[DS] Final Fantasy III DS

here's what's known about the DS remake of Final Fantasy 3.

Hiromichi Tanaka, executive producer of Final Fantasy XI, is heading the project, and staff members from the original game, including Kazuhiko Aoki and Koichi Ishii, are supervising the project to ensure the remake retains the feel of the original. Early screenshots suggest the layout of the dungeons and towns will be identical to the original. Their supervision is needed due to the fact the game will not be a mere graphics update like the updates for Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II, but a total overhaul using the Nintendo DS's 3D capabilities.

"The big news since the remake's announcement has been the switch to 3D visuals. Although it was made for the Famicom, Tanaka believes that the original FFIII was a technical marvel for its time, and when originally considering a port to a portable system some years back, Square Enix found it difficult to move all the technology and content over. Time passed, and the 3 color visuals of the NES title grew too dated to consider a direct port, and so we're seeing a 3D version.

But we're not getting a true 3D environment with the title. While in the fields or town, you can't rotate the camera, as the game uses what Tanaka refers to as "pseudo-3D" for these areas. You can, however, zoom in and out. It seems that you'll be able to rotate the camera while in buildings, though.

Outside of 3D, the game will also be using many of the DS's unique features. It's possible to play the game from start to finish using just the touch pen, for instance. The game will make use of the dual screen setup for a number of features, although Tanaka isn't talking specifics just yet. Also planned are wireless features. While the main game is a single player RPG and thus won't be compatible with multiplayer play, Square Enix is considering implementing some bonus features.

Gameplay changes are also being kept under wraps for now. Tanaka is hoping to balance the various jobs you can have as part of the job system, and also make it so that jobs such as the Viking that weren't popular back in the original will be used more frequently in this version. While discussing game systems, Tanaka also points to the more personable characters that have greater ties to the various game scenarios. This should be a big improvement over the original's story telling" - http://ds.ign.com/articles/662/662230p1.html

here's a pic comparing FF3 on the Famicom (left) to FF3 on the DS (right)


You can see a little Crystal Chronicals influence on the artstyle.

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Originally Posted by tlrunions

Hello,
Has anyone heard anything about a releaee date in Japan or north America as of yet? Just curious.
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hey Teresa, Shonen Jump is reporting that it'll be released in July in Japan and they also have a rumour that it's somehow Wi-Fi compatible. More on the NA release date should be announced at E3.

here's a new game art pic


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Originally Posted by Borg1982

When is FF3 DS coming out again?

I think the scan that Kairi Li posted is the Shonen Jump article that is reporting a July 2006 release date in Japan. Anybody who can read Japanese care to confirm this? - http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1...4941783325.jpg

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The official site is open. - http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ff3/

..and some new scans. - http://ruliweb.dreamwiz.com/ruliboar...=7893&main=nds

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I was speaking idiomatically.

maybe you'll have better luck with youtube, but it still requires flash. here's a link - http://youtube.com/watch?v=UyK03P1oZ...%20fantasy%203

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and the first FFCC: Ring of Fates pics


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