Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Nov 29, 2004
User Score
8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27

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  1. gm101
    Feb 26, 2012
    10
    After some time, I decided to try out the FF games in order, so I got the first two, and I must say, I'm impressed. FF1 had some excellent RPG gameplay, while a little hard for a newcomer like me. And for its time, was truly revolutionary. Sure the plot wasn't the best, but this was done at a time when Square was about to be bankrupt, so that's forgivable. FF2, which was done after the first Final Fantasy was a success, ended up being an even better game. Excellent plot, more excellent gameplay, and a much more balanced difficulty. I'm proud to say that I am now a Final Fantasy fan. Overall Score: 9.5, which rounds up to 10.… Expand
  2. BlogDog123
    May 25, 2011
    10
    This game is beast. I mean, you get TWO graphically enhanced versions of the first TWO Final Fantasy games? Just be prepared for a challenge; Final Fantasy is no walk in the park.
  3. AnnS.
    Jul 29, 2005
    10
    Wonderful fun. A perfect introduction for those new to the Final Fantasy games.
  4. DanielG.
    Dec 8, 2004
    10
    Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls is an excellent game. They've upgraded the graphics and sound tweaked the game so that all the annoying flaws are absent, like when you'd select an enemy to attack and then someone else would finish them off and you would attack nothing. How long has it been since Nintendo actually had a traditional Final Fantasy game on their systems, even if it is a remake. It's one of the best RPGs of all time and like the Bible of console rpging. If you've never played it, heck even if you have, go school yourself on the games that started it all. I know I'm crossing my fingers for more Final Fantasy gaming where it belongs, on the NINTENDO!… Expand
  5. KrisK.
    Jul 21, 2006
    9
    Two games in one plus a spin-off of the second game= TONS of play time. I highly reccomend it.
  6. TtotheDubbaD.
    Dec 17, 2004
    10
    Incredible amount of fine-tuned gameplay (80+ hours), purely addictive and light years better than the over-rated golden sun games, which are derivative and uninspired. You MUST buy this if you like RPGs and own a GBA (and it looks incredible on the DS screen)
  7. KendylKlownfish
    May 1, 2011
    9
    Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls isn't the best looking port on a GBA, however, it is an excellent reboot of the two games that started it all. Pros: The GBA is far more common than the NES; excellent for quick-play value; fantastic remixed visuals and soundtrack; it's a pure, old-school turn based RPG. Cons: A lot of modern gamers will find it to be outdated.
  8. ohaiKendyl
    May 23, 2011
    9
    Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls are unfortunately, a bit dated. However, it's nice to revisit the two RPGs that started it all. Pros: Re-polished visuals, soundtrack, and features; simple, but refreshing gameplay; fantastic value. Cons: After playing tons of RPGs since the FF origins, Dawn of Souls feels a bit dated.

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Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    88
    9 / 9 / 9 / 8 - 35 platinum [Vol 814; 23 July 2004]
  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    It's refreshing to look back on the genesis of the world's most popular RPG.
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  3. GBA Central
    80
    An essential RPG purchase on the GBA. Yes the games are dated by todays standards, however, the high quality updates to the music and visuals go a long way to remedying this, and even with relatively simplistic gameplay, Final Fantasy 1 and 2 are vintage turn based RPGs at their very best.
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