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King's Field III (Japan)

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1996
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✪ Reviewed on May 16, 2024
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King's Field III offers an even larger world and improved technical mastery. Solitary and dangerous FPS dungeon exploration is pushed to its peak. Unique oppressive atmosphere, FromSoftware refines its punishing RPG formula that directly announces the Souls saga.

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Category
Action RPG 1 player 12+
Description
Third King's Field with expanded gameplay and exploration, where the hero crosses the kingdom of Verite to uncover the mystery of the Moonlight Stone. Created by From Software, released in 1996 in Japan with a revision. Slow-paced FPS exploration, expanded sword and magic combat, larger 3D environments, labyrinthine dungeons and dark atmosphere. Japanese edition with revision.

King's Field III review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,29 GB 📅14/06/1996
Published by From Software

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An underrated gem

The third installment of FromSoftware's underground dungeon series, which stayed in Japan, expands the adventure further while keeping its muffled difficulty and uncompromising progression. Never officially translated, it slipped past many. Its first-person immersion and unsettling world will delight die-hard fans of the old-school dungeon crawler.

Is King's Field III still worth playing in 2026?

The third Western entry in FromSoftware's saga, King's Field III extends the first person action RPG formula with a larger world, improved readability and an atmosphere as heavy and solitary as ever. The meticulous exploration, the careful management of combat and the constant sense of danger reward patience. The slow pace and the rough 3D stay austere. A peak of the series for fans of demanding dungeon crawlers and the curious about the roots of the Souls spirit.

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