Dragon Quest III Famicom review
9/10
A hero, a class system and a world that show the best of old-school RPG design.
Dragon Quest III lets you create a hero and then choose a job later in the game. Warrior, mage, priest and many more combine into a party that can be built in many ways. This system made the game a favourite for players who like planning.
The world is large and full of optional goals, and the story unfolds carefully. The battles remain fast and readable.
The game shows how a Japanese RPG can be both friendly and deep. Many players still regard it as the high point of the early series.
Pros
- Deep job system
- Friendly to newcomers
- Large, rewarding world
Cons
- Grinding can be long
- Limited story depth