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Good game, depending on tastes.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: October 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

OK, to start this off, I personally love the Monster Rancher series. This game really is a love it or leave it kind of game. If you've played, and enjoyed the previous games you owe it to yourself to pick this one up. The graphical style is quite different than the previous efforts with the new cel-shaded monsters, and the ability to personalize them with equipment. Personally I find this as a welcome change as most of the monsters are well animated. The battle system is still simple and quick, involving the various zones from which you can do different attacks. One big difference in this game from previous efforts is the lack of your monster ranch, now you simply raise them in the open. The bulk of the game is still raising your monster, making them work, exploring new areas, sending them on training to build stats, and of course the battles. One thing some die-hard fans may not like is the exclusion of the monster combining, but with all the different things that can be done without it, I didn't really mind it's absence, plus you can now use DVD's as well as CD's to create your monsters. All in all I'd say this is a great game for people that enjoy the series, and if anyone wants to try something new they should give this game a shot. It's almost like having a whole bunch of pets, and yes you may become attached to certain ones, which makes you mourn their death.

Better than the originals!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: October 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The new Moster Rancher game is a must have. It may not be fact paced, but for anyone who liked the previous Monster Rancher games or other games like Havest Moon, you'll love this. Basically, the whole game you spend raising and battling mosters. Plus, an aspect I find really cool in all Moster Rancher games is that you can put cds or dvds in the drive and actually extract monsters that are on the cds or dvds. Some may not like this game, but those who enjoy a game of this sort will really enjoy this one.

Monster Rancher 3 is a pivotal entertainment title.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 41 / 45
Date: October 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I ordered this game simply because I couldn't find anything better. It sounded way too childish for my takes; sort of like a bad Pokémon clone. How wrong I was.

Monster Rancher 3 is, without a doubt, one of the funnest games I've ever played. Whereas Pokémon encourages players to frantically collect as many different types of monsters as possible, Monster Rancher 3 puts you on more of a one-on-one relationship with a particular monster. This, of course, can lead to a bit of sorrow when your minion eventually dies. Such is life.

You start by picking a monster. In order to do this, you take any CD-ROM or DVD and place it in your Playstation 2 to 'generate' a monster. The way this is done is each monster has an ID assigned to it, and when the Playstation 2 reads a CD you've inserted, it looks at the first few lines of code and compares it with it's database of monsters. Whichever matches most closely is what it generates. Be warned, however, PC games don't work too well, nor do CD-RW's.

Some discs have special monsters assigned to them; I'll let you discover them on your own, but needless to say, the monster generated matches the CD/DVD's theme.

You then must raise your prodigy. You can feed it, rest it, buy accessories for it, and of course, battle it. Each monster has traits and abilities that make it unique in battle from another. While, say, the Golem may be immensely strong, it is rather slow. The battle music can be a tad repetetive, but no game is perfect.

After your monster dies, it leaves behind a Heart Stone. This Heart Stone can then be given to another monster and will pass on the deceased monster's traits and abilities to the new monster. This allows for generations of monsters, and odd combinations (how about a dragon that loves the water?).

All in all, Monster Rancher 3 is a wonderful title. Now, when are they going to release Monster Rancher 4?

Good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 15
Date: November 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is sweet its just like monster rancher 2 just tons better got dude youve got to buy it its the best i tell you THE BEST .g2g bye see you bubye

A good game and an improvement on the series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 31 / 32
Date: November 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Monster Rancher 3 is a very solid game. The third in the series it has improved graphics, slightly more difficult fighting, and much less repetitive game play. This game is a winner for anyone who enjoys a more character driven strategy type game - although at first glance it appears to be a kids game, I think that it is challenging enough to interest people of all ages.

The graphics although a bit Disney are very good. The monsters are more detailed and the ability to personalize them is fun (especially when the accessory used can change their character traits). The ability to move to any of 5 different training grounds breaks up some of the monotony of seeing the same background all the time.

This game is more strategy then fighting, but the battles are one of the game's highlights. The number of monsters that can be generated from a CD or DVD seem much bigger and they appear the have much more detailed personalities, skills, and quirks.

The game play is much less repetitive then previous games in the series. It is obvious that the game designers went to a great deal of trouble to come up with a variety of subplots, side characters, new areas to explore. The number of people who come to talk and fight with you is much bigger and having rivals in battle ads a touch of excitement to the game. The new areas are also fun to explore.

All in all this game is a winner for anyone who liked the other Monster Rancher Games. Although the inability to combine monsters will be a disappointment to some, I personally like the fact that upon the death of my current monster my next monster can inherit abilities and skills. The ability to skip through some of the repetitive training and feeding scenes is also a huge plus.

This is a good game to buy because it has a high replay level. When your monster dies, you have to start over with a new one with its own quirks and abilities. Plus the temptation to find and raise some of the stranger monsters is irresistible. If you haven't enjoyed or tried this type of game before, I would rent it first though, as this is a type of game that people either love or hate.

The Best Yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: November 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best yet. I played it for 24 hours straight through thanksgiving. It is so awesome. definately a great addition to your gaming library.

this game has to be good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 12
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

this game is the best ever. all of the different was you can get monsters just boggles my mind. i hope every one buy this games and it becomes number 1. not only is this a kids game but for adults to. it is a great adventer with the monster you like best.
so go out and buy this game it will be one of the best.
From Rater Joe
P.S. look for more of my reviews they are always the best

Da Bomb

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great. It is very interactive. You can do tons of stuff. For example you can get new monsters, train your monsters, and feed your monsters. Also there are special training courses. One is underwater and if you train there enough your monster will grow fins!

cant compare to the second monster rancher

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: December 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

ya so this game has extra things that mr1 or 2 didnt have which was mainly graphics.this game is same thing as the ones from the past but had less time put into it.i cant believe how many reviews said this game was the best so far,all your really playing is same game as mr1 and 2 but the monsters have 3-d improvements but it has less monsters than the ones b4 it.same idea through the whole game.so i got a little addicted,but that was because it has pretty much the same stuff.i have all the monster rancher games and yet this is the only one i wanted to take back.this game has a lack of originality.you can tell they spent more time on the graphics then the game.i'm a true monster rancher fan and if your gonna get a game get mr2,that game is to be said is the best,not this game where they tried to make the same as the ones b4 but seemingly failed.they tried changing certain stuff that they shouldnt have.overall i say this game is average.i warn you not to get it.

Best game ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: December 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I love this series. I was kind of dissapointed when they left out my favorite monster(Monol). But, I love the Pokorins! They are cute and everything you could want. That is the whole formula that makes this game a sucess. Memorable monsters. Everyone I know who has played this game has their favorite. Mine is Pokorin, one of my friend's is those bird men(the names escape me right now), another one's is dragon. This game is SO GREAT! I bought it in september, and I have played it almost every night to The begining of december. I am probably gonna pick it up again the day after Christmas. The reason, and there is ONLY 1!, that I put it down was that I thought I would get sick of it. Get off your butt, grab your wallet/purse, grab your car keys, get in the car, go to your nearest Video game dealer, buy MR3, go home, pop it in your PS2, play it, and do this all... NOW!!!

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