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Summary

Aretha III is a top‑down fantasy RPG that caps off the little‑known Aretha trilogy. The game keeps the series’ signature blend of exploration and turn‑based combat, all rendered in the crisp, sprite‑heavy style that feels right at home on the original Game Boy. Though it never made it outside Japan, the title showcases the quirky charm of Japan Art Media’s design sensibility, with Yanoman handling the publishing duties. For anyone digging through retro handheld libraries, it’s a neat glimpse into a niche corner of early ’90s Japanese gaming.

Storyline

In Aretha III, the quiet life of Materia is shattered when old ambitions resurface. After twice thwarting Howard’s schemes, Materia has been living peacefully. Doole, fresh from her training journey, returns to the Kingdom of Aretha only to discover that the kingdom’s legendary ring has vanished, yet Materia seems oddly indifferent.

Their old companion Ben Marxist appears with a puzzling proposition: “Are you willing to go to the Kingdom of Aretha 20 years ago?” Driven by memories of parents she never met, Materia decides to join Doole on a journey back in time to the ancient realm of Aretha.