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100Final Fantasy IV is just as good as it was seventeen years ago. It still has one of the most memorable RPG stories, excelling with both its aesthetics and value for money. But despite all of this, the thing that makes this the best RPG on DS - and arguably the best game - is the gameplay.
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70Fans of the original game owe it to themselves to pick up this extremely challenging remake, if only to test their skills.
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80FFIV has always been a solid game and will always remain that way, but some games don’t hold up as well as others over the years and, for most of us, nostalgia can only take you so far.
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90Ultimately, Final Fantasy IV successfully proves that remakes can be an honest business.
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90Final Fantasy IV DS is a solid RPG which has survived the test of time, the first incarnation being released in more than 15 years ago.
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But lying at the heart is the same solid gameplay that was popular in the nineties - unforgiving at times, but a shining example of what makes the series great.
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90Final Fantasy IV is still a cult-classic, even after all those years, and it should be highly recommended to any fan of the series and/or the genre.
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A very challenging RPG that'll appeal to all fans of the genre: the graphics are superb, the soundtrack is great, and the gameplay is top-notch. When everything is said and done, this is a must-have RPG.
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80It's not the best Final fantasy game in the series - even with the new additions to what was already a strong classic JRPG, the inescapable confines of the structure make this literally a lesser game than many of the subsequent releases - but it's a respectful and assured update and that freshens an aged experience for a modern audience.
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It was an unparalleled experience in the early 90s and holds up remarkably well today.
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93The perfect game for bringing old and new FF fans together.
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92Reborn, the DS version remains surprisingly faithful while bringing the game into the modern era. The few additional mechanics are somewhat disposable, but the core gameplay remains engaging so many years later.
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91So, if you have played Final Fantasy IV, or if you have never tried it but are familiar with other examples of the genre, you will definitely enjoy Final Fantasy IV for the DS.
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91Fantastic and epic story.
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90The epic story of love, betrayal, and redemption is reborn better than ever in glorious 3D.
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90Without a doubt one of the best portable remakes of a console classic, Final Fantasy IV for the Nintendo DS is a remarkable and downright satisfying game that does justice to the original and RPGs.
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Final Fantasy IV is not just a re-release of something that has been done a thousand times before, it is worthy of being called a remake as they added a lot of new stuff to the game as well as did a serious touch-up of many of the games aspects.
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90Final Fantasy IV is another DS masterpiece.
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90Final Fantasy IV is a game that has aged remarkably well over the years, and this update has undoubtedly given the game new life.
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90FFIV DS is a winner. Not only is it the defining iteration of FFIV, it's one of the greatest remakes ever produced and deserves a permanent spot in every DS owner's collection.
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90Light defeats darkness in Final Fantasy IV, an RPG game coming back to present in a new 3D visual way. It has the same epic story as ever but adds unknown intro scenes and an improved musical score to the challenging gameplay. If you are a Final Fantasy fan, then don't doubt. FFIV is an impressive adventure for the Nintendo DS hardcore gamer.
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Its an important piece of gaming history, it's better than nearly every other DS RPG (Pokemon and Rocket Slime excluded) and its truly the only version of IV that's worth owning at this point.
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The definitive version of FFIV….but just barely. Beautiful and containing a hardcore challenge, but other than the cosmetic changes there’s not much new here. If you’ve never played Final Fantasy IV before, now is the time.
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87For newcomers, you’re about to get a lesson in “hardcore gaming 101,” but if you put in the time, and put up with the difficulty, you’ll have a chance to really “get” what Final Fantasy is all about.
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A real gem of an RPG. The new DS version is definitely the best way to enjoy the title and should provide fans with hours of fun.
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This enhanced remake of Final Fantasy IV does a remarkable job of blending 3D visuals with classic gameplay; it's familiar, yet still drives you to keep playing. [Aug 2008, p.91]
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The updated graphics and visual flair may make it more appealing to new gamers, but it retains enough of the old game to warm SNES gamers' nostalgic hearts.
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A well crafted remake of a well-loved game. Nostalgics, completists and other Final Fantasy fans can buy with confidence, but newcomers are better off looking elsewhere to begin with.
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85Final Fantasy IV proves that it's possible to improve on a classic through minor but meaningful changes.
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80Love it or shove it, Final Fantasy IV on the DS is a challenging, RPG classic which still offers plenty of bang for your gaming buck. While it is essentially the same old book with an updated (3D) cover, fans both new and old will delight in the extreme makeover.