| 93 |
Game Informer
The sound is excellent and the music consists of lovely tunes typical of the series. [Apr 2003, p.85]
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| 91 |
PSX Nation
This compilation’s been given enough bells and whistles (unlockable art gallery, redesigned interface, prettier graphics, remastered soundtracks, CG intermissions, etc.) to appeal to a whole new generation of gamers weaned on the series’ trademarked formula of turn-based battles and high-quality (for their time) production values.
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| 91 |
Gaming Age
If you can get pass the obvious dated graphics then you will be in for a serious treat.
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| 90 |
IGN
This one-disc set is literally overflowing with a high-quality history lesson that not only provides well over 40 hours of simplistic but addicting gameplay, but a true look back at the origins of the world's most popular RPG franchise.
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| 90 |
Game Over Online
Final Fantasy and FFII has something that many games nowadays either lack or feature poorly: a well-developed, creative and engaging plot. If you’re into RPG’s in any way, get to the store and get a copy of Final Fantasy Origins. You’ll have over a hundred hours of play in your hands, and you won’t regret a single minute of it.
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| 90 |
Armchair Empire
Unlike the later games, Final Fantasy II showcases the most involved learning and experience system of the series - all weapons, shields, and spells have some associated skill level in using them.
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| 80 |
Cheat Code Central Platinum
FF Origins would not stand a chance today if it were a new release but it proves that good games don't always need major production values.
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| 80 |
TotalGames.net
Origins provides you with two mammoth-sized RPGs in the form of Final Fantasy I and II. Both offer fantastic stories, and anyone familiar with the later games in the series will immediately be immersed.
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| 80 |
Play Magazine
Play "Final Fantasy I" as a blast from the past, but play "Final Fantasy II" simply because it's a fantastic old-school RPG. [May 2003, p.67]
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| 80 |
Adrenaline Vault
The gameplay is still as enjoyable as it was 15 years ago, maybe even more so.
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| 80 |
TechTV
Anthologies can be a sketchy business, but Final Fantasy Origins delivers the goods and shows that, even now, the current crop of high-gloss, tech tour-de-force games have ancestors that can and should be honored.
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| 80 |
GMR Magazine
For those who are just curious, it might not be worth your time, but with teh Amano art gallery, an Easy mode for "FFI," and other improvements, the old school will be pleased. [Mar 2003, p.65]
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| 75 |
GameNow
From a collector's vantage point, this disk is indispensible. [Apr 2003, p.46]
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| 75 |
Cinescape
A no-brainer for anyone that enjoys RPGS.
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| 75 |
netjak
Play this to understand where Final Fantasy, which has done so much for gaming in general, has come from. Play this to appreciate how good things were even back then, even if they aren't really the same. But if you want what you had before, save your cash. Time and gaming has moved on - even if I haven't fully.
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| 73 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
"Final Fantasy" is an impenetrable mess with a bare-bones bore of a battle system that's all about mindless levelling-up. But "Final Fantasy II" is a real treat: The story, system, and pacing all hold up marvelously. [Apr 2003, p.134]
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| 70 |
GameSpot
Origins won't win over staunchly anti-RPG players, but for fans of the genre, this is quite a deal.
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| 70 |
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Simply said, Final Fantasy Origins is a must-have title for any RPG lover - no matter how casual or passionate your devotion to role-playing games. [Apr 2003, p.88]
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| 70 |
Games Domain
Games don't have to look great to play great.
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| 70 |
GamePro
While regular Joes will miss nothing if they pass this up, the art galleries and new music are enough to make Origins worth it to hardcore FF fanatics.
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| 60 |
GameCritics
Pleasant graphically, but disturbing as a more complete experience.
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