Home Gaming Drakengard 3 review round-up

Drakengard 3 review round-up

2 min read
41

Drakengard (1)

Who needs Kraut control today, huh? There’s more than one game hitting the market, ready to bust your wallet open. Fantasy RPG Drakenguard 3 is finally out, and the reviews have started flowing out. Here’s what the critics have to say.

Destructoid – 8.5/10

Drakengard (2)

Drakengard 3 is a bit unconventional at times (like its developer) with tales of extreme hair cuttingand dragon piss, but action fans will want to seek this one out immediately. Within 15 minutes I was drawn into its world and its cast of characters, and I wanted to see Zero’s journey through from start to finish. If you like games like Nier, you’ll love Drakengard 3.

Polygon – 7/10

Drakengard (4)

Drakengard 3‘s weirdness is its greatest asset. The narrative is intriguing, and the combat is fun enough, but it’s the game’s unapologetically unusual atmosphere that made me end up liking it. It almost lost me to the flood of colorful language and sex-crazed overtones, but those frustrating first few hours gave way to one of the most singular games I’ve ever experienced.

GamesRadar – 3/5

Drakengard (3)

Drakengard 3 is creepy, crass, and often bleak, but it’s also funny, fascinating, and enjoyable to play. Technical issues aside, it’s a unique experience that’s worthwhile for those who can take its particularly twisted view of the world. Once the game gets its hooks into you, you’ll be able to ignore its shortcomings while zipping around dispatching your enemies and wondering what crazy things will happen next. After all, how many games let you play as bloodthirsty goddess with a flower growing out of one eye?

GameSided – 4/10

Drakengard 3

I assume there is some very hardcore contingent out there that will be very forgiving of Drakengard 3‘s many faults. After all, this is the third one; there must be an audience for it. They will enjoy the mindless action, the humor and the admittedly-unique take of a protagonist who isn’t really a hero, just a murderous psychopath. IfDrakengard 3 was an anime, I might be able to recommend it because it’s crazy characters and humor can grow on you after a time. But Drakengard 3 is a video game, and on just about every level it’s a disaster.

PlayStation Lifestyle – 3.3/10

drakengard_3

All things considered, Drakengard 3 is a serviceable game that despite its shortcomings, provides enough thrills to warrant a purchase. Sure, there are graphical issues, slowdown, and the game is rather easy in areas where it should provide more challenge. However, the story is goofy enough for some laughs, the ability to switch between 4 weapons in battle is fun, and despite its repetitive nature, the combat does enough to keep you interested. A little bit of tweaking to the boss battles and camera, and this game could have been a lot more. As it is, the game will keep you interested but has some big time issues that hold it back.

A bit mixed then, innit? The game is out in our European territories on PSN from tomorrow.

Last Updated: May 20, 2014

41 Comments

  1. Heh, header will always remind me of *someone* and his cluttered desktop…

    Reply

    • Umar_Zero

      May 20, 2014 at 13:37

      Such a cool guy. He has nice toes as well

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        May 20, 2014 at 13:41

        All eleven of them?

        Reply

        • Umar_Zero

          May 20, 2014 at 13:43

          9, I lost one to a rat…Apparently it reeks of cheese after a long day at work

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            May 20, 2014 at 13:47

            hahaha

    • RinceofFuturePast

      May 20, 2014 at 13:49

      Indeed. I expect we will see a review from said disaster desktop boy in a short while…

      Reply

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        May 20, 2014 at 13:51

        JRPG 11/10! 😉

        Reply

        • RinceofFuturePast

          May 20, 2014 at 13:52

          BWAHAHAHAH! 😉 “What? It has pink stuff, a generic back story and androgynous characters? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT! *RUNS

          Reply

          • Umar_Zero

            May 20, 2014 at 13:53

            WAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…….

  2. Jedi JJ

    May 20, 2014 at 13:35

    Umar is probably shaking right now.

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Space

      May 20, 2014 at 13:37

      I feel the vibrations all the way over here!!!

      Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      May 20, 2014 at 13:37

      Let’s hope that’s all he’s doing.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Space

        May 20, 2014 at 13:38

        O_O

        Reply

      • Mossel

        May 20, 2014 at 13:44

        lol was wondering what exactly is he shaking.

        Reply

        • Umar_Zero

          May 20, 2014 at 13:44

          Penis

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 20, 2014 at 13:45

            Doing it wrong?

          • Umar_Zero

            May 20, 2014 at 13:46

            Lol I don’t know, it just seemed like the correct response, don’t know what shaking they’re talking about

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 20, 2014 at 13:47

            Perhaps its in the meh-king?

          • Mossel

            May 20, 2014 at 13:49

        • RinceofFuturePast

          May 20, 2014 at 13:50

          Flower?

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 20, 2014 at 14:02

            DE-flower?

  3. Umar_Zero

    May 20, 2014 at 13:36

    Nier had the same mixed reviews and it became one of my top ten games this generation. So the fact that this game can get a 4 and then an 8 means its gonna be an interesting ride!! YEEEEEHAAAAAWWW
    .
    .
    .
    Did I mention I’m excited for this game?

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief in Space

      May 20, 2014 at 13:38

      Meh, looks kinda silly this game

      Reply

      • Umar_Zero

        May 20, 2014 at 13:39

        By silly you mean fuckawesomeness right? RIGGGGGHHHHT???

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief in Space

          May 20, 2014 at 13:40

          Nah, silly is an overstatement, utter meh-fest more comes to mind

          Reply

          • Umar_Zero

            May 20, 2014 at 13:44

            LOL Someone has to watch out lest they sleep with the fishies tonight

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 20, 2014 at 13:44

            Are they meh-fish?

          • Umar_Zero

            May 20, 2014 at 13:45

            They’re CoD-fish…the worst kind!

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 20, 2014 at 13:45

            But they have their own AI???

          • RinceofFuturePast

            May 20, 2014 at 13:51

            Unlike the Meh in this game? Yes 🙂

        • Hammersteyn

          May 20, 2014 at 13:40

          If it’s not too expensive I will buy it. Will tide me over till Watchdogs comes out.

          Reply

          • Umar_Zero

            May 20, 2014 at 13:42

            R469….Not cheap at all lol

          • Hammersteyn

            May 20, 2014 at 13:43

            Oh dear

          • Umar_Zero

            May 20, 2014 at 13:46

            Yep, I’m going halfsies with a bud lol budget times

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 20, 2014 at 13:44

            R469 for utter meh-fest? Wow, you must have a lot of money to waste

          • Aries

            May 20, 2014 at 17:45

            atleast it has 69 in it

    • RinceofFuturePast

      May 20, 2014 at 13:50

      I swear to gods you have said ‘is in my top 10’ at least 50 times with as many games 🙂

      Reply

      • Umar_Zero

        May 20, 2014 at 13:52

        I…I….I have 50 top ten lists okay!

        Reply

    • CAE9872

      May 20, 2014 at 18:18

      I take it you the resident RPG nut?

      Reply

  4. RinceofFuturePast

    May 20, 2014 at 13:49

    Yeah, NO.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Check Also

Twelve Minutes Review – Stuck in a Mystery Time Loop

We’ve all experienced deja vu a few times in our lives, but what happens when you ha…