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Final Fantasy III

Final Fantasy III

88/100
26 ratings2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Final Fantasy III estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps974 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps915 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps890 fps723 fps
RTX 4070999 fps954 fps763 fps620 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 3080999 fps818 fps654 fps531 fps
RTX 4060 Ti965 fps772 fps618 fps502 fps
RTX 3070880 fps704 fps563 fps458 fps
RTX 4060795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 3060681 fps545 fps436 fps354 fps
GTX 1660 Super494 fps395 fps316 fps257 fps

1440p performance

Final Fantasy III estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps930 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps864 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps954 fps775 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps899 fps731 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps845 fps686 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps835 fps668 fps542 fps
RTX 4070894 fps715 fps572 fps465 fps
RX 7800 XT788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 3080766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 4060 Ti724 fps579 fps463 fps376 fps
RTX 3070660 fps528 fps422 fps343 fps
RTX 4060596 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 3060511 fps409 fps327 fps266 fps
GTX 1660 Super370 fps296 fps237 fps193 fps

4K performance

Final Fantasy III estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090954 fps763 fps610 fps496 fps
RTX 4090886 fps709 fps567 fps461 fps
RX 7900 XTX795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 5080749 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4080 Super704 fps563 fps451 fps366 fps
RTX 4070 Ti556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps
RTX 4070477 fps382 fps305 fps248 fps
RX 7800 XT420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RTX 3080409 fps327 fps262 fps213 fps
RTX 4060 Ti386 fps309 fps247 fps201 fps
RTX 3070352 fps282 fps225 fps183 fps
RTX 4060318 fps254 fps203 fps165 fps
RTX 3060273 fps218 fps174 fps142 fps
GTX 1660 Super198 fps158 fps126 fps103 fps

Minimum Hardware

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AMD Radeon R7 250

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Processor
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Intel Core i3-2105

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4 GB

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About

Final Fantasy III (2021) is a delightful reimagining of the classic RPG that originally debuted on the NES. This version showcases an enhanced 2D art style and a revamped audio experience, while maintaining the timeless narrative that has captivated players for decades. It combines traditional turn-based combat with a charming story, making it a standout title both for newcomers and long-time fans of the series.

In terms of PC performance, Final Fantasy III is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1052. To achieve smooth gameplay and decent FPS, a system with at least 4 GB of RAM and a CPU score of approximately 1846 is recommended. Mid-range GPUs, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560, should be sufficient for running the game on medium graphics settings, providing a pleasant visual experience without taxing your hardware.

Considering its impressive rating of 88/100 and its engaging gameplay, Final Fantasy III is a worthwhile addition to any RPG fan's library. The combination of nostalgic charm and modern graphics makes it not only enjoyable but also a visually appealing title for PC gamers to explore.

Performance profile

Released in July 2021, Final Fantasy III targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Extremely light — Final Fantasy III runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

An earthquake opens up a previously hidden cavern in Altar Cave near the village of Ur on the floating continent. Four young orphans under the care of Topapa, the village elder, explore the earthquake's impact and come across a crystal of light. The crystal grants them a portion of its power, and instructs them to go forth and restore balance to the world. Not knowing what to make of the crystal's pronouncements, but nonetheless recognizing the importance of its words, the four inform their adoptive family of their mission and set out to explore an overworld outside the area in which they were brought up, in order to bring balance back to the world. Their adventures lead them to discover that there lies a whole world beyond the boundaries of the floating continent upon which they were living. In the world below, they discover a warlock named Xande, one of three apprentices to the legendary Archmage Noah, is trying to possess the crystals of light, so as to bring forth chaos and disorder. The four warriors eventually arrive at the Crystal Tower where they discover that the Cloud of Darkness is the source of the recent events. The Cloud attempts to create a similar situation to the Flood of Light a millennium earlier so that the world is pulled into the void. The Light Warriors traverse into the domain of the dark crystals to free the imprisoned Dark Warriors and defeat the Cloud of Darkness, thereby restoring the crystals and balance to the world. In the DS remake, there are several "side quests" that can also be completed.

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