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eToychest
Square Enix finally gave Final Fantasy II the treatment it deserved in Final Fantasy IV Advance, and whether you've worn out two of the old carts from overuse or have never even played a 2D Final Fantasy, you should pick this one up to see what made the Final Fantasy series such a powerhouse of the role-playing genre.
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Gaming Age
Armed with the updated translation, and new abilities that we did not get in the original release, Final Fantasy IV is definitely a classic RPG worth picking up and playing through again or for the first time.
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GameBrink
The game has a great story, one of my favorite stories in a game, offers fun RPG gameplay, so it’s a great game for just about every RPG fan, or at least people who loved this game before.
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| 90 |
Games Radar
Small mistakes can't wreck such a consistently pleasurable experience as FFIV. With additional content that drastically increases the role of its large and likable cast, this is one RPG you'll have slotted into your GBA or DS for a long time coming.
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| 90 |
N-Insanity
Whether you’re a fan of Final Fantasy or RPG’s, you owe it to yourself to pick this game up, especially if you haven’t played it before in the other two versions.
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Nintendo Power
One of the best RPGs of all time gets even better. [Feb 2006, p.101]
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GameCube Advanced
With the added new perks to the gameplay, new adaptive areas, and added fan service allows for enjoyment from old fans and new.
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GamePro
In addition to a well-laid out story, the pixel art is incredible, the gameplay is sensible, and the music is enjoyable. Final Fantasy IV is possibly one of the best, if not the best, game of its series.
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| 90 |
GameSpy
A great version of an RPG milestone. The story seems a bit simplistic by today's standards, but it's also uncommonly charming. The quicksave feature makes it an excellent candidate for fun on the go.
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Yahoo! Games
Get past the slightly dated presentation and you'll find a game that's as involving as the best current RPGs.
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Game Informer
A good port of a fantastic game. [Jan 2006, p.154]
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
The addition of a dash to the GBA version makes exploring snappy, and the redone graphics look great. [Feb 2006, p.112]
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RPG Fan
From the excellent storyline, to the addicting gameplay, everything in Final Fantasy IV Advance is just as good as it was in the early '90s, despite minor changes and a few lag issues.
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Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Don't let the fact that it's an update put you off. Easy to pick up and impossible to put down, this is a classic RPG. [NGC]
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My Gamer
It's doesn't do anything new, it's just the best at what it does. If you're new to RPGs, this is the best title to start off with.
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Nintendojo
Square-Enix has really produced a fine piece of software here, not only because of the quality of the original title but also because of the fantastic attention to detail.
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IGN
One hell of a great pickup for portable gaming fans and is an even better acquisition for old-school players that can't get enough of it. No other port of the title has been as thorough or content-packed as this one.
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1UP
Best of all, FF4A is more than a simple port. Like "Dawn of Souls," it offers a massive amount of bonus content.
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PALGN
Quite easily the best version released yet, and is an ideal RPG for handheld gamers. An essential purchase for what is, currently, a dead console.
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Just RPG
While Final Fantasy IV may be an old game, the story and characters have aged well, and the new content helps to flesh out the experience even further.
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GameSpot
Final Fantasy IV, arguably the breakthrough entry in the influential series, is a perfect fit for the Game Boy Advance and is a must-play experience for fans of role-playing games.
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Games Master UK
It's old-fashioned but don't let that put you off. This is a highly entertaining bit of history. [July 2006, p.63]
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| 80 |
EuroGamer
There's a depth of enjoyment to Final Fantasy IV Advance - even pathos - that few other games can match.
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Pocket Gamer UK
It might look a bit dated now, but Final Fantasy IV Advance is a classic gaming experience.
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GameCritics
It's a good RPG with varied gameplay and an interesting story that unfolds at a nice pace.
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G4 TV
Some players may not like the pacing or the style, but by any objective standard Final Fantasy IV is as much a success now as it was on the first day of release.
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NintendoWorldReport
Playing it is fun and quick, but the Lunar Ruins are tedious and are a task for completionists only. The biggest disappointment is the lack of a bonus ending for completing the Lunar Ruins, but fans of the game and/or series will still appreciate the added content.
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Gamer 2.0
Because of the game’s tried and true gameplay, solid visuals, and timeless soundtrack, this is a game that newcomers and veterans will cherish for generations to come.
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Worth Playing
If this is your first chance to play Final Fantasy IV, it's not to be missed, but if you already own the PlayStation port or the original SNES version, think about it twice or even three times.
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netjak
Despite the fact that I’d bet that my Game Boy Advance (let alone my Gamecube or my DS) is much faster and technologically sound than my Super Nintendo, this game’s slowdown and terrible enemy clock speed make this way too easy.
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