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A classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

As I said, this game is a classic, it's the foundation of all RPG today and it's the first game in the legendary serie of Final Fantasy. I will seperate this review in two.

1: Final Fantasy one, is a legendary game, it has all the elements a fantasy should have, elves, wizards, dwars, witches, humans, trolls, giants, goblins and so on.
This is a new updated version of the original game, I've played them both and I liked this one the most. You can choose your own party, from Warriors to Mages, Ninjas to Thiefs. It also have many remarkable locations, and in this section you can clearly see the difference between the old version and the new version, as well as in battles where everything just looks better and more polised, there's also some cool FMV in it.

2: And then there's Final Fantasy 2, neverbefore released outside Japan, but now available in this special pakcage.
Although it's quite more difficult than it's predessesor it's a good way to spend your late evenings when it's cold outside.
There's introduced a new way of leveling up, and gaining strenght, abilities, Hit Points and Mana pool.

It's a classic that no Final Fantasy fan should be without, watch the beautiful FMV and travel back to the start of the Final Fantasy legend.

Reno,

Let's Just Be Honest, Shall We?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: August 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'll tell the truth--I'm not sure why you're reading this right now. There are only a few kinds of people who are likely to even think about buying this game. The first are people who want everything from the Final Fantasy series, and no matter how bad I tell you this is, it won't stop you. The second are people who remember the games from the 8-bit consoles (well, one of them anyway) and want to relive that, and they'll be buying this regardless of what I say. The last are people who, for some strange reason, like getting angry at people who disagree with them, and they won't buy this game, also regardless of what I say. Then again, I've always had an enthusiasm for pointless pursuits...

By any standard you can think of, these games are not going to compare favorably against a whole lot from the Playstation. If you can only buy one game for your Playstation for the rest of your life, this one shouldn't be it. That doesn't mean it's bad--it's just the fact that it's only two 8-bit games.

Here's the bad:
1) The graphics are terrible. While the FMV sequences are good, there aren't nearly enough of them to make this worth buying to look at.
2) I've seen pornographic movies with more (and more intelligent) dialogue. These games just aren't the story-driven romps that you'd be used to if you started from FF7.
3) Each game suffers from some gameplay problems, which I'll discuss below.

The good:
There isn't any. They're 8-bit games, for crying out loud. You buy them and play them because you want to complete the series, and they're good for that, but there are better games you COULD be playing.

Truth be told, I liked these games okay. The only thing that got me were the gameplay deficiencies. Final Fantasy is hideously easy on the basic difficulty, and it's disgustingly hard on the hard difficulty, and there's no middle ground. Final Fantasy 2 is worse--without a doubt, that advancement system must be the absolute worst I have ever seen in the history of video games. There is absolutely no way for you to play the game competitively without "cheating" (exploiting a painfully easy-to-correct deficiency in the experience award system). It took me perhaps twenty five hours to complete that game, and at least half of that consisted of 'Magic Spell->Target->Cancel.' Fewer levels and a more intelligent advancement system would have saved it, but alas, those were not meant to be.

Final Fantasy 2 is still a decent game, though. I suppose I'm a little hard on it because I can see where adding dialogue would have made it better. There are some themes involved here that Square has totally left behind in their more recent titles (namely the pointless loss involved in war) which I wish had been explored better. Final Fantasy is still as you remember it--hard on normal, and far too simple on easy, but the same game dynamic, and still a solid title if you don't want a big story getting in the way of your game.

Come on, people--these are great 8-bit games, but they're still 8-bit games. That's going to limit their ratings. Four stars is the best they could possibly have done, and the fact that I'm awarding them that should tell you what I think of them. If you remember the days of 8-bit gaming fondly, you won't be disappointed. If you're looking for Final Fantasy 7 with terrible (well, even worse) graphics, you probably will be.

Classic RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is a classic. A must have for any oldschool RPG player.

Best and hardest.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 10
Date: April 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I haven't played FF 2, so this review will concentrate solely on FF1. To begin, this is the hardest game of the series. The enemies are strong, relenting, and varied. The infamous Warmech is unbelieveably tough. Wizards take out mages with precision. Poison monsters are frequent. Many spells exist that take out the whole party.

In this remake, your hits target the next available enemy if your original target is killed by one your fighters. The original game was the opposite. It was very frustrating. Some of the spells, weapons and armor are named differently. These are just a few of many new features.

The spells are purchased. The armor and weapons are purchased. You recieve a canoe, ship, and airship. And you have to find many weapons and special items. There are several mini-bosses. 4 big bosses. 1 very big boss.

There is a difficulty setting (not available on the NES version). The dungeons are spread out and difficult. The Underwater Shrine, Mirage Tower, Space Station, and Gurgu Volcano are just a few areas to search and destroy.

This is a very enjoyable game. The replay factor is high for me due to the fun and difficulty. There are many other features that you will need to explore and learn. Do not rely on a strategy guide. If you want the game to be fun, cause mass hysteria, create lines of foul language, do not, as I said, use a strategy guide. There is replay value for this game due to the variety of fighter combinations you are able to utilize.

This is an awesome game. I can't wait to get my hands on it. Enjoy it and be prepared to die many many times, if it is your first time playing.

Buy it for FF1!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Just to start out,this rating is more like 3 and half stars; borderline on 4.Well,first let me talk about the good stuff:

If you grew up playing ff1 on the 8-bit nintendo;then you will love this game.The remake of ff1 is amazing;beautiful musical soundtrack(enhanced with string instruments and such),wonderful 16-bit super nintendo enhanced graphics,and of course the classic
gameplay.You have the option of playing this version with easier improvements(auto targeting,instead of just attacking nothing when the enemey dies),or you can play the original game format;
which I forgot how CHALLENGING that can be! There is also alot of nice bonuses like the movie cinematics,and of course unlocking goodies for beating the game.

Now for the bad:

Well,in my opinion ff2 leaves alot to be desired.I was kinda disapointed;in fact I can now understand why it was only released in Japan.If you are expecting ff2 to be like ff1 only with a diffrent story and characters,then you will be sorely mistaken.The gameplay is VERY diffrent with it's rpg format! To start with,no one has any numerical levels nor will they ever. Also,anyone can use any type of magic;but there are limitations.
Depending on what actions you take,certain stats will always go up or down.In other words,if you fight alot,then you will be a lousy spell caster and vice versa. Basically you just have to decide who's going to be doing what; don't think that you'll be able to create a character who can do a little bit of everything. Also another very bizarre feature is that you gain more hp soley depending on how often you get attacked.(Hint:Just keep attacking yourself to gain more hp!)Yeah I know,weird....
This is all kind of a let down after getting two great classic games in final fantasy anthology and final fantasy chronicles.

In the end though,if you were a fan of ff1 and are curious to see the new makeover,then that's more than enough reason to buy this title.Also,I was suprised to learn that this game is alot cheaper to buy new then I thought it would be(maybe cause both games are on 1 disc?)So just think of it as you are paying for a great remake of ff1,and ff2 is more of an added gimick.A page of the ff history to own,rather than play.Well,what are you waiting for?Go play ff1!

The Origin of the RPG returns.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Kudos to Squaresoft for the re-release of these titles. I remember playing the first Final Fantasy many years ago and being blown away by it. Now, an entirely new generation of gamers have a chance to experience the birth of the story driven RPG. It may not have the look of Final Fantasy X, or the drive and emotion of Final Fantasy VII...but the original game still ranks as the first and best of the series. Highly recommended.

This is the original final fantasy!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Too long have I waited, merely hoping for the square team to realize that the original game needed to be redone with improved graphics. Nothing beats being able to choose your team's classes. I never had the patience to try the 4 white mage thing. Maybe I'll do that this time around. Why not? Since it is on PS we can fill a memory card with different team files. Ever try 2 thieves and 2 black mages? My favorite is Warrior Thief Black Mage White Mage. If you never played this game now is the time to try it out. This game is why most RPG fans plug into their systems for days on end. It really was the first RPG high, and every game since then has been an attempt to reclaim that feeling. Enjoy.

A Remastered Masterpiece

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I grew up with the NES and Final Fantasy I. If you are just like me, you will look at this classic and compare it to it's NES version.
Before buying it, I recommend taking your NES out of the closet and if you had Final Fantasy I, then look at it and play it a little while. Then buy Final Fantasy Origins. There is much better sound and quality of the game AND it includes Final Fanatsy II, which was never released in America.

Final Fantasy I:

Graphics 3.5/5
Classic NES graphics and 16-bit makes the graphics look much better then the old.

Sound 3/5
The sound was cleaned up from the original. Don't expect the little strange sounds from the original because they were taken out. This is better and much less annoying.

Gameplay 4.5/5
Classic FF fighting and expierence points is just like any other FF. Good gameplay and easy to navigate.

Story 5/5
Very good story as the player is focused on rescuing a princess and saving the world from evil. Typical storyline for any other RPG or fantasy game.

Final Fantasy II:

Graphics 3.5/5
Same as Final Fantasy I. The graphics are still classic NES/SNES view.

Sound ?
I don't think anyone knows about the original that was never released so that cannot be judged.

Gameplay 2.5/5
Where the hell is the expierence. The points and expierence system is different, amiing it confusing if you have played FF for a long time.

Story 3.5/5
Different from FF 1, which is not focused on saving the world but finding out about the evil that wrecked their town.

The right games on the wrong system

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 11
Date: May 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

FMV sequences don't do much for me any more, and as impressive as they can be sometimes having FMVs just does not warrant a port of a remake of the classic Final Fantasy on the Playstation (or PS2 in my case) when it is obvious that even using enhanced graphics the game still does not fully utilize the PS1's sprite power. The games are still great, especially for nostalgia, but they would have been better off being brought to GameBoy Advance. The enhancements made to FF 1, and the never domestically released FF 2 were appreciated, but not drastic enough considering the types of enhancements that could have been made, but were not. Animation is still stiff, the music is improved but still not to the level of FF VIII, or X, and at this point if they are going to keep doing remakes of older FF titles they need to either fully realize the game's potential for the system the game is being made for (PS2, I mean does anybody still have or even use a PS 1 anymore?) or bring it to a system where less is expected of the game, GameBoy Advance is screaming for a game like this. Not that I don't appreciate that Square has been so dedicated to getting us updated versions of their classic games, its just that I'd like to see some 32-bit looking remakes out of them for PS1 or some 128 bit remakes for PS2, rather than low end 16-bit looking RPGs with a couple FMVs thrown in to justify the decision to put it on the Playstation.
And in all honesty I'd much rather see updated versions of FF VII, VIII, and IX on Xbox or GameCube at this point, or even PS 2 as long as it is able to fully realize the game's artistic potential. Love the games as I do, FF 1 and 2 are simply not upgraded enough to warrant their appearance on the Playstation. GameBoy Advance would have been a much better platform for these games.

This's got a good deal. 2 awesome games for the price of 1!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: January 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First off, i like the fact on how good of a price they gave it. I liked the first version of both, so i wondered what changes they put in. ill give the graphics a 4/5 because they arent the greatest graphics, but the cg was added on. Gameplay i give 3.5/5 OK maybe the experience points may be a little high, but the FF1 for ya. Characters 5/5 you'll love the fact you get to choose your OWN party, and even NAME each character. Storyline ill give a 4.5/5 the reason i didn't give it a perfect score, was how the last boss came to be. I uh, couldn't get it. Either way it's still a good game. But an awesome fact is that you could switch from the remade mode, to the original mode in the config menu. I was like WOW that is like awesome! but the I realized if that was put in I could switch it to remade mode before bosses, which was really sweet. And i really have to admit this: your character will look AWESOME when they get their class changed (Warrrior to knight, thief to Ninja, Monk to Master, Red, white, black to red , white, black wizards.) {edit} when your characters class changes, they can use different equipment.( except for the monk because he doesnt equip ANYTHING, well, partially, but he can still die easily in boss battles like with the marlith) Right now, my party is Knight, Ninja< White, Black wizards. I still like the fact they have that time portal thing there. {edit
}FF2:
I liked this more then the 1st one. I liked how it was a ... bit similar to how the characters attributes are like the sphere grid from FFX, only automatically. Charcters i give a 5/5 becuase the fact you get different charcters in place of Leon is awesome,{EDIT} Storyline a 3/5 i hate the fact how they say the monsters are from another dimension, and ... Graphics are the same as the 1st one. But i also have to add sumthin to gameplay{edit} I also liked how they added a bestiary for both. {EDIT}

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