Final Fantasy IV

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Final Fantasy IV is a classic RPG that pioneered the Active Time Battle system, letting players manage combat with real-time action bars. Characters gain abilities through the Augment system, letting you copy skills from allies to build custom strategies. The story follows Cecil, a knight torn between duty and a rebellion, navigating political intrigue and personal conflict. Turn-based elements blend with action as you manage resources and character growth over a long story. The 2007 remaster added Hard mode, rebalanced encounters, autosaves, and a sharper UI while upgrading visuals to higher resolutions. Originally released in 2012 for PC and mobile, it retains the 1991 PlayStation version's core but polishes rough edges. Fans note its influence on later RPGs and the flexibility of its character customization. Some find the pacing slow but praise the emotional stakes and tactical depth.