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Omega Knuckles
18-01-2009, 16:12
Note: This article is copied from my original from soniccagedome, if you wish to see the original discussion, please go here. (http://soniccagedome.com//forums/showthread.php?t=846)

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Final Fantasy IV introduced innovations that became staples of the Final Fantasy series and role-playing games in general Its "ATB" system was used in six subsequent Final Fantasy games. Its character-driven plot, use of the new technologies (such as Mode 7) and critically acclaimed score by Nobuo Uematsu(famous composer for Square) has prompted critics to consider Final Fantasy IV one of the greatest games of all time.

The latest port for the DS is a complete graphic overhaul and has several new features such as Augments, where character specific abilities can be assigned to any character in the party which allows for a wide set of customizations, and Two new Secret Bosses(provided you steal Dark Matter from Zeromus) in New game+.

A very interesting feature is the new addition of the Template Eidolon, Whyt. Rydia is able to use Whyt from the start and, by proxy, is yours to use as well. Whyt's stats are increased by minigames that test your reflexes, speed, timing, and even your ability to use arithmetic. You can draw Whyt's face from scratch and earn outfits by earning max scores in the Minigames. You may also customize your Whyt with abilities learned by characters in your party such as jump(Innate to Kain, earned when Kain joins the party). You may even take your Whyt to battle with a friend(Wireless only, no Wi-Fi sadly) and see who's Whyt kicks the most ass.

The story is something I'll leave the player to discover on their own but the characters along your journey are as follows:

Cecil
Kain
Rydia
Tellah
Edward
Rosa
Yang
Palom
Porom
Cid
Edge
Fusoya

The new 3d overhaul is one of the most dramatic changes (as it now allows diagonal movement) and the new visuals and cutscenes are astonishing to say the least. You'll be captivated by this large story in no time as you find yourself battling against all sorts of beasts and fiends.

The hero, Cecil Harvey, is a Dark Knight of Baron who serves the king alongside his childhood friend Kain Highwind. Kain was once asked to become a Dark Knight, but instead followed his father's example and became Commander of the Dragoons. Rosa Farrell is the heroine and Cecil's girlfriend; she became a white mage and archer to protect Cecil as her mother protected her father. Cecil is Lord Captain of the "Red Wings", an elite air force unit constructed by his friend, the engineer Cid Pollendina, Baron's airship engineer

During his quest, Cecil is joined by others. Rydia, a young Summoner from the village of Mist, who joins shortly after Kain disappears and Cecil gains her trust by saving her life. Tellah is a legendary sage of Mysidia; his daughter Anna died protecting her love, prince Edward Chris von Muir of Damcyan, who poses as a bard. Yang Fang Leiden is the well-mannered head of the Monks of Fabul. Palom and Porom are twin apprentices from the magical village of Mysidia who assist Cecil as he went to Mt. Ordeals. Edward "Edge" Geraldine is the rowdy Ninja prince of Eblan who has a crush on Rydia. Lastly, FuSoYa is the guardian of the Lunarians during their long sleep.

Cecil and Golbez are the respective hero and villain representing Final Fantasy IV in Dissidia: Final Fantasy, where they are voiced by Shizuma Hodoshima and Takeshi Kaga respectively in the Japanese version.

Zeromus, the final boss of the game, is referenced in Ivalice-set titles Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift as a summonable entity (known as an "Esper" in the former and a "Scion" in the latter) of the same name.

Discuss further or criticize my review if you wish.

Reknoc
18-01-2009, 16:27
Read's more like a Wikipedia article than a review. While it's important to say what's new to the game surely it's also important to say if they worked or not? Whever the story and characters still hold up today as they did years ago when it was first released.

Then you go on to talk about the new PSP game and Tactics Advance game, why?

Omega Knuckles
18-01-2009, 16:54
Read's more like a Wikipedia article than a review. While it's important to say what's new to the game surely it's also important to say if they worked or not? Whever the story and characters still hold up today as they did years ago when it was first released.

Then you go on to talk about the new PSP game and Tactics Advance game, why?
You do bring up some very good points, I'll note these in any later reviews I make. Thanks for the advice mate. Now that I think of it, when I originally posted it, I wasn't thinking about it actually being a review.

JoeMusashi
27-05-2009, 20:28
One day I hope to beat FFIV. I've played it so many times.