Breath of Fire IV PlayStation
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 28, 2000
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83 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: After centuries of war, the two lands bordering an impenetrable swampland have finally reached an armistice. Mysteriously, the noble Princess Elena disappears somewhere near the war-ravaged front lines. Distraught, her sister Nina goes in search of the Princess alone and on her journey, meets a mysterious young warrior named Ryu. Their destinies soon entwine. The next chapter in the epic tale of magic and mystery now unfolds. The fate of what lies ahead rests in your control.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GamePro
    100
    BF IV's fantastic voyage and cool play techniques will keep fans of the series and newbies alike riveted for days.
  2. PSX Nation
    83
    Fans will love its cruelty toward the good guys, but newcomers will want to rent to see if its reliance on "Tomba"-like skill collecting and fishing carry it over its rough spots.
  3. PSX Nation
    83
    Fans will love its cruelty toward the good guys, but newcomers will want to rent to see if its reliance on "Tomba"-like skill collecting and fishing carry it over its rough spots.
  4. Happy Puppy
    70
    Nothing less than a solid role-playing game with old-school style and flair.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. KevinD.
    10
    Its got everything I love about japanese rpg's, beautifuly drawn sprite graphics, a wonderful score & fantastic gameplay. A proper gem of a game.… Collapse
  2. Lazlo
    10
    No matter how good it's predecessors (or antecessors, if you will) were, this game trounces them all. If you want a game that makes the FF series cry in shame, then look no further for legendary graphics and gameplay that will strike deep within you and hold you forever.… Expand
  3. JuanchoP.
    10
    its the best game ever. I finished it over and over and over again. about 7 times already and i never get bored doing it!
  4. WesG.
    5
    Amazing sprite graphics do little to redeem this incredibly slow-paced step backwards for the Breath of Fire series. Much of the gameplay is made up of dIsjointed wandering from one pointless mission to the next, with no cohesive storyline to drive the action. The battles are very pretty, but with the multiple dragons of past BOF games gone, much of the appeal is lost. Add boring, familiar characters to the mix, and you've got a waste of time and money. Get Breath of Fire III instead.… Expand

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