Gaming News - November 2006
Los Angeles, CA (November 15, 2006) - Square Enix announced today that
Final Fantasy III, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, has shipped to
retailers across North America.
From Square Enix:
Released only in Japan for the Famicom (known as the Nintendo Entertainment
System in America) in 1990, Final Fantasy III was the first entry in the
world-renowned franchise to sell over a million units. Now, North American users
can experience the untold legend for the first time.
“Until now, Final Fantasy III has seen no remakes or appearances on other
platforms since its original release on the Nintendo Entertainment System in
April 1990,” said Hiromichi Tanaka, Director and Executive Producer for Final
Fantasy III. “Due to the game’s age, a direct port might seem a bit dated, but
now Final Fantasy III has been made anew on the sensational Nintendo DS
platform, including new graphics in 3D, rebalanced jobs, and brand-new
characterization for the four young heroes, who are now more dynamic than ever.
As the only game in the Final Fantasy series that had not previously been
localized, we are very pleased to finally bring Final Fantasy III across the
ocean to players in North America. We hope that not only Final Fantasy fans, but
a wide variety of players in North America enjoy the new Final Fantasy III.”
Final Fantasy III takes players into the next generation of handheld RPGs by
delivering an experience that takes full advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware.
With an innovative interface that utilizes the DS touch screen along with the
advanced Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection capabilities, Final Fantasy III presents an
entirely new take on the only Final Fantasy never localized for North America.
Users can also experience the title that introduced the popular moogles,
summons, and the dynamic job system, which have become some of the most
recognized elements of Final Fantasy, and experience them on the road, in the
outdoors or in the comfort of their living rooms.
STORY
Protected by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been
changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals
into the earth, upsetting the world’s fragile balance. It seems as if all hope
is lost—but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light
shall once again restore balance to the world…
Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that
changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a
journey to seek three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining
crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness…
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