Final Fantasy IV

Final Fantasy IV | Excellent Rendition of FFIV

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Final Fantasy IV

	Final Fantasy IV Nintendo DS \| Square Enix, 2008 average customer review:based on 41 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Classic

I've played about 3 versions of this game in it's previous form and this one takes the cake. Currently up to Rubicante...(Was it flame?). Really makes good use of the DS capabilities. One of the best games made for the DS!

Excellent Rendition of FFIV

Final Fantasy IV for the Nintendo DS system has been re-imagined with an entirely 3-dimensional world. Square-Enix has done wonders with the 1 gigabyte of memory allocated per DS game. From the very first scene the player will see, a beautifully rendered opening of the Red Barons and the main character, to the very end, this game brings about a warm feeling of satisfaction. Many of the significant scenes throughout the story have been blessed with voice acting and high quality models. This game presents the player with an engaging storyline, an enjoyable battle system, and many bits of humor sprinkled throughout. With the added minigames a casual player could spend days trying to master Final Fantasy IV.

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Final Fantasy IV

Final Fantasy IV is the best of the series. From the animation of the characters to the realistic scenery is quite impressive. The difficulty is very good as one would be bored easier if the play is not as hard. This game can keep your attention for a very long time as you get "hooked" on the play for hours it seems. This game is a make you think sort of game as your advancement depends on you knowlege and grasp of the items you buy and sell in the game. Overall a very good *****.

This Is How I Wish All RPG's Would Be

Should you play this version when you've played the others?
Yes.

I've played through both the SNES version of this game back in the day and the GBA version more recently. There was a large separation between the SNES and GBA versions so I knew I'd enjoy the story all over again. This time around I was nervous that it would be too close to me playing the GBA version. I worried that this would not hold my attention. I thought this was no more than a graphical update but I couldn't be more wrong.

Let me start by saying the difficulty was a welcome addition to this game. With nearly all Final Fantasy games, the first time you encounter a boss usually concluded with his/her death. This was due to little or no strategy being necessary. This time around, I plan on dying the first time I fight each boss at the least. I see what happened and use that knowledge the next time. For the first time, I found spells like Blink, Protect and Shell, Esuna, and Haste to be compulsory instead of peripheral. Strategy in a US Final Fantasy?! Super cool!

That said, the graphical updates rock. It lends a contemporary feel to the game and nothing is lost. The characters themselves might seem a bit blocky during some cut scenes but, for an on-the-go game, it's very well done.

The game has some voice acting this time around and while it's not Gone With the Wind, it was very well done. Unlike many other games, including games like Final Fantasy X, I enjoyed the voice over and if it's not your thing (for retro gamers maybe), It can be turned off. There are always subtitles.

There's still frosting on this cake. There are new additions like the Augments which allow you to impart some traditional Final Fantasy abilities (e.g. Counter) to your characters. There is a "pet" of sorts that can be used in game as a summon and via wifi for monster battles. It's abilities are improved by playing mini-games.

This is easily one of the best Final Fantasy games I have played in years. There is much more enjoyment to be had with this stellar story than the likes of Final Fantasy XII (bleh!).

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Great game

I'm a new Final Fantasy fan - I have only previously played FF III for the DS. I'm really enjoying this new version, especially the new combat mode. I think without the guide I would find it a bit too frustrating, and there are a couple sticking points for less-experienced players, especially when major fights are right in a row with no break to heal. However, overall I would say that if you think you'll like it based on what you've read, you're almost sure to enjoy it.

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