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One of the greatest seminal games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Often overlooked as one of the red-headed stepchildren of the Final Fantasy series, FFA plays more like the early Zelda games than the incarnations of Final Fantasy that we are used to. That aside, the game is amazing, with an amazingly deep plot for the time period and plenty of options to customize your weapons and armor, four character traits that you can level up, and eight spells you pick up automatically through the game. While it can't compete with the depth or graphics of its successors, FFA is definitely an oft-overlooked classic from the original Game Boy era.

Awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best games ever. What is good about this game: pacing, story, final fantasy references, gameplay, fun, and the absolute best thing about this game is that it not its' horrible remake titled Sword of Mana.

FFA

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I remember a few years ago playing this game. This was my introduction to the Secret of Mana series even though I believed this to be part of the Final Fantasy series. Maybe they called it this because they didn't know that they were going to make more games with the Mana tree, so no sense in saying FFAII and FFAIII. But the story line is definatly great. You start out as [your name for charecter here] in a forteress where the Dark Lord uses people to play in gladiator like fights. This seems like some of the Final Fantasy games where you start off with normal life for the charecter and then you delve into a rich story line. When you escape the castle, you meet up with a man who was freshly slain by monsters and a girl crying at his side. After talking to her, she tells you that she is looking for an old man. I forget his name since the time it's been, and from there, the story line becomes increasingly better. It was way ahead of it's time where it has plot twists and can bring out emotion in you. I was sad after fighting Medusa (won't say what happened) and at the tree of mana (my lips are still sealed) I don't have this game anymore so I am planning on buying it to beat it again -it's that great! There is also a remake of this game called Sword of Mana for the GBA but has minor changes that are enough for me to shun it because it will ruin my thoughts on one of the most gripping original Game Boy games ever. Buy it now!

Simple graphics and yet lots of fun.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have really enjoyed playing a series beginnings and this game is no exception. I first thought years ago that this was a Final Fantasy game but instead it is a Mana game like Secret of Mana. I remember playing this game and really liking it. It has a story and the graphics are not so sparse that you do not have to pretend the blue is water and the green is land, but rather when you go onto land, there is texture like trees drawn and a cave opening. If you need color graphics then this and other games of this age will not be your cup of tea. I on the other hand had a great time playing it.

a lot of fun, the first entry in the Mana series

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: June 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The first thing to mention is that Final Fantasy Adventure is really part of the Mana series (Secret of Mana, Legend of Mana). This is, I believe, the first game in the series with the sequel being the excellent Secret of Mana for the SNES. I suspect that the reason for the name change is simply that Square thought that the Final Fantasy name would sell more copies when released in America. This is an adventure RPG.

Final Fantasy Adventure is similar to a Zelda game in that you control a character from the top down and wander around whacking enemies with your weapon (you get different weapons throughout the game). You must get clues to find where the next place to go is and what the next piece of the storyline is. It is as simple as finding and rescuing the princess, but is deeper than that with side story and the Mana Tree. Like other Mana games you do end up at the tree of Mana after a long adventure. When I first played this for the Gameboy I was about 12 years old (or so) and I loved it. This game was a lot of fun and exploring that world was at times a small challenge but overall was just a blast. It really isn't part of the Final Fantasy series (though you will see chocobos), but this is worth playing for fans of the Mana series as well as any who like old school games.

Best pre-advance, portable RPG available

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I can't tell you how much I loved this game when I first played it years ago. The gameplay is addictive, the storyline is engaging, the puzzles and battles are moderately challenging, and the graphics are not so old that they are off-putting. This is a traditional maiden-in-distress adventure story with swords and magic, and was originally part of the Mana series (billed in the US as Final Fantasy to boost sales). A guide or FAQ may be useful to make sure you get all the secrets, but the game should not take anyone too long to beat. It does not meet the high standards of graphics, sound, and story that GBA games like Golden Sun are setting, but for nostalgic, "old school" gameplay this game can't be beat. Buy it if you can find it, and play the hell out of it.

It's good all around.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I love this game for a few reasons.

1. Storyline is AWSOME
2. Regular GB games are more fun than color ones because you can imagine your own colors for the game, making the gameplay more interesting.
3. My brother beat the game, and guided me when I needed help
4. It's a good classic, and I wish they made the whole FF series on gameboy and others
5. It is so surprising! I am so tensed out while playing aginst bosses that pop out of nowhere
6. It is a traditional Saving the "Princess" game
7. Sure it is old. Old games rock, and since not many people play it anymore, it takes it to a bigger challenge
8. I can play it anywhere with my gameboy ;)

I don't think anyone should hate this great game, so go and buy it!

Awesome

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: January 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game has excellent graphics and sound. It hat a different way of fighting but extremely fun.

The only bad part is some of the puzzles are a little to hard find out without a hint.

The best gameboy game EVER!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am 20 years old. I owned one of the original chunky black and white gameboys. So I have played a lot of games over the years, and Im telling you: This one is my very favourite.
Why exactly?
Because the storyline is gripping enough to keep you interested the whole way thru and the characters within it are fantastic.
The game is challenging, but not to the point where it is frustrating.
Unlike the other final fantasy games (and pokemon etc:), in this one you actually get to fight the monsters physically with your sword, like in Zelda..........Is this a good time to mention that Zelda ripped this game off?
The game is long enough to keep you entertained for hours AND give you your money's worth.
Not only that, it is re-playable, and the next time you play, you will observe different things than the previous time.
By all means, if you have the opportunity to purchase this hard to find game, DO!

Final Fantasy Adventure

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Out of all the FF I have played, this one is the best. The fighting battle is different from the rest yet it keeps you on the edge of your seat to make it very exciting.

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