Final Fantasy I & II Dawn of Souls
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Video Game Reviews of Final Fantasy I & II Dawn of Souls
Customer Review: 2 FF games in one package so why not?
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Hawesome
Summary: 5 Stars
This is old school RPG at its best. Two for the price of one! You can save anywhere, perfect for those fleeting moments where you need a gaming fix. I keep this in my gameboy sp in my pocket all day and any time I can just pop it open for a quickie 5 or 10 minute fix, and I can still make progress because the save system is so flexible. I play this game while watching my DVR episodes. It's great, i love the turn-based combat, and the fact that you don't have to be that skilled to play it. Sure, better games have come out since these, but they still have a lot of charm. Go for it!Customer Review: A Classic Story Reborn on your Gameboy Advance
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I have been a Final Fantasy fan for many, many years. I have played most of their incarnations from one system to the other, and have very little to say that's bad about the series. However, my first love (and still is my first) is Final Fantasy I, remembering the days when I played this classic on the NES. Besides having better graphics, the ease of play has increased over the difficulty, making the game that much more enjoyable for vets and entry-level beginners alike. Despite the lack of a background for your characters, the selection is moderate for an old RPG such as this (my favorite character is the Black Mage). I strongly suggest getting the strategy guide as well for this gem, because when you get to certain areas it's hard to ascertain where to go next. The villagers in a nearby town don't provide much in the way of clues. As far as Final Fantasy II goes, I haven't really started playing it yet, however, from trying it out I'm impressed with it. I did not play the Japanese version of this game, so this review is about Final Fantasy I. Since you get two great games for the price of one, I can't see where you would go wrong.
All in all, a great classic RPG that doesn't disappoint old-school fans, and gives beginning dungeon-delvers something to experience for the first time with enjoyment. Get this game.
Customer Review: A pretty good game.
Summary: 5 Stars
This Final Fantasy game is a 2 for 1 deal. Final Fantasy II was never relished in the U.S.A, so I was glad to get it. Final Fantasy I's plot is you pick 4 warrioers, and you use them to restore light to these cristils, wicth are the elaments of the world. Final Fantasy II's plot is you play as 3 characters named Firon, Maria, and Guy, to defeat the Empirer. NOTE: SPOILERS AHEAD! You'll get new characters, but most will die. You levil up in Final Fantasy I by gaining Exp. by winning battils. If you like actoin games, this isn't for you. But, if you like RPG'S, you'll love this. With a ton of unlockabls, and a good storyline for both, this, my friend, is a worthy Final Fantasy game.
Customer Review: Old School Fun
Summary: 5 Stars
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.