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Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 1626
Platform: Sony Psp
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Sony PSP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6 x 7 x 0.6
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MPN: 90703
UPC: 662248907031
EAN: 0662248907031
ASIN: B000NPTOTK
Release Date: June 26, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | The tale begins with four young warriors, each possessing a Crystal. They are summoned to bring the world back to a harmonious elemental balance. During their voyage, they discover a powerful being creating turmoil in the structure of time. To prevent this entity from taking control of the world, the heroes will travel to places they never imagined possible. |
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Product Description
The first Final Fantasy was a revolution in gaming. When it was first release in 1987, it captured the imagination of players around the globe with its combination of impressive graphics and an epic storyline. It was one of the first games to create a full game world; since then Final Fantasy has evolved into a one-of-a-kind series with a massive worldwide following. To celebrate the original's 20th anniversary, a remastered new version comes to your PSP. The updated graphics and new content allows fans to take the best treatment of these classics anywhere their real life adventures may take them.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Forever a Treasured Classic April 15, 2009
Stephen (NC, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a 27 year-old guy who landed this game on NES back when it was first released. Zelda was my first RPG; I loved it, then Final Fantasy came along and sealed the deal for my love of RPG's. Years and many RPG's later (everything from Dragon Warrior to Neutopia to Breath of Fire to Landstalker, etc.), I landed Final Fantasy III for SNES and was - once again - in awe of the superiority of Final Fantasy.
Skip ahead however many years and Final Fantasy gets a HUGE facelift, but becomes linear and nowhere near as expansive as its predecessors. To this day, I've not liked any Final Fantasy past FF III for SNES. There's just something about the overhead view RPG's that has the look and feel I love. Because of this, this remake of Final Fantasy 1 is like a breath of fresh air... even having purchased and thoroughly beaten the, "Dawn of Souls" (FF1 and FF2 in one cartridge) remakes for GBA a year or so ago.
Having just purchased a PSP for the first time since they were released (I know... a late-bloomer), I've been scouring the internet for good RPG's on this platform. Needless to say, I saw this remake and swiped it right up (along with the FF2 remake as well). Now, I know a lot of people here say they can't really justify telling someone who has owned this remake on other systems to buy this one, but... if you love FF1 and still come back to revisit it through its entirity every couple of years or so, DEFINITELY buy this version!
It's everything you're familiar with, and then some. Being a truly COMPLETE rework (that is, this game was developed from scratch), the game looks great. You can check out a graphical comparison of the bosses (from NES development up to the PSP) here:
http://warmech.fantasyworldxd.co.uk/ff1/bosses/bosses.html
With the ability to save anywhere, the game is definitely a lot less challenging than it was on NES, but it's a welcomed addition for those of you who couldn't quite make it to Chaos. The four new dungeons add a lot to the game; including, new weapons, new enemies, new bosses, new levels (obviously), and - thus - new game play. While they're the same as the new dungeons from the GBA remake, they graphics are completely reworked; the whole game is just much more enjoyable to play as a whole.
Nobuo Uematsu's soundtrack is back, but with a bit of a touch-up. I'm an audiophile and a music buff, so I'm pretty fickle about classics being changed (even upgrading something from 8-bit to real instrumentation, lol) but nothing in this game has been changed in what I felt was a negative way; so, that's a definite plus! In addition to his soundtrack, the new dungeons have their own new music that I really dig.
Along with a complete rework of the graphics and an updated soundtrack, the next major PSP-only feature is the addition of the, "Labyrinth of Time." Man, this is one of the most frustrating things I've ever played in ANY RPG! It's EXTREMELY challenging, has NUMEROUS paths and outcomes, and generally just makes the rest of the game seem like a cakewalk (which it kind of is anyway, being 27 and not 9 or 10, lol). Chaos is *nothing* compared to Chronodia (who has artwork that reminds one of the majesty of Kefka at the end of FF III or perhaps a boss that would've been found in Breath of Fire 2)... but that's all I'll mention in regards to that. I won't post any spoilers or additional information, because I don't want to ruin it for anyone. If you want to know more about the Labyrinth of Time, Gooooooogle!
The only gripe I have (and that's just because I'm diggin' for one) is the time it can take to load new enemies you encounter, new towns, new dungeons, etc... but we're talking 3-4 seconds, max; a small price to pay for as much enjoyment as I get out of this game.
So... if you're like me and you're absolutely, hopelessly stuck in the land of - and in love with - 8-bit and 16-bit RPG's (but dig cleaned up enhancements and a few additions to the game), I HIGHLY recommend this version of FF1. I realize there are a lot of people out there who disagree with my opinion, but they have their opinions and I have mine. Hopefully, I've spelled mine out enough to reach out to the exact demographic of those who share it.
Now, if only I can somehow convince Square-Enix to port FF III (SNES) to PSP...
-Stephen
Final Fantasy fanatics, REJOICE! October 24, 2008
Cristy Karner (New England)
What more could a 40 year old FF junkie ask for? Ahh, memories of a video game I LOVED nearly 20 years ago are wonderful! Being able to play it ... again and improved..? FANTASTIC!
The game that sailed a thousand ships... October 15, 2008
Big Boss Games (Phoenix, AZ USA)
Reviewed for Big Boss Games By: Tim
Prologue: Taken from the instruction book.
The world lies shrouded in darkness.
The winds die... the seas rage...
the earth decays...
but the people believe in a prophecy,
patiently awaiting its fulfillment.
"When darkness veils the world, four warriors of light shall come..."
After a long journey, four young travelers did last appear...
...and in the hand of each was clutched a crystal
Personal Note:
I can remember 20 years ago when I was about to borrow this new game called Final Fantasy for the Nintendo system, I was 9 years old and the game was not like any I had ever played before in my young life. Final Fantasy had a long story with a turn based battle system. It was my first adventure RPG. Final Fantasy wasn't like all those action platformers that ran wild in the Nintendo universe. It was more grown up and fulfilling than those non-thinking games out at the time.
Story: 4/5
This game taught me to read and to have patience, that not every minute in a game had to be filled with flash and heart pounding adventures. The story in Final Fantasy has been updated many times. Final Fantasy has been told on the NES, PS1 and GBA. Now it has made it's way onto the PSP. This time around they have added more tidbits to the major story line. I enjoy a good remake and the story was redone enough for me to enjoy it.
Sound: 3/5
It's hard to update a Final Fantasy music soundtrack that is over 20 years old because it still stands up to the test of time. Square Enix has added some new beats with the same hauntingly mystic sounds the will follow you into your dreams. I enjoyed the music to this game.
Graphics: 4.5/5
OMG! The graphics upgrade on this game is phenomenal. What a difference from the PS1 version of the game. The sunlight flowing through the woods in the Elf village was such a nice touch. That was when I started to really notice the graphics over haul. Oh, this game is so pretty.
Game-play: 3/5
Final Fantasy's game-play is the same as it was 20+ years ago. Turn-based attack system. You attack, then the monsters attack till one of you dies. I, for one, will never tire of this type of battle system, as long as the story keeps me playing the game.
Replay Value: 1/5
Once you complete the game there is no reason to play the game over unless you want to see the whole story over again.
Overall: 3.5/5
I'm one of the biggest Final Fantasy fan EVER! This was a great remake. I recommend this game for everyone that has loved the final fantasy games that appeared after this one, just to see where it all began. In a word WOW! If Square-Enix can remake all the Final Fantasies like this one than I'm going to be a very poor man from buying all those games again!
Balanced Gaming September 15, 2008
Pantelis Giannoutsos (Queens, NY)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a child, the TV and the Joystick were my babysitters. There was nothing more gratifying than mashing buttons for hours on end. However, I was never introduced to sophisticated gaming titles. Final Fantasy is not your average video game. It requires you to immerse your personality into the gameplay, and as a result the game begins to grow on you in a very positive way.
This game engages your intellect and instincts as you begin manipulating the environment of the game. You will experience the repetition of military training, gaining strength as you progress through your journey, explore and discover areas of the earth, sail with pirate ships, row with a canoe, and even fly through the air with an airship as you cross time to defeat the main enemy.
Underneath the physical emulation lies a bedrock of Japanese philosophy which can be visualized with an image of a circle. You will find the characters and events sticking to your memory with the delight of a harmony as you criss cross the earth over and over again, finding yourself remembering the idiosyncracies of each character again and again. And, like a well written song which begins and ends on the same note, you will find final fantasy beginning and ending at the same point, completing the circle, and bringing final fantasy to life in your mind.
Experience the Zen of Final Fantasy today. Challenge yourself to enrich your bestiary and find every treasure to unlock the wonderful treasures at the end of the rainbow. But remember, this game requires virtuous characteristics for completion. Be prepared to invest your time and patience for this most rewarding franchise.
Fun to play September 10, 2008
Jules Cantin (MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this game brings you back to the roots of it all the final blow before the mighty square would fall to bankrupcy, and as you play you can see why this saved the day. this game is a marvel to play the graphics are great the sprits are vivid its just fun to play, if your a fan of RPG's then this is a must.
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