Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster

Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster

July 28, 2021

RPG PC

When darkness falls and the land is robbed of light, four young heroes are chosen by the crystals to head off an exciting journey across a vast and hostile land. This critically-acclaimed entry in the series innovated with a flexible job system, which lets characters change their roles in combat …

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Abdul Saad GamingTrend Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection is a great bundle to introduce new JRPG players to the Final Fantasy series, and provides old fans a nice nostalgic trip. While some issues could be ironed out, the collection provides an enjoyable …"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jul 2021
75.0 /100

"An interesting collection, designed for both fans and new players, which subtly updates the first six Final Fantasy both in the audiovisual and in the playable. While it is true that not all games are equally good, it is a …"

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Antonello Gaeta Everyeye.it Jul 2021
85.0 /100

"Final Fantasy is a saga that has been able to remain on the crest of the wave for 35 years thanks to the countless experiments, not all successful, from the point of view of gameplay."

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Can Arabacı Oyungezer Online Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Frankly, if you&s;re a player like me who loves the Final Fantasy series, instead of buying the games one by one, I say take the full package and start watching the path of IV – V and VI, one of …"

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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

82.0

"Final Fantasy III: Pixel Remaster is the best version of the game to date. It feels more modern and polished than the NES version, and it lacks some of the annoying foibles and flaws of the 3D version. It&s;s still …"

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Chris De Hoog CGMagazine Jul 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"If you&s;ve never played the series&s; origins, or need an excuse to replay them, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection is the perfect opportunity."

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster showcases an often overlooked gem of the 8-bit era, taking many of the better features of the first two games and expanding upon them."

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters aren&s;t perfect, they&s;re certainly the best and most convenient ways to play these classic games. The soundtracks are lovingly orchestrated and the pixel art is gorgeous, though the latter does lose some detail in …"

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Derek Swinhart GameCrate Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a wonderful piece of archival gaming, and an example of how older titles should be ported and collected for future generations. Games are an art form like any other, and while they grow increasingly …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection is the definitive way to enjoy some of the greatest RPGs of all time and experience an essential chapter of gaming history."

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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Jul 2021
73.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

81.0

Story

76.0

"The first three Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are a somewhat solid remastering effort that could have been so much better with a few tweaks. While the amazing rearranged soundtracks sound great and the balancing tweaks make the three games still …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Jul 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"We did not like the distribution method, and in hindsight the price of the package could be a bit high for certain audiences, yet it is difficult to keep the pout at Square Enix and this Pixel Remaster. The efforts …"

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James Paley COGconnected Jul 2021
85.0 /100

"I also recognize that these games are crazy old. I through III are a tough sell for a newcomer. V is a weird outlier with a solid mechanical base. Yet, even with reservations in tow, Final Fantasy IV and VI …"

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Jamie Kirk Impulsegamer Jul 2021
90.0 /100

"Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a lovingly crafted release of the first six Final Fantasy games in one collection. Upgraded graphics, a gorgeous new soundtrack, and several must play games make this an essential item in any RPG fans collection."

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

45.0

"Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster is an important piece of JRPG history and, UI issues aside, it&s;s fascinating to finally experience it."

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Jonathan White Niche Gamer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"I might feel a bit differently had this also contained both the original games (even if in Japanese for titles that didn’t come state-side) as well as these remasters so you could compare and contrast, but as it stands, there’s …"

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"At the end of the day, FF3 does more interesting things with its run-time than does the original Final Fantasy, and I might even recommend it over that one. Taking full advantage of the quality-of-life features built into the Pixel …"

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Krzysiek Kalwasiński NEOsite Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III are great games that work well even after many years. Pixel Remaster versions are a good way to catch up on these classics, or recall them. Especially since they are more …"

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Lowell Bell Nintendo Life Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

71.0

"These six remasters provide a superb way to experience or re-experience Final Fantasy history. Not all Final Fantasies were created equal, however; some, like Final Fantasy IV and VI, have aged gracefully and remain great narrative-driven adventures, while others might …"

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Marcos Casal GuiltyBit Jul 2021
62.0 /100

"Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster transports us back to the magical world of NES but with a more than grateful face and technological facelift. Of course, it has nothing to do with the remake of Nintendo DS, mobile phones and …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Jul 2021
100.0 /100

"However, the 8-bit and 16-bit Final Fantasy trilogies are both genuine masterpieces. These games wove deep, compelling stories that were as thought-provoking and artful as they were entertaining. Back in the day, they were a promise of what video games …"

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Michal Korec SECTOR.sk Jul 2021
85.0 /100

"If you&s;re willing to endure RPG excursion to the roots of the series, you are ready to roll. Get ready for strong retro experience, partially simplified systems but also great accessiblity. The amount of content is staggering (over 100 hours) …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Jul 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"Whether you have only touched upon the Playstation 4 and later titles or dabbled in mobile game hijinks; if you’ve owned every Nintendo title since inception and still have four Gameboy Advance adapters for your Gamecube; if there’s even a …"

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Peter Triezenberg RPG Fan Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster is an interesting curiosity item for Final Fantasy fans, but hardly a must-play."

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"In a world where the 3D remake of Final Fantasy III exists, it&s;s hard to argue that Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster is the definitive version. However, there&s;s no denying that this classic RPG still holds up, even though it …"

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Sam Diglett Expansive Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Final Fantasy 3 is a fantastic amalgamation of all that’s come before it, streamlined in a way that sets the path for the future of the series. Players have freedom and choice with the jobs system and the benefits that …"

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Sam Smith Dexerto Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"There’s a lot to love in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters package, while not perfect, each remaster is absolutely going to be considered the best version of each game yet – especially by fans of the series looking to play …"

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Scott White RPG Site Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"I come away from Final Fantasy 1, 2, and 3 looking forward to the remaining games more than I did before. I appreciate the new features like the enhanced bestiary, the auto-combat feature, making grinding friendlier, and I LOVE the …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

92.0

"Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a rare collection where every single game that composes it is great. Watching the evolution of the most important franchise of RPGs by itself make it worth it, but the fact that its made of …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Jul 2021
98.0 /100

"The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series is a near-perfect collection of the original six Final Fantasy titles, updated quite well to be played by today&s;s Final Fantasy fans and new players. The smoothed graphics, orchestral arrangements of the beloved original …"

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Zach Wilkerson RPG Fan Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"This version of Final Fantasy III is more than just a history lesson; it&s;s a fun, experimental game with a cool early job system, an absolutely stunning soundtrack, a story that does more than people give it credit for, and …"

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