History YMMV / Drakengard3

** Spirits. They are no threat on their own, but if they possess an enemy? That enemy gains a massive increase in attack and defense, and does not flinch when attacked. The worst part is that Spirits can even possess mini-bosses like a Gigas. The only ways to force a Spirit out is with a Perfect Guard or by entering Intoner Mode.

* LoveItOrHateIt: It's pretty damn divisive. Most will praise the soundtrack, story, and cast, but the gameplay, the graphic combat, and the innuendo-laced dialogue ''will'' cause {{Flame War}}s over whether or not it's good.

* ToughActToFollow: To some, this game is this to ''VideoGame/NieR'' (which was itself not well-liked by Western critics).

* BrokenBase: The game's focus on the more fanservicy approach has this status in some circles. Some wanted a focus more on a Drakengard One cast, basically a bunch of [[AntiHero Anti-Heroes]]. Some like the new cast since it's unique and also gives us a Female Lead.

* BaseBreaker: Dito is generally either someone's favorite or most hated disciple, with little in-between. The latter group hates him for being bloodthirsty and abrasive in comparison to the other disciples, who are generally kind-hearted, if quirky. Meanwhile, the former group finds that the aforementioned traits are over-the-top enough to make him strangely endearing, plus they like his chemistry with Zero.

** [[spoiler: Dito screaming in anger/fear 'No' as he goes after Zero while reverting to his original form.

** [[spoiler: Dito screaming in anger/fear 'No' as he goes after Zero while reverting to his original form.]]

* ThatOneBoss: Similar to the original game, the TrueFinalBoss is a ridiculously difficult [[UnexpectedGameplayChange rhythm game.]] However, it's even more difficult because of [[InterfaceScrew a camera that constantly screws around with the player,]] and the fact that [[spoiler:'''''[[KaizoTrap it keeps going after the screen has faded to black as the characters are talking to each other]]''''' ]]

* NightmareFuel: Plenty to go around! For example...
** Three's experiments in creating armored gigantes. It crosses over into Drakengard 1 when it's revealed the soldier writing the logs in Three's DLC is one of the cyclopses!
** Four committing elven genocide.
** The truth about Zero's flower...[[spoiler: It is the reason the Intoners, as well as the Grotesqueries exist!]]

** Dito is not liked that much due to his rude and sadistic attitude, combined with the fact that the other Disciples are friendly and decent people in comparison.

* MoralEventHorizon: Four crossed it at the end of her DLC when [[spoiler:she went on a full-blown ethnic cleansing against the elves while they scream in pain and terror.

* BrokenBase: The game's focus on the more fanservicy approach has this status in some circles. Some wanted a focus more on a Drakengard One cast, basically a bunch of AntiHeroes. Some like the new cast since it's unique and also gives us a Female Lead.

** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGbja6xxM2w This Silence is Mine]]" the credits theme for Ending D

** Also, a remix of Drakengard 1's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FMifItpQ8M Growing Wings]] returns [[spoiler:in ending C.]]

* TheScrappy: Nero for his sadistic tendencies. It's not strange that some people wish to have a boss fight to kill him.

** Dito is not liked that much due to his rude and sadist attitude, combined with the fact that the other Disciples are friendly and decent people in comparison.

** If you don't like Dito, then you'll probably be happy that [[spoiler in Route B, Cent kills him.]]

* EightPointEight: The average professional reviews gave the game gave it a fun, but okay overall score. [[Website/IGN64 IGN]] though? 4/10. Que the InternetBackdraft.
* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Is Cent genuinely loyal to Two in Branch A and only joins Zero because he feels he has to, or does he possibly [[spoiler: manipulate Zero into performing a MercyKill on Two?]] The latter is supported by the fact that Cent kidnaps Mihkail but causes the dragon no harm, and claims to be working under Two's orders, which is a lie since [[spoiler: she's not able to truly talk]]. Route B raises it further; [[spoiler: does he join with the crazed Two solely on his love for her, or is possibly because he has no choice?]]

** The boss battle themes for the sisters are all great, but Two's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uLRMlY7MhQ Leap Wishes / Egregori]] takes the cake and is easily the best of the group.
** Also a remix of Drakengard 1's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FMifItpQ8M Growing Wings]] returns [[spoiler:in ending C.]]

* DemonicSpiders: Archers. While weak enough to where a single hit can kill them, the range and very precesioned accuracy makes them a nightmare when you fight them, mainly because they hide behind protection and let the other units fight you.

* {{Moe}}: Four, Two and Mikhail.
* ThatOneBoss: Similar to the original game, the TrueFinalBoss is a ridiculously difficult [[UnexpectedGameplayChange rhythm game.]] However, it's even more difficult because of [[InterfaceScrew a camera that constantly screws around with the player,]] and the fact that [[spoiler: '''''[[KaizoTrap it keeps going after the screen has faded to black as the characters are talking to each other]]''''' ]]
** Four's boss battle is annoying and difficult because you have to hit and destroy four disks while being shot at. No big deal for the first one, but after the first all of them start moving and throwing green shards at you making it difficult to hit it. Then you beat that and have to give chase and hit a very small target while large green SwordBeam are thrown at you and make you have to dodge.

** The Fairies are disliked for their annoying personality and just {{Jerkass}} comments. They get exactly what they deserve though.

* TakeThatScrappy: The fairies. It seems they just couldn't resist to mock Zero, and it seems [[BullyingADragon Zero just couldn't resist squashing them]].
** If you don't like Dito, then you'll probably be happy that [[spoiler: in Route B, Cent kills him.]]

* {{Tearjerker}}: [[spoiler:Mikhael's deaths in the first three endings, as well as Zero's [[DespairEventHorizon reactions to them]]. Especially Route C's]]

* ToughActToFollow: To some this game is this to ''VideoGame/NieR'' (which was itself not well-liked by Western critics).

* ToughActToFollow: To some this game is this to ''VideoGame/NieR'' (which was itself not well-liked by critics).

* ToughActToFollow: To some this game is this to ''VideoGame/NieR''.

* {{Moe}}: Four and Mikhail.

** Spirits on their own are easy and do no damage. However, when they possess a enemy, its flat out unfair, as the unit possessed gains a increase in damage, are not stunned while hit, and have higher defense. The worst part? The Spirits can even possess mini-bosses like a Gigas.

* AwesomeMusic:

** "This Silence is Mine" the credits theme for Ending D
** The boss battle themes for the sisters are all great, but Two's takes the cake and is easily the best of the group.
** Also the Drakengard 1 version of Growing wings return [[spoiler:in ending C.]]