Final Fantasy IV: the Complete Collection

Release date: 3 June 2011

Publisher: Square Enix

Two unforgettable adventures in one complete collection.

• Experience the definitive version of one of gaming's greatest sagas as FINAL FANTASY IV and its sequel THE AFTER YEARS are united, only on PSP.
• Discover an epic tale spanning nations, worlds and generations with brand new tales to expand the revolutionary storyline.
• Includes a new Gallery Mode with illustrations by renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano and an updated arrangement of one of the most acclaimed videogame soundtracks of all time.
• Pick up the Special Edition for exclusive bonus content including high quality art cards, screen-cleaning cloth and costume download for use in DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY.

Media type: UMD,Download

Genre: Role-Playing Game

Players: 1

Ad Hoc Mode: none

Infrastructure Mode: none

Story

A wonderful tale of whimsy and woe

Flying airships, princes, princesses, magic wielders and Chocobos. This is the fantastical world of FINAL FANTASY IV: The Complete Collection - brought to life on your PSP.

Two chapters await you, offering tales of morally ambiguous characters, explosive battles and ethical dilemmas. The first is celebrated role-playing game FINAL FANTASY IV, which tells the story of Cecil, a dark knight who searches for redemption as a world shattering war emerges around him.

The second chapter of this massive story is told via FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS. Set over a decade after the events in its prequel, THE AFTER YEARS takes you on a journey with Cecil's son, Ceodore. His princely crown heavy with great expectation, Ceodore defies his mother's wishes and joins the illustrious royal airship fleet, the Red Wings - only to find his life changed by a devastating event.

Both tales immerse you in a deep and entertaining voyage that's simply unmissable for role-playing game fans. And if this is your first taste of FINAL FANTASY, prepare yourself for something special...

Gameplay

Fighting fantasy

If you've never played a FINAL FANTASY title before, you can expect exciting turn-based combat sandwiched between rewarding exploration and a sprinkling of brain-teasing puzzles. It's a well designed and very enjoyable experience, merging strong character driven storytelling with fulfilling gameplay.

Each of the heroes in your party has a special ability to spice things up, whether it's monster mashing magic or a unique skill such as stealing items from an enemy. This tactical variety keeps the many battles interesting, as do the gameplay elements introduced in THE AFTER YEARS, such as attacks where all the heroes in your party assault the enemy at the same time.

Tactical, well written and fun, FINAL FANTASY IV: The Complete Collection is a masterful and unforgettable adventure.