Wild ARMs 3

THE BAD:
-Graphics (these Graphics are very different that most othor games, only Dark cloud 2 has graphics that is very close to Wild Arms 3)
-Sound (sound is another negotiatable one there is only the theme song((after prolauge)) and the ending song are songs that actually have words, all the othor songs are just music((no words)))

SUMMARY:
For those who love Final Fantasy X or any other RPG this is a game to take a closer look into.

Again it's very different than any other game you've played. If you under stand the game play, controls and Story line this would be a good game.

definitly Rent it first (this is a game that looks good on the cover but is very different).

THE BAD:
The character appearance, they could be bigger, and how the gears would disappear when you would try to change them over. And more colour to the game would have been nicer in my opinion. The first and second wild arms was lovely and colourful.

SUMMARY:
I loved all the wild arms games and even though this one isnt perfect its still a very good game. I think one thing which may have improved this game and made it something to rave about would have been if the sand could have been turned into an ocean about 3/4 of the way through the game, then you could go and get a ship. I really like games where you have a ship and you travel the ocean. The puzzles were very good in this game, i liked most of the music, and its the type of game which will keep you playing for many hours on end. I havent played this game now for some months so i am just refreshing my memory of how i felt about it when i was playing it. If you were keen on wild arms 1 and 2 then i would say you will be pleased with this one as well. I myself am not too fussed on the cel shading appearance, not as far as character look goes. I prefer to see characters look a bigger size and a little more realistic. Its the gameplay in this game that got me in though, as always i love the tools the characters use to make their way through those dungeons. Anyway great game in my opinion! Its the best game ive played on the ps2 so far!
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THE BAD:
Some of the puzzles may leave you baffled (though I never really had any problems)

SUMMARY:
Once again we return to Fargaia (Filgaia) in this clasic RPG. Those who have played the past Wild ARMs will know the score. A dying planet, mainly made up of wasteland. In this adventure we join up with four 'drifters' (those who dare leave their homes and venture out into the surrounding desolate lands). Though they join together for their own reasons soon they are all fighting for one thing - the survival of Fargaia. Standing in their way are three mysterious beings known as the Prophets (Malik Bendict, Melody Vilente and their leader Leehalt Alceste), but are they, the least of their troubles? Can you survive the wasteland? Find out by buying this brilliant RPG

The game itself is good though the fact that it is entirely cel-shaded which might be enough to put some people off. The theme of this RPG as with all Wild ARMs is the wild west with a teaspoon of sci-fi, this shows strongly in the music as well, composed by Michiko Naruke. Gameplay wise, Wild ARMs 3 is excellent, (if you give it a chance) you can be find yourself playing it for 40-80 hours (depending if you decide to tackle the side quests and the many 'secret' bosses)

Overall this game is great, though I am still drawn towards the original Wild ARMs (which happens to be my favourite of the three), but do not be put off, purchase this game you will not be disappointed.

THE BAD:
That backround music was irratating that whishling more so than the rest of it I turned of the sound so could play the game. The leveling up system could been more uniform.I did not like the search system having to find a certain person to give you the exact location became very teadious. The colasping stairs in nightmare castle were almost impossible harder than the last boss battle.

SUMMARY:
In conclusion the game was good but far from the standards I expected. The story line hasn't changed very much has it, from Wild Arms 1&2 get creative.
The most significant letdown was the conclusion of the game (there was no payoff) You don't see Filgaia reborn the drifters don't find fame or fortune instead they empty their guns and get shot. better luck next time. Syner

THE BAD:
Nothing

SUMMARY:
Hehehe nothing bad.For me,the voice acting is very bothering me.I like all the features that's available in this game!This is the bestest game ever

THE BAD:
Very repetitive story[that never seems to end], a boring battle system[smashing 'X' to attack over and over agian], and a escape feature would be nice.

SUMMARY:
Well I had forgotten how hard the ending of WA2 was and bought WA3. Now don't get me wrong this is a good game[even though I still havn't seen the ending]. At first I couldn't put it down, but after about the 3rd plot twist[staying on the same tack, saving the world, but changing the villians]. It got very repetitive, not to mention the final battles are very hard to beat, if you havn't taken the time to level up[10-20+ hrs].

Anyway if you're into a game that gets very repetitive and boring, and is impossible to beat. Wild Arms 3 is your game.

THE BAD:
The Force Energy on the overworld. I would also prefer an escape option during battles, as well.

SUMMARY:
This game isn't really too bad a game. Lots of bosses (my number one favorite thing in rpgs), good gameplay set up. It's one of those games to tide you over until the next final fantasy game comes out. Also, I've noticed that the characters look somewhat simalar to a few final fantasy characters.
Virginia-Aeris.
Clive-Auron.
Jet-Cloud.(This one is really easy to point out.)
Gallows-Barret.(Probably Gallows is the least obvious.)
Anyway, Wild Arms 3 has good polished graphics. It's character interactment is alright, too.

THE BAD:
Puzzles get repetitive
Random Encounter System could use some work
Some bosses are almost impossible

SUMMARY:
To start this off, allow me to say that I am by no means a big fan of RPG's that deal solely with puzzle like dungeons, and ironically enough, that is exactly what Wild Arms 3 is. Your cookie cutter role playing game that advances through the story at a good enough pace, and at the same time sending you from dungeon, to dungeon, solving different but albeit the same sort of puzzles. Sounds a bit bland, I know, but allow me to elaborate on them, and also say that, that is not necessarily a bad thing.

For one, the story is captivating. All 4 of your main characters have their own story to tell, and why they are on the quest at hand. Each character has something in common with the other, and the interaction between them is done perfectly. Revelations about their past and relationships with one another are further revealed in the story, however almost all of the characters encountered add a certain sense of importance to their individuality as they too posses tragic backgrounds that tie in with the story.

The cell shaded graphics look superb and very clean. The environments are stylish and fit appropriately to any location you are exploring. Granted the majority is a desert like wasteland, the dungeons offer a bit more of a change and can vary from your dusty cave, to a high tech laboratory, and even a fully blemished forest in the heart of the desert. The detail is put not only in the environments, but also the characters as they stand out beautifully.

The story is most likely Wild Arms 3 strongest point. You are Virginia, and as your quest begins with certain objectives, they are turned complitely upside down, and her destiny is intertwined with that of 3 others, Clive, Gallows and Jett. The 3 soon embark on a journey to save their dying world, Filgaya from deteriorating and turning into a complete lifeless desert. Along the way they learn the secrets of the planet, a little about themselves, and the true nature of the main antagonists, and constant plot twists and backstabs.

The battle system is not bad, but nothing we haven't seen before. You have your basic options. Attack, Magic, Summon, Items, Reload. Since all 4 of your characters weapons rely on guns, with each shot you use a bullet. After a certain number of shots, you need to use a turn to reload, if you wish to attack with your gun again. Otherwise the character is going to do a very weaker, melee attack. Each summon can be linked to a character, and in the process, that character also learns the magic abilities of that summon. The main problem is, some of the bosses are almost impossible to defeat. I've spent 5+ hours on one boss and dealing very massive damage to him constantly. Luckily the majority of these almost impossible bosses are optional, there are a few in the main story that will have you pulling your hairs out.

The dungeons do get repetitive, and that is probably Wild Arms 3 weakest aspect. Each dungeon deals with virtually the same thing. Start at one end, advance further inside by opening doors, and at the end you have a boss to deal with. Sure, no biggies. Problem is, about 65% of the game is spent inside dungeons. You will find yourself exiting one dungeon just to enter another one, very frequently, and the town to dungeon ratio is at least 1-3. Most likely the most frustrating thing since all the time you spend in dungeons, there is very little learned about the story, characters, or anything, and are only there to serve as an obstacle in your path.

As for enjoyment value, this one is pretty much average. It has some strong points, but at the same time, just as many weak ones. If you are a fan of the series, I would recommend it, and even if you aren't, it at least deserves a try. The story is pretty good, the battle system is fun, and it will help you kill a few hours in the process.