Final Fantasy III was the first FF game I played, and much more importantly the first RPG I ever played. The game is a thing of pure unbridled beauty (as are all Squaresoft games). Though the fact that FF 3 for US it is FF 6 in Japan, FF2 US, in FF5 Japan, and here is the confusing part, FF 4 US, FF 4 Japan? Think about that, FF 3 (6) came out before FF 4 (4), and FF4 came out before FF 2(5). The order of the day seems to be FF 5, FF6, FF4? While we get some one to help them with counting (not Transmetal, he still believes the number Green comes after the number 4, when everyone knows it comes before. Dumbass.) I’ll tell you about this classic that is a must play.

As is with most FF games, the first one you play is, and will always be your favorite. And this is the first one I played, so it consumed my life for quite the while, and I have no complaints about it.

Considering the limitations of this system they are really quite good. The large heads that are about equal in size as that of the body have a nice little anime feel to them. And That is not to mention the summons that can be preformed, and the detail put into each of those creatures. The graphics were fabulous. Rating: 8/10

The sound is unbelievable. There is one scene, in the opera, were you can hear one sing a song. The fact you can't hear the words changes nothing. It's a truly beautiful thing that can not be praised enough. It pushes the little 16 bit system to it's limits, and makes you want more. It has more than the opera scene for sound. It has all the classic FF songs, like the Chocobo song, and the moogle theme. Songs that were some of the pioneers for 8 and 16 bit songs. If you played any FF, you would recognize these versions of these wonderful toons. You want to know how good the sound is, well Mog the moogle dances, and he dances because of the groovy songs. I hip.

Go Mog Go

Rating: 9/10

One thing that differs from each FF game is how you learn your magic. And this is a truly creative way. Your magic emerges the more you are exposed to a Esper in a capsule. At first they give you the magic, but if exposed to it long enough you will know it on your own. And of course the harder the spell the harder it is to learn. But not only do Espers in a capsule give you magic, they give you the ability to summon them to your aid in the mist of a raging battle. Summoning has always been another tradition in the FF series (along with Chocobos and Moogles (GO MOG)), and I love it.

And everyone has a special move only they can do. Like there is a martial arts expert who can perform blitzes based on your keypad skills. And there is another who can steal, and eventually Mug people (give me your money grandma!!). But my favorite is when Mog busts a move and does a jig. Seriously, his special is his kick ass dance moves that call down a cave in, or call upon the forest. The Dude busts a move, and kills some guys, two for one.

These are classic controls, the button to bring up the menu is the top, and the others do other little things. There really isn’t much variation for RPG’s in the form of the controller set up. Which is a real shame.

Seriously Get This Game. I’m not asking for a favor, I’m telling for your own personal well being get this game or I will come beat the shit out of you personally. Or take it out on Barbie Boy over there (Barbie Boy is weeping uncontrollably in the corner due to his hourly beatings), and you wouldn’t want me to make them bi-hourly beatings right!?

+ Original Plot

+ Expansive selection of Characters

+ Magic/Esper system

+ The Opera Scene

+ Classic Songs

+ Watching Mog bust a groove

Overall (not an average): 9/10
The game is a thing of pure unbridled beauty