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Buy this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: August 02, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Let me first begin with saying this,if you started playing final fantasy at 7 or 8(mostly 8)you will probably not enjoy Final Fantasy Anthology.

The game comes packed with Final Fantasy 5 and 6(and a music cd). Final Fantasy 5 was never released in the Us you could only get it on a rom form.But anyway the game is very simple,yet complicated at times.The game is mostly about saving the crystals of the worlds(I won't go into detail you will have to find out for yourself :) ).Final Fantasy 6 is a story about a girl with the power of magic and the Empire is searching for her to help them control the world and have the "best" army.

Well let me just break it down:

FF5: Pros: Good Gameplay Some good character dev

Cons: Bad Graphics (for some), Not a great story, Can get somewhat boring for some, Music isn't that great

FF6 Pros: Great Story, Great Character del, THE BEST VILLIAN IN A VIDEO GAME! Fun Gameplay, Great sounds (like someones laugh :p),

Cons:

Graphics might be dated for some used to "newer" FF, Some people might get bored,

So the bottom line is if you like the older ones GET THIS GAME NOW! If you are new to ff still try this you might like it. Also both games have bad loading time.

Old classics find a new home.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: September 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

As a veteran of the 16-bit SNES days, I can recall countless hours spent playing Final Fantasy III and thinking that it was the best game ever to grace the SNES platform. Well, six years later, my opinion has not changed. Final Fantasy VI has been re-released, keeping intact the entire game as it was back then, with Final Fantasy V as a special bonus.

People introduced to the FF series at part VII might not be able to get past the graphics, which were fine for them time but lousy by today's standards. But for the less cynical player, this is the holy grail of RPGs. This is proof that less is more, and the music in these games rivals anything that came later in the series. Having said that, the later installments in the series are great, but it is important not to forget where it all started.

Final Fantasy V is a great game, it's big disadvantage being that it is packaged alongside part VI, so gamers will inevitably compare it to FFVI. It is a typical FF game, meaning that you are assured a great game at the least. The "job skills" add a nice twist, and the story, albeit linear, can hold it's own with the best of the RPGs.

Final Fantasy VI, as you have read in countless reviews, is probably the most engaging and emotionally involved game in the series. The characters all have likeable personalities, and their individual stories are very enrossing. As the game progresses, the player becomes more involved in their lives. The story is the game's strongest point, while the music is a milestone for any video game. Anybody who dismisses it as "just a game" should take
a closer look. Completing this game will become your life.

The really good Squaresoft games have an anoying habit of falling out of print quickly, making this game in particular hard to find, let alone at a reasonable price. Anyone who still shops around for SNES games knows this, as well do the people who have tried to find the FF Anthology at their game shop, only to be met with "Sorry, it's no longer available". This is really sad because there are many people who will not get to experience these games, and will go on thinking that the FF series never got better than part VII or IX. All I can say is that is you are lucky enough to find a copy, grab it, or else order it online. It is a gem that you will be proud to own.

A great deal!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: July 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Final Fantasy Anthology is two great 16-bit Final Fantasy games in one conveniently-priced package. First, there's Final Fantasy V, which, while not being one of the best in the series, is nice to finally have in the US. Also, there's Final Fantasy VI (SNES players might know it better as Final Fantasy III), which sells individually at the used game store I bought this at for a much higher price (...)That, and the fact that it is among the very best in the series.

The music in both games is excellent, and each one's battle theme has that familiar bassline at the beginning. The visuals are very dated, but the new CG cinemas are gorgeous. Number V has perhaps the most unique feature of any FF game: the job system. True, this was made popular in the US first with Final Fantasy Tactics, but it was still quite unique. My recommendation is leveling up one job to the max with one character, then trying another. The bottom line: I can't help but recommend this game for the classic gameplay and the familiar 16-bit Final Fantasy feel captured perfectly on the Playstation. The CG cinemas, which are more like the Amano art than the normal CG art in other FF games, are gorgeous, but there are only two in each game: one that plays before the title screen (and can be skipped anytime), and one at the end. Overall, I highly recommend this game, and that being said, go to your local used/rare game store and check it out!

Absolute Quality

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 13
Date: January 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

At first, I was completely dismayed to hear that Final Fantasy IV wasn't going to be on here but I guess Final Fantasy V was a fair trade-off. "New" gamers that rely on cinemas and the ever-popular ... might not completely understand the beauty of these two games, but people who appreciate art will be in awe. If you've played the disappointing ... known as Final Fantasy VIII and want that old nostalgaic feel, this is the package to pick up. .... There's not much I can say about Final Fantasy VI. After beating the super nintendo version twice, this was just number 3 and I still had fun, as they fixed some bugs (no more Lete River multi-hour leveling or unlimited items bug (where the game crashed and when you opened it back up, you had 99 of all the rare items like Economizers and Gem Boxes =)...Was completely random as far as I know since it just "happened" to me while I was playing)). Final Fantasy VI just has a hands down amazing story, totally evil bad guy, and TONS of characters that are ALL developed and have one part of the story focused on them instead of 2 lines (it's rare to see character development like this nowadays). Final Fantasy V was definitely something new to me. I had just recently beaten Final Fantasy Tactics so I was used to the Job System kind of. I liked it because it would take a LONG time to get everyone mastered in every class. What I liked about FF5 was that "old" feeling, renewed. Although the characters weren't very developed, the story started off simple and became excellent. This was one of the FEW games where I actually spent hours trying to beat some bosses. The last boss for example...I had to level probably 4 more hours to even match his power once I got to him. THIS is what I like to see in an RPG. The optional bosses...I'm not even touching them with a 10-foot pole. The only thing I didn't like about this package was that the music CD didn't have a list of good tracks, but it was free, so hey! Also, there weren't a lot of cinemas. In fact there are only 2 in FF5 (intro and ending) and 3 in FF6 (intro and ending and "alternate" trailer). Considering the games are VERY small (not more than 3 megs at the most), I expected to see a LOT more cinemas but that's ok. Also, there were some translation errors in FF5...Like lines that didn't make sense and stuff like that. I don't remember anything offhand, but I know they were there. Also, sometimes on FF5, your objective at the time isn't too clear. Anyways, this is worth buying, GET IT NOW.

JUST PLAIN STELLAR!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: March 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Whoa! This game rules. FFV and its addicting Job system are just awesome. FFVI and its story is just too cool. FFV can be complicated, but once you master it, it rocks. Who cares about the archaic graphics? The games are too compelling for anybody to care. Definitly, definitly, pick this one up.

Worth picking up just for VI.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

"Final Fantasy Anthology" is, arguably, squares greatest role playing game release for the playstation yet."Final Fantasy Anthology" features three discs. The first disc is "Final Fantasy V", the second disc is "Final Fantasy VI" and the third is a collection of favorite tunes from both games. Both games contain epic plots, battles between good and evil, dragons, magic, insane evil, and other fantasy elements expressed at their best.

Final Fantasy VI

Many centuries have passed since the War of the Magi, in which god-like monsters with tremendous magical powers were used. Civilizations have been rebuilt with iron, machines, and technology. For years, the ancient Espers have existed only as lost lengends. Now an Esper has been discovered and the forces of magic are starting to return. The risk of another, more devastating war is about to surface.

Enter Terra. Shrouded in mystery, Terra is a young 16 year old girl stricken with amnesia. Imprisoned by the malicous villian Kefka, Terra is forced to joined his evil cause. She is the only being on the planet able to use magic, a talent which she she was born with. While exploring a cave, she unearths a Esper, and it kills her comrades, who hold her captive, allowing her to escape. Assisted by Lock, A wandering Theif, Celes, A traitor to Kefka, and many more comrades, Terra must learn the secret that is her past, and prevent the destruction of the planet.

The story and plot for this game is simply fantastic, and each character is engaging, with fascinating personalities. Each character has a interesting past, discovered and slowly revealed by clever plot twists. The story is, in my opinion, ingeniuis. Kefka wins my vote for best villian. Also impressive is the well written character dialouge. At times, it is extremely heart-rending and emotionanly charged; I personally find it refreshing for an modern day role playing game that does not fail to deliver well developed characters and touching writing.

It loved the depth of the characters. Many current Role-playing-games now adays tend to toss the character development in the dumpster. Even the newest final fantasy offering, "Final Fantasy VIII" suffers from shallow character personalities, but with "final fantasy VI" that is not the case.

If this game has one flaw, it is its weak graphics. The look is extremly dated. Even the beautiful movies inserted into this game do not help much, as they lack the quality of some of the newer offerings, such as "Final Fantasy VII" or "Final Fantasy VII", and are, for the most part, very brief.

The gameplay is excellent though. Each character has special talents used for combat,( Terra can turn into a Esper like being, Locke can pickpocket, Celes can absorb magic spells,etc). Characters can also equiqe Espers. The more battles you win, the stronger your esper becomes, and when it reaches a certain level, it will bestow a magic spell upon the bearer. It will also allow bearer to get bouneses to their attributes as they gain experence levels.

When you combine rock-solid game play, involving characters, twistingly clever storyline, terrifying villians, and more, the result is "Final Fantasy VI", a undeniable masterpiece that is, arguably, the greatest RPG of all time.

Final Fantasy V

The world thrived on the power of four particular crystals- Wind, Earth, Fire, and Water.With the power of Wind, people sailed ships. With the power of Fire, they began the industrial movement. With Water, people quenched their thirst, and from Earth, they received blessings.

One day, the Tycoon King, upon feeling an irregularity in the air currents, rushed to the Wind Shrine, only to find the Wind Crystal shattering to pieces right before his eyes. In addition to this catastrophe, an enormous meteor had fallen to the ground, causing earthquakes in the surrounding land near Tycoon Castle.

Unbeknownst to them, this event is about to bring four people fronm different walks of life together on a common journey.

Why did the crystal shatter? What hapend to the missing Tycoon King? What meaning does the fallen meteor have?

The answers will start to unfold as this grand adventure filled filled with new encounters and many mysteries begins......

The first thing you will notice about "Final Fantasy V" is its rather dated look graphic-wise, a flaw that riddles "Final Fantasy VI" as well. for FF5 and FF6 time, however, the un-detailed sprite grahics by todays standards, but where considered decent when the game was released, and the monster design is somewhat decent, and tend to look pretty fierce.

But unlike "Final Fantasy VI", this game suffers from a rather weak plot. The plot lacks the clever twist and suttle magic of "Final Fantasy VI", and one may begin to wonder why this final fantasy was never previously released on our shores. Maybe its sucess was uncertain?

Also unlike "Final Fantasy VI" is the mediocre character development. All the characters seemed genuinely shallow and lacked enough depth to keep me satisfied. The only main character with a fair amount of depth was Ferris, a pirate.

However, what it loses in plot and character it makes up for with its solid gameplay. It's complexity is very high and it may puzzle and frusterate some and cause them to turn away, despite how good it could become. As soon as you pick up the first crystal shards, characters can select a certain such as a valent fighter, a spell-slinging magic user, a sly thief, etc. And as you battle the monsters and demons of this world, you collect more and more experence points. Eventually, you will be rewarded with new skills and powers related the class that you have chosen. While it may be a bore at first to level up your characters, as you learn more and more skills, the gameplay starts to enchant you as you attempt to level up your characters, and the gameplay then hits the borderlines of addictive.

"Final Fantasy V" is not, by any means, a flawless experence. The graphics are lacking. The characters are shallow. But due to the gameplay,"Final Fantasy V", is a RPG experence that is not to missed.

Final fantasy VI:***** (five stars) Final fantast V:**** (four stars) Music CD:***** (four stars)

Well, what are you waiting for?I will give several reason why you should buy it. 1. Its cheap, price-wise. 2. The music CD is incredible. Track 21, Entitled "prelude" a.k.a the classic final fantasy theme, and the song "Terra" are some of the best video game songs I have every heard. The songs on the CD are melodic and beautifully composed. 3. "Final Fantasy VI" is still the pinnacle of Role playing games. 4. "Final Fantasy V" is much more entertaining than what many of the critics are saying. 5. JUST BUY IT!

What is the editorial thinking....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: June 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

"The game might as well stayed unreleased..." I don't agree with this at all! I personally appreciate the effort of Square to give us this game - a game we otherwise would not have. FFA should be a game in your PSX library. 2 for 1 - can't beat that. I feel as though even "new-school" gamers who played FF7 first would find these games entertaining. Now as far as the comment in the editorial about FF5, this game is the hardest in the series, next to the FF3 that Japan got (for the original NES). The bosses are hard, and mastering the job system in this game takes a lot of effort. Try going through this game without dying on a few bosses and you can consider yourself an FF expert.

My hat's off to Square for releasing these games to us hardcore gamers in North America. FF VI is arguably the best RPG in the 16-bit genre, and FF V, technically being a new game to North America, make this an unbeatable package. Square must know this, because they're doing it again with Final Fantasy Chronicles (FF IV and Chrono Trigger). Smart move if you ask me. Gamers like me will be first in line to get this compilation when it comes out. Meanwhile, if you see this somewhere and you don't own it, buy it! You won't regret it.

These games are bliss

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: November 12, 1999
Author: Amazon User

After the disappointment of FF8, these games englulf the RPG gamer in pure nostalgic bliss. FFV is an interesting propostion in that it combines the Job System (which was later incorporated into Final Fantasy Tactics)with the traditional RPG system of plot and character development. The plot of FFV is admittedly hackneyed, but the endless customization possible in battle and the unusually high level of difficulty makes it a true classic. Anyone who has ever played FFVI knows that not much really needs to be said about it-it is simply a masterpiece. The gameplay is enriched by the availability of a multitiude of unique characters, yet the character development is still expertly conducted amongst the large cast. the music is unbelievable-some of the most moving themes i have ever heard, period. The only flaw in the game is that it is a relatively simple task to build your characters up to the point where even the final bosses don't even present a challenge. Regardless, FFVI will be remembered as one of the greatest games of all time and the inclusion of FFV makes Final Fantasy Anthology a must purchase for Playstation owners!

F*** 7 6 is the best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: March 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

FF6 is by far my favorite game ever made. no gaming experience has ever come close to matching the joy i felt while playing this game. I would surely trade in all the halos gears of war etc for this game. From the phenominal storyline, to the lovable cast of characters, this game is perfect. the only thing wrong is that since this game is now on cd it has load times now unlike its cartridge original.
it is such a pity that FF 7 is getting so much more attention, which i feel is undeserved. FF6 is clearly much more superiour in pretty much every way, other than graphics (only cause 7 came out on the ps instead of the snes). they made a movie off of 7, made spin off games off of 7, and are now talking about a FF7-2 kinda like they did with X-2. I don't think im the only one who would much rather have a continuation of 6 instead.
5 is also a great game, kind of a bland storyline and characters, but the job system is cool so it makes the gameplay worth the play.

all in all this package is worth any cost just for number 6.

Two Great Games in One

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: February 07, 2000
Author: Amazon User

What could be better than having one of the greatest games of all time for on the playstation? Having two of the greatest games of all time on your playstation. I remember back in the SNES' heyday when I played FFIII non-stop. I still believe that it is one of the best, if not the best game ever. Unfortunately the folks at Square never saw fit to release FFV here in the States. Now, with Anthology, its here and I am loving every minute of it. A great two games and a great gaming experience.

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