In this God Eater 3 review, we'll be talking about what makes the game good, what some of its weak points are, and if it's worth spending your money and time on!
The story of how I got God Eater 3 is pretty mundane. A friend of mine just messaged me to play it with him, so I checked it out, got interested, bought it, and played it. While it’s an entirely different type of game compared to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, it was one of the few games that got me into single-player games again.
But I do like this game, and I am excited to share my review of this fantastic piece of media!
The God Eater 3 Story Is Less Than Stellar, But It's Gameplay Makes Up for It
Fortunately, God Eater 3’s excellent gameplay more than makes up for its uninspired plot and poor writing. Now, don’t get me wrong, I personally find God Eater 3’s story to be quite interesting. However, there are just too many cliches in this one that I found myself not really invested in the story but more so with the gameplay.
And it’s quite rare for me now to invest in a game’s story because it’s what usually keeps me playing, at least on a first playthrough. I can’t count in my hands the times I’ve put a game aside because of how uninterested I was in its story.
There’s not enough monster variation, as well. If you play through this game, you’ll notice that the monsters you’re encountering are just reskins of the previous ones you’ve defeated before. The only monsters with variations in them seem to be the bosses, which are cool-looking.
Just look at the line from this image, and I bet you can tell how bland the writing is:
What Makes God Eater 3's Gameplay So Good?
God Eater 3’s gameplay here is absolutely top-notch, and IGN’s God Eater review even praises it. There’s nothing like it once you’ve gotten the hang of it. However, you may have to work a little to learn some of the best skills and learn to put up with some minor annoyances in between matches.
In terms of structure, God Eater 3 is very similar to Monster Hunter—and that’s not an insult to God Eater 3. It’s really more of a compliment, to be honest. The main difference comes from the game’s introduction and usage of special attacks, Burst Arts, Soar Dives, and numerous combos.
Another thing that makes God Eater 3 very different from Monster Hunter is that you don’t have to track, hunt, and trap your target. You can just simply go out there, guns blazing, shields slamming, and swords slashing on the different well-designed creatures you’ll be facing.
In my opinion, its faster combat and the streamlined experience that it offers are what made me enjoy the game. And it’s one of the major things that compelled me to write my God Eater 3 review for y’all to read.
Here’s a gameplay video I recorded for this review:
Graphically Ordinary Without a Hint of Pushing the Boundary
Another area that needs improvement is the graphics. Though it’s true that playing on a PC is a significant improvement over the graphics compared to the PSP and PS Vita versions, it’s still pretty underwhelming.
The game’s graphics are just too ordinary for its time. It’s clear that Bandai Namco was playing it very safe with their graphical budget here. And I’m not the only one who thinks that God Eater 3 is extraordinarily ordinary.
Sure, the characters look fine, and they may look like they came from an anime, but the fidelity in them isn’t that great. You can see pixels on their limbs if you angle the camera right. Their facial expressions can also be very stiff, and they often have this weird, overly glossy/shiny look to them.
Just take a look at a screenshot I took from the starting point of the game:
Aside from that, none of the environments ever truly distinguish out from the others, and most of them are dull. The overall vibe and aesthetic of the UI are complicated and could use a bit more planning and better design.
But I got to give credit where credit is due because the animations are smooth. This is especially true in combat, which is where a huge chunk of the game takes place. Switching from twin blades to its glaive form is truly satisfying to watch.
Customization Is a Fun Mechanic in This Game
Another major feature in God Eater 3 is customization; as you progress through the narrative, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of weapons and God Arcs. You can destroy the Aragami with a huge Warhammer-style weapon, or you can pick from a range of faster-paced weaponry. I’m personally a Twin Blade kind of guy because I like doing fast attacks and some fun combos.
The way that God Eater 3 embraces the extravagant elements of anime is what makes it so fantastic. As you blast through each level and eat the Aragami blocking your path, the missions quickly give you the impression that you are among the most powerful individuals on Earth. It’s pretty similar to Black Myth: Wukong with its explosive gameplay and rich combat mechanics, which also happen to be similar to fighting games.
Here’s an image of what the game’s character loadout screen looks like:
God Eater 3 Review Verdict: Should You Get God Eater 3?
Honestly speaking, God Eater 3 is a game that scratches the itch for very niche players. If you’re into games with fun combat mechanics, train your skills as a gamer to master the game’s mechanics, and a fast-paced game full of fun and action, then try God Eater 3 out.
Even though it isn’t one of the greatest games out there, God Eater enthusiasts will want to get it to see for themselves how the formula has changed.
Hope you guys enjoyed reading this review, and that’s going to be all from me. Stay tuned for more gaming content and catch the freshest gaming current with GameEels!
