New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO?

**Phoenix Flame** · 12-22-2006, 04:40 AM

With so many different comebacks out there, which are worth it to get? I just recently purchased a Nintendo DS & a DS Lite. (One is a present to a family member.)

I've seen a new version of IV, V and VI on the market (of course I'll get VI

) but I wanted to know if the others were worth it. I've only got about $100 of extra spending money and want to get the most bang...er Flare for my buck.

Any suggestions all?

Zeromus_X · 12-22-2006, 04:54 AM

I'd recommend all the GBA ports, and definitely FFIII for the DS. Of course, that's going to be over $100, but I'd definitely recommend them all. FFIV has a great cast of characters and storyline, with a good bonus dungeon and character selection near the end of the game. FFV has a ton of upgrades with four new jobs and a very challenging bonus dungeon. FFVI is a wonderful game, and although downgraded, has quite a few extras of its own. FFIII is a classic game, reborn in 3D with a rebalanced battle and job system. However, it also retains its old-school difficulty, which might be a turn off in deciding to play it. It's basically up to you which ones you want to get, although, I didn't purchase them all at once.

If you can wait until February, FFVI Advance comes out (February 4th, if I recall), and its definitely worth the wait. FFIV and V Advance are also already released, of course.

Also of note are Final Fantasy I and II: Dawn of Souls. With upgraded Wonderswan graphics and significantly decreased frustration to cater to the new generation, you can enjoy the first two Final Fantasies portable without having to tear your hair out in frustration due to ancient annoyances.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a wonderful portable FF game set in the world of Ivalice, though a bit different this time. FFTA can get pretty addicting, as there are a plethora of different things to do in it, beyond the main storyline. You probably wouldn't want to do all of these things unless you were a completionist, however.

So, bottom line:

1.) FFVI Advance
2.) FFV Advance
3.) FFIII DS
4.) FFIV Advance
5.) FFI & II: Dawn of Souls
6.) FFT Advance

**Phoenix Flame** · 12-22-2006, 05:11 AM

Thanks! That really, REALLY helps.

Seeing as I haven't played FF I-V, I think I'll begin with those. VI will just be mostly a repeat of a repeat of a repeat...so, meh!

I think I'll go with IV first. I know that's your fav! Heh.

dappa · 01-05-2007, 03:53 PM

Even though the gba ports are better presented overall, from what I have been reading about them they are easier than the psone and nintendo originals.

I would go with the psone ports myself but thats my own opinion

Spec Highwind · 01-05-2007, 06:03 PM

I loved playing Dawn of Souls!

I didn't play any other GB/DS version.

Zeromus_X · 01-05-2007, 07:57 PM

The Dawn of Souls version of FFI and II are much easier, but really, newer players to those games of yore shouldn't have to bother with ancient game mechanics. FFIV had some bugs and turn issues that made the game somewhat easier, though the enemies are still as powerful. FFIII, V, and VI are the same difficulty (FFIII might be easier or more difficult depending on how you feel about it, but it did have a number of gameplay mechanics changed), and FFVI is easy anyway. :p

Spec Highwind · 01-05-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeromus_X

The Dawn of Souls version of FFI and II are much easier, but really, newer players to those games of yore shouldn't have to bother with ancient game mechanics.

I found them really easy, yes. It's one of the biggest problems.

**Phoenix Flame** · 01-06-2007, 12:06 AM

Well...I recently discovered I HAD FF Origins, but purchased DoS anyway

Meh!

Still waiting on IV to come in - damn E-bay!!! J/K

After I receive it... I'll have 1-7, 9-X-2, and XII. Not a bad collection. Just missing VIII.

Doctor · 01-06-2007, 04:55 AM

FFIV is definitely a must. Some of the storyline is, well,obvious after viewing certain events, but the gameplay is challenging enough. I thought it was overall a good game, so I hope it arrives in the mail for you soon. >_^

**Phoenix Flame** · 01-06-2007, 09:39 AM

Thanks Faust!

Me hopes it do two. 0_o

Darkreno · 04-30-2007, 01:35 AM

u should try ff tactics 4 tha advance.if u ever played n enjoyed the tactics 4 the psone then this one should entertain u as well.

Marius · 04-30-2007, 03:18 AM

i hear the ratings 4 ff3 4 the DS were really good. thats one to look out 4 2

Darkreno · 04-30-2007, 05:11 AM

hmmmm? perhaps kingdomhearts chain of memories. i kno its not a ff game however it does have ff characters n it

Marius · 04-30-2007, 02:33 PM

good point D.R, i kno this might b oof aa bit 2. but i heard there was a legend of mana game 4 the DS as well. im gonna look 4 it

Darkreno · 05-01-2007, 05:05 AM

yeah u just got the advance versoin 2day n won't let me play it

o n yeah there is a mana game 4 the DS. i sure hope i get it b4 u marius.

12-22-2006, 04:40 AM	#1
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? With so many different comebacks out there, which are worth it to get? I just recently purchased a Nintendo DS & a DS Lite. (One is a present to a family member.) I've seen a new version of IV, V and VI on the market (of course I'll get VI ) but I wanted to know if the others were worth it. I've only got about $100 of extra spending money and want to get the most bang...er Flare for my buck. Any suggestions all? __________________ Fight, if there is something to fight for. Never give in, or give up - but ALWAYS give. Choose your battles wisely. You only get one shot at life. Follow your heart.

12-22-2006, 04:54 AM	#2
Zeromus_X Master Summoner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Core of the Moon (Phoenix, AZ) Age: 95 Posts: 2,931	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? I'd recommend all the GBA ports, and definitely FFIII for the DS. Of course, that's going to be over $100, but I'd definitely recommend them all. FFIV has a great cast of characters and storyline, with a good bonus dungeon and character selection near the end of the game. FFV has a ton of upgrades with four new jobs and a very challenging bonus dungeon. FFVI is a wonderful game, and although downgraded, has quite a few extras of its own. FFIII is a classic game, reborn in 3D with a rebalanced battle and job system. However, it also retains its old-school difficulty, which might be a turn off in deciding to play it. It's basically up to you which ones you want to get, although, I didn't purchase them all at once. If you can wait until February, FFVI Advance comes out (February 4th, if I recall), and its definitely worth the wait. FFIV and V Advance are also already released, of course. Also of note are Final Fantasy I and II: Dawn of Souls. With upgraded Wonderswan graphics and significantly decreased frustration to cater to the new generation, you can enjoy the first two Final Fantasies portable without having to tear your hair out in frustration due to ancient annoyances. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a wonderful portable FF game set in the world of Ivalice, though a bit different this time. FFTA can get pretty addicting, as there are a plethora of different things to do in it, beyond the main storyline. You probably wouldn't want to do all of these things unless you were a completionist, however. So, bottom line: 1.) FFVI Advance 2.) FFV Advance 3.) FFIII DS 4.) FFIV Advance 5.) FFI & II: Dawn of Souls 6.) FFT Advance

12-22-2006, 05:11 AM	#3
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? Thanks! That really, REALLY helps. Seeing as I haven't played FF I-V, I think I'll begin with those. VI will just be mostly a repeat of a repeat of a repeat...so, meh! I think I'll go with IV first. I know that's your fav! Heh. __________________ Fight, if there is something to fight for. Never give in, or give up - but ALWAYS give. Choose your battles wisely. You only get one shot at life. Follow your heart.

01-05-2007, 03:53 PM	#4
dappa Master Summoner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Zanarkand Ruins (ok I live in the UK) Age: 46 Posts: 1,778	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? Even though the gba ports are better presented overall, from what I have been reading about them they are easier than the psone and nintendo originals. I would go with the psone ports myself but thats my own opinion __________________ The Fantasy is never truly final

01-05-2007, 07:57 PM	#6
Zeromus_X Master Summoner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Core of the Moon (Phoenix, AZ) Age: 95 Posts: 2,931	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? The Dawn of Souls version of FFI and II are much easier, but really, newer players to those games of yore shouldn't have to bother with ancient game mechanics. FFIV had some bugs and turn issues that made the game somewhat easier, though the enemies are still as powerful. FFIII, V, and VI are the same difficulty (FFIII might be easier or more difficult depending on how you feel about it, but it did have a number of gameplay mechanics changed), and FFVI is easy anyway. :p

01-06-2007, 12:06 AM	#8
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? Well...I recently discovered I HAD FF Origins, but purchased DoS anyway Meh! Still waiting on IV to come in - damn E-bay!!! J/K After I receive it... I'll have 1-7, 9-X-2, and XII. Not a bad collection. Just missing VIII. __________________ Fight, if there is something to fight for. Never give in, or give up - but ALWAYS give. Choose your battles wisely. You only get one shot at life. Follow your heart.

01-06-2007, 04:55 AM	#9
Doctor Highwind Captain Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hulle Granz Cathedral Age: 33 Posts: 1,172	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? FFIV is definitely a must. Some of the storyline is, well,obvious after viewing certain events, but the gameplay is challenging enough. I thought it was overall a good game, so I hope it arrives in the mail for you soon. >_^ __________________ 'All games contain the idea of death.' --The Lords and the New Creatures

01-06-2007, 09:39 AM	#10
Phoenix Flame Go Umbarbar do my bidding Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: By myself. It's lonely ;-; Posts: 3,044	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? Thanks Faust! Me hopes it do two. 0_o __________________ Fight, if there is something to fight for. Never give in, or give up - but ALWAYS give. Choose your battles wisely. You only get one shot at life. Follow your heart.

04-30-2007, 01:35 AM	#11
Darkreno Gunblade Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mostly hell Age: 48 Posts: 893	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? u should try ff tactics 4 tha advance.if u ever played n enjoyed the tactics 4 the psone then this one should entertain u as well.

04-30-2007, 03:18 AM	#12
Marius Highwind Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sometimes heaven Age: 45 Posts: 1,193	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? i hear the ratings 4 ff3 4 the DS were really good. thats one to look out 4 2 __________________

04-30-2007, 05:11 AM	#13
Darkreno Gunblade Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mostly hell Age: 48 Posts: 893	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? hmmmm? perhaps kingdomhearts chain of memories. i kno its not a ff game however it does have ff characters n it

04-30-2007, 02:33 PM	#14
Marius Highwind Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sometimes heaven Age: 45 Posts: 1,193	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? good point D.R, i kno this might b oof aa bit 2. but i heard there was a legend of mana game 4 the DS as well. im gonna look 4 it __________________

05-01-2007, 05:05 AM	#15
Darkreno Gunblade Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mostly hell Age: 48 Posts: 893	Re: New FF versions. Which are worth it IYO? yeah u just got the advance versoin 2day n won't let me play it o n yeah there is a mana game 4 the DS. i sure hope i get it b4 u marius.

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