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(More customer reviews)As a fan of the original "localized" version of Final Fantasy VI (named Final Fantasy III to keep with the American Final Fantasy numbering scheme), I have long awaited a portable release of this game.I can say, with certainty, that Final Fantasy VI is and always has been one of the best (if not the best) games in the series.While I'm overall very pleased with this re-release, there are a few caveats to the port that fans of the original might notice.
To speak of the game itself, it is a masterpiece.
The story is captivating, keeping the player interested to the very end.The plot involves many of the traditional Final Fantasy themes (balances of natural forces, quests for power, a floating continent), but weaves them in subtly without being overbearing.
The characters are very memorable and grow as the story progresses. Each of the protagonists has their own quirks and weaknesses, and many of them have to overcome their personal demons in order to face the final challenge of the game.In addition, Final Fantasy VI provides a quirky antagonist.While the Final Fantasy predecessors all served up vague, devil-like antagonists with little personality other than to state that they are the source of evil, Kefka is quirky.His dialogue is written with a sense of humor where necessary, and his back story provides further impetus for the protagonists.Kefka is the first Final Fantasy villain that fans truly love to hate.Also, the gameplay is fun and varied.The esper system (used to learn magic in the game) is powerful and customizable, yet still simple enough for everyone to pick up and understand.The addition of a special armor / accessory class (relics) provides a simple way for players to know what equipment will cause what effects.The dungeons are challenging but not frustratingly long or inaccessible.
With all that said, this port of the game is decent enough but does have its drawbacks.
The graphics are just as beautiful as in the Super Nintendo / Famicom version and don't suffer a significant slowdown as with the Final Fantasy IV advance remake.The sharper screen of a Nintendo DS best showcases the visual beauty of this game, and those playing on an older Gameboy Advance or even SP might miss some detail.
The soundtrack to this game is one of Uematsu's masterpieces, and the port does a decent job of recreating the experience with the Game Boy's limited hardware.The music has been slightly remixed to fit in the fewer channels that the portable system allows.While many of the tracks have been "jazzed up" to cover the lack of extra instrumentation, the transferred soundtrack is still a slight downgrade from the original.While new fans of the game are not likely to notice, old schoolers who played the original incarnation will stand to be slightly disappointed.
Lastly, the game has been retranslated and relocalized, overwriting some of the heavily criticized decisions made by original translator Ted Woolsey.In many aspects, this serves to help the game.The vagueness that came from Woolsey's Western-interpretation of the plot has been somewhat cleared up.In addition, some of the character interactions that would have once seemed vague and misleading now show clear direction.Not all of the changes are for the better, however.The new translation also censors a few of the games scenes, seemingly for brutality (ie, Celes's incarceration).Also, and this will probably only affect those familiar with the original, the new translation has changed the lyrics of "Aria di Mezzo Carattere."While the new translation better fits with the music, the Aria is considered one of the most memorable moments in the series, and the difference is likely to irritate old fans.
Final Fantasy is a brilliant series with many brilliant games, but in my opinion, the true beginning of Final Fantasy as a dynasty is here.The game is more grown-up in many aspects than those before it and still shines as brightly as some of those that have come after.While this is an imperfect port of the original, porting a game always requires some sacrifices.The developers made decent choices, given the options that they had.
Whether you're an old fan back to reminisce or new to the series, Final Fantasy VI Advance will provide hours of intrigue and fun.
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Hot on the heels of Final Fantasy IV Advance, Final Fantasy VI Advance will soon be available to handheld gamers. However, this is more than a simple port-every aspect of the game has been reviewed and enhanced. Additionally, a host of brand-new elements have been seamlessly merged with the original game, providing unexpected surprises for longtime fans. With new dungeons, new job classes, and other exciting features, both old-school players and newcomers can enjoy this genre-defining Final Fantasy title in a portable format!
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