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| From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $32.89
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New (33) Used (8) from $27.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 97
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.6
MPN: 90811
Model: 90811
UPC: 662248908113
EAN: 0662248908113
ASIN: B00184219U
Release Date: July 22, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice acting | | • | Create a versatile party using the all-new Augment System - a dynamic system that allows the player to assign special abilities to characters | | • | Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS | | • | Navigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen presentation | | • | Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection |
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Product Description
Final Fantasy IV for DS is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world. Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things that offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might that they possess. Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction. Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss, and self-discovery. Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Final Fantasy IV DS: A remake that cannot be missed! August 20, 2008
Seeing that Final Fantasy IV (known as Final Fantasy II for the Super NES) was released around 15 years ago, there are a whole generation of youngsters and teens that never got a chance to experience this game.
And, for some of us, Final Fantasy II was one of the best RPG's we ever played.
So why remake a game that is over 15 years old, especially when so many other good FF games (including FFIII(VI), FFVII, FFIX and FFX) have come out?
First of all, FFIV introduced the Active Time Battle system into Final Fantasy games. This has been the standard (for the most part) ever since. Second, the story in FFIV is outstanding, and even surpasses other FF titles that have come out on next gen systems. Third, the game has been given all new voice acting, been retranslated, and made much harder than previous releases of FFII (the US got the "easy" version).
Graphically, this game pushes the limit of the DS. Both the CGI's and the Summon animations are outstanding. Backgrounds have been enhanced and look nothing like the blocky SNES ones.
As for sound, FFII had a great score (again, some would consider it the best of the FF games), and while some found the voice acting terrible, I had absolutely no problem with it and it added to the experience.
For the DS, a new Augment system was added, and pretty much is mandatory to learn and use if you want to beat the two new optional bosses in the game. It definitely adds a new level to strategy (and, you have to play through THREE times to get all the augments and special bosses!). The replay value was significantly increased by these actions.
However, the one thing that may hold FFIV DS back in terms of being perfect is the difficultly level. This is not an easy game. Whether you are a FFIV newbie, or played previous versions, you are in for a shock. Message boards have filled up with people dying in places that would have been considered ridiculously early in previous versions of FFIV. Be forewarned: Level grinding is definitely required in this version. And, I would not have this be the first RPG for someone, let alone they get frustrated and chuck their DS!
Overall, this game is an awesome walk down memory lane for some, and introduces others to just how great RPG's have been in the past.
Definitely pick this product up. For sure one of the top 3 RPG's on the DS, and miles above FFIII DS!
Final Fantasy IV...... August 19, 2008
Being the first game I've played in awhile, Final Fantasy IV delivers the goods like it ought to. I'll admit, I played the Gameboy Advance version of this game and loved it but came into this one a little speculative about whether it'd be any good or not. Well, I'm here to tell ya' that it is the best Square Enix remake I've ever played. Matrix really did a good job with this remake. It easily trumps Final Fantasy III in every way. The story itself goes a little something like this....Cecil is the lord captain of the Red Wings of Baron. Bound by his duty to serve his king and country, his conscience is heavy with the sins that he is committing in their name. Returning from a mission to Baron's friendly neighbor Mysidia, he finally dares to question his king's motives. For his insubordination, Cecil is stripped of his rank and sent on an errand north to the village of Mist, where his destiny is revealed to him and his journey begins. The story itself is told in cinematic style prsentation with voice acting. Throughout his journey, Cecil is joined by a number of intriguing characters: Kain, his best friend and a dragoon of considerable skill; Rosa, his lady love, who became a white mage to support him on the frontlines; Rydia, a summoner capable of calling the legendary Eidolons (referred to as summon monsters in other games) to her aid; Tellah, a revenge-driven sage who's forgotten more than most have learned; and many more.
Make no mistake, though, Final Fantasy IV is only for the hardcore RPG fan. Why, you ask? Well, unlike FF3, the battles in this game are really hard. If you make it through a battle, you'll realize it isn't through luck that you did but sheer skill. Admittedly, I went away from the game feeling more satisfied that I did but was annoyed somewhat by it being so hard. Yet, I think it reaches that perfect challenge.
The graphics are simply amazing. Simply the best I've seen on the Nintendo DS. With easily the best character and world designs on any game.
The greatest nostalgia trip I ever took. August 19, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hardcore RPG gamers of the old school variety will know what I'm talking about. When this game was originally released in the U.S. as "Final Fantasy 2" on the Super Nintendo; this genre barely existed stateside. But those of us that picked it up had our tastes in video games -if not in all entertainment- permanently changed after playing FF4. There were two kinds of people I showed this to back in the day: people who couldn't even comprehend a game where instead of controlling a character directly you issued them orders and watched them carry them out, and people who became instant hardcore RPG fanatics. Type B: this one's for you.
FF for the NES was a cute little adventure where you handpicked your party out of a small array of cookie-cutter archetypes and set about hunting treasure and fighting monsters and such. It was a start. That and "Dragon Quest" were the only games in town at that time. Then, along with the SNES came this mindblower. Having been skipped over by two Japanese sequels, Americans were treated to their first video game that was on par with other mediums of entertainment. Mario could jump around, Sonic was fast, Samus had cool weapons, and Link had massive worlds to explore, but did you ever really FEEL for them? Did you ever have to watch them die for reals, knowing that you wouldn't be playing as them again in this playthrough? this game made me feel loss, excitement, accomplishment, and a genuine NEED to see what was going to happen next. FF4 has a story that could compete with the best novels, great art designs, wonderful characters with unique abilities and personalities, epic powers at your control, and what I still consider to be the finest score ever in a video game. This one changed video games from a childhood diversion to a lifelong obsession for me. I've spent nearly two decades wishing for a direct sequel (FF: Mystic Quest" was a HUGE letdown), a cartoon series, a movie, something/anything to pay homage to the video game that deserves it most. Final Fantasy VII on Playstation was the first huge hit of the series and the one that gets most of the love from younger fans, but it lacks the flawless execution, focus, and originality of 4. Nonetheless, it's popularity earned it a cool CG movie and spin-offs. But my prayers have been answered in a way with this ground-up remake of my favorite game of all time. I bought the Nintendo DS just for this game. Now let's just hope it catches on this time around and gets the FF7-like treatment it deserves.
I showed the opening animation to a woman at work and her jaw dropped. "SO COOL!" were her exact words. That barely begins to describe how much I enjoyed seeing my favorite characters realized in 3D glory after some 17 years of picturing it in my head. FF4 has been faithfully reproduced in it's entirety with completely redone graphics, new character models, actual cutscenes, some voice-acting, and many more new additions that only make this classic better. You can now raise and train your very own monster who can be conjured to battle in your summoner's place using techniques learned from your party. The training consists of several mini-games that use the DS's stylus in interesting ways. You can even draw the monster's face however you like. Very cool. The dual-screens make using the mini-map extremely handy. The augment capability adds some customization to the game and assures that even when you say goodbye to your favorite characters, some of their talents can still help you out. The only way I could be happier with what I got was if it had been given the full-on next-gen treatment on the Xbox 360. And yes, I would buy this game yet again to experience that. It is that good. A hundred bloated Lost Odysseys, Legend of Dragoons, and Blue Dragons as well as subsequent Final Fantasy games have tried and failed to recapture the one-of-a-kind character work, epic story, unforgettable score, and perfect pacing of this almost-forgotten relic of a genre that is still going strong in part because of the groundwork laid by this title. This is the most fun one can have with one tiny game cartridge.
I spend most of my free time watching genre films, reading comic books and novels, playing story-based video games, and watching any outstanding television series out there, so rest assured that I know a great story when I see one regardless of the medium. Playing through FF4 -even for the dozenth time- gives me the same feeling I get when watching the Star Wars Trilogy or reading The Lord of the Rings. Great fiction is great fiction and this is the kind of game, dated as it is, that reminds me why I'm still doing this at age 30. If you've ever enjoyed a role-playing game in any way, shape, or form don't hesitate to pick this up. It is the best Japanese RPG of all time and it accomplishes that without mindblowing graphics, dozens of lengthy cutscenes, or even decent voice-acting. Buy it!
 FFIV remake slightly different gameplay with updated graphics. August 17, 2008
This game was originally sold as Final Fantasy II in North America for the Super Nintendo. This is now the third remake of the game that I am aware of. The First remake was for the PS. The second remake was for the GBA. Finally, we have this remake for the DS.
The story is pretty well known. For anyone who has not played the original or the remakes, this is a must play game. The story has not been altered much. Most people who buy this probably have played it before. First off, this is supposed to be the hard version of the game based off the original Japanese version. It has updated graphics that give it a PS1, N64 feel to the game. It has a new feature called augments that allow you to give special abilities to different characters for example, you can give Yang's kick ability to Cecil. This is an interesting change but you don't have to use them at all. We also have voice acting sometimes which is performed well is some areas, bad in others. Edge in particular, is pretty shameful. Then, we have the sound/music issue which can get choppy at times. Not good for people who enjoy the music.
I was hesitant to buy this remake but it was worth it just to see how the monsters and characters were rendered and the updated spell castings. For new comers, this would be perfect for playing it the first time through. For long time fans of the game or completists, this is good buy. The casual fan should just rent this one.
One of the finest fantasies reborn once again! August 14, 2008
After it's original launch on the SNES in 1991, "Final Fantasy IV" (re-named II in North America at the time) proved to be a very enthralling RPG for its time. In late 2001, it was re-released for the original Playstation, bundled with "Chrono Trigger" in "Final Fantasy Chronicles". The translation was better and CG-rendered cutscenes were added. For purists, it was a return to the nostalgic days on the SNES. In 2006, the game was re-released for the Game Boy Advance, under the name, "Final Fantasy IV Advance". The translation and graphics were better than ever and it became one of the most popular portable RPGs available! Finally, in 2007, FFIV is reborn once again for the Nintendo DS.
The graphics, translation, and music have received a complete makeover and the end result is amazing! The game has gone completely 3D with new voice-overs, but with the original gameplay intact. In addition, there are new secrets, such as New Game+ mode, which allows you to replay through the game a second time, with rare items and weapons collected from the last playthrough. However, there's no denying that this is the hardest version of FFIV by far! Enemies and bosses are stronger than ever and you'll have to use good strategy if you're determined to get past them. This may frustrate some gamers, especially those new to the genre. Cons aside, this is an excellent remake of FFIV! Fans of the SNES/PSX/GBA releases will enjoy playing through the game once again. Highly recommended!
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