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features

Dynamic job-changing system ensures a virtually infinite variety of team variations
Great use of DS touch screen! Explore dungeons, cast spells and battle enemies with the stylus
A classic reborn! Dramatic overhaul with 3D graphics brings this classic to brilliant life for today's demanding gamer
Support for Nintendo Wi-Fi play!

description

The only Final Fantasy that was never ported to any other platform—the third installment of the original series—finally appears on Nintendo DS™! Lauded as "legendary" by the Japanese fan base, Final Fantasy III has been reborn, incorporating the latest in portable gaming technology. Using the features of the Nintendo DS™ to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel.

A chance encounter with a sentient crystal propels Luneth from his peaceful village of Ur in search of three others who share his destiny. Together, the four youthful adventurers must vanquish the darkness that threatens to engulf the world.

further info

Release Date	Nov 17, 2006
Genre	RPG
Version	US
	ESRB Everyone Titles rated E (Everyone) have content that may be suitable for ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language.
PAX-Code	PAX0001084753
Catalog No.	NTR-P-AFFE
Item Code	662248906133
Players	1-2

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Average rating:		(4.5 out of 5)
Total votes:	57

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danualwaysplay (515) on 18, Apr. 2013 06:58 (HKT)

Must Buy
in iOS the sell with the cheaper price, but for me it's more enjoyable in DS version

aleenadjapereira (2) on 04, Mar. 2013 07:06 (HKT)

Great game
A great RPG game. Final Fantasy is Final Fantasy, there is not much to talk about.

mecharojak (26) on 30, Oct. 2012 17:28 (HKT)

The best FF3 ever.
Great art direction.
THis is a remake of a the ancient FF3.
While the gameplay feel grindy, the story is pretty decent and charming.

[This review is based on another version of this product]

vinven (1) on 15, Oct. 2012 15:40 (HKT)

The UMD version works, and is in complete english on my english set PSP.

[This review is based on another version of this product]

s_sims69 (4) on 11, Oct. 2012 11:55 (HKT)

Awesome! But?
Final Fantasy 3 is an amazing game but i wish is was a graphical update to the nes game like FF4 complete collections why have the crappy ds os port but no wifi for mognet so that a win and english to if you don't know japanese

[This review is based on another version of this product]

e_pedraza_g (225) on 11, Oct. 2012 08:42 (HKT)

Great!
First off, English speaking buyers... don't hold back, this game comes in both English and Japanese (Possibly a few more languages, I haven;t tried more, since the game displays text in the language selected in the menu for the PSP settings).

Another great point is that the secret quests are not dependent of you communicating with other players via wi-fi anymore.

All in all a great buy.

pbjrsm (5) on 27, Aug. 2012 10:55 (HKT)

Very nice game. You will not regret buying it.

andrewwatt65 (22) on 23, Mar. 2012 18:20 (HKT)

A very good remake..
Everything good from the past has been improved and made better! With proper characters and conversations, it feels like playing a new rather than a remake!

Burnmonkey (127) on 20, Mar. 2012 19:01 (HKT)

Good RPG
I would have rather this game stuck to sprite based 2D graphics. That being said they still did a good job with the 3D rendering.

Since this is the only official release of FF3 in English fans of the series should experience the story no matter what the game looks like!

KamiJanai (30) on 16, Mar. 2012 09:22 (HKT)

Amazing!
Very impressive graphics. Very nice game.

jingprison (139) on 07, Mar. 2012 17:10 (HKT)

THIS game is Very fun of a Greas
Final Fantasy 3 is very fun of a lott

npduy8888 (11) on 29, Feb. 2012 10:31 (HKT)

Best game for Nintendo DS

liekwangling (64) on 28, Feb. 2012 16:55 (HKT)

NICE REMAKE
BOUGHT IT FROM PLAY-ASIA, JUST RECEIVED IT TODAY. THE BEST CLASSIC RPG GAME FOR ME, MULTIPLE ADVENTURES

a_ning0123 (2) on 25, Feb. 2012 10:53 (HKT)

good game
good

skistz (2) on 02, Nov. 2011 08:41 (HKT)

great!
very good

hellsinghong_619 (2) on 28, Oct. 2011 19:21 (HKT)

Final Fantasy 3 DS
Nice Remake:)

tcnboyz2987 (51) on 26, Sep. 2011 22:32 (HKT)

One of the best Final Fantasy series
Very classic RPG and that's what I like it!
Job change system is nice !

ediskywalker (60) on 24, Sep. 2011 03:51 (HKT)

Very Good
I love final fantasy, and this one is the only that was not released in America to the old NES, I really liked the game, the 3d graphics look is very nice, I really reccomend this one, enjoy it.

jasa_order (352) on 16, Aug. 2011 14:43 (HKT)

It's good to play this game on NDS, good job SE!

erikqkh (1040) on 30, Jul. 2011 02:00 (HKT)

Final Fantasy III
Great remake

apa ajah (108) on 26, Jul. 2011 16:32 (HKT)

nice
yeah its nice final fantasy. the jobs, the story, the characters. awsome!

gazeboy (82) on 14, Jul. 2011 17:00 (HKT)

great rpg
the battle system is turn based, just like any other old final fantasy. however, its fun!

flaming_ambers (20) on 05, Jul. 2011 09:41 (HKT)

Cool!
I enjoyed this game until it didnt have a clear, u haft to go here. thing. got lost for some long period of time. fought alot of things then got absurdly strong so then when i finally got to where i was supposed to, it was easy.
The getting lost thing made me sigh alot but when u get going its good!

arnaudpichon (56) on 13, Apr. 2011 05:37 (HKT)

Good game
Nice graphics but a bit on the hard side, don't hesitate to grind a few levels before bosses

ultima472 (54) on 09, Mar. 2011 14:06 (HKT)

Great Game!
Good game! Reminds me of the good old classic. Try this!

silversnow30 (58) on 05, Mar. 2011 22:41 (HKT)

Good remake game
One of the best remake ff game! Coming with good story line and fun Job change system!

vjeffl (35) on 24, Feb. 2011 18:39 (HKT)

New Mood and fun to play
Well, I've never played FF3 before among all the FF series. In my opinion was a fun game to play through and graphically was very nice. Altough the storyline not too intense and deep compare to other FF series but I do enjoy playing it. Not a bad RPG for hardcore RPGs fans

HoloGraham (36) on 06, Nov. 2010 11:55 (HKT)

Well worth the change to DS and 3D
Unlike the FF ports to PSP this final fantasy re-energises the series with a new look and features. Lots of fun.

sagia (166) on 19, Oct. 2010 12:50 (HKT)

FFIII
well.. this one is a remake of classic FF3.. but this also the only FF3 in english..
must buy for FF fans

byasha (308) on 04, Oct. 2010 12:06 (HKT)

another great remake
FF III is the only Final Fantasy that hasn't been remade or ported from its original console (NES or Famicom) into another.
but no worries! for you FF fans who want to play FF III, now it's been remade in Nintendo DS!
just like FF IV, this FF is fully remade into 3D world, voice acting is added, and another features like Wifi connection supported.
must have for FF fans out there!

mong_orange (114) on 08, Apr. 2010 22:04 (HKT)

Fun from start to finish.
Final fantasy series is not just a miss then. Because you will enjoy the unique story of the best final fantasy classic

bruce.bane (2) on 17, Dec. 2009 12:42 (HKT)

New graphics, but its true age shows
FF3 shows how much the franchise, as well as RPGs in general, have grown over the years. All the core elements of a Final Fantasy game are here. Jobs, air ships, dude called Cid, crystal warriors chosen to save the world from evil, chocobos and ultimate weapons.

The job system allows for easy party customisation. Any character can be any class and there are a lot of classes. If you want 4 melee classes you can do that. If you want 4 casters you can do that. If you want a balanced party you can also do that.Jobs gain levels when you use them and become more powerful as you use them. Job level is based on actions taken not exp gained so a lvl 1 white mage will still need 6 actions to reach level 2 whether they are fighting Bahamut or a Goblin. This makes the game very punishing to anyone who likes to change jobs often. Combined with a transition period after switching jobs which lasts 10 battles and you will find yourself wanting to stick with the same class for the majority of the game. Some classes don't become available until the end of the game and by then your job levels will be so high you probably won't want to switch.

World exploration leads to random battles, which are turn based, so nothing new here. This makes combat pretty simple; you either heal before they hit you, or after they hit you. Everyone else attacks/uses magic. Most physical classes have minimal difference between their abilities and you will usually just attack. Equipment can be found, but later in the game it is usually bought. This becomes very expensive and encourages A LOT of grind if you want good gear early on, or at all. Many players won't even bother buying the more powerful spells because they are so expensive.

Graphically the game is a fully 3D world and it looks nice enough. Character sprites are chibified with big heads and cutesy designs but they capture the original class designs well. Dungeons are 3D but the simplistic design of many of them makes the areas lack in atmosphere almost as if they were randomly generated. Enemy design is interesting and fits the genre well, the sprites look good and animations are mostly smooth.

The story is really where FF3 falls down. The game feels souless. The four player characters have names and are all orphans. That sums up their character development. They are souless shells you control, very little character or personality comes across. There is almost no plot or story involved in this game and that is a huge dissapointment. Half of the game I wasn't even sure what I was doing because there was also very little exposition. Towns lack personality and merely serve as locations to buy spells/weapons. Supporting characters are given as little attention as the playable ones and this leaves a huge hole in the game. I didn't care at all about any of these characters, they were just sprites.

The added wifi quest is simply a mailing quest to access the most powerful weapons, but this simply acts as a barrier to those without wifi or friends with the game, or at best, a burden to those with it. It offers no new gameplay or multiplayer content, just a hoop to jump through.

Final Fantasy 3 was a fun game to play through and graphically was very nice. Unfortunately the absence of a story or character development is a severe flaw which makes the experience feel empty and forgettable, especially compared to the increasingly complex stories of modern RPGs. With a little more love this could have been a great game. It is currently just a good game. The game play is fun enough and there is enough content to keep you going for 30+ hours. Fans of the old school RPG will enjoy the gameplay, but will probably crave a deeper story. People expecting a FF title as polished in every area as the more recent releases will probably be disappointed.

Whitewing (1) on 21, Nov. 2009 20:01 (HKT)

Yes! It's is The Final Fantasy
For those who seeking an original PRG, this is the game for you. It will drive you into the age of knight and magic when Bad guy rule the world and only you, the light warrior, could defeat the army of him. Classical plot, but very enjoy. I love it more than modern RPG in 3D world. And I wish Square-enix will keep transform FF V, FF VI into NDS.

djip.currylemon (6) on 09, Nov. 2009 20:39 (HKT)

old school rpg remake
A faithful remake of an old but very solid rpg originally for the Japanese nes with a few added bonuses such as wireless communication.
The 3D graphics are amazing for a nintendo DS game, the sound and music are both high quality and the gameplay is both solid and challenging.

times_hero (2) on 24, Oct. 2009 02:43 (HKT)

Pleasantly surprised
I had seen mixed reviews about the game but finally decided to get it and I'm glad I did. It's been done really well. I'm really impressed with the graphics and gameplay. The only let down is the seriously dated storyline; by today's standards it's rather cliche, but thats to be expected with a remake of an older game. Definitely worth the purchase.

wounded.melody (10) on 02, Oct. 2009 06:16 (HKT)

fun but HARD!
This was a really fun game to play, but as someone who doesn't like to use strategy guides, I found myself unable to get through the last challenges and never finished the game...

Castlevania4Life (3) on 15, Sep. 2009 16:17 (HKT)

Final Fantasy 3 is here!
It’s FF3 and it’s now also portable, need I say more? Oh, and graphically its had a complete overhaul, leaving it looking quite nice for a DS game. Plus there’s no other way to play FF3, so it’s great for fans of the series. Still haven’t finished the game but from what I’ve played I like.

Rin Toshikame (7) on 26, Jan. 2009 22:09 (HKT)

for people that loves challenges
its really challenging and i never got to finish it before my bro took over. long story line and cool jobs.

Rin Toshikame (7) on 06, Jun. 2008 21:34 (HKT)

cool game
well its really challenging and recomended for hardcore gamers.nice graphics,nice sound effects,many jobs available.but it is really hard to level and needs lotsa time.

dazh001 (66) on 24, Aug. 2007 04:16 (HKT)

Great remake
If only more remakes of older games were of this calibre. The graphics are some of the best you'll see on the DS and the soundtrack is just as impressive. Sure the game is a bit light on story, but there is enough there to keep you motivated to play through the game. The game isn't as difficult as some people have made it out to be and you do not have to level grind ad nauseum to pass dungeons. The only exception to this is the last boss who is a cheap $%^#. Definitely a worthwhile addition to your DS library.

StarShipPain (1) on 11, Jun. 2007 16:44 (HKT)

Final Fantasy III
This game is awesome. The story is long and enjoyable, the graphics are great for a ds game and extra screen is helpful for knowing where you are.
Easily one of the best games on ds.

mandeepsingh100 (26) on 26, May. 2007 01:07 (HKT)

i didnt like this game
graphics are realy good for a ds game, but apart from that you can tell this is a game originally made for the NES, and it shows big time, with a lame storyline, and insanely repetitive gameplay that makes you go mad and plus this game is very hard, and the atrocious save system does not help at all making it even harder.

kuja (18) on 08, May. 2007 03:51 (HKT)

Really great game
This is a brillant game got no hype that I can tell. It's great Nintendo got a Final Fantasy game, aside from GBA games. Must have for any Final Fantasy Fan!! The DS is a beautiful piece of tec, pity there's not too many games that really push it.

erik_icecool (5) on 06, May. 2007 15:04 (HKT)

Sweeet
Great game, and great customer service from play-asia.

adventchyld (2) on 08, Mar. 2007 18:56 (HKT)

Awessssooommmmmmeeeee
I'm so glad i got it online ....it was so worth it.....who knows how long before it comes to australia i wasn't going to wait!!

yucca (101) on 02, Mar. 2007 01:44 (HKT)

Thank you
Good game. Good and fast delivery.

AccursedUmbra (9) on 18, Feb. 2007 19:00 (HKT)

I feel the game for all it's hype...
is lacking heavly in the additional screen that’s also touchable department.

But save for that and the general chompy-like handling it’s a beautiful game that I think needed a bit more time in develpment.

digilucy (1) on 16, Feb. 2007 19:45 (HKT)

No title
I'm surprised they didn't put this on the psp since the graphics would have been about 10 times better and I don't feel the ds stylus really added anything. However, the dual screens was very helpful, especially for knowing where you're going on the map! Never-the-less, this is a really enjoyable game. The character classes will keep you occupied...and give some great cosplay ideas ;)
The plot doesn't live up to that of any other final fantasy, apart from tactics advance, but the different moves depending on your class and the need for magic to get through the game will stop you from continuously pushing the 'attack' button....until you get the really powerful weapons that is.

Killua (6) on 12, Feb. 2007 06:55 (HKT)

Final Fantasy III!!! Awesome!!
This game is surprisingly great! The graphics r very nicely done! If u r a Final Fantasy fan u hav to get this! The lengthy quest will keep u busy for days and weeks!

It is a fantastic re-make of a classic game! and now it is on the hottest platform DS!! Final Fantasy is in your hands!

Anonymous on 10, Jan. 2007 09:38 (HKT)

Awesome game!
One of the best games ever made!! If you have a ds GET THIS!! Got it. CRAZY

chiszeo (28) on 12, Dec. 2006 08:00 (HKT)

Sooooooo charming!
This is a really charming game - from the music, to the characterisations (SD characters never looked so awesome. So much better than the FFVII incarnations!) and even to the maps and towns.

It's a truly gorgeous game that deserves to be part of any DS- and RPG-player's game library.

vuongh (2) on 08, Dec. 2006 20:12 (HKT)

FF3
It really is good.

Got a few weeks ago! :D

fab from france! on 29, Nov. 2006 22:41 (HKT)

huge game
finally i received the game today...

it's really awesome/ great graphics / great music / if you're used to play to final fantasy, it's the same as usual / exactly what i expected. the only disappointing thing is that the upper screen stays black during the fights... ^^ BUT THIS GAME IS A MUST HAVE FOR ALL DS OWNERS^^

thanks to square enix and also greats thanks to playsia: very good customer service, speedy delivery (12 days by airmail), good prices for games and postage...

i think i m going to buy a lot of stuff!!

teh_miyash (2) on 26, Nov. 2006 01:27 (HKT)

Really GOOD! Yay! :D
This is absolutely worth every penny. I ordered it from here because it's so.much.cheaper than in stores, especially over here in holland, and fell in love with it right from the bat.

For starters, it looks great. Adorable sprites and quite impressive in-game graphics. The way the characters are portrayed really takes me back to the good ol FF7 days, and I'm not entirely sure but I THINK I heard FF8's end credit's song about 2 hours in. It's so nostalgic! I'm really utterly charmed by it.

Another great thing about this game is that it'll take you quite a while. I'm only a few hours in and the difficulty is, for me, just right. It fluctuates a bit, for example a certain dungeon is right in front of your nose,a nd should you wander in you will no doubt be killed. I can't remember any recent rpg's who did that sort of thing anymore. What I'm saying is that it's not a game you can just breeze through, but at the same time it's not so hard that it gets frustrating.

So for me this is just another high point. I loved Magical Starsign but was kinda let-down by the overall too easy gameplay. FF 3 is a big step up from other recent ds rpgs, and just a FUN game to play.
The job system is a bit confusing at first, but you'll figure it out quickly and from there on it's a really nice feature. Just seeing the sprites change outfits is just so cute XDDD Oh and yeah, it's a nice strategic (and fun) spin on the whole fighting thing.

The ONLY thing that let me down is the Mognet system, but I'm not terribly sad about it. XD Even without Wifi this is a great game, no kidding, PLUS the mognet system is in fact use-able and all, it's just really.grating. >_< But it works! Just takes a bit of patience.

miya's superdooper rating: 9/10!! ^__^

Anonymous on 26, Nov. 2006 00:05 (HKT)

No title
I orded the game by airmail and got it deliverd within 5 days. Thats neat ^ ^
Play-Asia has his service well unpacked. I will sure drop by for more stuff.

As for the game itself. Its amazing! It brings me back to the days when i was playing FF7. The music, the story, the characters, it all hooks you up from the very begining of the game. Its just makes you wanna cry. LoL!

FF3 is also the main reason why i bought the Nintendo DS Lite. I am glad that i have done it. If you are a FF fan this is a must have to your collection. If you have never played RPG and you want to enter this world. This will be a great welcome game to the genre. Square Enix trully know how to bring the magic.

suojo (1) on 25, Nov. 2006 18:35 (HKT)

Ablosutely great game!
This is must-buy for all NDS owners! The graphics are nice, especially the cinematics are unbelievable! I love this game.

[This review is based on another version of this product]

Anonymous on 23, Nov. 2006 21:31 (HKT)

Final Fantasy III & PlayAsia
Both Absolutely brilliant !!!

snakerv (5) on 20, Nov. 2006 20:29 (HKT)

Great game!
You can't imagine how much this game is wonderful, i've never felt that since final fantasy 7 : it's deep, beautiful, long. It's THE game of the year on nintendo DS!

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orlockx (1) on 22, Sep. 2006 22:57 (HKT)

No title
The game i bought my DS for, played the NES game awhile back, this is a must have. Graphics look like what i expected from the DS, and the music takes me back. Finally own FFs 1-12.

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ChronoCrossNoTenkaMuteki on 20, Sep. 2006 08:28 (HKT)

FFIII finally back on Nintendo!
Finally... another Final Fantasy for NINTENDO!! (Besides Crystal Chronicles)... Im gonna buy this today from Denkodo near my house oh yeah!!! I read the reviews, and played the old famicom version when i was a kid... I even studied Japanese JUST TO PLAY THIS GAME! Im so ready for it^^

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POL on 15, Sep. 2006 08:02 (HKT)

youst great
the BEST OF SQUERE IN THE DS!!!!!!!!!

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me28 (17) on 10, Sep. 2006 19:32 (HKT)

Absolutely awesome!
This game is just simply brilliant. The graphics are awesome, the gameplay is awesome, and to be able to play a FF game on my DS is just awesome!! I use the guide from Gamebrink to get myself through the game. It is worth buying if you don't know Japanese because you have the gamebrink guide ^_^. Definately worth buying whatever version you buy. And it was delivered to me in 4 days!!! That is superb service from the best import site out there! Thank you Play-Asia!

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terry on 08, Sep. 2006 20:39 (HKT)

COOL!!!!!
THE BEST GRAPHICS I HAVE SEEN FOR THE DS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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AccursedUmbra (9) on 01, Sep. 2006 18:19 (HKT)

Instant classic...again!
You'll simultaneously fall in love with both the game and Play-Asia!

I’ll most likely buy the US version from this site too.

[This review is based on another version of this product]

naviot (2) on 26, Aug. 2006 17:22 (HKT)

WHOOO!!
best game i've play on the DS. Great graphics and beautiful music.. aww man..