Final Fantasy IV

 DS
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
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  1. RPG Fan
    73
    If you are a big fan, then I can't see you being disappointed with the game unless you really hate the graphical style or the voices.
  2. Gamervision
    70
    Fans of the original game owe it to themselves to pick up this extremely challenging remake, if only to test their skills.
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    The attention that’s gone into the update extends much further than a mere 3D overhaul and this update feels like a labour of love, even if its conception was merely for profit. [Sept 2008, p.96]
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  5. PALGN
    70
    Square Enix spoons the fanatical bards with its nth-dipped reiteration of the fourth Final Fantasy.
  6. games(TM)
    70
    We can’t remember the last time a standard RPG boss needed such an unforgivingly focused strategy. [Dec 2008, p.109]
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best DS Game of 2008
9
#9 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
6
#6 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 325 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 265 out of 325
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 325
  3. Negative: 33 out of 325
  1. Sephiroth_X
    Oct 25, 2014
    7
    The 7 goes for the DS version and thats being generous, i dont need one of my fav rpgs of all time getting ruined by ugly blocky dated 3DThe 7 goes for the DS version and thats being generous, i dont need one of my fav rpgs of all time getting ruined by ugly blocky dated 3D polygons. Get the psp version instead, i own both, and while i prefer the 2d psp one, the DS has some merits for the hardcore fans who wanna play several combinations of their beloved game. This one has voices and some cinematic sequences that aren't needed to enjoy the beautiful tale that ff4 delivers.… Full Review »
  2. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    5
    + The game has had some great voice acting added to it.
    - The game has aged badly.
    - The story isn't anything to write home about. - The    + The game has had some great voice acting added to it.
    - The game has aged badly.
    - The story isn't anything to write home about.
    - The game play is extremely grind heavy, though has it's moments.
    - Difficultly spikes feel like a trap to get you killed and a boring point to grind at.
    - I preferred the PS1 version and I should of gone back and played that again instead.
    - PS1 western version isn't as overly difficult like this one.    … Full Review »
  3. Jlk874
    Jun 11, 2012
    2
    I absolutely hate this game! What some may call "challenge" i call extremely poor enemy design. At no point in time was this game ever what iI absolutely hate this game! What some may call "challenge" i call extremely poor enemy design. At no point in time was this game ever what i would call difficult. What it is, is cheap and tedious. After the two thirds mark, every area is packed with super cheap super enemies that can not only wipe out half your group in a single attack but it opens with said super attack and you face them in groups. As soon as i got to the moon i simply gave up because i had realized that the game was no longer fun. In order to progress you are forced to grind for HOURS upon HOURS ( i tend to grind a bit naturally playing RPGs and even i wasnt even close to where the game required me to be ). Then again from what ive seen even grinding does close to nothing to counter cheap mobs, for instance a cave in the underworld has some sort of chimera monster with an attack called "Blaze" that does average 1.7k damage to everybody in your group (and yes it opens with this attack before you can respond). At level 40 it was kicking my ass left and right to the point where i had to run from it every time or face death, at lv 57 i went back and STILL a single blaze killed 2 members and sent one other into yellow. If you love challenge then you are looking in the wrong place, if you want a game that is only challenging because enemies are so poorly designed then this is the game for you… Full Review »
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