RUMOR: Final Fantasy III Still in Development?

While Final Fantasy III for the DS was never cancelled, it's been a while since we've heard anything about it. However, rumors about the game are begining to gather steam.

According to sources in Japan, Final Fantasy III for the Nintendo DS is still in development, and it looks to be adding a twist to the tried-and-true RPG combat formula.

If this rumor is true, Final Fantasy III will place less emphasis on hit points. Rather, a defense meter will be the main focus in battle. The defense meter will go down with each attack. When the meter goes down, hit points are then vulnerable. While the meter is full, the person or creature being attacked will perform a blocking animation.

While there isn't much concrete information on the title, and this doesn't seem to be taking advantage of the DS' unique capabilites, it's good to hear something about the game.

Source: GamersMark
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I dont really play FF games but if this is true millions more DS will be sold and both Nintey & Square will make millions aswell and i would guess that there would some kind of special edition DS

Hmmm, i bloody well hope it doesnt get cancelled, im looking forward to this
The new parts dont excite me much, i would like to see how it works first

FF:III wasn't released in PAL territories was it?

conker wrote:
FF:III wasn't released in PAL territories was it?

The Japanese version of FF:III wasn't (to clear up anything for those confused, our 3 was like their 4 or 5 or something...not sure what number).

hmm, confusing

yea, im really confused now...

Definitely looking forward to this game, i'm sure it's gonna be a quality RPG title.

Chocobos!

Japan had FF1-9 (not counting this gen FF)

We also had FF1-9. The proper FF3 was never released out of Japan. Japan were way ahead of us in FF games because of translations. Due to this, it was easy to give us their FF6 as our 3. So, later on FF3 was remade as FF6. Basically we have two of the same FF games in the series!

[ Edited by shiptoncraig on 2005/7/6 7:52 ]

Regardless of what the hit point/defense situation is we know what'll happen.

I hope they don't mess it up.

Well that's the big fear when an established formula is changed, but without change things will never advance. If it is true then it's a good risk to take.

And i'm sure it will be awsome. Good gameplay, good sound, it'll be good. Hope it also has a good storyline, that's what all RPGs need.

It should be awesome no matter what.
I heard the graphic are going to be similar to Final Fantasy I & II Dawn of Souls so maybe it might be at the cheaper price of