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not for those searching for meaningless eye candy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: January 22, 2000
Author: Amazon User

ok now, im a huge fan of the entire final fantasy series, and unlike many others, this includes mroe than just vii and viii. ive played all games that are even remotely related to final fantasy, and let emt ell you, the graphics arent what makes this series so endearing. ive got final fantasy 6 and final fantasy 5 as well as the anthology (although my copy is quite scarred). part 5 is the unreleased chapter, and the reason is quite clear...this game is nt meant for children, nor the young. its got strange themes, almsot comedic plots in its weirdness, and despite this, it is definitely the msot under rated of the series. the Ps version is different however from the true japanese version which ive translated. how would you like a character named Butz? despite low key graphics compared to 7 and 8, the storyline and overall gameplay keep things interesting. and part 6's triumph over the SNES is reason alone to purchase the anthology, however try broadening youre horizons a bit with 5.

The Best Game Ever.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: December 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

As you have guessed from the title, I really really like this game. This game (FFVI) is, by far, the best game ever made. Lets go over its diferent parts on a scale of 1-10

Final Fantasy VI

Music: 9
No game I have ever played has gotten a 10 with music. However, every sound clip in this game perfectly fits the mood. The sad, somewhat chaotic distortion of Cyan's theme when his family dies, how Celes' and Locke's Theme intertwine symblizing their love, and of coure the best battle theme in any of the games. The reason I took off a point is because it isn't full-fledged Playstation music. Re-done it would be a masterpiece.

Plot: 10
For those who say that Final Fantasy VIII's plot is the plot to beat all others is wrong. Although FF8's plot is steller, it lacks the character depth that is formed in this game. In VI, it begins with a small story describing the "War of the Magi," and how magic is reborn. It then moves on to show three imperial soldiers, along with a strange (green haired) girl, who is, as far as the soldiers know, a mage. I won't ruin the story for you, but I can tell you that it is gripping, and you won't want to give up anywhere!

Playability/Playtime: 10
Easy to play. Anybody could do it. Simple spell learning, using, and easy equipping of the weapons. There are hundreds of weapons, each with their unique capabilities. For example, the valiant knife gains power as you are hurt, while the Atama weapon grows as your hitpoints grow. The play time also is enormous; but those weak of heart will give up when a supposed ending is, infact, only the halfway point.

Characters: 11
This is a masterpiece on the character scale. Over 10 characters, each with their own background, style of fighting and talking, and, most, with a secret background that unfolds during the story. Perhaps the only game that allows you to relate and attach yourself too all of the characters. It lacks a single "main" character, but this makes it even better. As the person approaches the final fight, he/she has to decide who to use and who to leave. The character that you like the most becomes the main character, the leader. I personally thought of myself as Locke, but each person is different.

Graphics: 7
Dang it! Good game, good everything, not so great graphics! Though they ROCKED on the SNES, for a Playstation they didn't do so good. If they had re-released it with the same text boxes, plot, etc., but entirely 3D graphics, this game would be fantastic. But they didn't, so we have SNES graphics. Still, this style seems to fit the gameplay.
The movies conflict with the game, but they are still nice for a FF3 veteren like me to see all my favorite characters re-vamped up in to 3Dness.

Overall:10
Fantastic. Get it now. IF you actually read through this all, you MUST buy the game because you have WAY too much time on your hands. Get it now!

FFV in a blurb:
Nope, not worth it. Thought it IS a Final Fantasy, play final fantasy 4 instead, it has better graphics and a better story. The music is ok, but still...are you sure this is a SquareSoft game?
Age Recommendation for FF Anthology:
9+ Don't be fooled by the Teen Rating, this game is made for all, though sometimes the story is to intense for younger children to understand.

Final Fantasy Anthology also has the soundtrack for FF6, making it even better! Even if you don't like RPGs you will LOVE this game I SWEAR! Come on, at least RENT IT!
This is the best game ever!

"Greatest Hits" version is lackluster.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: July 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Don't get me wrong, both games in Anthology are excellent. I would consider Final Fantasy VI, to be the greatest RPG ever created. But the "Greatest Hits" version of this package does dissapoint.

The original black label version of Anthology was created by SquareSoft, and included in the package was an extra CD, with music from both games.

However, the black label edition has been out-of-print for some time. The newly formed company, Square-Enix decided to re-release Anthology as a "Greatest Hits", but excluded the music CD in the package. So, instead of receiving three disks (the two gaming disk, and one music CD), only the two game disks are included with the game.

The Square-Enix release of Anthology feels much more like a cheap cut-and-paste copy of Final Fantasy. Besides lack of the music CD, much of the artwork from the previous black label release is gone, and instead, the gaming disks are designed with a standard white label.

Final Fantasy Anthology from Square-Enix, is certainly not a collector's item, despite what the package label might say. It is my suggestion to pass this purchase up, and find a copy of the black label release from SquareSoft.

Great, but with a few flaws...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I was very excited when this game came out. One of my two favorite FF games is 6(the other is 8). The storyline is awesome, and unlike FF7, it has a villain whom you grow to hate enough to want to destroy (I thought Sephiroth was too cool for some odd reason). FF5 is also a good game, the problem however, is it takes a little too long to get into. I found myself bored until I got into the second world. That is the reason I gave it four stars instead of five. So id like to finish my review by recommending that you play all the final fantasy games (and Chrono Trigger for the SNES, if you can find it).

Forty-something housewife revisits her favorite RPG

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 25, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Well, FFVI (III) was the game that made me realize that RPG's were for me! I won't go into what a superior story and musical score FFVI has over almost every other RPG out there including FFVII and yes, even FFVIII, because anyone who has played this game on SNES already knows that. Archaic graphics aside, it's just simply the best RPG of all time. However, what prompted me to review the Playstation version was the very obvious slowing down of gameplay, almost as if the SNES format didn't translate well to Playstation. I found myself getting frustrated as I waited for menus to come up and engage. The music has taken on a tinny sound. Even the graphics don't seem as sharp. Rent this one first and see if you don't prefer your old SNES version. Being able to finally play FFV and viewing added computer animation sequences for my old favorite is nice, but it hardly makes up for the technical deficiencies I've encountered. (However, if Playstation is the only game console you own, buy this game! It continues to be the standard to which all other RPG's must rise and you deserve the best!)

A must have for RPG fans.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

FF5 REVIEW

FF5 never made it to the US when it was released in Japan. But now we can finally experience it on the PS1. It's a great entry that is pretty underrated.

GAMEPLAY: The highlight of FF5 is its job system. You can be a Knight, Monk, Thief, Dragoon, Ninja, Samurai, Berserker, Hunter, Sorceror, White Mage, Black Mage, Time Mage, Summoner, Blue Mage, Red Mage, Trainer, Chemist, Geomancer, Bard, Dancer, Mime, or you can just be Bare, each with a unique ability and weapon/armor choices. You can switch jobs anytime, and you can share abilities when you learn them. For instance, you can be a Black Mage with White Mage powers, and vice versa. It's kind of hard to explain, but you'll understand it. Whew, that was a mouthful.

This is also the first FF to feature ATB, the bar that tells you when it's a character's turn to attack.

The game has tons of unique sidequests and methods of transportation. This is the first FF to feature a submarine, and soon you will get an airship that can be used as a boat and a sub. Cool.

GRAPHICS: Very good for the time. Not as good as FF6's, but still decent.

MUSIC: Not as strong as others, but this game still has some memorable tunes, like Gilgemesh's theme.

STORY: Not the best FF story, but it has a great plot filled with twists.

ADDED EXTRAS'S: Just FMV's at the beggining and end of the game. Not very good, because they get the character's hair color wrong. (Bartz's and Galuf's is white instead of brown, and Reina and Faris's is blonde instead of purple.)

OVERALL: Don't listen to the haters. This is a very unique game.


FFVI REVIEW

FF6 was released in America as FF3 for the SNES. This and FF7 are arguably the best entries.

GAMEPLAY: This game is the first FF to have a long range of characters and hidden characters, and it is the first FF to allow you to switch them. Each character has a unique ability and you learn magic through summoned Espers.

About halfway through the game, the gameplay becomes sidequest-filled and non-linear. Once you get the airship back, you can go to the main villians lair, but if you do and don't bother with the secrets and sidequests, he will defeat you quite easily.

Also, who can forget the infamous opera scene?

GRAPHICS: Very excellent.

MUSIC: Another high point. From the boss music to Kefka's theme, it all rocks.

STORY: A very great story with lots of twists. Kind of reminds me of Star Wars in some places.

ADDED EXTRAS: Just another FMV scene and they didn't get Terra's hair color right. (It's green, not blonde!)

OVERALL: An RPG masterpiece, no questions asked.

OVERALL FOR PACKAGE: You can probably find it for $15. And it's a steal for 2 epic RPG's.

FINAL FANTASY 6 REVIEW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: March 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

No, I haven't played Final Fantasy Anthology, BUT I have played Final Fantasy 6 on the SNES and beaten it. The SNES version and PS version are essentially the same. THIS REVIEW ONLY DEALS WITH FINAL FANTASY 6. I have played some of Final Fantasy 5 on an emulator, but not enough to do a review. I have played, to some degree, Final Fantasies 1 - 9. Of all these Final Fantasy games, I would have to say that FINAL FANTASY 6 IS THE BEST TURN-BASED RPG EVER! Some people say that the music is not all that great. I disagree. Yes, it is sometimes repetitive, BUT IT SETS THE MOOD, unlike lots of games out there. ESPECIALLY the first two tunes when you start the final battle, which is really divided into 4 or 5 parts. Every time I hear those tunes I KNOW that I'm at the ending boss. The character development is OUTSTANDING. Most novels would be hard-pressed to come up with such an interesting group. Locke, Setzer, Cyan, Terra, Shadow, Celes, Edgar, Sabin, Umaro, Relm, Strago, Gogo, and Mog. If you've played the game, you just need to LOOK at these names and you INSTANTLY know who they are. The storyline is AMAZING. Magic has been outlawed, but there are some who would like to bring it back and replace technology with it. There are some parallels to Star Wars and the Wheel of Time in here. Eventually you join a rebellion against the evil Kefka. But two of the best parts in the game are: 1--when you get to the opera house for the first time. 2--when the ENTIRE face of the earth is changed and you must start from SCRATCH. I LOVE that part. It is so NONLINEAR. You have to find all your buddies ALL OVER AGAIN, but you can do it in almost any order you want. Sure, the graphics are outdated on this, but GRAPHICS don't make a game, THE STORYLINE DOES. And there is no denying that the storyline in this game is TOP-NOTCH. Final Fantasy 7 and 9 come VERY close, but no cigar. Nobuo Uematsu really put his whole heart into this game, turning out some of the best video game music ever written. If I had the money, I would buy MULTIPLE copies of this game, since I knew that I'd be returning to it again and again . . . .

If I could rate this game any higher I would!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: April 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Those who think VI sucked obviously have no taste and should be banned from RPGs. VI is by far the best RPG ever. While it doesn't have the graphics of the latest installments to the series (remember it was originally released for SNES and the graphics were top of the line back then)it still overcomes all others though the incredible storyline and something most playstation games lack, replay value. Another thing I love is the style of magic use. Although it does not remaing true to the originals, where only mages can use magic, it allows your characters to permenantly learn spells unlike VII with that highly annoying materia ... . The spells and espers/summons are incredible. Enter Ultima. Numerous secrets keep you coming back for more. I could write a book on how awesome this game is, but I will let you find out for yourself. As for V, a good game, not quite up to the caliber of the others. I love it simply because it holds the Final Fantasy name, but I do feel that it is definately worth playing. It is a different storyline in the FF world with fairly interesting characters. All in all FF Anthology is a must buy!

Final Fantasy never dies

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Squaresoft has never made a better move (except with maybe making FF7 so cool). The music CD is kinda dumb but a neat extra. Final Fantasy VI (3 in America) is a classic that never gets boring, Final Fantasy V is just as good. The only bad thing about this game is even though they back to the basics with the graphics it still has to load a little bit here and there. It just gets kinda annoying and with SNES graphics it's pretty pathetic. The new SGI's are really cool. Over all this is a must have for every RPG play no matter what.

The best RPG game I ever played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Final Fanstasy Anthology is probably the best Playstation game I ever played, the best Squaresoft game I ever played and one of the best RPG I played and have. Having played Final Fantasy 7 and 8, the graphics for Final Fantasy Anthology is cheesy, but the story and gameplay is the best. It's a masterpiece and a great game for Playstation.

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