely to the formula of its predecessors is both its greatest strength and biggest weakness.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    The combat’s more fun and involving than anything in Pokemon Stadium. But the rest of the game hasn’t changed much. [Nov 2001, p.210]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
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  1. StephenD.
    10
    This game is so awesome!! I got so addicted to this game!!!
  2. CasS.
    10
    i fell for this game when i got it, its a great game.
  3. MikeK.
    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.… Expand
  4. PaulD.
    5
    It's in there but needs way better graphics so keep trying because this is not good enough.

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