FINAL FANTASY III Pixel Remaster is an exceptional RPG that raises the bar for the genre.
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Very Positive on Steam (93% positive from 2.6K reviews)
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The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! 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! KEY FEATURES 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.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
Like the first two games, Final Fantasy III delivers a solid 8-bit era JRPG experience. The pixel art is great, the locations are interesting, and the soundtrack is amazing. The story is simple and very similar to the previous games, though it does introduce a few new mechanics. I was glad to see the progression system from FF2 gone in favor of traditional hero levels and job levels. That said, I found the job system to be almost a nonfactor during my playthrough. Once I unlocked the Black Belt job, I just rolled with four Black Belts stocked with potions for the entire game and never felt much need to experiment further. It's been interesting playing these games in order and seeing how the series evolves from one entry to the next. Up to this point, FF1 is still my favorite of the 8-bit era games. Even so, FF3 was a fun experience and another enjoyable step through the franchise's history. I'm excited to move on to FF4 and see what the jump into the 16-bit era brings.
Final Fantasy III is a solid classic RPG that improves on earlier entries and introduces some important features that would become staples of the series. The gameplay is most notable for its job system. Being able to switch between different classes adds a lot of flexibility and lets you experiment with different playstyles, which keeps the game interesting. The overall experience feels more polished compared to the previous games. Combat, progression, and world design are all more refined, making it easier to get into and more enjoyable to play. The story is simple but works well for the type of game it is. It doesn’t go too deep, but it gives you enough motivation to keep progressing through the adventure. Overall, Final Fantasy III is a strong step forward for the series and a fun classic RPG that still holds up. Gameplay: 8/10 Very Good | Overall: 9/10 Great
Is the cloud of darkness complex as a character? No. Is it a complex fight? No. But ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, that music. She does not give a *♥♥♥♥* if you had x4 XP on, she was ready for it.
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