The Story

The empire is trying to re-use "magic", a power that has been dissapeared for more than 1000 years. Terra, a young girl with magical power, escaped from the empire and begin her journey.

General Kefka, commander of the empire, kills Emperor Gestahl and retrieve a great power from Goddess Statues. With this power called "Light of Judgement", Kefka rules the world, destroying the planet.

One year later, several warriors join forces trying to defeat Kefka. True friendship, grandfather love, life sacrifice, many unforgettable scenes has made this game "the best Final Fantasy story ever made" !!!


The Heroes

Terra Branford a young girl, she is half human and half esper. She has magical power.
Locke Cole is a treasure hunter. He lost his girlfriend, Rachel, several years ago. He helped Terra to regain her memory.
Edgar is a king who want to life in freedom. He is Locke's best friend.
Sabin, Edgar's twin brother.
General Celes was a commander of empire's army. She joins the Returners and becoming one playable party member.
Shadow, a very mysterious character.
Cyan Garamonde, a knight from Doma kingdom, he lost all his family members because of Kefka.
Gau, a man raised by wild animals. His family throw him away when he was litle because of his strange body.
Setzer Gabianni, the airship owner, is a great gambler. He lost someone special in past and then decided to go on an adventure. In the end, he sacrificed his life for his friends.
Strago Magus is a great blue mage. He is Shadow's father and Relm's grandfather.
Relm Arrowny is a unique character. She can duplicate an enemy to attack agains the original.


The History

Release date in Japan : April 2, 1992
Release date in USA : October 1994
This game was released in USA with title "Final Fantasy III".