# FINAL FANTASY III — The Ultimate Pixel Remaster

> Classic 2D pixel art RPG with job system and enhanced gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii/id1492041436 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 137 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 531 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2021-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii/id1492041436/reviews.md

## What is FINAL FANTASY III?

A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.

With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals' four chosen adventurers can save the world.

Experience the iconic job changing system first introduced in FFIII - switch jobs at will and use various abilities as you progress in the game. Change into a variety of classes like Warrior, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Evoker, or even call monsters to do your bidding with as a Summoner.

Enjoy the exciting third installment in the FINAL FANTASY series!

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■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound!
・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.
・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.

■Improved gameplay!
・Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more.
・Also supports game pad controls, making it possible to play using a dedicated gamepad UI when connecting a gamepad to your device.
・Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game.
・Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game.
・Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4.
・Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.

*One-time purchase. The app will not require any additional payments to play through the game after the initial purchase and subsequent download.
*This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY III" game released in 1990. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.

[OS Compatibility]
iOS 13.0 or higher

[Applicable Devices]
iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and higher

## Key features

- Remodeled 2D pixel graphics
- Iconic job changing system
- Rearranged and original soundtrack options
- Modernized UI and auto-battle
- Gamepad support
- Adjustable encounter and experience multipliers
- Bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player

## Chart rankings

- #76 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of FINAL FANTASY III?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful remastered graphics and sprites
- 🎵 Outstanding remastered soundtrack
- ⚙️ Improved quality-of-life features (quick save, auto-battle)
- 🎮 Diverse job system with unique customization
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ✨ First official English translation of original NES version
- ⚡ Faster gameplay than DS remake
- 🎯 Faithful to original game design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various devices
- 🎮 Awkward on-screen touch controls
- 🔋 Poor optimization and battery drain
- 📝 Font is small and doesn't match aesthetic
- 🚫 No controller support despite being on multiple platforms
- 🎪 Gimmicky dungeons (mini/toad transformations)
- ✈️ Limited airship mobility frustrates players
- 🎯 Tap-to-walk doesn't work with secret doors
- ⚠️ Broken achievement system
- 🔇 Can't listen to music/podcasts while playing
- 💰 High price point for mobile game
- 🎮 8-way movement feels clunky

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes every 5-30 minutes
- Crashes when switching apps or receiving notifications
- No autosave when app is backgrounded
- Tap controls don't work with secret doors
- Achievement system broken - final achievement won't trigger
- Game resets without autosave when switching to other apps
- Main menu bugs out
- No audio on some devices
- Character gets stuck on boat edges
- Island UI overlaps text on iPhone 15
- Game crashes during opening scene on some devices
- Freezes and loses progress mid-play

**Most requested features**

- Controller support (MFI/Backbone)
- Background app support to prevent progress loss
- Better font that matches game aesthetic
- Option to hide on-screen d-pad
- Apple TV support
- Square Enix account backup/restore feature
- Allow music/podcasts to play in background
- Performance optimization for older devices
- 4-way movement option instead of 8-way
- Additional side quests to expand content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii/id1492041436/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Passive Aggressive Fantasy

*2026-01-31*

I get that this game happens before parts one and two, but the airships’ limited mobility just kills me. And then there are the quests you have to do in mini size. Or where you need to turn into frogs. This just all felt really passive aggressive. Still, this game is better than ff2, and there are a number of things here that return in part 5. I kind of like that there are so many jobs, but it kind of feels like cheating sometimes. Last thing: tap mode doesn’t work with secret doors, so that’s kind of irritating. The ninjas are way too overpowered, which makes the end game too easy.

### 3/5 — 悪くはない

*2025-12-08*

ストーリーや設定に余計なテコ入れしておらず、BGMとフォントがオリジナル版を選択できるようになった。
グラフィックはSFCより高いと言っても良い。
ブースト要素で簡単プレイから縛りプレイまで楽しめるので、FC版からのFF IIIファンが遊ぶには良い作品。
ただ、ゲームクリアした後のやり込み要素や寄り道して遊べる要素は特に無く、繰り返し最初からプレイするしか楽しみが無い。
思い出補正が無ければ価格に見合うかと聞かれると難しい。

### 5/5 — The best of the Pixel Remasters

*2025-07-18*

While this game isn't my favourite of the 2D FF games, it is the most deserving of a Pixel Remaster. Unlike its contemporaries who were all rereleased on the PS1, the GBA and later devices, FF3 had only its 3D remake to be played outside of Japan. This is the closest one can get to playing an official translated release of the original game. 

The game is also improved in numerous ways from the original Famicom version, with far less tedious job switching mechanics and jobs which have been made more unique, like the Dark Knight class. Given there never was a previous port of this game it also means there is no missing bonus content like with the other PRs! I would strongly recommend this to any fan of the original FF games.

### 5/5 — Шедевр я восхищаюсь нет слов

*2025-05-07*

Это лучшие дни жизни при прохождении этой серии игр прошу
Вас разработчики пожалуйста переведите все на русский язык 
Все ваши игры я их все куплю, Я Вас всех люблю

### 4/5 — 敵キャラが出てこない

*2025-03-16*

時の神殿に出てくるはずの図鑑番号129プラテノゴンが出現しない(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

### 5/5 — BGMとフォントの切り替え機能実装されました。

*2025-03-11*

SQUARE ENIX桐生新体制に感謝いたします。
スタッフの皆さま、ありがとうございます。
ドラクエシリーズも購入したユーザーからアップデートを熱望されています。
ユーザーの要望に真摯に応えていけば信頼も回復してゆくと思います。

iCloud、iPadのアスペクトに最適化、コントローラー対応の上で他プラットフォームと同内容、同価格、同時発売、同時アップデートであればユーザーとしても安心して購入できます。

### 3/5 — Config

*2025-01-07, version 1.1.0*

I dont see the option to add gold exp

### 4/5 — Controller support

*2024-12-27, version 1.1.0*

I love this game, 5 stars if we can get controller support

### 5/5 — 존잼임.

*2024-12-12*

패드 불편한거 빼곤 딱히 흠잡을게 없넹

### 5/5 — 実績コンプできました

*2024-10-29*

1～3の中では最高に遊べます。玉ねぎ装備も8の4フルコンプしましたがHPが9000ちょいなのでまたやろうと思ってます。コントローラー対応してます。バンドル内でどれか選ぶならこれか6ですかね。同年代の方はケチケチしないでコントローラー買って10000円出してまとめ買いしてください、お得です。特にギルと経験値4倍が充電デバイス対応で時短に最適です。いくら遊ぶためとは言っても高価デバイスのバッテリー弱らせるのは得策じゃないですからね。

## Frequently asked questions about FINAL FANTASY III

### What is FINAL FANTASY III Pixel Remaster?

This is a remodeled 2D version of the third game in the FINAL FANTASY series, featuring updated pixel graphics, a rearranged soundtrack, and improved gameplay mechanics. It tells the story of four chosen adventurers tasked with saving the world from darkness.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game includes the iconic job changing system, allowing players to switch between various classes like Warrior, Black Mage, and Summoner. It also offers modernized UI, auto-battle options, gamepad support, and adjustable encounter and experience multipliers for a more customizable experience.

### How much does FINAL FANTASY III Pixel Remaster cost?

This app is a one-time purchase. After the initial purchase and download, there are no additional payments required to play through the entire game. There are no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices is FINAL FANTASY III Pixel Remaster compatible with?

The game requires iOS 13.0 or higher and is compatible with devices such as iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and newer models.

### What makes this version different from previous releases?

This Pixel Remaster is based on the original 1990 release and features universally updated 2D pixel graphics, a faithfully rearranged soundtrack overseen by Nobuo Uematsu, and improved gameplay options. Some features or content may differ from other rereleased versions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2025-05-27

＊Minor bugs have been fixed.

### 1.2.1 — 2025-03-28

＊Minor bugs have been fixed.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-03-11

＊A “BGM source” option has been added to the config screen. This allows you to select between the special “arrangement” BGM made for this version of the game or the “original” versions in the style of the original game. In addition, both versions of the music can be listened to from the sound player.
＊A “Font type” option has been added to the config screen. This allows you to select between the “modern” font made for this version of the game or the “classic” font in the style of the original game.
＊Added "Job Level" to Boost features. In addition to EXP and gil, a x0 to x4 modifier can also be applied to the Job Level increase rate.
＊Dialogue text with companion characters are now displayed in order instead of at random.
＊Some improvements have been made to UI and controls.
＊Fixed a bug that can prevent progression of the game after specific control inputs or under specific circumstances.
＊Fixed a bug that can cause the damage value for "Barrage" to become incorrect.
＊Fixed a bug where a specific achievement can sometimes not be acquired after fulfilling the requirements.
＊Minor bugs have been fixed.

### 1.1.0 — 2024-01-30

■ Major new features
*Assistance features have been added to the config. menu. These new features open up a wide variety of gameplay possibilities. They offer options such as applying a x0 to x4 modifier to the amount of EXP or gil obtained or turning enemy encounters off.
*Support for game pads. It is now possible to play using a dedicated gamepad UI by connecting a gamepad to your device.
> Game behaviour may experience instability on some lower-spec devices. 
*A button to change the standard movement speed has been added. Switching this button to the "on" position will change the default movement speed to running speed.
> In tap based movement mode the character controlled will always run as the default speed when moving.
■ Other changes and adjustments
*It is now possible to skip scenes during the ending.
*Some changes and adjustments have been made to game graphics.
*Some changes and adjustments have been made to sound effects.
*Several bugs have been fixed.

### 1.0.4 — 2022-08-18

Bringing you the main content of the update.

■ Alterations relating to battles

*A visual effect was added where the screen flashes if an allied character’s attack scores a critical hit.
*The time taken when transitioning between screens after escaping from battle has been reduced.
*The command “Row” is now no longer selected when using auto-battle.

■ Alterations relating to maps and events
*It has been changed so that information about locations it is no longer possible to travel to due to story progression can now be checked on the world map when using “Sight” or “Gnomish Bread”.
*Alterations have been made so that weapons and armour are sorted into attack (or defence) power order within their type category when using the auto-sort function on the menu screen.
*The waterfall graphics on the world map have been altered to make them look more natural.

■ Bug fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that these issues may have caused.

＜Battle related issues＞
*There were situations where progress became impossible under certain conditions when using actions such as ""Raise” or  similar that have revive type effects to instantly kill enemies that split or multiply.
*Sometimes the notice “Couldn't steal...” would be shown when trying to steal a second time from an enemy that had already been stolen from once. This has been fixed so the notice will now always show “Nothing to steal!” instead.
*The effect of a Knight’s “Guard” ability would also trigger for “Petrified” allies when close to death.

＜Map and event related/ other issues＞
*After a Scholar had used “Alchemy” in battle, sometimes the same effect would also trigger when using items from the menu screen.

*Some armour did not sort into the correct defensive power order on the equipment menu screen,
*Sometimes it was possible to perform specific inputs when disembarking from a boat, that resulted in the characters disembarking into the sea and preventing further progress.
*Sometimes some event scenes would not display properly under specific circumstances.
*Some text was not displayed in a suitable manner.
*Some graphics were not displayed in a suitable manner.
*Some BGM and SFX were not played correctly.
*Sometimes it would become impossible to proceed after transitioning to the Monster Bestiary map screen under specific conditions.



Fixes to other minor bugs.
Further updates are planned in future.

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