Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

 DS
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 127
  3. Negative: 10 out of 127
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  1. CorazonAzul
    Jul 28, 2013
    5
    Horribly flawed battle mechanics and quest-planning fiercely assault an otherwise great presentation from start to end. This adventure will test your patience in the worst way.
  2. HeroinePandora
    Sep 29, 2013
    7
    While a beautiful game, it took the very old school approach to story and mechanics. Unfortunately, the main problem with battles was that you could not designate a certain attack or skill to an enemy, making it extremely difficult with multiple enemies who have a weakness or strength to any elements. The crown system was very interesting, though, as was the way skill trees wereWhile a beautiful game, it took the very old school approach to story and mechanics. Unfortunately, the main problem with battles was that you could not designate a certain attack or skill to an enemy, making it extremely difficult with multiple enemies who have a weakness or strength to any elements. The crown system was very interesting, though, as was the way skill trees were implemented by the jewel upgrades. That may be something I'd like to see redone in the future.
    Art: 8
    Music: 9
    Story: 7
    Gameplay: 6    … Expand
  3. DinoBeam
    Jun 18, 2022
    5
    I thought it might be my favorite Final Fantasy game at first, but it heavily lacks enemy variety, reusing the same areas over with different characters, or making you retrace your steps. It Also makes you talk to everyone in town to figure out what you have to do. In the final one that pissed me off I talked to the King and answered honestly. His advise was to talk to all of the animalsI thought it might be my favorite Final Fantasy game at first, but it heavily lacks enemy variety, reusing the same areas over with different characters, or making you retrace your steps. It Also makes you talk to everyone in town to figure out what you have to do. In the final one that pissed me off I talked to the King and answered honestly. His advise was to talk to all of the animals in town, they said nothing. I already had a feline companion with me whom I couldn't talk to, but you were supposed to lie or end up wasting a bunch of time in town accomplishing nothing. I love the art style and the music so much, and the humor, that it hurts to part with.

    Oh, and your MagicAttack stat is hidden for god knows what reason, seriously why?    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best DS Game of 2010
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#10 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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#16 Most Shared DS Game of 2010

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 11, 2011
    50
    FFT4HoL revives an old-school design with a new aesthetic, but which misguided aspects of that design come along with it will divide the line between appealing and off-putting to players.
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  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 15, 2011
    70
    Final Fantasy The Four Heroes of Light is a nice addition to the ever growing collection of the franchise. While not deliberate enough in it's efforts to be a numbered entry, it still represents the series as a whole.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jan 20, 2011
    80
    Where it really excels is in its world design. [Issue#102, p.104]
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