Final Fantasy III

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7.5/10 (106 ratings)

Release Date

19th Apr 2023

No. of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

RPG

Publisher

Square Enix

Developer

Square Enix

Content Rating

ESRB/Everyone 10+, PEGI/7

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A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.

With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals' four chosen adventurers can save the world.

Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FFIII - switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Change into a variety of classes like Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker, or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner.

Enjoy the exciting third installment in the FINAL FANTASY series!

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■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound!

・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.

・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.

■Improved gameplay!

・Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more.

・Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game.

・Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game.

・Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4.

・Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.

(This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY III" game released in 1990. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.)

*This product is also contained within a bundle. Please take care not to purchase multiple copies of this product.*

Wed 19th Apr 2023

Nintendo Life said:

These six remasters provide a superb way to experience or re-experience Final Fantasy history. Not all Final Fantasies were created equal, however; some, like Final Fantasy IV and VI, have aged gracefully and remain great narrative-driven adventures, while others might feel a bit more archaic even with the quality-of-life additions. Purists also may not appreciate the new balancing introduced in these new remasters. Even so, if you don't have them on a cartridge with an ancient TV to hook them up to or don't want to experience the bonus dungeons added in other versions, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and faithful way to play through some of the best JRPGs ever made.

8/10

Thu 20th Feb 2025

JJtheTexan said:

Final Fantasy III is a rock-solid, enjoyable entry in the great JRPG series. The story is typical RPG fare of this vintage, and not particularly memorable. The world itself is quite interesting and stands out even among the vast early FF titles.
If I have one complaint about this version, it's that it does not include any of the extra content or 3D elements found in the Nintendo DS remake. That's a shame, but the game is good enough to stand just fine without those bells and whistles.
Recommended, but you're better off buying the entire FF Pixel Remaster bundle so you can enjoy the other five games, too!

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