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Final Fantasy VI Advance
Universal acclaim
Based on 25 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: February 5, 2007
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. [Square Enix]
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What The Critics Said
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GameSpy
If video game history were ever to be taught to children, then Final Fantasy VI should be part of the curriculum's required playing. Its characters are among the genre's most unique and memorable, while its villain is quite possibly the most well-crafted embodiment of evil in RPG history.
Read Full Review >Modojo
The game itself is timeless. It's not so old that people are turned off by the primitive graphics and it has an engaging enough battle system that those new to turn based RPGs won't get bored. It still has the same fun factor as the SNES game, but now you can take it anywhere you want, so what more can I say?
Read Full Review >G4 TV
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.
Read Full Review >My Gamer
This game alone should extend the life of the system for a while longer.
Read Full Review >Official Nintendo Magazine UK
It's the sheer scope of the gameplay that sets this apart from other pretenders. [July 2007, p.91]
GamePro
Assuredly, a great majority of RPGers have already beaten Final Fantasy VI multiple times, and while this game is pretty much a direct port, I still recommend it highly just for sweet nostalgia's sake.
Read Full Review >GameCube Advanced
Having one of the greatest RPGs ever made in your pocket is simply too awesome not to recommend.
Read Full Review >netjak
Final Fantasy VI Advance immediately joins the short list of best games available for any portable system. Unparalleled graphics and epic music draw you into the world, and well-developed characters and a sweeping plot keep you interested from start to finish.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
FINAL FANTASY VI Advance is as close to a perfect RPG as you're going to find on any system. [Mar. 2007, p.87]
Pelit (Finland)
Save the mage girl, save the world. With the exception of the too-frequent random battles, Final Fantasy VI is all good. [Aug 2007]
PALGN
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.
Read Full Review >Pocket Gamer UK
The best of the three GBA re-issues, Final Fantasy VI Advance is a timeless dollop of role-playing adventure gaming.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
In 1994 the fresh gameplay ideas Final Fantasy 6 brought to the RPG genre, coupled with the highly enjoyable story, brilliant ensemble cast and stirring score would have made the game an easy, trailblazing Eurogamer 10. It's either a remarkable testament to the original development team's vision and skill, or a damning indictment of a genre that this is so very nearly the case thirteen years on.
Read Full Review >1UP
FFVIA is a mostly great port of a mostly great game, and that makes it entirely worth having. If this has to be the end of the GBA's lifespan, we can't think of a better way to go.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
Final Fantasy VI Advance is the last Game Boy Advance game from Square-Enix and Nintendo, but this classic game is a great way to say goodbye to a system.
Read Full Review >Games Radar
A well-made game that’s better than most RPGs that we’ve seen released these past few years, and all of the new additions in this version only help make it even more awesome.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
Besides the sound quality issues, players have little reason to choose the original cart over this GBA port. Everything that made Final Fantasy VI great on the SNES is here, and then some.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
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.
Read Full Review >IGN
What matters above all else, though, is that even in 2007, FF6 is exceptional fun. Even with its dated visuals and familiar concepts, it's one of the greatest games the world has ever seen, and it's just as entertaining now as it was during Clinton's first term.
Read Full Review >GameTrailers
With its refined mastering of the English language, VI Advance is an even better example of how a brilliant story can immerse you in any game, no matter how small in stature the characters are.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Final Fantasy VI Advance is a great port of an excellent role-playing game, and it's one that shouldn't be missed.
Read Full Review >GameBrink
Final Fantasy VI Advance may not offer as much as previous re-releases of FF titles in terms of extras but, it’s still a classic to play through. [JPN Import]
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
One of the last GBA games is also one of the best - it's the only GBA game you'll need in 2007. [Apr 2007, p.58]
Worth Playing
With a wide cast of enjoyable characters, a surprisingly interesting plot, and an enjoyable battle system, Final Fantasy VI is the perfect title to bid adieu to the tiny system which has given us years of enjoyment.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
One of the Game Boy Advance's last role-playing games, Final Fantasy VI Advance also proves one of its best.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 26 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Hanif gave it a9:
I would have given it a ten, but the GBA version left out a few minor details, which is unforgivable for a FF6 purist like myself. Most notable of the omissions was Celes's torturing in the prison cell in South Figaro. While I am no fan of hitting woman, her beating made the empire seem oh so evil and also very real.
John J gave it a10:
The best title of Final Fantasy saga, with incredible sprite animation and with the longest and emmotive history of all the Final Fantasy games.
Tommi K. gave it a10:
Amazing Final Fantasy game. New content brings easily up to 50 hours of gameplay. The translation is superb. Also it has greatest story of all videogames.
Will T. gave it a10:
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.
Neo Mr. Smith gave it a10:
perfect
conca con gave it a10:
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.
Najin J. gave it a10:
The only RPG I've bothered playing inside out--sidequests included; due to it's engaging storyline. It's always great to see older RPGs be resurrected so they can be preserved amongst younger gamers too.
