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By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Pricey RPG delivers polish and depth of video game series.
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Final Fantasy III
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What's It About?
Final Fantasy III is a role-playing game set in a fantasy world where players manage a party of characters using a combination of live-action and menu-driven gameplay. Players will explore a sprawling world map full of towns, dungeons, and interesting modes of transportation while engaging in turn-based battles to level up and earn coins to buy equipment and spells.
Is It Any Good?
While not as famous as other games in Square Enix's beloved Final Fantasy franchise, the remake of Final Fantasy III is a gem of a game that works beautifully on the iPad. Its fantasy storyline follows four Heroes of Light who are chosen to restore the balance of power to a land that has swung too far towards evil and is becoming overrun with monsters. The game also features an innovative jobs system that lets the four main characters switch between different professions to acquire unique skills, spells, and fighting techniques. The app is pricey but delivers a polished role-playing game with dozens of hours of gameplay and as much depth as anything on the Nintendo DS.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Connect the game's "jobs" system to real-life professions. What important skills must kids learn for different careers?
Explore other media in the fantasy genre with your child by watching films or reading novels together.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , reading comprehension , Social Studies : exploration
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : decision-making , strategy , Responsibility & Ethics : making wise decisions
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : April 21, 2011
- Genre : Role-Playing Games
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- Publisher : Square Enix
- Version : 1.0.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.2 or later
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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