Okay, so Final Fantasy III Vs The Light Warriors on SNES is one of those RPGs that just sticks with you. You start off picking your party—classic FF jobs like warrior, monk, black mage—and within minutes, you're knee-deep in turn-based fights against weird monsters while that iconic Uematsu soundtrack kicks in. The overworld feels huge for a 16-bit game, and there’s always some hidden cave or town with a side quest that’ll distract you for hours.

What I love is how the Light Warriors aren’t just faceless heroes—they bicker, make dumb jokes, and actually feel like a group. The story’s got that old-school charm where it starts simple (oh no, darkness!) but spirals into wild twists involving floating continents and ancient crystals. Battles can get brutal if you don’t grind a little, but nailing a perfect spell combo or stealing some overpowered gear early feels so rewarding.

It’s not perfect—the translation’s a bit janky, and good luck figuring out some mechanics without a guide—but that’s part of the retro appeal. If you’ve ever wanted to see where modern RPGs got their roots, this is a great place to start.