| Final Fantasy IV Advance | 
| From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 7,425
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Game Boy Advance
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 1.3
MPN: 100730
Model: AGB P BZ4E
UPC: 045496736873
EAN: 0045496736873
ASIN: B000BI3SIC
Release Date: December 12, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Journey on land, on sea and in the air, exploring caves and mountains to recover stolen crystals | | • | Twelve different characters with new abilities, spells and items join and leave the party at different parts of the quest | | • | Explore 18 different towns and castles | | • | Collect dozens of magical spells and hundreds of weapons and items to help you on your quest | | • | All the astounding music, challenging adventures and interesting storyline that are the hallmarks of the Final Fantasy games |
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Product Description
Final Fantasy IV, the classic role-player, arrives on your GBA - with al lthe action, strategy and story that made it a hit! The kingdom of Baron is on a zealous quest to collect all the elemental crystals. The commander of its air force has been dismissed after questioning the king's motives. With the help of of wizards, warriors, and others, he sets out to stop the growing threat that is Baron -- and in the process, uncovers a far more dangerous enemy.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 54
 Fun makeover for the old school November 1, 2009
M (I wait behind the wall, gnawing away at your reality)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've played all the Advance versions of FFI-VI (except for III, which never made it to Advance as of this date) and out of all the 'Advanced' series, this one had the least to offer. If you liked FFIV, you'll like this. It's a solid addition to the Final Fantasy series, but the Advance version is not much different from the SNES version.
Some of the new things are nice, like the sidequests/bonus dungeons, and the fact that you can choose which characters are in your party (later in the game). The only thing I did not like very much was the fact that you had to defeat Zemus/Zeromus at least twice to get into all of the bonus dungeons, and to go into any particular dungeon, you had to defeat Zeromus AGAIN with the particular character that dungeon belonged to. So if I wanted to sweep through the bonus dungeons more than once, I have to go all the way through the Moon to Zeromus again. None of the other games had this requirement for their bonus dungeons.
Still, it's a overall decent game, and a must for any FF fan.
 A must own classic with a nice make over September 13, 2009
Danzik818
Any Final Fantasy or RPG fan MUST own this game! It was fantastic when it first released and still is today. The Advanced upgrade keeps the same fun and entertaining game with a new updated beautiful look. I love this game, you should too. :)
 Someone Screwed Up The Port May 29, 2009
Feo T. (Probably shouldn't add this)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This version of the game introduces an unfortunate lag between the selection of special attacks and their execution. This lag is so long that most special attacks become completely and utterly useless, and even spells become less effective, so in combat you'll be mindlessly attacking again and again until all foes are dead. Such was the greatness of the original game that it's still playable, but I'd recommend using another platform.
(Incidentally, if my information is incorrect, and the lag was as great in previous versions, then I take it back--this game sucks.)
"We are...hatred...we are...Zeromus..." June 22, 2008
Matthias Dotson (West Virginia, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the second best Final Fantasy ever. Final Fantasy VI is the only one which beats it. This also has the second best array of characters (once again beaten out by VI).
Okay, the storyline is the best thus far in the series, starting out with a familiar theme: an oppressive empire plans to conquer and rule the world. However, this also mixes in another common element of Final Fantasy: the Crystals. The kingdom of Baron is plundering all of the Crystals for the ultimate power, unknowing that they are only a puppet. Cecil (one of the best main characters ever) is a Dark Knight who questions the authority of his king and his own struggles within himself. Rosa is a White Mage and his girlfriend who is constantly worried for him (not annoyingly, though). Kain is the leading Dragoon and Cecil's best friend who is also secretly his worst enemy for the love of Rosa, thus completing the love triangle. From here opens up a kaleidoscopic array of characters and their own struggles within themselves and the overbearing empirical rule of Baron.
This is the first game to institute the Active Time Battle system, the battle systems used in most Final Fantasy games. When one of your character's time line fills up, you can issue his/her commands. While he/she executes the command, you can choose another character's command and let the battle unfold. This is one of the best battle systems ever created for the RPG genre. While not as strategical as the turn-based system, it keeps you thinking on your toes.
The music is almost at its peak as Nobuo Uematsu once again captures the imagination of the deepest thinkers. The final boss battle music is the second best boss battle music in all of Final Fantasy (ONCE AGAIN behind VI).
This is the first game to incorporate the relationship between brothers. Cecil and Golbez are mortal enemies practically until they find out they are brothers. Then, it comes down to Cecil trying to find it in his heart to forgive him. This is one of the most touching stories in all of Final Fantasy. I certainly love it.
All in all, a great game and one that will surely stand the test of time with the best of the best. A treat for all fans, old and new.
Perfection! April 13, 2008
C. Strenth
This is the reason I became addicted to RPGs. I first played this game when it came out on the Super Nintendo. I had no idea games could suck you in to the point that you actually cared about the characters. The story is compelling and intelligent, the characters are well rounded and with interesting back stories, and the combat is simple and quick.
If you have played RPGs for years and never tried this one then it may seem too simplistic or archaic compared to Mass Effect or The Witcher but if you are willing to sample a bit of history then you are in for a treat. The new content is interesting for long time fans and newbies will get hooked on a great story.
Get the game while you can and don't forget parts V and VI for the GBA as well. If you have a DS they just announced the remake of this with voice acting and a new combat system. Check that one out too!
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