Wild Arms 3
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| Developer(s) | Media.Vision |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date |  March 14, 2002 October 15, 2002 February 21, 2003 |
| Genre(s) | Western Steampunk Console role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Teen |
| Media | DVD-ROM |
| Input methods | DualShock 2 |
Wild Arms 3, known in Japan as Wild Arms Advanced 3rd (ワイルドアームズ アドヴァンスドサード Wairudo Āmuzu Adovansudo Sādo?), is a Western Steampunk console role-playing game developed by Media.Vision and published by Sony Computer Entertainment and the sequel to Wild Arms and Wild Arms 2 (aka Wild Arms 2nd Ignition). It was released in 2002 on the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console.
It is the first game in the Wild Arms series in which all party members are able to use ARMs. It was also the first console role-playing game released in the US to use cel-shaded animation. It also completely replaced equippable armor and weapons with 'Personal Skills' via Guardian (Mediums) invocation.
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[edit] Synopsis
The game takes place on a version of the planet Filgaia (see Wild Arms series) that is desertic to the point of having even its seas made of sand; supposedly the result of an ancient war. Four "Drifters" (adventurers) find themselves chosen to wield the power of the planet's spiritual protectors, The Guardians, to stop a prophesied but unknown menace to their world. As they adventure together, they find opposition from other drifter teams, from a trio of fanatical scientists called The Prophets, and from the "Demons" of Filgaian legend, eventually making startling discoveries about their World's true history, and their personal connections to it.
[edit] Characters
[edit] Playable Characters
- Virginia Maxwell is an 18-year-old drifter who is searching for her long-lost father. Her ARMS are two revolvers.
- Gallows Carradine is a 24-year-old Baskar native seemingly intent on escaping his hometown and priest bloodline. His ARM is shotgun-like.
- Clive Winslett is a cool-headed bounty-hunter with a soft spot for his family. His ARM is a sniper rifle.
- Jet Enduro is a cold-blooded boy who suffers from amnesia and who lets nothing get in his way. His ARM is machine-gun like.
[edit] Other Characters
Two teams of drifters oppose the heroes: one formed by Janus Cascade, a bandit, and his brothers; Janus later joins forces with the Prophets as well.
The other drifter team is composed of Maya Schrödinger and her family; Maya feels a rivalry with Virginia, and both helps and hinders Virginia at times.
The Prophets are a trio of scientist who are obsessed with restoring Filgaia's decaying environment; unfortunately they don't care who suffers as a result. Each also has his or her personal agenda.
The "Demons" of this game are actually an alien race, similar to (but not the same as) the ones from Wild Arms One.
[edit] Gameplay
[edit] Battle System
The battle graphics have the same background effects as the last 2 games but this time, the camera can turn 360 degrees around the "battle room". Also, the characters can run while battling, though it seems they all run in a big circle. As in the past 2 games, the characters have a turn-based system, but this can be modified on a battle-by-battle basis. Otherwise, it seems to be dependent on the characters' various status effects and stats.
[edit] Search System
Looking for an area works the same way as in previous Wild Arms games - the player must ask for information or find it another way. Afterwards, the map (which the player must buy) is used to find the correct zone.
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