Digimon World 3 PS1 box art

PlayStation · RPG

Digimon World 3

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released2002
GenreRPG
DeveloperBandai
PublisherBandai
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesDigimon
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Developed by Bandai, Digimon World 3 arrived on the PlayStation in 2002 as a role-playing game.

It landed about 7 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2002 include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA Football 2003. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

It is part of the Digimon series; on the PS1 you can also try Digimon World, Digimon Rumble Arena and Digimon World 2. The series also appears on other systems with Digimon World DS (DS) and Digimon Battle Spirit (GBA). Bandai also made Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu, Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 and From TV Animation - One Piece: Grand Battle! for the PS1.

Digimon World 3 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Digimon World 3 is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Digimon World 3 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Digimon World 3 cheats & codes

22 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Normal Joker CommandD004AFC4 ????
Quick Bits Gain80048554 FFFF
Quick Level Gain & More Bits80042738 ????
Have Kotemon30048C48 0003
Have Kumamon30049024 0004
Have Monmon30049400 0005

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Digimon World 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Digimon World 3 FAQ

When did Digimon World 3 come out on the PS1?

Digimon World 3 was released for the PlayStation in 2002.

Who made Digimon World 3?

It was developed by Bandai.

Is Digimon World 3 multiplayer?

No. Digimon World 3 is a single-player game.

How long does Digimon World 3 take to play?

As a role-playing game, Digimon World 3 typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Digimon World 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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