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Final Fantasy III NES Tweaks

Original game : Final Fantasy III

Platform : NES

Author : T92

Release date : 29 October 2023

Category : Improvement

Patch version : 2.5

Modifications : G, T, P, O

Downloads : 2256

ROM Information

Database match: Final Fantasy III (Japan)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: ADD099A77BA80FAC32E8464997EE85B588D2479B
File CRC32: 99F5DB31
ROM SHA-1: 8690012D6F4D6D11D16FD9AF7B200D9B6EA2504E
ROM CRC32: 57E220D0
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Database match: Final Fantasy III (Japan) (Wii Virtual Console)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: 7B3CE652C07DB1F2FB1F265AADF88696939F4242
File CRC32: 34190EDD
ROM SHA-1: EE034BDDA8D13EA3A4704D2C34529BA6CB6B336C
ROM CRC32: 6313EBC7
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Database match: Final Fantasy III (Japan) (Wii U Virtual Console)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: 0BA7413A5CB36979C7378E3658143A81281530C2
File CRC32: FBA40B10
ROM SHA-1: 9042210F07BB5BD44E22DC0F6DF7DEE2B6B6B7C7
ROM CRC32: ACAEEE0A
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(REQUIRES A HEADER)
Database match: Final Fantasy III (Japan) (3DS Virtual Console)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File/ROM SHA-1: 3EFE6E51D342BA243336DA31168BD011AAD0BDFB
File/ROM CRC32: 890F1E

Hack description

The purpose of Final Fantasy III Tweaks is to fix some problems the original NES game had but without affecting the gameplay too much.
Some translation problems were also fixed.
Also, some changes were ported from Sertiana's unreleased hack.

Features:

QOL improvements:

*You'll randomly get potions or phoenix downs after defeating most enemies.
*Press B to dash.
*An improved battle interface.
*Capacity points are no longer required to change jobs.
*You no longer need to manually remove a character's equipment if you want to change their job unless you don't have space for the items.
*Two optional patches to remove/tone down flashing effects. Thanks to Maeson, since I used the patches from Maeson's hack as a reference (But I carried it out in another way).

Changes to jobs, weapons and spells:
*Most jobs' stats were boosted a little bit.
*White Mages can now equip bows and arrows instead of Black Mages.
*Mystic Knights are now a Knight + Black Mage hybrid.
*Bells, Harps and the Holy Lance were buffed.
*All arrows are now also wind elemental and are cheaper.
*Most spells were buffed so now magic is stronger.
*The dummied-out Hammer and Dream Harp are now available as the Viking and Bard's ultimate weapons.

Check out the readme file for more info.

Forum thread: https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=34989.0

Screenshots

Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
Alex W. JacksonOriginal HackingTranslation
Neill CorlettOriginal Hacking
SoM2FreakScript Editing/Revision
SilentEnigmaOriginal HackingFF3j - Battle Interface Upgrade
BinarynovaOriginal HackingFinal Fantasy III - Job System Improvement
A.D.R.I.A.NOriginal HackingB-Button Dash
MaesonOriginal HackingFF3 Flee BugFix and and author of the anti flash patches used as a reference for this hack ones.

Reviews

Awesome collection of QoL and Tweaksjmd64882023-02-01Version 2.2

This is a nice, clean package that makes FFIII NES enjoyable and stable. It combines the best to date translation with straightforward updates to the gameplay. I love the idea of giving the white mage the bow and arrow! I'm looking forward to seeing what updates come in the future.

As an interesting side note: T92's work is 100% compatible with Maeson's new UI frames, sprite tweaks, and save anywhere function. Best of both worlds.