Grandia III (2005)

Developer: Game Arts
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A bright and energetic JRPG that carries you forward on a wave of youthful enthusiasm, with snappy battles and a breezy sense of adventure.

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About

Grandia III is a role-playing video game developed by Game Arts and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 2 console. Set in a fantasy world where technology has allowed man to fly in magic-powered aircraft, a boy named Yuki is determined to become a great pilot like his idol, the Sky Captain Schmidt. When he and his mother encounter a girl named Alfina who has the ability to communicate with the spiritual guardians of the world, they become involved in the plot to discover the secrets of the world's past and face an evil rogue guardian named Xorn.

What players say

Carried almost entirely by its exhilarating semi-real-time battle system with flashy aerial combos, while a predictable story, thin characters and weak voice acting drag it down. Fans and Japanese reviewers alike say the combat and visuals shine even if it disappointed as a Grandia sequel.

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