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"Dragon Warrior III," released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988 in Japan and 1991 in North America, is a foundational RPG that expanded upon its predecessors with more refined gameplay and an engaging, dynamic world. Developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix, this game is recognized as a classic in the genre, completing the Erdrick trilogy storyline. In this installment, players take on the role of the Hero, the son of the legendary warrior Ortega, on a quest to save the world from the archfiend Baramos. Throughout the adventure, players traverse a vast, fantasy landscape, gathering a customizable party of adventurers, each belonging to distinct classes such as warriors, priests, and mages, which influences their abilities in battles and interactions within the game.

"Dragon Warrior III" introduced several innovations that were not common in RPGs at the time, including a day-night cycle that affected NPC behaviors and available quests, a bank for safe storage of gold, and the ability to change the vocations of party members, adding substantial depth and replayability to the gameplay. The open-ended nature of the game encouraged exploration and allowed the story to unfold in a non-linear fashion. The success of "Dragon Warrior III" significantly influenced the development of future RPGs and cemented its legacy both in Japan and internationally. It is often cited as one of the greatest video games of all time, praised for its complex gameplay mechanics and the way it refined the role-playing game genre.

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