1. Game Review: Final Fantasy III CIS 587 John P. Mysliwiec

2. Final Fantasy III Basic Information Game: Final Fantasy III (U.S. Super Nintendo Release 1994) • Alternate Title: Final Fantasy VI (Japan Super Falcom Release 1994) • Included In: Final Fantasy Anthology (Playstation 1999)

3. Final Fantasy III Basic Information (cont). Company & Author: Squaresoft Type of Game: Role playing Price: Final Fantasy III $30.95 used (www.amazon.com), between $50 and $80 (in 1994), Final Fantasy Anthology $39.99 used (www.amazon.com) $58.99 new.

4. Final Fantasy III Hardware Requirements / Installation • The release of this game that is being described in the U.S. Super Nintendo 1994 Release. • Final Fantasy III game cart. • Super Nintendo console and controller • Television (preferably color) • No Installation, except general general game use functions.

5. Final Fantasy III Overview • Second of the Final Fantasy series released for Super Nintendo in 1994. • Similar interface between this game and its predecessor Final Fantasy II. • Both linear and non-linear parts in this game. • Game quality consistent with advertised function (I.e. 16-bit CD quality sound)

6. Final Fantasy III Storyline • The War Of The Magi • An emperor and insane general looking for the power source of all magic called “Espers.” • An imprisoned girl, Terra Branford with the gift of magic. • Her escape from the Empire and her meeting with warriors of all walks of life to battle the Empire and the source of the world’s destruction.

7. Final Fantasy III General Information Player’s Role / Game Play • Complete the designated tasks given in this role playing game. • Decide on the order of completing the subtasks that occur in the game. • Strategize about how to defeat the nemesis in each parts of the game.

8. Final Fantasy III General Information (cont). User Interface - Similar to the previous version of Final Fantasy for the Super Nintendo System. - Each player has different options depending on skill set. Scoring: the acquisition of gold, experience, armor, etc.

9. Final Fantasy III General Information (cont). Artwork • 2D/3D at times depending on the parts of the game Sound And Music • 16 bit CD quality scores, no voices (text) • Soundtrack available on compact disc

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12. Final Fantasy III General Information (cont). Special Features: Each player has their own particular special skill. • Example: Terra Branford: Morph in Esper. Manual: Includes basic information, storyline, controller function, etc.

13. Final Fantasy III Bugs & Cheats • Most Common Bug: Relm’s and her “sketch” command on different enemies results in game crashing • Most Common Cheats: Using a “Game Genie” on Super Nintendo to give player skills in the beginning of the game (using ROM also include hacking).

14. Final Fantasy III: The Good, The Bad, and The Indifferent. • The Good - fun game playing and not boring at all. • The Bad - requirement of patience and the possibility of being stuck. • The Indifferent - it takes time to learn skills and attain items.

15. Final Fantasy III: Opinion Review • Compared to similar games of its time: - better than most of the role playing games out there for people who only own one type of console • Audience: teenagers and up • Design mistakes: none that I can see, except for the bugs.

16. Final Fantasy III Final Opinion Go out and get the game!!! (or at least get a friend to lend it to you)