Wild Arms Advanced 3rd is the Japanese name of Wild Arms 3. Fantasy Wild West, tactical combat and adventurous writing. A charming JRPG worth the trip.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
A Media.Vision and SCEI RPG released in 2002, the original Japanese edition of Wild Arms Advanced 3rd, third franchise entry in Japan. Four Drifters (Virginia, Jet, Clive, Gallows) traverse the western-fantasy Filgaia universe to fight forces threatening the world. ARM system (signature firearms), turn-based combat, hex grid, western narrative. Initial Japanese release of the game better known in the West as Wild Arms 3.
Wild Arms - Advanced 3rd review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Roaming a fantastical Wild West in search of relics unfolds a JRPG of puzzle dungeons and a generous quest. Exploring the world, fine-tuning your arcana and flushing out the hidden content fills dozens of hours. That density, a Wild Arms hallmark, earns the title a stubborn reputation as an endearing JRPG.
Technical info
💾1,9 GB📅14/03/2002
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
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Is Wild Arms - Advanced 3rd still worth playing in 2026?
An RPG from Media.Vision, Wild Arms 3 unfolds a fantasy western adventure in cel-shading, where a band of bounty hunters freely explores vast desert plains using ingenious field tools. The dynamic turn based combat system, the melancholy western mood and the whistled soundtrack win over JRPG fans. The somewhat empty deserts and a classic pace weigh on it. An endearing title for fans of Japanese RPGs with a western identity and the Wild Arms series.
