good at the time...

Marky Tee · 08-18-2009, 01:27 AM

anyone else feel that although they liked this game while playing it, afterwards it seemed so bland and crappy?

im still giving it a 10/10 but thats only cause i couldnt bear to give a final fantasy anything less

Wolf Kanno · 08-18-2009, 02:28 AM

Not really, I actually feel III was ahead of its time and generally I can't put it down. I've been having a blast replaying it again even if the WiFi is against me.

Of anything, its probably made me look at the FFs in the last 10 years and think "what the hell happened?" in some cases as the game utilizes gameplay in such unique ways (Mini dungeons, using classes as sorta like puzzle pieces to solve parts of the game). Recent entries feel a bit formulaic. Its made me kinda feel disappointed with IV cause that game seems so lackluster now compared to its predecessor.

Kawaii Ryûkishi · 08-18-2009, 03:00 AM

FFIII is incredibly detailed and beautiful for its time, and it remains one of the most lush 8-bit games ever. The plot and world design are just simple enough for me to find charm in each of their most minute details, as well.

Marky Tee · 08-18-2009, 01:18 PM

i jus cant see it...

Elpizo · 08-18-2009, 08:35 PM

Well, then that's your loss I'm afraid.

But Wolf and Kawaii are right and took the words right out of my mouth. Thanks guys.
Too bad you can't see the brilliance that is FF III. It really is one of the greatest entries in the series. Luckily, Japan realizes this and has it as its fourth fav FF, behind X, VII and IV.

I blame the fact that so little western gamers enjoy this one on the fact that it took almost 20 years for III to be released in english.

rubah · 08-18-2009, 09:32 PM

I didn't play it until last summer, and just playing the NES version I was blown away.

hhr1dluv · 08-20-2009, 11:09 PM

I liked III a lot more than I expected. More than V even. The job system is a lot of fun without being daunting.

ReloadPsi · 08-21-2009, 12:32 PM

I think the NES version of this was like the fourth FF game I ever played and I instantly loved it. Too bad I only had a ROM of the incomplete fan-translation back then and didn't quite know where to look for the finished version

We had a lot of laughs with Cid's wife though; the unfinished translation caused her gibberish NPC line to read "Urfyurfi!", which we never shut up about.

Marky Tee	#1 good at the time... anyone else feel that although they liked this game while playing it, afterwards it seemed so bland and crappy? im still giving it a 10/10 but thats only cause i couldnt bear to give a final fantasy anything less
08-18-2009, 01:27 AM

Kawaii Ryûkishi Administrator Long Ranger Location: Future rhythm	#3 (permalink) FFIII is incredibly detailed and beautiful for its time, and it remains one of the most lush 8-bit games ever. The plot and world design are just simple enough for me to find charm in each of their most minute details, as well.
08-18-2009, 03:00 AM

Marky Tee	#4 (permalink) i jus cant see it...
08-18-2009, 01:18 PM

rubah Administrator Draw the Drapes Location: Now Destiny is done.	#6 (permalink) I didn't play it until last summer, and just playing the NES version I was blown away.
08-18-2009, 09:32 PM

hhr1dluv Location: Wuthering Heights	#7 (permalink) I liked III a lot more than I expected. More than V even. The job system is a lot of fun without being daunting.
08-20-2009, 11:09 PM