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ESRB Rating

May contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.

Release Date

US: 2009-09-15

Genre: Strategy

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

Based on the critically acclaimed animated series, Bleach: The 3rd Phantom marks the first time the series ventures into the Strategy RPG genre. A spinoff from the main narrative, this Bleach videogame features an exclusive storyline that has been created from the ground up while being supervised by Tite Kubo, the author and creator of Bleach. Shedding light on events that transpire before the animated series begins, players get to choose who they want to play as the story centers between two fraternal Soul Reaper twins, Fujimaru Kudo and his sister Matsuri Kudo.

With a cast of over fifty playable characters, players will discover a wide range of dynamic personalities as they journey through the game. With each character having their own unique skills and strengths, players will be able to adapt to any situation as they build an army of up to eight Soul Reapers. Multiplayer is also featured which allows up to two players to battle head-to-head via Wireless Mode.

SEGA Ships Bleach: The 3rd Phantom For Nintendo DS to Retailers in North America 2009-09-15

An engrossing storyline and tactical RPG combat bring a new twist to the Bleach DS game franchise.

Sega Announces Bleach: The 3rd Phantom Contest 2009-08-20

Enter to win a sweet guitar.

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom Announced For DS 2009-04-07

The hit anime series slashes its way into the strategy RPG genre.

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Ratings for Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

Rating Description
6
Presentation Diehard fans of the Bleach series will love getting to learn all the new storyline details jam-packed into this tiny cartridge, but more casual acquaintances of the show may feel overwhelmed.
7
Graphics The high-energy 2D of the past two fighting games is back for battle sequences, and complimented by attractive character sprites used on the grid.
7
Sound An all-new intro song was recorded just for this game, and that first tune is accompanied by a solid soundtrack that captures the sound of the show.
7
Gameplay Once you've finally gotten through all the text boxes and found a battle, the strategy design used here works well. Team-up mechanics reflect the characters' camaraderie with one another.
6.5
Lasting Appeal As a mid-level Bleach fan, I've got other, higher priority shows -- but I always keep up with it, to see it through to the end. The 3rd Phantom feels the same -- fans will want to complete the quest.
7
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