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There are three versions of Dragon Warrior III: NES, GBC, and SNES (the GBC and SNES versions are considered ports of the NES version). All three have different graphics. The ports have exclusive features. Various class, item, and enemy names differ between all three versions. The maps of buildings and dungeons vary in graphics and minor layout changes (e.g. how long a hallway is). All staircases, doorways, etc. are located in the same areas.
Differences from the NES version
These apply to both the GBC and SNES versions.
- Graphic overhaul (all sprites are different).
- Thief class.
- About 80 additional weapons and armor.
- Bonus dungeon with eight new monsters and a boss (Sky World).
- Pachisi board game.
- Personalities.
- Medals, collectible currency to acquire unique equipment.
- Pots, barrels, bookshelves, etc can now be searched.
- Climb into wells.
- Bag added which acts as a vault.
- Names of characters and bag can be changed at Dharma Shrine.
- New spells added for Merchants and Jesters.
- Some monsters have their stats and drop changed.
- Boss Troll is no longer a random encounter.
- Second bonus dungeon for GBC with
GBC exclusive features
- Monster Medals (GBC only).
- Ice Cave, a bonus dungeon with a boss and mimics and 10 new monsters. (GBC only).
Naming differences
- For enemy differences, see Dragon Warrior III/Enemies.
- For item differences, see Dragon Warrior III/Items.
- For equipment differences, see Dragon Warrior III/Equipment.
| NES | GBC | SNES |
|---|---|---|
| Goof-Off | Jester | Jester |
| Merchant | Dealer | Dealer |
| Pilgrim | Cleric | Cleric |
| N/A | Thief | Thief |
| Wizard | Mage | Mage |
| NES | GBC | SNES |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | TinyMedal | Small Medal |
| N/A | Token | Pachisi Ticket |
| NES | GBC | SNES |
|---|---|---|
| Tower of Najima | Najimi Tower | Najimi Tower |
| Cave of Enticement | Tempt Cave | Cave of Temptation |
| Kanave | Kazave | Kazave |
| Assaram | Ashalam | Ashalam |
| Dhama | Dharma | Dharma |
| Eginbear | Edinbear | Edinbear |
| Soo | Soo | Sioux |
| Jipang | Zipangu | Zipangu |
| Samanao | Samanao | Samanosa |
| Tantagel | Tantagel | Ludatorm |
| Hauksness | Domdora | Domdora |
| Cantlin | Mercado | Mercado |