I actually like GA3, and I've been looking to score a copy for a while now. The gameplay is very tight and precise once you get a feel for it, and the AI is quite a bit tougher than 1 or 2. There are still a few ways to cheese your way through the game, but it can't be done nearly as easily as the other two games. It's a really fun game; it just requires some adjustment. People mainly seem to knock it for its different feel, somewhat bland graphics, and lame magic attacks. I will concede all those points, but if you can get past them, it's a worthy sequel. Plus the length and multiple paths are cool.