Wild Arms 3

For different reasons, four characters set out to become "drifters" and make their own path over the plains.

Virginia Maxwell chose this trip on a steam train because she was bored by the monotonous life in a sleepy village and wanted to explore the world.

Treasure-hunter Jet Enduro thinks the train will bring him to a place where a flower with magic powers can be found.

Gallows Caradine is a shaman of his tribe and is the guardian of a sacred artifact.

Clive Winslet is a cynical archaeologist and part-time bounty hunter.

A fateful encounter aboard a train will bring these four together and mix them up in the doings of a mysterious organization of scientists.

This Council of Seven once was formed to renew the life force of Filgaia, but now seems to be harnessing it for their own means.

This third installment of the Wild Arms series continues the tradition of two previous games, adding a stronger emphasis on the (fantasy) Wild West atmosphere.

Characters have the ability to attack using ARMS (projectile weapons), use special abilities, use items or cast Arcana (magic).

From the beginning of the game, each of the four characters has an introductory chapter before becoming a party and traveling together.

The battles are random, with a FP gauge which fills while attacking and defending, and usage of Arms and magic which require FP, similar to the second game of the series.

Later on, special vehicles feature their own type of battle system.

Other similarities to the previous game include the search system (towns and dungeons are not indicated on the map until you discover them), the ability to cancel a random battle and special abilities used outside of battles to solve puzzles.

A new feature is a dialogue based on key words, similar to a system commonly used in adventure games, which all

Wild Arms 3 for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €20.67 loose, €24.94 complete in box, and €48.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Wild Arms 3 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Wild Arms 3, loose is €20.67 and CIB is €24.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Wild Arms 3 is currently worth €20.67 loose, versus €17.25 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.