FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) vs FINAL FANTASY VIII
Both FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) and FINAL FANTASY VIII share JRPG, Turn-Based and Fantasy — so which one deserves your time? FINAL FANTASY VIII wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE)
FINAL FANTASY VIII| Metric | FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) | FINAL FANTASY VIII | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.77 | ★ 4.28 | FINAL FANTASY VIII by 0.51 (14%) |
| Metacritic | 68 | 90 | FINAL FANTASY VIII by 22 (32%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,084 adds | 1,973 adds | FINAL FANTASY VIII by 889 (82%) |
| Avg. playtime | 5h | 3h | FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 2 | FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) |
| Release year | 2006 | 1999 | FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) is newer by 7 yr |
Platform exclusives
- FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE) only: Mobile, Nintendo
Verdict
FINAL FANTASY VIII takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on JRPG, Turn-Based, Fantasy and Open World, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.