It's probably the hardest non-NES game in the series, and no, grinding isn't usually the answer. Most of the really difficult battles can be won out through the careful use of status magic or the careful application of different characters' unique skills. Cases where you're just too low level are fairly rare.

I actually liked final fantasy 3. You want slow battles play pokemon pearl. Final fantasy 3 was decent paced I felt though the multitude of slashing animations could have been taken out. The stylus navigation made grinding so much easier. The story was much improved over the original. It is a nice simple story. I found it refreshing considering how convoluted the newer final fantasies are.

FF3 is a good game for the DS. Maybe not a must buy but it isn't a waste of money.


I wish you could battle other people though. It would give me incentive to go back and grind some more. I believe I have all the master smith cards though. I spent a lot of time with that game. It was worth it.