Final Fantasy I & II Dawn of Souls
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Video Game Reviews of Final Fantasy I & II Dawn of Souls
Customer Review: Great start to a great series
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: plz read
Summary: 1 Stars
i cannot beleive the credit people are giving this game. No offence to the NES but i would rather play other games. Some one gave my friend the game for his little brother who i had just bought his advance from so he gave the game to me. I would never spend money on this game. I suggest final fantasy XII for the PS2 or boktai for the gba.Customer Review: "But the people who believe in prophecy patiently await its fulfillment"
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, I started playing Final Fantasy after I finished Golden Sun and Golden Sun The Lost Age, so the game was at a disadvantage from the start. I was used to the superior graphics and music of Golden Sun. I was also confused about how to equip my characters (it's actually very easy) and the White Mage / Black Mage powers were different from the psynergy I was used to. After playing the game with the help of a walkthrough, however, I really ended up enjoying it. Since it is an older game than Golden Sun, it must have been quite a remarkable game when it first came out. Being two games in one, it is quite a bargain now (shop around, you can find it cheap).
I completed Final Fantasy I and am almost finished with II. The graphics and music to the sequel are definitely an improvement. The differences between the two games mainly concern the use of magic. In the first game, you buy magic of increasing power as you progress in the game. You can have several of the same power but at different levels (i.e. Cure, Cura, Curaja, or Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga). In Final Fantasy II, you buy, find, or win in battle certain tomes and build up their levels by using them. The higher the level, the more times you have to use the power to increase to the next level. Training is, therefore, more important in Final Fantasy II as you need to build up HP, MP, and Magic levels. You do not conserve Magic like in Final Fantasy I. Train in an area that gives you decent gils next to a town so you can heal up at an inn and go right back out and resume training. Also, all your characters can have any Tome. Powers are not reserved for just White Mages or Black Mages. Learning and asking about certain terms that you store is another difference. They help you interact with characters who guide you through the game but, with a walkthrough, those things are explained to you anyway. The storyline to II is a little hard to follow but, with the walkthrough, it doesn't matter if you understand it or not.
One thing I do not care for in Final Fantasy II is that your fourth character keeps changing. You'll build up your 4th man's (or woman's) fighting skills and HP and he leaves or is lost or killed. Then, when another character joins you, you have to train all over again. Hint: DO NOT de-equip Minwu, Ricard, or Josef (he'll just have defensive items because he fights better with his hands) if you plan on carrying over to the Soul of Rebirth game which is a bonus that unlocks after beating FFII. Anyway, if you are just starting out on role-playing games, this two-game cartridge is an excellent way to start. You can save at almost any place in the game (except during battles, of course) and can buy plenty of Hi-Potions, Ethers, and Phoenix Downs to keep you alive. The games are not nearly as long and involved as more recent rpgs and, with a walkthrough (I used an excellent guide by Dark Vortex for both games available on gamefaqs), you should have a month or two of fun! P.S.: There is an odd scene in FFII where the Empress seemingly tries to seduce your main character, Firion. Watch for it.
Customer Review: Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls........
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm happy to finally have been able to locate a copy of Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls. Getting to play these two games in the series is quite a joy just to see how the series has evolved through the years. In Final Fantasy I, you pick a team of four to set off on a journey to battle the forces of Chaos. Picking the right jobs are key in this game to beat Chaos' forces. In my opinion, the story was a little lean in the first game but it's a good game nonetheless. In Final Fantasy II, four orphans unite and fight to undo an evil empire. They key to making it through this game is to pick the right weapons and use them alot to do battle with as you don't level up through experience...the more you use your weapons & abilities- the stronger you get. I have to admit, it was fun to finally get to play FFII as it was previously unavailable in america on a handheld.
Thankfully, Square Enix improved the graphics and sound somewhat from the originals(although not a great deal). It would've been nice to see a little more animation used on the enemies but, then again, I guess we wouldn't have seen how far the game has come through the years.
If you like old-school roleplaying, you can't go wrong with Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls. You get alot of bang for your buck with this collection. Even moreso than the Phantasy Star Collection on the Gameboy Advance and that's one of my favorites.
Customer Review: Nice Spin on the Beginning
Summary: 4 Stars
Final Fantasy has evolved into one of the longest lasting and best series in the video game industry. Known for its memorable storylines and traditional battle system, it's unquestionable that it has gained a considerable cult following.
As a handheld port of the Playstation's "Final Fantasy Origens", "Dawn of Souls" is a great remake that emphasizes the vision on these 2 important games. Although it can be hard to compare these 2 to their epic successors, they offer a journey into the past that can give insight to a FF fan how this series began. It's also a great purchase for any owner of the Gameboy Advance/Nintendo DS looking for a good RPG or a game worth the purchase to spend some time on. Final Fantasy I is the game that started it all, and the remake give life to the game that set the precedent of the battle system and the manner in which the stories take form. Final Fantasy II offers more customization with the characters, and is an early predecessor to the in-depth storyline the future installments would have.
The only drawback is that the battles can get very repetitive and tedious, being every few tile steps, the player is plunged into yet another battle. Also, a guidebook or online walkthrough becomes almost necessary, as it is easy to get lost, and at times there is no clear direction of where to go to next. This game can be very straining on the eyes (at least on the Nintendo DS) as the monsters are the size of a thumb tack and the numbers and letters are even smaller. You might consider playing this on a TV w/ the Gamecube adapter.
Overall, this game is a nice addition to the GBA catalogue, and the extra dungeons are sure to add plenty of gameplay to the user.