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Final Fantasy III vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy IIIClassic JRPG reborn with modern twists and deep job system.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Final Fantasy III delivers a timeless role‑playing experience, featuring a robust job system that lets players customize their party's abilities. The story follows four heroes on a quest to restore balance to a world threatened by darkness. The 2006 remake enhances the original with vibrant graphics, refined turn‑based combat, and expanded side quests, offering both nostalgic fans and new players an engaging adventure across an open world.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
RPG fans and nostalgic players
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2006-08-24
Specifications
developer
Matrix Software
publisher
Square Enix
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
64/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich job system with extensive customization
  • Engaging turn‑based combat
  • Beautiful retro‑style visuals
  • High replay value with multiple endings
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Occasional pacing issues in early chapters
  • Limited multiplayer features
  • Some side quests feel repetitive
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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4.3 (4)
Anonymous

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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