Final Fantasy III (USA) (Japanese: ファイナルファンタジーIII) is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS handheld console. It is the third main installment in the Final Fantasy series, and was released in 2006 in Japan and 2007 in North America. The game follows the story of four orphans who are chosen by the gods to save the world from an evil force. The game features an all-new 3D graphics engine, a job system, and a revamped battle system. Players can customize their characters by assigning them different jobs and abilities, and can also use a variety of weapons and magic to defeat enemies. The game also features a multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to join forces in battle. Final Fantasy III is widely considered to be one of the best games in the series, and is often cited as an example of how the series has evolved over the years.