Posted December 14, 2005 I got a request for this to be done, and I think its a good idea so keep all discussion about the Final Fantasy games on GBA & DS in here. Final Fantasy III Release date: 'Early 2006' in Japan Platform: DS Square Enix's Hiromichi Tanaka stated that the story, gameplay and characters are also to have a drastic makeover. The Executive Producer of this remake, and one of the original team members on the Famicom version, pointed out that the original was far beyond its time when released and it is hoped the same highs can be achieved with this DS update. Thus, rather than the original four nameless characters that all looked alike, this time each will have developed personalities, appearances and styles that work into the expanded storyline even better. In addition, the job system is being tweaked to provide gamers with greater choice in the various class groups as they play through the title. But again, there is more - Tanaka plans to make good use of the unique features of the Nintendo DS with the option of playing through to the end using only the touch-screen if you desire and wireless bonuses for side quests. Final Fantasy IV Advance Release date: Already out in US, European date is 'Early 2006' Platform: GBA http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/929937.asp http://media.gameboy.ign.com/media/771/771903/vids_1.html Gamespot: Final Fantasy IV, arguably the breakthrough entry in the influential series, is a perfect fit for the Game Boy Advance and is a must-play experience for fans of role-playing games. Final Fantasy V Release date: Unknown Platform: GBA Will include extra features over Super Nintendo counterpart. No other details are known, but 2006 release is expected. Final Fantasy VI Release date: Unknown Platform: GBA Will include extra features over Super Nintendo counterpart. No other details are known, but 2006 release is expected. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Release date: Unknown Platform: DS No details known. Feel free to also talk about the other GBA Final Fantasys here, and as soon as there's any news on III,V,VI or Crystal Chronicles, make sure you post it here rather than make a new thread There's also the slight chance that rumour of FFVII coming to DS could turn out true :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 Ah... I never liked final fantasy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 FF 3 looks really good. wonder what the newer screens would look like seen as though those are pretty old now. this'll be added to my list of many games to get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 cant wait. if it is early 2006 japan. europe wont get it till end of 2006. i really think it will be an awesome game on the ds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 I love the Crystal Chorincles look of Final Fantasy III. I´ve never tried the original NES game so I´m definitely looking forward to this and I quess I´ll end up buying the portable versions of IV, V and VI too... VI is my 2nd best RPG of all time (after Skies of Arcadia) and portable version should be heaven... And Stocka, Crystal Chronicles is still coming for DS and Revolution. We know nothing about them but they´re still coming. :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 I love the Crystal Chorincles look of Final Fantasy III. I´ve never tried the original NES game so I´m definitely looking forward to this and I quess I´ll end up buying the portable versions of IV, V and VI too... VI is my 2nd best RPG of all time (after Skies of Arcadia) and portable version should be heaven... And Stocka, Crystal Chronicles is still coming for DS and Revolution. We know nothing about them but they´re still coming. :wink: I know, I didn't say it wasn't coming Feel free to also talk about the other GBA Final Fantasys here, and as soon as there's any news on III,V,VI or Crystal Chronicles, make sure you post it here rather than make a new thread As soon as there's any information or screens i'll have it all up don't worry Oh and good man for saying SoA is your favourite RPG of all time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 Good idea, the series definately deserves its own thread. I urge everybody to pick up Final Fantasy VI if you havent ever played it before. Its the best and most balanced rpg in the series and one of the best games ever, period. Its a shame it doesnt get a 3D remake, but then again, it really doesnt need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 I know, I didn't say it wasn't coming As soon as there's any information or screens i'll have it all up don't worry Oh, I didn´t see you mentioned CC. Silly me... And yep, I just had to had mention SoA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 my personal favourite is final fantasty Ix, its a great game, new screens look sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 Speak of the devil! N-sider just posted this article, detailing what could have been Final Fantasy 64 http://www.lostlevels.org/200510/ There are some tiny videos at the end of the article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 14, 2005 Nice thread. FF3 looks very nice, yes. I also think that FF CC could be fun on the DS. The multiplayer didn't work that well on the Gamecube. Oh, and because everyone mentions Skies all the time, I love the game too. I'm looking for another happy adventure / explore RPG like that one. I'm glad to see that FF3 will have a bit more fleshed out story than what I can remember seeing in 8 bit RPG games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 Wow Pit-Jr that look's legit, good stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 FF is one of my avourite games series and I cant wait to sample number 3 on the DS. I wish they would remake number 8 as thats the best IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 Number 8 wasn't the best... I heard one of the best was the last one in Japan before number 7 (number 6) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 Play have got Final Fantasy IV for release on the 03/02/2006 Play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 yeah but they do say subject to change they had mario kart originally down for may. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 yeah but they do say subject to change they had mario kart originally down for may. Well its a rough idea for us anyway. Gamespot Have a video review up now Though it is getting better reviews than Dawn of Souls, Tactics Advance had better reviews but time will tell GameRankings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 FFIV IGN review: http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/675/675632p1.html What else can we say? It's awesome! :awesome: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 15, 2005 Number 8 wasn't the best... I heard one of the best was the last one in Japan before number 7 (number 6) Number 8 was filled with emotion and you actually cared what happened to the characters. FF6 had too many people to control and there were only a handful which had a decent backstory. The ending for number 8 aswell as the into is one of the best in a videogame. I also didnt see what the big deal was about Kefka. This guy was suppsoed to be an awesome badguy but instead just turned out to be a cross-dressing idiot, although he did manage to.... destroy most of the world so i give him a little respect for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Yesterday I bought Final Fantasy I+II for GBA and I must say so far I'm really loving it. The graphics are better than expected but I think everything is a bit too small so it's sometimes a bit unpleasant for the eyes. Still a very wonderful game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Number 8 was filled with emotion and you actually cared what happened to the characters. FF6 had too many people to control and there were only a handful which had a decent backstory. The ending for number 8 aswell as the into is one of the best in a videogame. True, although I felt Selphie wasn't really developed that much and IMO FF8 has the worst battle magic system. I absolutely despised sitting in battles for 10 minutes trying to draw 100 doubles or curas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 So far, I have played I + II on the GBA, V and VI on the SNES and Crystal Chronicles. Being a huge Secret of Mana fan I have to admit that I prefer the real-time battles in CC to the turn-based ones in the main-series. I have not gotten very far in I + II, but I find the lack of a really compelling story very tiresome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Yesterday I bought Final Fantasy I+II for GBA and I must say so far I'm really loving it. The graphics are better than expected but I think everything is a bit too small so it's sometimes a bit unpleasant for the eyes. Still a very wonderful game. Cool, I have never played a FF (yes...shock...etc... ) but I'm thinking of starting to, and I might buy FFI+II when I see it cheap to start, or just before FFIII comes out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Cool, I have never played a FF (yes...shock...etc... ) but I'm thinking of starting to, and I might buy FFI+II when I see it cheap to start, or just before FFIII comes out. I've just ordered Dawn of Souls off Play for 17.99 which is the cheapest i've seen it at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 18, 2005 Yeah Ive got the first two for GBA but Ive lost interest for the minute with it cos of doing and playing other stuff. I will however have to get em sorted before the third one and the rest are available, busy RPGing times ahead my children. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
