Seiken Densetsu 3

Game Details:

"Seiken Densetsu 3"was known in the SFC era for its excellent graphics, music, and non-linear plot. At the beginning of the game, players choose three characters from six, one as the protagonist and the other two as teammates. This setting not only affects the development of the plot, but also determines the final Boss and key events.

The game adopts a real-time combat system, combined with magic, skills, teammate cooperation and equipment system to bring a fast-paced combat experience. The unique class advancement system allows characters to change jobs at specific levels, divided into "light" and "dark" routes, so that the same character can develop completely different combat styles.

In 2019, the game also launched an official 3D remake "Trials of Mana", allowing more players to experience this classic.

Editor's Recommendation:

As one of the most popular action RPGs in the SFC era, "Seiken Densetsu 3" is not only excellent in graphics and moving in music, but also enhances the game's replayability and strategic depth through the multi-protagonist mechanism and dual-route job transfer system. You can clear the game multiple times, each time experiencing a completely different story and ending. The real-time combat combined with the operation of spells and props also makes the battle more challenging and interesting.

In addition, the character design and scene art reflect Square's top production standards at that time. If you are an action RPG or JRPG lover, this work is definitely worth playing.

Game Guide:

1. Choosing a character affects the plot and the final Boss

There are six characters in the game: Duran, Angela, Kevin, Charlotte, Hawkeye, and Riesz. The choice of protagonist will determine the enemy camp to fight against in the end (Dragon Emperor, Black Mana or Masked Mage), and the combination with the other two teammates will also affect the side quests and event triggering.

2. Job Advancement Recommendations

Each character can perform the first and second job changes at levels 18 and 38 respectively. You can choose "light" or "dark" during the first job change, and there are 4 final classes after the second job change. It is recommended to choose a route that is consistent with the overall tactics of the team. For example, Angela's "dark" line has stronger output, while Riesz's "light" line is more inclined to support.

3. Resource Management and Combat Skills

In real-time combat, make good use of the pause menu to release magic and use props. Enemies attack frequently, and switching character control reasonably can effectively deal with Boss battles. Using "magic chain" combination skills to attack can quickly reduce the Boss's health.

4. Boss Battle Strategy

The Bosses in the mid-game are more difficult, so it is recommended to prepare recovery items and group attack spells in advance. When encountering a high-defense Boss, you can try to use magic to assist output with "defense reduction" or "magic resistance reduction" effects.

5. Hidden Content and Completion Rewards

In the later stage of the game, you can enter the hidden maze "Beast King Cave" and defeat the eight Divine Beasts to obtain the final equipment materials. In addition, you can obtain character-specific powerful equipment by planting "mysterious seeds". After the final completion, you can challenge different combinations and routes in New Game+ to unlock more content.