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Questions about Final Fantasy Legend III

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is Final Fantasy Legend III and when was it released?

Final Fantasy Legend III is a role-playing game developed and published by Square for the Game Boy, known in Japan as SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha. It released in Japan on the 13th of December, 1991, and in North America in August 1993.

Why did Final Fantasy Legend III have a different name in Japan?

In Japan the game was part of the SaGa series and released as SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha. Square renamed it Final Fantasy Legend III for Western markets to capitalize on the recognized Final Fantasy brand and grow its regional presence.

Who developed Final Fantasy Legend III and who composed its music?

Chihiro Fujioka produced the game at Square's newly founded Osaka studio. The music was co-composed by Ryuji Sasai and Fujioka, with Fujioka contributing four additional songs while Sasai handled the main soundtrack.

How many copies did Final Fantasy Legend III sell?

As of 2002, the game had sold 650,000 units in Japan, making it the third best-selling title among the Game Boy SaGa releases.

Was Final Fantasy Legend III ever remade?

A remake titled SaGa 3 Jikuu no Hasha: Shadow or Light was released for the Nintendo DS on the 6th of January, 2011. It was developed by Racjin under Square Enix supervision and remains exclusive to Japan, though a fan translation was developed.

Is Final Fantasy Legend III available on modern platforms?

Yes. The original Game Boy version was re-released for Nintendo Switch on the 19th of December, 2020, as part of Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend. It also released for Android and iOS on the 22nd of September, 2021, and for Microsoft Windows through Steam on the 21st of October, 2021.