Drakengard 3 for PlayStation 3 (PS3)

Playable PlayStation 3
Drakengard 3
Release date

19-12-2013

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Reported by

barakuda_1

IGDB Rating★ 6.5
IGDB

Drakengard 3 transports players to a medieval world where six goddess-like sisters known as "Intoners" have brought peace to the earth with their power to manipulate magic through song. Harmony is disrupted, however, when the eldest sister, Zero, attempts to murder her younger sisters with the help of her dragon companion, Mikhail. As the story progresses, players find themselves in a battle to unravel the mystery of Zero and learn her true intentions. A prequel to the original Drakengard, Drakengard 3 features the series’ signature brand of action, pitting players against hordes of fiends and foes in remorseless hack-and-slash ground combat, and then sending them soaring for pitched aerial battles on the back of the dragon Mikhail.

Drakengard 3 is currently rated Playable on EmuRank, and RPCS3 is the recommended first emulator overall.

EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for this game across 1 emulator and 1 operating system, so the guidance below reflects a broad testing base rather than a single setup.

Compatibility Verdict

Playable
Recommended emulator

RPCS3

Confidence

Medium

Playable or better

100%

Scoring window

3 reports

Total tracked reports

3

Emulators tested

1

Operating systems

1

Last updated

100% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 3 reports in the current scoring window.

Playable means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. Medium confidence means the recommendation is reasonably supported, but additional reports would solidify it further.

Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.

How EmuRank Scores This Game

EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for Drakengard 3 across 1 emulator and 1 operating system.

For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.

RPCS3 has 3 total tracked reports for this game, and all of them are inside the current scoring window.

Why RPCS3 Is Recommended

RPCS3 is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. All 3 tracked reports for this emulator are inside the current scoring window.

100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Community results are consistent and point in the same direction.

This recommendation is also reinforced by official-source evidence: 2 official reports are tracked for this emulator on this game.

3 total reports3 in scoring windowPerfect: 33%Playable+: 100%

Best Emulator by Operating System

OS-specific data is currently available for Windows only. Coverage across other operating systems would improve per-OS guidance.

Windows Playable

RPCS3

Confidence Medium

100% Playable or better  · 3 reports

RPCS3 is the strongest option for Windows: Playable with medium confidence (100% Playable or better across 3 reports).

Testing Coverage and Data Sources

EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for this game spanning April 2018 to December 2025. Those reports cover 1 emulator and 1 operating system, giving this page a broader evidence base than a single setup guide.

The report base is also detailed: 1 include configuration text, 1 include GPU data, and 3 include notes. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.

2 of the 3 reports come from official sources, which adds additional weight to the compatibility evidence.

Total reports

3

Emulators tested

1

Operating systems

1

Official reports

2

First tested

Latest tested

With config

1

With GPU data

1

Reports

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The summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.

3 reports tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.

3 results
Emulator
Version
OS
Compat.
Relevance
Votes
Report Date
Author
RPCS30.0.38Windows Perfect 61.2 0 barakuda_1
RPCS3 0.0.40Windows Playable 42.5 0 RPCS3Bot
RPCS3 0.0.40Windows Playable 42.5 0 RPCS3Bot
RPCS3 0.0.38 Windows
Perfect
★ 61.2 ↑ 0 ·
RPCS3 0.0.40 Windows
Playable
★ 42.5 ↑ 0 ·
RPCS3 0.0.40 Windows
Playable
★ 42.5 ↑ 0 ·

Drakengard 3 Emulator FAQ

Is Drakengard 3 playable on EmuRank right now?
Drakengard 3 currently shows Playable compatibility on EmuRank, based on 3 reports across PlayStation 3. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
What is the best emulator for Drakengard 3?
RPCS3 is currently the recommended first emulator for Drakengard 3 — 100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is Medium. EmuRank tracks 3 total reports for this emulator on Drakengard 3, and all of them are inside the current scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
Why does EmuRank recommend RPCS3 for Drakengard 3?
EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. RPCS3 currently achieves the highest combined score for Drakengard 3. See the Why RPCS3 Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
How many reports does EmuRank track for Drakengard 3?
EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for Drakengard 3. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
Does the best emulator for Drakengard 3 change by operating system?
Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Windows: Playable via RPCS3. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
How recent is the current compatibility data for Drakengard 3?
EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.