A sumptuous Parisian third entry with a stunning Belle Epoque staging. New characters, a fluid new combat system and superb writing. A saga peak.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Ogami and the heroines travel to Paris to battle dark forces in this third epic Sakura Taisen adventure. Published by Sega, released in Japan in March 2001. Tactical RPG with the Parisian troupe, 1920s Paris settings, romantic relationships and spectacular mecha-theatrical combat. Japanese edition.
Sakura Taisen 3 - Paris wa Moeteiru ka review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,88 GB📅22/03/2001
Published by Sega
Sakura Taisen 3 - Paris wa Moeteiru ka (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Sakura Taisen 3 Paris wa Moeteiru ka is the Japanese edition of the Red Entertainment/Sega sequel set in Paris. The Sakura Taisen sub-series only appeared on Dreamcast through entries 2, 3 and 4 in Japan.
Is Sakura Taisen 3 - Paris wa Moeteiru ka still worth playing in 2026?
The first entry designed for Dreamcast, Sakura Taisen 3 moves the action to Paris with a new troupe and a combat system reworked into a mobile arena. Visually richer, the staging gains even more in theatricality. The writing of the French characters is flavourful for a Japanese audience and asks for a touch of indulgence toward the clichés. For fans of the unique blend of visual novel and tactics, this is one of the high points of the series tuned for the console.
