Final Fantasy Anthology

Final Fantasy Anthology

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Square Enix
Brand : Square Enix
Label : Square Enix
Publisher : Square Enix
Model : 9759
Platform : PlayStation
Studio : Square Enix
ReleaseDate : 2003-06-30

List Price: USD $16.99
Lowest Used Price: USD $11.00
Lowest New Price: USD $12.41

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Features:

• Includes both Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI
• Original 2-D graphics and 16-bit sounds
• For 1 player

Product Description
Final Fantasy Anthology incorporates two of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY titles ever published. First released as FINAL FANTASY III in the U.S., FINAL FANTASY VI brings back all of the qualities that made it the best selling RPG of its time, and adds a few bonuses unique to this re-release. The second title in this compilation, FINAL FANTASY V, is seeing its first ever release in the U.S. Featuring an innovative 'Job' system and a story that will take the player to different worlds, this title will finally show U.S. gamers what they have been missing. If you are new to the FINAL FANTASY universe, pick up Anthology as way of getting to know the series that has garnered the praise of millions. If you are already a fan, pick it up to relive the magic once again.
Editorial Review
Showcasing two installments of SquareSoft's wildly popular role-playing game (RPG) series, Final Fantasy Anthology features the U.S. debut of Final Fantasy V, and reintroduces one of the best RPGs of all time, Final Fantasy VI, originally released as Final Fantasy III on the Super Nintendo gaming system.

Both games are straight Super Nintendo conversions, so their 2-D graphics and 16-bit sounds are admittedly subpar by PlayStation standards. However, SquareSoft has added brand-new, beautifully animated movies for both titles, and has given Final Fantasy VI the star treatment it deserves by adding a bonus mode where gamers can access loads of supplementary material, such as artwork and data files on the game's monsters and items.

While Final Fantasy V is one of weaker entries in the series, Final Fantasy VI alone is totally worth the price of Final Fantasy Anthology. Endearingly melodramatic characters, a genuinely epic story line, and rock-solid gameplay make Final Fantasy VI just as absorbing today as it was when it was Final Fantasy III. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Brand-new animated movies
• Reissues Final Fantasy VI, one of the best RPGs ever
• Lots of supplementary material for Final Fantasy VI

Cons:

• Dated graphics and sounds may bother some gamers
• The previously unreleased Final Fantasy V may as well have stayed unreleased

Customer Reviews

Totally worth it (2009-03-12)
Now obviously Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI were originally on the SNES (and V wasn't originally released in the U.S.), so the graphics aren't going to be like they are today. However, the newly added CG Movie Sequences that were put into the game as an opening sequence are stunning, and the graphics for VI were PS1 quality at some parts.

Anyway, both games have a very captivating storyline, and you genuinely get to know the characters. The gameplay is also different in both games with regards to learning new abilities and such, so it's not like you're having to start from square one again once you finish one game, and then start the other. These two games have all the Final Fantasy trademarks like the same opening score, Chocobos, Moogles, a character named Cid, an airship, etc. If you're a Final Fantasy fanatic...this game is a must.

FinalFantasy Anthology (2009-01-15)
OK no this game is amazing I bought it when it first came out so I have the cd disc and everything now I was reading some of the reviews that gave it one star and said that ff7 anf ff8 are way better for one ff8 is horrible and ff7 is ok but 6 is on my top 3 rpgs everything about it is just amazing and ff5 is awesome also its really weird but I like it cause its a little different they didn't originally release ff5 in the U.S. and they should of because its awesome. I highly recommend these games, but I'd go for the non greatest hits

Dated Gameplay, Masterpiece of Gaming. (2008-12-03)
The random encounters get old and fast, though the game is still enjoyable. But that's not the reason this work of art is constantly hailed as the greatest RPG (and sometimes the greatest game) of all time. The story is what keeps this moving. Why? The dialogue often lacks, and pales in comparison to Baldur's Gate, for example. Well, the fact is the Plot, and the characters of this rich, imagination-generating game are unparalled. Who doesn't remember Kefka (or Cefca), the greatest, most hysterically awesome villain of all-time? The gameplay is horribly dated, but hey this game deserves to be made into a CG-film or a wicked anime movie/mini-series at least. No, I've seen some of the manga creations and they're way too j-pop. Stick to this. This game deserves every award and praise it has recieved. The rest of the final fantasy series pales horribly in comparison. Sephiroth? Pah, Kefka is a Barney the Dinosaur arch-villain! What's better than that!?

great game (2008-11-18)
played this game when i was younger, but it has since been damaged. It is great to have it back again! Great game!

For the old school gamers with an attention span (2008-08-30)
Final Fantasy VI was a milestone in the RPG world. At the time of it's release the graphics were supurb and used all the resources the Super Nintendo had to offer. Chracter developement was outstanding and the story was excellent. Final Fantasy VI definately lives up to it's name as the best Final Fantasy game. There are people who dislike this game mainly because of its graphics. Many gamers were introduced to the Final Fantasy series through Final Fantasy VII. I can't blame them if they can't follow dialogue or customize weapons, items, and armor and have the attention span to remember what they are doing and where they are going.
Gamers out there that look for games to have dazzling graphics and quick button pressing and fast paced gameply will dislike this game. This game is all for the storyline and customization of it's characters.

Final Fantasy V which was first released in North America in the anthology set is definately worth your time. Compared to VI I found that V is lacking. But you can see the evolution of the Square company through its transitioning games and Final Fantasy V truly marks their effort before the powerful Final Fantasy VI and VII. I rate this game five stars because no less can be given to Final Fantasy VI. Seperately I would have to give Final Fantasy V four stars, mainly because although I enjoyed it I also found it lacking in comparison to VI but comparing games is not how you rate them so I rated this one on the fun I had. If you are going to play FF5 you need to clear your mind of "Well FF6 did this better, or FF7 had better graphics" We must remember that Final Fantasy V came before and we should play it for what it is and admire it as part of this awsome series that keeps changing and evolving.

-Cade

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