#14. FINAL FANTASY 3
With Final Fantasy 3, Square Enix went back to the first game’s template, and that was both, the game’s biggest strength and its biggest weaknes. It was a strength because it allowed for smoother progression, better balance difficulty, and, as a result, more engaging battles. The introduction of even more series staples, such as a Jobs system and Summons, also elevated the game’s combat, even though those systems were at the time a bit rough (which makes sense, since they were in their infancy). However, the game’s story was much more generic and forgettable, especially compared to its darker and more focused predecessor. Like FF2, Final Fantasy 3 wouldn’t see a western release until many years after its original launch, but unless you’re a die-hard series fan, this one isn’t exactly unmissable.
