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Pretty nice

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

These two games were pretty nice. They weren't revoloutionary, but they provided me with several hours of good fun. Square did a good job in modernizing them, too. I never played these games in their original era, so I don't have the same nostalgia that others do. Anyway, here's my summary of these games...

Final Fantasy I was okay. Nice graphics, a big world to explore, not too challenging. I liked the save-anywhere feature. However, the game was a bit mindless, and was very light on story. Also, the improved dialogue removed a lot of the in-game hints, so I had to use an online strategy guide. The new, randomized dungeons that were added to this version were very confusing and not fun at all, so I chose not to do them. I would give this part of the package three stars.

Final Fantasy II was much better. The story was more involved; the characters had more personality. Thanks to the innovative method of finding information, I was able to get through the entire game without help. I was very happy with this part of the set, and would give it 4 1/2 stars. But the added content for this part is even worse than Final Fantasy I's new dungeons. It's supposed to be an extended storyline with the characters who perished in the main game, but it is way too difficult to get anywhere on. For this reason, I opted out of the extended storyline and stuck to the main one.

Overall, I liked this game. It is worth buying if you're either extremely nostalgic, or were born after the NES era and are curious about Final Fantasy's roots.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Had a alot of fun with this game. I had it since I travel a lot for work. Both games kept my interest and game me well over 100 hrs of play to complete both games. Well worth the price.

Almost as Good as the Original

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The remake of Final Fantasy is almost as enjoyabel as the original. It may even be more fun for some. With changes to the magic system as well as to the leveling system (you have MP instead of spells per rest and you can level up way more than the original ever made readily possible), your party can become far too powerful for the enemies in the game. That is, the enemies in the game other than those in the special dungeons that were added in. The special dungeons have some extremely difficult bosses, but they also have some extremely powerful items. I managed to beat all of them and get all of the special items. Once I did, there was no challenge to the game. Even the end boss was a joke when compared back to the uber bosses of the special caves. Overall the game was really fun, though. Most everything else was kept true to the original.

Final Fantasy 2 was a great game with a fun story. I don't have as much to say about it as I never played the original. I enjoyed it as much as any of the classic Final Fantasy games, though.

"Restore the Crystals to grace..."

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game (or two if you wish to be technical). Okay, before I begin, I must apologize to vintage Final Fantasy players. I AM SO SORRY! I used to own and play the NES and SNES systems avidly. But, I NEVER PLAYED ANY FINAL FANTASY! And I could have. If you wish to find me and smack me, you can. I deserve it.

Alright, now. Onto Final Fantasy I.

This game is better only in the respect of the stats system and the customization of the characters. As the game starts, you can choose up to four out of six character classes: Warrior, Thief, Monk, White Mage, Red Mage, and Black Mage. However, each character will only have one class change, thus making the difficulty of this game already tough (though not that tough). You can also name your characters with absolutely no preset name(another customizable attribute). Yet again, the customization ends there.

The story is simple. Four Warriors of light must defeat the Four Fiends of Darkness and restore light to the Crystals. The first plot twist of the series, however, is rather interesting. The story, though, does not have to be very in depth as this is the first game, adapted from the NES. So, newcomers expecting an in-depth storyline, give this game a break, okay?

The battle system is part of what makes this game strategical. You give your characters their commands and let the battle unfold. Depending on your characters' stats, whoever hits fastest and strongest (you or enemies) will come out on top. This provides for great strategy time. After you win a battle, you gain experience which, when you gather enough, you level up.

Now, for Final Fantasy II.

This game provides you with actual written characters with a decent (and recurring) storyline. You can rename your characters if you wish, but the main characters' names are Firion, Maria, Guy, and Leon. They are the victims of a conquering empire bent on world domination, led by feminine-looking Emperor Palamecia. (Seriously, he looks like a chick.) After they are attacked and left for dead, Firion wakes up at the rebel base. All but Leon are there, and so they embark on an adventure to find Leon and destroy the empire.

The battle system is exactly the same as number I. However, the level up system is different. While number I had the experience points, number II has an odd system, the system which gives this game a four rather than a five. For example, if you are attacked, your health, stamina, and defense will increase at the end of the battle. Do the math and you can figure out how to raise the other stats.

Now, as a whole, this game is great. Coupled with music from the stupendous Nobuo Uematsu and the extra dungeons guaranteed for more hours of fun, this is one great start for the new and upcoming Final Fantasy fan. Definitely worth it.

A Classic

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

A classic but not great... Probably the reason why the games are priced at $[...]

Exactly what I wanted

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game(s) is exactly what I wanted in a portable game. It has the fun you need to pass the time, yet isn't going to take all of your attention so that you miss your stop when on the bus.

The game play is simple and they did a great job at these remakes. True, many of the "true rpg'ers" as they now call themselves might thing the game is lacking, but it was made to be lacking. I'd recommend this to anybody who wants something to do to pass time while out and is sick of all those stupid cell phone games.

AWESOME REMAKE!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: January 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

LOVED THIS REMAKE OF FINAL FANTASY 1 AND 2. THE SOULS OF CHAOS ADDITION WAS REALLY COOL! MORE WEAPONS WAS EXCITING AND MORE BOSSES! GRAPHICS WERE PRETTY IMPRESSIVE. IF YOU ARE A HARDCORE FINAL FANTASY FAN YOU SHOULD DEFINATELY ADD THIS ONE TO YOUR COLLECTION.

Not What I Thought It Was Going To Be...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 26
Date: December 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is made out to be a masterpiece but in my opinion the game lacks a good storyline, and REALLY lacks good graphics. The old Pokemon games had better graphics than this game. The graphics seem like they were just thrown together. I dont reccomend this game to anyone, unless you dont care about the graphic quiality, and will be returning mine.

"Out of the darkness, four heros will come..."

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: March 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I was recently addicted to "Legend of Zelda" games for the Gameboy Advance that I play on my Nintendo DS. I was getting BORED, suffering from chills, seizures and the occasional mental spasm. This little man on my screen running aound hitting people with his cruddy sword.

Heretofor, the Final Fantasy series will be my fantasy game obbsession next to RuneScape.

If you are still a fan of our friend Link and his circle of friends, you are suffering of I.H.T.O.F.G.B.Z.L.A.F. (I have not tried other fantasy games besides Zelda, Link and Friends) Syndrome. If you are suffering from IHTOFGBZLAF, then play this, or FF Tactics, or, better yet, buy a PS2 and buy all Final Fantasy games you can.

(Warning: this will slice a hole in your wallet.)

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Bottom Line-------------
This game is the Overlord of portable fantasy games so far.
(That I have tried.)

Graphics: Typical GBA Graphics.-------
Sound: Whoa! Great music for GBA title.-------
Gameplay: Both games will keep you playing for hours straight.------
Story: FF I: Not that great, but will still keep you playing.
II: Better than FF I but you do not get to customize your party.------
Replayibility: FF I has better replay actually than FF 2, because of the.... wait, I have no reason to support this, but it's true anyway.-------

Your Lord and Master.
Grand Admiral Thrawn

i have played the 1 and 2 for nes

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: August 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have only played this game for nes becuase i have a moded xbox and i have every single game and system ever made.(except ps2 psp game cube game boy advance etc.)i say the graphics pretty much suck but still is fun for bordem or anything above that.I am soon going to get this game for the game boy sp becuase all my friends say it has some better graphics and extras.If someone were to ask me to get this game i would say YES!

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