Final Fantasy VI Advance Game Boy Advance
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9.3

Universal acclaim- based on 79 Ratings

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  • Summary: This title are more than a simple port of the SNES classic — every aspect of the games has been reviewed and enhanced. Additionally, a host of brand-new elements has been seamlessly merged with the original game, providing unexpected surprises for longtime fans. With new dungeons, new job classes, and other exciting features, both old-school players and newcomers can enjoy this genre-defining FINAL FANTASY title in a portable format.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Final Fantasy VI Advance not only set the bar for RPG's in the 16-bit era, it sets a standard that few games reach in the modern era of gaming. This game won't win any beauty pageants, but easily makes up with any shortcomings with story and customizations.
  2. My Gamer
    96
    This game alone should extend the life of the system for a while longer.
  3. GameCube Advanced
    95
    Having one of the greatest RPGs ever made in your pocket is simply too awesome not to recommend.
  4. PALGN
    90
    The game that changed a series, and this GBA remake is near perfect. We went close to giving it a higher score, but if you like RPGs at all you really should buy this game.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    90
    The best of the three GBA re-issues, Final Fantasy VI Advance is a timeless dollop of role-playing adventure gaming.
  6. Game Informer
    90
    Final Fantasy VI is one of the best RPGs ever made, and this version doesn't sacrifice any of its inherent awesomeness. From the huge cast of characters and their special moves to the memorable scenes like the opera house event, it is all intact and as good as you remember.
  7. GameDaily
    80
    One of the Game Boy Advance's last role-playing games, Final Fantasy VI Advance also proves one of its best.

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
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  1. concacon
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    The best Final Fantasy ever. Incredible cast with memorable personalities, beautifully integrated into the story which is full of all sorts of emotions and even subtle to hilarious humor (e.g. Locke's comments or Sabin's lack of communication skill made up by his great heart, which reminds me of Wakka or Laguna). Kefka is the craziest villain ever, as he even kills his boss late in the game as well as committing genocide and HIS LAUGHTER!!!. Most original ingame-events for example Ultros' appearances, the opera play, Shadow's dream sequences, sidequests and everything. The soundtrack is well-conceived as well. It even becomes difficult as you proceed through the World Of Ruin. Wonderful game, a still underrated classic and best FF game to date.… Expand
  2. ChrisP.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    I had never played this classic SNES rpg before until the GBA version. This is one of my favorite Final Fantasy games and one of my favorite games of all time. I must play for all true rpg fans!… Expand
  3. houjo2000
    Oct 13, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy VI- the best game ever made, period. Each character has better character development than the entire cast of pretty much all games coming out today- not a big deal? Well, how about swallowing the fact that this game also has more characters than pretty much any other game- a whopping 14 playables, plus a few briefly playable. Best video game villain ever. Listen to the soundtrack- every single track fits the spot it plays like a glove, with the most powerful emotional scenes in a game matched by an equally masterful score. Oh, not only that- it would take you longer to listen to the music alone than to beat the newest Call of Duty.. scratch that, the newest two CoDs.

    The simple sprites get the job done, and still display emotion better than most JRPG characters these days.

    This game is awesome- I could live another eighty years and still never see a game this good again.    … Expand
  4. WillT.
    May 30, 2008
    10
    The greatest role playing mae of all time. With all do respect to FF7, Final Fantasy VI broke all the barriers first. A complex and compelling cast. A story with unparalleled depth and refinement. And a masterful art style that was nothing short of beautiful. One of the 10 best games of all time. A game that every RPG fan should admire and own.… Expand
  5. oblivion2011
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    The 1st FF game I've ever got, and hands down, the best one I've played. I fell in love with all of the characters in this game, very well developed. And the plot is also heart-warming, as you experience all of the main characters side-stories. I would want to play the original game on the SNES to see the brilliance of Final Fantasy VI back then.… Expand
  6. ImUnavailable
    Feb 27, 2012
    10
    The greatest of all Final Fantasy games, FF6 is a wondrous experience filled with memorable characters, a thrilling story and some of the best music in video games.… Expand
  7. JacobP.
    Feb 7, 2007
    8
    I'm a little biased in that Final Fantasy 6 is my favorite of the FF games, and this game doesn't disappoint. Considering the hardware on the GBA, the music is impressive and the sound effects are adequate. The game itself seems like an only adequate port in that it suffers from a trace amount of slowdown that is present almost constantly, much more than FF4 Advance or FF5 Advance. It really annoyed me at first, but after a few hours of playing I got pretty used to it. It sports a new translation, which is arguably better than the original SNES translation. In all, it's a pretty extensive game, and one I recommend to anyone who wants a nice dose of old school Final Fantasy on the go.… Expand

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