# Dragon Warrior III Introduction ## Overview *Dragon Warrior III*, released on December 8, 2000, for the Game Boy Color by Enix and developed by TOSE, is a remake of the 1988 Famicom classic *Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation*. The Hero, child of Ortega, forms a party to defeat the archfiend Baramos across Alefgard and beyond (*Wikipedia*). Designed by Yuji Horii with Akira Toriyama’s art and Koichi Sugiyama’s music, it enhances the original with color visuals, a new Thief class, and two bonus dungeons (*GameFAQs*). Lauded for its depth (*IGN*: 8.5/10), its grinding was noted (*GameSpot*: 8/10). ## Why Play Dragon Warrior III? *Dragon Warrior III* on Game Boy Color offers a refined RPG with party customization. Players recruit up to three companions (e.g., Warrior, Mage, Thief) to explore a vibrant overworld, dungeons, and towns, battling monsters like Slimes and Raven Lunatics in turn-based combat (*GameFAQs*). Class changes at Dhama Temple and gear upgrades (e.g., Meteorite Armband) add strategic depth (*dragon-quest.org*). The quest spans 20-30 hours, with battles taking 1-3 minutes. Its colorful visuals and epic scope appeal to *Dragon Warrior I & II* and *Super Robot Taisen Compact 3* fans, distinct from *Need for Speed: Underground 2*’s racing or *Captain Tsubasa V*’s sports RPG (*@RetroGamingX*). ## Key Features - Lead a customizable party in a 20-30 hour adventure - Turn-based combat with new Thief class and skills - Class changes at Dhama Temple for strategic flexibility - Battle Baramos and explore two bonus dungeons - Enhanced GBC visuals and Koichi Sugiyama soundtrack - Authentic Game Boy Color gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: Game Boy Color vs. Other Versions - **Game Boy Color (2000/2001)**: Color visuals, new Thief class, bonus dungeons, English release (*Wikipedia*). - **Compared to Dragon Quest III (1988, Famicom)**: GBC adds color, Thief, extra content; Famicom is 8-bit (*GameFAQs*). - **Compared to Dragon Warrior I & II (1999, GBC)**: *DWIII* has class system, larger world; *I & II* are simpler (*Sega-16*). - **Compared to Super Robot Taisen Compact 3 (2003, WonderSwan Color)**: *DWIII* is solo RPG; *Compact 3* is tactical (*Sega-16*). - **Compared to Need for Speed: Underground 2 (2004)**: RPG vs. open-world racing (*GameSpot*). - **Compared to Captain Tsubasa V (1994, SNES)**: Fantasy RPG vs. soccer RPG (*Wikipedia*). - **Re-releases**: iOS/Android (2014), Switch (2019, as *DQIII*) (*dragon-quest.org*). ## Play Dragon Warrior III Online Play *Dragon Warrior III* (2000, GBC) instantly on Classic Joy Games with GBC emulators. Also available on RetroGames.cz, EmulatorGames.net, OldGameShelf.com (4.7/5 from 55 votes), or *cdromance.org*. Physical copies cost $25-$70 (cart) or $80-$200 (CIB) on eBay (*PriceCharting*). Use VisualBoyAdvance or mGBA. Strategy: Recruit a Thief for stealing; grind near Rimuldar for Metal Slimes. Cheat: Enter “qwertyuiop” at name entry for high stats (*GameFAQs*). Note: Some emulators may glitch during bonus dungeon transitions (*vizzed.com*). Join Classic Joy Games and vanquish Baramos now!