Square Enix has today confirmed that Final Fantasy III on Nintendo DS will finally arrive in Europe on May 4th 2007, months after it arrived in both North America and Japan.
Marking the first time that the game has been released in Europe (the original NES version didn't make it outside of Japan in 1990), Final Fantasy III follows the story of Luneth, a boy who tries to find three other crystal bearers that can stop the end of the world...
More than a simple port, Final Fantasy III features updated visuals (including character designs from Akihiko Yoshida), and 'Mognet' communication over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which can help uncover additional quests and items.
John Yamamoto, President and CEO of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "The arrival of FINAL FANTASY III on Nintendo DS showcases the power of the hardware and proves that no compromise has to be made in order to create an adventure of this magnitude for a handheld system. With over 1.4 million copies already shipped in Japan and North America, we are sure that FINAL FANTASY III will be a big success in Europe too."
Hiromichi Tanaka, Director and Executive Producer of FINAL FANTASY III comments, "FINAL FANTASY III has been made anew on the Nintendo DS platform, including new graphics in 3D, rebalanced jobs, and brand new characterisation for the four young heroes. We hope that not only FINAL FANTASY fans, but a wide variety of players in Europe, enjoy the new FINAL FANTASY III."
<span class="smallfont">Source: TVG</span>
Marking the first time that the game has been released in Europe (the original NES version didn't make it outside of Japan in 1990), Final Fantasy III follows the story of Luneth, a boy who tries to find three other crystal bearers that can stop the end of the world...
More than a simple port, Final Fantasy III features updated visuals (including character designs from Akihiko Yoshida), and 'Mognet' communication over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which can help uncover additional quests and items.
John Yamamoto, President and CEO of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "The arrival of FINAL FANTASY III on Nintendo DS showcases the power of the hardware and proves that no compromise has to be made in order to create an adventure of this magnitude for a handheld system. With over 1.4 million copies already shipped in Japan and North America, we are sure that FINAL FANTASY III will be a big success in Europe too."
Hiromichi Tanaka, Director and Executive Producer of FINAL FANTASY III comments, "FINAL FANTASY III has been made anew on the Nintendo DS platform, including new graphics in 3D, rebalanced jobs, and brand new characterisation for the four young heroes. We hope that not only FINAL FANTASY fans, but a wide variety of players in Europe, enjoy the new FINAL FANTASY III."
<span class="smallfont">Source: TVG</span>
