Final Fantasy IV

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Manufacturer: Square Enix

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Brand: Square Enix
EAN: 0662248908113
Label: Square Enix
Manufacturer: Square Enix
Model: 90811
Platform: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Square Enix
Release Date: 2008-07-22

Features

Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice acting
Create a versatile party using the all-new Augment System - a dynamic system that allows the player to assign special abilities to characters
Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS
Navigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen presentation
Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection

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Editorial Reviews:

Final Fantasy IV for DS is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world. Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things that offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might that they possess. Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction. Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss, and self-discovery. Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection

User Comments about the Final Fantasy IV

Final Fantasy IV is the best of the series. 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. This game can keep your attention for a very long time as you get "hooked" on the play for hours it seems. 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. Overall a very good *****.

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. 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. 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.

Really makes good use of the DS capabilities. 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). One of the best games made for the DS.

While the english voice acting is so-so, the new translation is fantastic, and it's great seeing the enemies actually MOVE. The game makes great use of the dual screens, giving the player a clarity of information display that wouldn't be possible on a single screen game. While I have a few issues with the game, most of them revolve around grinding for the bonus items and the inability to skip through the text-only bits of the cinema sequences in the "New Game +" mode. That said, FF IV DS is a huge improvement over FF III DS on a technical level - it loads faster, you get into and out of combat quicker, and the game generally feels quite a bit zippier than its technical predecessor.Having played FF IV back when it was the US FF II, and having played FF IV Advance, I feel each version has its plusses and minuses - while the "extras" in FF IV Advance may have added quite a bit to the characters and offered up more in the way of dungeons (there's plenty of bonus material to quest for in FFIVDS, but dungeons ain't on the list), the airship mode was awful and there were some funky combat timing issues that seriously limited the use of Kain and Yang's special abilities.

The Namingway quest is a great changeup of the Namingway character, though I'm sure many impatient players will be flustered by the infamous Rainbow Pudding. whereas the patient grinders will doubtless find its eventual discovery rewarding.All in all, FFIVDS is a worthy redux of the original SNES classic, and while it may be a bit rough in a few places, I'd still heartily recommend it to JRPG fans - especially if they missed it the first time around. and the fact that it works "as advertised" actually makes the game MORE challenging. FFIVDS doesn't suffer these problems.

:-)The ability decant system is great, the graphics are fantastic (maybe not compared to the PS3 or whatever, but they're mighty fine for the DS). I for one am hoping that Square proceeds with DS versions of V, VI, and (hope, hope) VII.

The game was so much fun. This remake is more life-like; although it is a little too cute, it means well. The replay value is quite nice too. In 1992, when Final Fantasy IV (Final Fantasy II US) was released in the states, it was a big part of my world. The story has also been beefed up to tell a more complete and satisfying tale. It gives you a chance to take more advantage of the gameplay multiple times around. If you loved the original Final Fantasy IV, then you will also love the new Final Fantasy IV for Nintendo DS-and if you're a new comer to the game or the series for that matter, this is sure to be a treat also.

The musical score in this game is more enhanced while not changing the "classic" music itself. I found out it was being reworked around a year before its release in the states for a 4th time and was pretty amazed with the games potential. The gameplay is indeed much more difficult, but treats you to a more elaborate fighting/ability system. I give it a 9/10.