The 3rd Birthday (2010)

HexaDrive, Square Enix 1st Production Department

PlayStation Portable

3.12 from 129 ratings

474 members have it in their collection · 13 playing now · 227 backlogged · 154 wish listed

How long? Main story 8h (from 3 logged playthroughs)

The game is an action role-playing game described by Square Enix as a "cinematic action RPG". Director Hajime Tabata noted that the gameplay and plot are intertwined due to a newly introduced ability called "Overdive," an ability that lets the player switch bodies with one of their team members, allowing them to control friendly NPCs. Teammates can be ordered either … Read more
The game is an action role-playing game described by Square Enix as a "cinematic action RPG". Director Hajime Tabata noted that the gameplay and plot are intertwined due to a newly introduced ability called "Overdive," an ability that lets the player switch bodies with one of their team members, allowing them to control friendly NPCs. Teammates can be ordered either to target specific enemies or to defend themselves in combat. The player is able change their controlled character in real-time, intermixed with their combat actions. The game is played over-the-shoulder, comparable to games such as Resident Evil 4, Dead Space and the Mass Effect series. An array of different costumes will be available for Aya to choose from throughout the game, but only after they are unlocked by completing the game in various difficulty modes. Clothing in the game deteriorates due to battle damage, revealing Aya's skin to various degrees. Read less
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Release dates

  • Dec 22, 2010 (Japan) PlayStation Portable
  • Mar 29, 2011 (North_America) PlayStation Portable
  • Apr 01, 2011 (Europe) PlayStation Portable
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Rating distribution

5 stars
14
4 stars
30
3 stars
55
2 stars
17
1 star
13
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Community All Reviews Statuses

Othy

Status Othy Oct 10, 2018

The game has a great atmosphere, but the story is baffling and often doesn't feel like explaining itself. I got through it, but I didn't really have a good time. And this is a pity, since the first one was an amazing game.