Final Fantasy III Reviews

Final Fantasy III is ranked in the 20th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
PC Gamer
Top Critic
61 / 100
Jun 12, 2014

An RPG foreign to the PC in every way, and a port that does little to modernize it. There's fun to be had, but only for the open-minded.

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5.5 / 10.0
May 27, 2014

If you're serious about Final Fantasy, though, you'll love the familiarity of the classic turn-based gameplay and seeing franchise regulars again (Cid <3). Unfortunately, in the hierarchy of Final Fantasy games, III doesn't have the same magic of the Chocobo riding adventures that followed it.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Jul 9, 2014

Going in fully understanding that this is basically a NES game at heart with all that implies, you might be able to endure and find some charm in the classic formula.

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PCMag
Top Critic
Oct 17, 2014

The Steam version of Final Fantasy III offers plenty of old-school charm, but there are better versions out there.

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4 / 10.0
Jul 14, 2014

Final Fantasy 3 is not the ultimate fantasy by any means. There are far better entry points to the series and far more mechanically enjoyable titles for series faithful to return to.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 20, 2014

So if you're feeling nostalgia, love old school RPGs, want to see where a lot RPG systems came from, or just like Final Fantasy games – definitely pick up the Steam version of Final Fantasy III.

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Gareth Fidler
Top Critic
6 / 10
Jul 16, 2014

If nothing else, it serves to show just how far gaming has moved on since it first came out, yet it's pretty hard to shake the feeling that Square Enix has just dialled it in with this version, and in doing so, has squandered the opportunity of giving Final Fantasy III a much deserved 21st Century re-rub.

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Jul 6, 2014

As stated throughout the review, the visuals are extraordinarily homely. The DS to PC path and price will prohibit most from ever trying the game. The game's beginning, while an improvement on the 1990 version, is like to doom it for many that do try it. But beyond that, it's easy to sink hour after hour into the game, embracing its retouched and demanding challenge while celebrating one of the peaks of the early series. And while I found the PC version ugly but addictive, I can't imagine trying to play such a serious game, hour after hour, on my phone, which means the PC version no one would have asked for serves an important function.

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Nick H.
Top Critic
Jun 15, 2014

The character depth and story detail might feel somewhat lacking compared to newer JRPG titles, but there is an expansive world here that begs for exploration as you grow your characters for future challenges. The overall package is an easy one to recommend.

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