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Final Fantasy III hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1990 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Square is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The gameplay returns to the traditional combat system of the original game, and adds a job system allowing players to switch between character classes with unique abilities. The third installment in the Final Fantasy series, it follows four orphans from the village of Ur who are chosen by the world's crystals to defeat a great evil and return balance to the world.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Final Fantasy III
The producer was Masafumi Miyamoto, founder and former president of Square. The monsters and summons were designed by Yoshitaka Amano, while the characters were designed by Koichi Ishii. To differentiate character jobs within the game's limited combat options, each job was given a unique action such as the Dragoon's Jump ability.
While there were plans for a localization outside Japan, Tanaka said this plan was scrapped so the team could focus on development for the upcoming Super Famicom. Returning staff included series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi as director, and designers Hiromichi Tanaka and Kazuhiko Aoki. The rest of the development staff followed him to Sacramento with necessary materials and equipment and finished production of the game there.
How Final Fantasy III Plays
Each job has a specific actions; summoners can call summoned monsters into battle to deal heavy damage, ninjas can steal, and dragoons can perform a jump attack. The combat system uses a turn-based design carried over from earlier games; the party members can attack, defend, perform a special action, or use an item which can heal or remove negative status effects. The overworld map opens up based on the player's progress through the story.
The party gains currency and experience points, which adds to a character's experience level and raises their health and attack power. Once all characters' actions have been selected, combat plays out between them and the enemy. Jobs include warriors, monks, black and white mages, ninjas, dragoon and summoners.
Why Players Still Load It Up
One of the reviewers mentioned the story moved too quickly for comfort, leaving them confused about events, while two others criticized the lack of save points in dungeons. His main praise went to the Pixel Remaster version's updated visuals and updates to help players. A manga adaptation of the game titled Legend of the Eternal Wind, from Final Fantasy III was written by Terada and illustrated by Yu Kinutani.
Several aspects of Final Fantasy III, including characters such as the Cloud of Darkness and locations like the Crystal Tower, were incorporated into the world and lore of Final Fantasy XIV (2013). Within its first week on sale, Final Fantasy III reportedly sold 500,000 copies. Zach Wilkerson of RPGFan positively noted its experimental design for its time and enjoyed the narrative despite its simplicity, but also noted a lack of depth with its mechanics and the need to grind for progression.
Final Fantasy III — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in Final Fantasy III?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Final Fantasy III support?
This browser version of Final Fantasy III handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Final Fantasy III online for free?
Yes — Final Fantasy III runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Final Fantasy III?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.