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2 FF games in one package so why not?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: August 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

One time I reviewed a movie that everybody said was a film classic but when I watched it I find it to be laboriously paced and not fairly interesting. So is it a film classic cause of its popularity or is it actually good? That dawned(no that's not an in-joke to the title) on me playing the first Final Fantasy. Everyone says that it's an RPG classic and deserves a spot on the best games ever. Its influence is certainly felt but is it a really great game? I don't know. Final Fantasy II is one of those experiments that has as much problems as it does pluses.

Final Fantasy

Story: The world's environment is pretty much regulated by 4 crystals: earth, fire, water and wind. Well lately they've been causing trouble and it's up to the prophesized 4 Warriors of Light to save everyone. There's no backstory for the characters and events rarely go beyond that.

Graphics: This is an update so it looks more closer to the SNES incarnations. Not to say this is on the same level but it's kind of close. Nothing overly impressive but certainly better than the original.

Sound/Music: No voiceovers of course and effects are kind of limited to roars and sword hits so everything comes down to music. The music perfectly suits wherever you are, whether a dungeon, a town or the overworld. There's no outright catchiness like Terra's Theme or anything but it gets the job done.

Gameplay: It falls apart as well as it working. The problem is that the ATB hasn't yet been introduced(which was first seen in IV) so you basically choose your commands for all 4 characters in a row and see how it plays out. It's fine until you hit problematic sections where enemies can smack you around long before you ever got a chance to cure. Also items are EXPENSIVE, moreso than they should be. Potions aren't that bad but Phoenix Downs(which revives fallen characters) are 500 and it's not like enemies drop tons of cash either. Also, did Inns ever bring back fallen characters or did they need to be revived first cause you have to waste a Phoenix Down THEN go to an inn here.

Final Fantasy II

Story: 4 people from the kingdom of Fynn have their parents killed during an invasion by the Emperor of Palmecia who wants to dominate the world(what else?) So 3 of them with a rotating 4th have to save the world.

Graphics: Same as I's really.

Sound/Music: Songs were given a bit more oomph but it lost its catchiness I found.

Gameplay: Completely different battle system than what you're used to. Basically here's how it goes: your stats level up according to actions in battle: get hit a lot and your HP and defense goes up, attack like crazy and your current weapon skill and strength goes up, cast magic a lot and your MP will rise and spells become more expensive to cost but are more effective. This made the game easy if you took the time to exploit as you can be overleveled within the first couple hours. It was a good idea to change it and it's a neat idea but it was mishandled.

Is it a purchaseable game? If you have the other ones of course, it's a nice bit of nostalgia as well as being able to say you beat the original and its sequel. However they're incredibly straight forward with no plot rivaling VI and there's some problematic areas but get it anyway.

Actually...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

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FF2 as Americans know it as actually FF4 (its in finaly fantasy chronicles). It tells the story of Cecil. It also has the twin mages, Kain the dragoon, Golbez etc.

the FF2 in this is the realy FF2, the on released in Japan. It's first appearence in the US was in Final Fantasy Origins, which is similar to this, but does not have the extra dungeons

I hope that clears up the confusion

Old School Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

A nice port of the original SNES games with some extras added. For those of you who love the older fantasy games and are not hung up on having cutting edge graphics. This is after all a pair of pretty old games. The gameplay however is very fun and worth picking up. I would also recommend picking up Breath of Fire 1 and 2, Lunar, Lufia, Phantasy Star and the Zelda games if you enjoy this one.

Just like the old days!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: December 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I love this game! I remember the days of playing FF2 and 3 for the SNES and this game is just like that! The graphics are great, the sound is great and the story lines are cool!

I support this game... it brings back good memories of my child hood.

THE FIRST AND GREATEST FINAL FANTASY...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Final Fantasy stretched the old NES to the limit. It came out at the end of that system's era--and was somewhat over-looked as a result. Rarely has there been such a leap in game play in terms of technology, depth and fun.

It is great to see this game now back on the GBA. The fact that it is generously paired with FF2, has great graphics, and has been expanded with the shrine dungeons (which go on and on and on) makes this a real value.

The original Final Fantasy was my favorite in the series. Its underdeveloped story-line and general low-tech feeling left room for my imagination to fill in the gaps where its successors have left less and less to the imagination.

I love the new dungeons and enemies in this version. The fact that I have not played this game in over a decade combine with the new challenges to really give Final Fantasy a whole new level of gameplay for me.

Recently, I saw that one of my other favorite "old-school" RPG's (Phantasy Star) is out on the GBA. After enjoying this one so much, I will have to give it a try. Now all I need is for them to put out a GBA version of Shining in the Darkness.

I give Final Fantasy a very strong recommendation.

Great intro to Final Fantasy, but a bit frustrating at times

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I had never really played Final Fantasy before, and my husband gave me this game to get started. (So many of my friends are into FF that I had to give in and try it.) Overall, it really is a great game and easy to play. The item and character stats are straightforward, as are the combat mechanics and character interaction. I have loved it, but I have to admit it the sheer size of the world can be a bit overwhelming. At times it can be difficult to figure out what to do next and how to get where you need to go. The graphics are primitive by today's standards, but that's part of its charm. All in all, I think it's an excellent fit for the GBA Advance. Just check out an online guide if you get stuck or confused.

FUN GAMING!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Much has already been said about this game package.I have played FF VII, on the playstation, and never finished it. So much for that. I did not go beyond that FF number. There is such a thing as having TOO MUCH to do in a game. I hated that game and would NEVER replay it.Although FF I & II does not have breath-taking graphics nor story line it is RPG playing at it's purest. AND I am a dedicated RPGer.This game is FUN. Not frustrating nor aggravating! One of the main reasons adults began video game playing was for the FUN! When the industry saw adults as a potential for this market the fun stopped. They began making games like every day life! THE VERY THING adults wanted to take a break from. I know because I was at the forefront of the craze! I saw adults offering up to $100 for the old-school games. This was not for COLLECTION purposes. It was because they REALLY liked a game!WHAT, please tell me, do bobbing breasts have to do with game playing other than it satisfies some hormone-infested individual.Koodos to Nintendo for keeping FUN in game playing!!FF I and II are games that are ENJOYABLE! So glad they are now part of the portable realm.

Great start to a great series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm not the most hardcore of gamers; it is something I do when I am sick and can't leave the bed. But something about the FF series is really fun to me. I don't get as "into" these games as many fans of FF do, but I can still appreciate them for what they are, and this title is no exception.

Not the most insightful of reviews, I'll admit -- but just because you are not a hardcore gamer doesn't mean you need to be intimidated by the FF titles.

I'll stick with the original

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 13
Date: February 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I never played the original FF2 (for the Famicom), so I won't talk about the remake. For those of you who played, and loved, FF1 on the NES, this game is a mixed bag. On one hand, it's awesome to see all of the old character sprites upgraded to SNES graphics; the battle is richer & fuller as is the land. On the other hand, there are several crippling deficiencies. The battle system was re-done, and consequently I never died once. That's right, the game never reached a level of difficulty that caused me to die--not by a longshot. With the addition of sleeping bags, tents & cabins, and the FF2 (SNES) ability to carry almost unlimited items, only a retarded monkey could get themselves killed in this game. The other thing, and this is only annoying, is the failure of the graphics designers to live up to FF2 (SNES) standards. For instance, in the FF1 remake, when you hop in the airship, the map rotates upward and lets you fly over it similar to how you could for FF2; however, the angle was off, and you couldn't see as much of the land below as you could with the ghetto overhead view from the original. In short, it was a sad replica of the airship view from FF2. I have read all the reviews saying that this game is absolutely awesome. It is my guess that most of the people who wrote that nonsense are simply trying to convince Nintendo that they will shell out the bucks for an unlimited number of remakes of thier favorite games. Well, I would too, but I'd much rather only pay when those remakes live up to the original, which this does only superficially. People who vehemently defend this game, I guarantee, are the same people who can't be convinced that Star Wars Episode I sucks in comparison to the originals. No amount of childhood nostalgia and noticeably poor acting can bring the originals down to the level of Jar-Jar Binks and the retarded Dwarf Vader, just as no glossing over how great this game COULD have been can bring it up to the standards of the original. Yes, the graphics are far better, but the gameplay is far worse. Why upgrade one end and downgrade the other? Hey, don't take my word for it--go buy the game & play it. It's worth it, if only to generate a wistful sigh for great games long gone.

Another New Thought For Final Fantasy....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: December 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you have read my review on Final Fantasy Tactics for the GBA the title is similar. Now the first FF game I played was FFT. I thought that the bangaas, moogles, and the other races were FF all the way. I was wrong. My parents are super strict about video games, but I managed to squeeze my GBA in, so that's why I haven't played other FF games. So sorry if this review isn't what you thought it would be.

Like FFT there is the turn taking battle system. It's kinda dull, yet fun at the same time. Get my groove? Anyway the FF 1 is more of a "fun" game. The story line isn't so hot and the characters you play(The Warriors of LIght) never talk. So there isn't a character "build up". The game is still a blast though. Also the game moves a bit slow...well for us experienced GBA gamers * smooths hair back *. Anyway, it's a great game, loads of fun, the improved graphics are pretty cool to, and it's good for beginners.

Now, personally my favorite, FF 2. GOOD story line. Thank god....I hate those other cheesy NIntendo story lines. When a person is talking, by the way the people you play as talk ( Yes!), it shows a face next to the text, the face sometimes makes expressions to! The battle system is the same, the turns. One thing I love is the weapon and magic levels! Each time a skill level increases the weapon does more damage and it's defense raises. For magic it will say"Thunder Lvl. 1" and when you advance a level it will say"Thunder Lvl. 2" and a cooler image of thunder will appear. Pretty sweet, eh? This game is MUCH better than the first, but the first is STILL fun. Don't worry.

These to classics are must buys for FF fans, or RPG fans!

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