A few things I'd like to know about this game...

[Maciariello]

So I've been scoping out this game and considering picking it up mainly because I just recently got into Final Fantasy games and I'm severly hooked on them. I've played the FFIV DS remake and I couldn't help but notice the similarities between this game and FFIV (graphically). Is it anything like IV on DS?

Also, is there a storyline with set characters or is it more of a "create your own characters" kind of game? I prefer RPGs with mapped out characters (like IV, VII, VIII, IX, X, etc.) but a friend of mine told me about how older Final Fantasies had characters that were more dynamic and not restricted to one particular job in the story (most notably Final Fantasy 1).

For instance, Kain Highwind in FFIV has a specific purpose in the game with a distinct personality and a very recognizable look and feel. I prefer that over something where you choose a name and kind of make up a personality for a character. I realize this game has the job system, so that's why I ask. Are you recommended to create your own characters or do they already have personalities and set destinies with jobs that you can choose for them?

Thank you in advance!

[Dodie16]

I have FFIII for the DS and I like it. I think that FFIV is better though, but that's just my opinion. There are job classes in FFIII, so you pretty much have to train your characters in what skill you want them to have (but you already knew that). As for personalities, at first there are some good scenes where you see how the main characters are and how they interact with one another and some NPCs, but as the game progresses it sort of becomes less noticable. At least that's what I think. Also, there is no voice acting, but that's not a bad thing. It's just a difference I noticed between IV and III. One more thing: you only have 4 characters to play (Luneth, Arc, Refia, and Ingus). Not a very large cast like in some FF games, but I don't think that really hinders anything.

Just a quick thing I want to say: Cloud of Darkness is quite possibly the most difficult final boss I have ever faced off against in the FF series. It wouldn't have been so bad if there was a save point before you got to it, but alas there is not...

[Aerif]

FFIII: DS is very much a 'create-your-own-character' game. There is a tiny amount of backstory for Luneth, Arc, Refia and Ingus but no where near as much as there is in most other games in the series.

Character interaction is very low since the original NES version had very few 'cut-scenes' and the only points where anyone does much talking is when they meet a new guest character.

Still, the job system manages to outweigh these flaws.

[Ralz]

FF III, well its nice to officially get it for one. But, getting off the FFIV DS boat, I think you'll be slightly disappointed, but that doesn't make it a bad game. The plot, while simple, is as important as the last game. Not to mention, without this game, the job system wouldn't exist. So that's kinda nice to be able to make a team of whatever you want. As far as leveling goes, I don't think you need more than 60, but it doesn't hurt to go a little further. The last part of the game is a real trial. Starting from the area before the Crystal Palace. You must make it through(count 'em) FOUR dungeons, six bosses, and then the final boss all in one run. o_O O_o Despite this, the game is rewarding, and there's plenty of fun to have. Avoid Mognet, though, it's pointless. -_-