Pokémon Crystal Classic
Game Boy Color · RPG
Dragon Warrior III
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Enix |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Enix, Dragon Warrior III arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2001 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme.
Enix also made Dragon Warrior Monsters, Dragon Warrior I & II and Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Dragon Warrior III is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Dragon Warrior III cheats & codes
55 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Gold | 00D-CDE-A24 |
|---|---|
| Infinite HP | 00A-54A-3B7 |
| Infinite MP In Battle | 007-089-3B7 |
| Infinite MP Outside Battle | 009-E19-3B7 |
| Infinite Gold | C9D-CBE-7FD |
| Take No Damage From Poison, Barriers, Or Swamps | 00B-299-A2C |
If you like Dragon Warrior III, the Matrix also picks…
Dragon Warrior Monsters Classic
Pokémon Yellow Classic
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Classic
Pokémon Emerald Classic
Pokémon Platinum Classic
Bomberman Quest Classic
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Dragon Warrior III FAQ
When did Dragon Warrior III come out on the GBC?
Dragon Warrior III was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made Dragon Warrior III?
It was developed by Enix.
Is Dragon Warrior III multiplayer?
No. Dragon Warrior III is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Warrior III take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Warrior III typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.