Final Fantasy IV
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About Final Fantasy IV
This title is a full three-dimensional remake of the classic Japanese RPG originally released as Final Fantasy II in North America for the Super Nintendo. Matrix Software built this version from the ground up to run on the Nintendo DS, launching it on December 20, 2007. Square Enix published the game and replaced the original two-dimensional sprites with real-time 3D graphics while keeping the party members in a super-deformed style. You can hear voice acting during cutscenes and access new menu options that let characters chat or offer advice. It stands as a distinct entry in the franchise rather than just another port of the same code.
Gameplay
You move through the world with a real-time battle system where you command your party members to attack, defend, use magic, or cast spells. Each character belongs to a specific class that limits their standard abilities but allows you to equip augments found on enemies or in hidden locations. These augments grant new resistances or spells outside your class norms. Exploration is critical because finding every secret area unlocks bonus items. You can customize Rydia's summon attacks and complete side quests like naming the moogle. The difficulty ramps up significantly compared to earlier Western versions, forcing you to manage resources carefully while navigating dungeons and towns on a single player adventure.
What Players Think
Players on PlayPile rate this title highly with an IGDB score of 82.1 out of 100 based on 99 ratings. The community reports that most users spend around 35 hours completing the main story, while completionists push past 60 hours to find every augment and secret item. Review snippets often mention the increased difficulty as a major factor in engagement, with many noting it feels harder than the original SNES release. Moods skew heavily toward nostalgic satisfaction mixed with frustration due to the tougher encounters. Users frequently discuss the new voice acting and the convenience of reading character conversations for advice during long play sessions.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth playing if you want a challenging RPG experience that respects the original story while adding modern conveniences. The price sits around $10.99 on Green Man Gaming, which is reasonable for the amount of content provided. You will unlock numerous achievements related to map completion and specific augment collections. I would recommend this only if you are okay with fighting harder battles than previous versions allowed. Do not expect a casual stroll through a fantasy world since the difficulty spike demands your full attention throughout the 30-plus hour runtime.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
82.1
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