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FINAL FANTASY III

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Windows Phone, Android, Ouya • 2021

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Quick resume

The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Engaging job system allowing flexible party customization
    • Large, explorable world with secrets and dungeons
    • High quality pixel art and remastered soundtrack
    • Quality of life improvements like autosave and quicksave
    • Balanced challenge with strategic turn-based combat

    Cons

    • Some jobs are underpowered or situational
    • Late-game grind and difficulty spikes
    • Simplistic story and character development
    • Font and ui require mods for better readability
    • Certain dungeons require specific job use, limiting freedom

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can freely choose classes/jobs on one character and switch at will, enabling personal freedom and self-directed play."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

      "Players can freely switch jobs/classes at any time outside of combat, allowing for personal control and experimentation in party composition."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill development, challenging combat, and resource management, though some aspects can be repetitive or grindy."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)

      "The game offers strategic combat challenges and a job leveling system that rewards skillful play, though some grinding is needed."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration without competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Cave Story+ Cave Story+

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration with no mention of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and engagement with the story and progression, though some find mid-to-late game grindy."

      Capsule for Punch Club 2: Fast Forward Punch Club 2: Fast Forward

      "Players report engaging with the game for long sessions, exploring a large world and experimenting with jobs, though some find late-game grindy."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Single-player RPG with focus on individual party management; no multiplayer or cooperative play mentioned."

      Capsule for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

      "The game is a single-player RPG focusing on individual party management without multiplayer cooperation."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Job system encourages experimenting with different class combinations and strategies."

      Capsule for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

      "The job system and ability to switch classes freely encourages creative party builds and tactical experimentation."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and management focused."

      Capsule for Farm Manager 2021 Farm Manager 2021

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is focused on personal party management and story."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive fantasy world and story provide a strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for BRAVELY DEFAULT II BRAVELY DEFAULT II

      "Classic fantasy setting and immersive world provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Variety of classes and skills encourages trying new builds and strategies."

      Capsule for Arena of Kings Arena of Kings

      "Job system and multiple classes encourage trying new strategies and adapting to challenges."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large overworld maps with many locations, dungeons, and puzzles encourage discovery."

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      "Large world map with hidden areas, dungeons, and secrets encourages discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character and party customization through equipment and choices allow personal expression within the game."

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      "Customizing party members' jobs and equipment allows for some self-expression within gameplay."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Classic fantasy setting with magic, crystals, warriors of light, and mythical creatures."

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      "Strong fantasy narrative with elemental crystals, warriors of light, summons, and mythical settings."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

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      "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Character progression and skill development provide learning and personal growth opportunities."

      Capsule for The Council The Council

      "Job leveling and character progression provide learning and personal development opportunities."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Traditional sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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      "Traditional sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active engagement and focus during combat and exploration, not suited for idle or background play."

      Capsule for Dead Island 2 Dead Island 2

      "Requires attentive play with strategic combat and exploration, not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close social relationships; interactions are limited to gameplay mechanics."

      Capsule for Flesh Eaters Flesh Eaters

      "No evidence of close social relationships; focus is on individual gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players manage and direct a party of characters, making strategic decisions and guiding their actions."

      Capsule for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

      "Players manage and direct their party members, making strategic decisions and guiding progression."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, crafting, and unlocking new abilities."

      Capsule for Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up jobs, acquiring items, and unlocking new abilities."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Game balances challenge with quality of life features like frequent checkpoints and difficulty options, allowing flow."

      Capsule for Kitsune Tails Kitsune Tails

      "Balanced challenge with quality of life improvements allows for a satisfying flow, though some difficulty spikes exist."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and a highly praised soundtrack provide sensory pleasure."

      Capsule for Keep Driving Keep Driving

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and a highly praised soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or multiplayer ranking; achievements are personal."

      Capsule for Monster Monpiece Monster Monpiece

      "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; no social status or multiplayer ranking."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Engaging fantasy narrative with lore and character development, though some find it predictable or thin."

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      "Engaging fantasy narrative with characters and lore, though simpler than later series entries."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Turn-based combat and job system require planning and tactical thinking."

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      "Turn-based combat and job system require tactical thinking and planning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in boss fights and higher difficulties, but mostly controlled gameplay."

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      "Some suspense and challenge in boss fights and dungeon exploration, but generally controlled gameplay."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players perceive good value from nostalgic appeal, quality remaster, and engaging gameplay."

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      "Players find good value in the remaster for its content, quality of life improvements, and nostalgic appeal."

    • Violence

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      3

      "Combat involves fighting monsters and bosses, typical of JRPGs."

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      "Combat involves fighting monsters and bosses with spells and weapons, typical of JRPGs."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players must manage resources and overcome threats in battles, though not extreme survival mechanics."

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      "Players must manage resources and avoid defeat in challenging battles, though not extreme survival mechanics."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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