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[ljkkjlcm9]

So I've been reading some importers reviews of this game, and there's really nothing that makes the game stand out. In fact they added far more in the GBA version than they did in this version. I've never felt graphics would make a game better, so if really all they did was update the graphics, is there really any reason to get this game? FFIV was never an outstanding game to me. And I already own the GBA version...

Honestly I think I might have to pass on this game.

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[Karellen]

It's pretty much just a presentation upgrade, yeah. There are a few cool features like harder boss battles, a couple of new scenes that help fill out some backstories and a new (admitably fairly tacked on) ability system but if you didn't like the original I can't see this version winning you over.

Like FFIII DS, it's one for the fans.

[Dragonsoul]

It just depends on how big a fan you are of Final Fantasy IV. I gave that game a 9.5/10, so I'm getting Final Fantasy IV for the DS the day it comes out. It's a personal choice.

By the way, don't forget that in Japan they released Final Fantasy IV: The After, a cellphone sequel. It's released in episodes, I hope we get this game!

[ljkkjlcm9]

Originally Posted by Karellen ^

It's pretty much just a presentation upgrade, yeah. There are a few cool features like harder boss battles, a couple of new scenes that help fill out some backstories and a new (admitably fairly tacked on) ability system but if you didn't like the original I can't see this version winning you over.

Like FFIII DS, it's one for the fans.

except one major difference. I was never able to own a copy of FFIII until it was released for the DS in america. FFIV however I have copies of on multiple systems. I like the game, but just for a graphics upgrade doesn't seem worth it. Especially with other new original games coming out around the same time, even FFTA2, another game by the same company!

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[Roto13]

Originally Posted by ljkkjlcm9 ^

In fact they added far more in the GBA version than they did in this version.

What?

[ljkkjlcm9]

Originally Posted by Roto13 ^

Originally Posted by ljkkjlcm9 ^

In fact they added far more in the GBA version than they did in this version.

What?

they're mostly minor changes if you ask me

FFIV GBA added new dungeon and more story stuff and the ability to change your characters out. That adds far more to the game IMO. 99% of the changes for the DS version are nothing significant.

The only really major change I can see, is the decant ability system.

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[Yaridovich]

I'm sure you can buy it used in a couple years for $9.99 if you don't think it's worth it now.

[leader of mortals]

Originally Posted by ljkkjlcm9 ^

Originally Posted by Roto13 ^

Originally Posted by ljkkjlcm9 ^

In fact they added far more in the GBA version than they did in this version.

What?

they're mostly minor changes if you ask me

FFIV GBA added new dungeon and more story stuff and the ability to change your characters out. That adds far more to the game IMO. 99% of the changes for the DS version are nothing significant.

The only really major change I can see, is the decant ability system.

THE JACKAL

If I remember right, they said that the GBA version was missing about 1/3 of the original script, along with the PS version. They said they would correct this in the DS version. Am I right or am I just crazy or something.